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Mar 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs face Dragons in Wales
The Toyota Cheetahs will be pushing for a Final Series place which makes the encounter with the Dragons on Friday evening at 21:35 SA time, at Rodney Parade in Wales (Live broadcast on SuperSport 1 and BBC Wales) a crucial one. The Toyota Cheetahs are in need...
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Mar 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Three Italian Internationals return for Zebre against Glasgow Warriors
After almost a month since the last match played in Parma at the end of February, Zebre return to action tomorrow night in the Guinness PRO14. With the conclusion of the Six Nations 2018 that has seen fourteen players of the franchise wearing the Italian...
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Mar 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Irish international Quinn Roux back in the Connacht side to face Edinburgh
Connacht are boosted by the return of Irish international Quinn Roux for their PRO14 clash with Edinburgh in the Sportsground on Friday (Kick off 7:35pm). Bundee Aki, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane are all rested after their involvement with Ireland’s...
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Mar 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Jackman names team for final Rodney Parade clash
The Dragons return to Rodney Parade for their final home game of the season as they take on South African side, Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14. The Men of Gwent returned to training following a seven-day break after their trip to South Africa where...
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Mar 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Glasgow team to play Zebre
After re-joining the club last week, DTH van der Merwe goes straight into the starting line-up for the non-televised encounter against Zebre at Scotstoun Stadium tomorrow night (kick-off 7.35pm). Callum Gibbins will make his first appearance since December...
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Mar 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Scotland prop Marfo returns for Connacht encounter
Scotland international Darryl Marfo will make his long-awaited return from injury as Edinburgh travel to face Connacht in tomorrow night’s crucial Guinness PRO14 encounter (Friday 23 March, kick-off 7.35pm) – live on BBC ALBA. The inclusion of the...
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Mar 21, 18 •
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Comments Off on Returning internationals give “everyone a real boost” ahead of Leinster clash
Allen Clarke has praised the “energy” of the returning Wales 6 Nations contingent as he looks ahead to the challenge of Leinster at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday (7.35pm KO). The interim head coach has welcomed the addition of the Welsh...
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Mar 21, 18 •
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Comments Off on Kelleher, Ronaldson, Griffin and Leader the latest Connacht players to extend contracts
Connacht Rugby have announced that four more current players have extended their contracts with the province. The four backs, Cian Kelleher, Craig Ronaldson, Eoin Griffin and Darragh Leader will all add to the strength of the squad in the 2018/19 season....
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Mar 21, 18 •
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Comments Off on Henderson signs three year contract extension
Iain Henderson has signed a contract extension with the IRFU, which will see him continue to play his rugby for Ulster and Ireland until at least June 2021. Henderson played in four of Ireland’s games during this season’s 6 Nations Championship Grand Slam...
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Mar 21, 18 •
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Comments Off on Connacht Rugby announce signing of centre Kyle Godwin from the Brumbies
Connacht Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce the signing of centre Kyle Godwin from Super Rugby side the Brumbies. The Zimbabwean born 25 year old joined the Brumbies in 2016 having previously played for Western Force. In 2014 Godwin was recognised as...
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Mar 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff Blues appoint Mulvihill as head coach
Cardiff Blues are pleased to confirm John Mulvihill has been appointed head coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. Following the announcement that Danny Wilson would depart at the end of the current campaign, a thorough search for a successor was...
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Mar 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ulster & Ireland captain Rory Best signs extension to IRFU contract
Ulster Rugby is delighted to announce that Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best has signed an IRFU contract extension, to run until the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Best, who took over the Ireland captaincy in 2016 ahead of the 6 Nations...
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Mar 20, 18 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets sign South African No.8 Uzair Cassiem
Scarlets are delighted to confirm that Springbok number 8 Uzair Cassiem will join the region ahead of the 2018-19 season. The 28-year-old South African has put pen to paper on a new deal with the region and will link up with the Scarlets ahead of the 2018-19...
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Mar 14, 18 •
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Comments Off on Record try scorer Matt Healy extends his contract with Connacht
Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that winger Matt Healy has extended his contract with the province up to the end of the 2019/20 season. Healy recently became Connacht’s top try scorer when he ran in two tries against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein....
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Dates & KO Times confirmed for Round 20
Dates, kick-off times and broadcast selections for Round 20 of the Guinness PRO14 have now been confirmed. All seven games have been chosen for live broadcast when the race to reach the Guinness PRO14 Final Series reaches the penultimate stage. Round 20 is...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Connacht Rugby announce signing of Robin Copeland
Connacht Rugby and the IRFU are delighted to announce that back row Robin Copeland will join the province at the end of the current season. Copeland has made over 60 appearances for Munster during four seasons with the club and previously played over 50 times...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Wainwright Signs Senior Dragons Deal
Back row forward Aaron Wainwright has signed his first senior contract by committing his future to the Dragons. The Academy product has enjoyed a superb first season with the Men of Gwent, even receiving praise from Wales selectors in dispatches. The...
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Mar 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys sign Namibian international
Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce the addition of Namibian international Lesley Klim to next season’s squad, the highly rated centre/wing signing a two-year deal with the region. The 23-year old is viewed as an exciting prospect, bringing physicality...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Seán O’Brien Returns to Captain Leinster Rugby
Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has named his match day 23 to take on Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening (kick off: 7.35pm – live on SKY Sports). The original fixture was scheduled for last Saturday but with Dublin Airport closed due...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets team to take on Leinster
Scarlets will welcome Leinster to Parc y Scarlets on Friday evening in the rearranged Guinness PRO14 clash. Head Coach Wayne Pivac has made just one personnel change to the backline that started against Ulster a few weeks ago with Ryan Conbeer replacing Corey...
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Mar 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Zebre Welcome Dragons to L’Aquila for Guinness PRO14 Clash
The Round 20 Guinness PRO14 fixture between Zebre Rugby Club and Dragons will be held in the Fattori Stadium in L’Aquila on April 14, 2018 and will mark the first time a Championship game will be played in central Italy. The federal franchise Zebre...
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Mar 2, 18 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs face Connacht in Bloemfontein
After a three week tour to Wales and Scotland, the Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Connacht from Ireland at 19:35 in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 3 March 2018. The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. Toyota Stadium will be filled...
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Mar 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Postponement: Scarlets v Leinster Rugby
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Scarlets and Leinster Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Scarlets and Leinster due to severe weather warnings that remain in...
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Mar 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Postponement: Zebre Rugby Club v Ospreys Rugby
PRO14 Rugby can confirm that Saturday evening’s Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture between Zebre Rugby Club and Ospreys Rugby has been postponed. The decision was made after consultation among PRO14 Rugby, Zebre and Ospreys after it was established that...
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Mar 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Dragons team to face Southern Kings
Dragons have made six personnel changes and one positional change for their Guinness PRO14 match against Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow (Friday 2nd March). Head Coach Bernard Jackman has moved versatile back Zane Kirchner to the...
