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  • Connacht issue Squad Update ahead of clash with Munster

    Jan 4, 18 • 1574 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Connacht issue Squad Update ahead of clash with Munster

    The Connacht Medical team have issued a squad update ahead of their interprovincial clash with Munster in Thomond Park on Saturday (K.O. at 7:45pm). Cian Kelleher is the only new injury concern after the New Year’s Day fixture away to Leinster and has been...

  • SOUTHERN KINGS NAME TEAM TO FACE EDINBURGH IN SCOTTISH CAPITAL

    Jan 4, 18 • 3388 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on SOUTHERN KINGS NAME TEAM TO FACE EDINBURGH IN SCOTTISH CAPITAL

    The Southern Kings team to face Edinburgh at Myreside tomorrow night (19:35 UK/21:35 SA) has been named by Head Coach Deon Davids. As the Kings return from their winter break, a number of familiar faces are included in the starting XV. The team will be...

  • Dragons team to face Scarlets

    Jan 4, 18 • 1774 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Dragons team to face Scarlets

    Dragons Head Coach Bernard Jackman has made six changes to his starting team that travel to West Wales to take on Guinness PRO14 champions Scarlets, Friday 5th January KO 19:35. Just one change has been made to the backs, as wing Pat Howard replaces Ashton...

  • Edinburgh team to face Southern Kings

    Jan 4, 18 • 1859 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Edinburgh team to face Southern Kings

    Scotland international centre Mark Bennett will make his eagerly anticipated debut against Southern Kings at Myreside tomorrow night (Friday 5 January, kick-off 7.35pm). Head coach Richard Cockerill has made five changes to the side that faced Glasgow...

  • Lee returns for derby clash

    Jan 4, 18 • 1858 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Lee returns for derby clash

    Tighthead prop Samson Lee returns to action for the Scarlets this Friday in the Welsh derby clash against Dragons Rugby at Parc y Scarlets. Lee’s last appearance came in the European Rugby Champions Cup clash against Bath Rugby in October and is one of...

  • Disciplinary Decision – Sammy Arnold (three weeks)

    Jan 4, 18 • 2118 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Disciplinary Decision – Sammy Arnold (three weeks)

    Sammy Arnold of Munster Rugby faced a Disciplinary Hearing today via a video conference and has been banned for three weeks. A Disciplinary Panel convened in Neath to consider the red-card decision against the player resulting from the Round 12 fixture...

  • GUINNESS PRO14 – Round 13 – Toyota Cheetahs leave for Italy

    Jan 3, 18 • 2593 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on GUINNESS PRO14 – Round 13 – Toyota Cheetahs leave for Italy

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Benetton Treviso on Saturday, 6 January at 15:10 (SA time) in Italy.  The Guinness PRO14 match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1.    The players who leave today for Italy are: Craig Barry, Rynier Bernardo, Tom...

  • Guinness PRO14 – Round 13 Previews

    Jan 3, 18 • 1820 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Guinness PRO14 – Round 13 Previews

    The Guinness PRO14 has plenty of storylines to offer in Round 13 with more Welsh and Irish derbies on the fixture list while the South African teams return to action after their winter break. The Festive Derbies drew bumper crowds with close to 150,000...

  • Team Named for Munster Battle

    Dec 30, 17 • 2002 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Team Named for Munster Battle

    The Ulster team has been announced for the sold-out New Year’s Day clash against Munster at Kingspan Stadium (5.35pm). Rob Herring has recovered from concussion and will captain the side for the Guinness PRO14 tie. Rodney Ah You (wrist) and Kyle McCall...

  • Sexton back to captain Leinster

    Dec 30, 17 • 1936 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Sexton back to captain Leinster

    Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has announced his match day 23 to take on Connacht in the RDS Arena in the first Guinness PRO14 fixture of 2018 on Monday, New Year’s Day (Kick Off: 3.15pm – live on TG4 & RTÉ Radio). Over 16,000 tickets have sold...

  • Connacht make three changes for New Year’s Day clash with Leinster

    Dec 30, 17 • 1927 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Connacht make three changes for New Year’s Day clash with Leinster

    Connacht Head Coach Kieran Keane has made three changes to his starting team that travel to the RDS to take on Leinster on New Year’s Day (K.O. 3:15pm). Hooker Tom McCartney, lock James Cannon and winger Cian Kelleher come into the side having all started...

  • Munster team to face Ulster

    Dec 30, 17 • 2612 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Munster team to face Ulster

    As expected, Head Coach Johann van Graan names a much-changed side for the Guinness PRO14 Interprovincial against Ulster on New Year’s Day at Kingspan Stadium (5.35pm). In making 11 changes to the XV that suffered defeat to Leinster in Thomond Park four...

  • Disciplinary Decision – Elliot Dee

    Dec 30, 17 • 2672 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Disciplinary Decision – Elliot Dee

    Elliot Dee of Dragons Rugby faced a Disciplinary Hearing via video conference today where the Citing complaint against him was not upheld. A Disciplinary Hearing Committee, comprising of John Kirk (Chair), Rory Bannerman and Ian Douglas (all Scotland), met in...

  • Zebre make two changes for Benetton Rugby clash

    Dec 30, 17 • 1833 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Zebre make two changes for Benetton Rugby clash

    There is a lot of expectation in Parma for tomorrow’s challenge when the Rugby’s Citadel will host the most awaited event by all Italian North-West rugby lovers: the Italian derby of the Guinness PRO14. After the first round was won by Benetton in...

  • Taufa’ao Filise to make 250th appearance in Scarlets derby

    Dec 30, 17 • 1826 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Taufa’ao Filise to make 250th appearance in Scarlets derby

    Taufa’ao Filise will make his 250th appearance for Cardiff Blues as one of five changes for the sold out Guinness PRO14 derby with the Scarlets on New Year’s Eve (3.15pm). The tight-head prop returns to the starting line-up at Cardiff Arms Park after...

  • Dragons team to face Ospreys

    Dec 30, 17 • 2573 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Dragons team to face Ospreys

    Head Coach Bernard Jackman makes eight changes to the side that suffered a narrow defeat to Cardiff Blues last weekend at a sold-out Rodney Parade. Returning to the side, that will face Ospreys on New Year’s Eve, are fullback Carl Meyer, Sam Beard and Dan...

  • Benetton Rugby team to face Zebre Rugby Club

    Dec 30, 17 • 1842 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Zebre Rugby Club

    After the bonus point win obtained at home last weekend, the Lions will face the Zebre Rugby Club again, this time at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in the second of the three seasonal derbies. The match will kick off at 15.00 and will be broadcast live on...

  • Five changes to Warriors starting XV for visit of Edinburgh

    Dec 30, 17 • 1890 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Five changes to Warriors starting XV for visit of Edinburgh

    Dave Rennie has made five changes to the Glasgow Warriors starting XV which lost 18-17 to Edinburgh Rugby at BT Murrayfield last Saturday, for tomorrow’s second 1872 Cup match at a sold-out Scotstoun Stadium. Nick Grigg, Niko Matawalu, Finn Russell, Kiran...

  • Ospreys team to play the Dragons

    Dec 30, 17 • 1733 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Ospreys team to play the Dragons

    The Ospreys team to play the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday 31st December 2017, KO 5.35pm, is as follows: 15 Dan Evans 14 Hanno Dirksen 13 Kieron Fonotia 12 Owen Watkin 11 Jeff Hassler 10 Dan Biggar 9 Rhys Webb   1 Nicky Smith 2 Scott Baldwin 3...

  • Williams to lead Scarlets in New Year’s Eve clash

    Dec 30, 17 • 1718 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Williams to lead Scarlets in New Year’s Eve clash

    Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac has named his side to take on Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Sunday, 31st December. The Boxing Day victory over regional rivals Ospreys saw the Scarlets hold on to their Conference B lead and will look to pick up vital...

  • Edinburgh make four changes ahead of Scotstoun showdown

    Dec 30, 17 • 1762 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Edinburgh make four changes ahead of Scotstoun showdown

    Edinburgh Head Coach Richard Cockerill has named his side for this weekend’s 1872 Cup second leg against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium (Saturday 30 December, kick-off 3.15pm) – live on Sky Sports. The team selection includes just four changes to...

  • Connacht issue squad update ahead of New Year’s Day clash with Leinster

    Dec 30, 17 • 1830 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Connacht issue squad update ahead of New Year’s Day clash with Leinster

    Ahead of the New Year’s Day clash with Leinster in the RDS, the Connacht Medical Team have issued a squad update. Thankfully, there are no new injury concerns following on from last weekend’s victory over Ulster in the Sporstground but there are updates...

  • Bumper Crowds Provide Backdrop to Festive Derbies

    Dec 27, 17 • 2234 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Bumper Crowds Provide Backdrop to Festive Derbies

    ROUND 12 – PREVIEWS An epic round of Christmas Derby action has left fans craving for more after 84,960 people turned out to witness the tribal rivalries in full force. Shock results, last-minute winners and sell-out crowds headlined Round 11 of the...

  • Disciplinary Update – Berghan & Meyer

    Dec 25, 17 • 3692 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Disciplinary Update – Berghan & Meyer

    Simon Berghan (Edinburgh Rugby) A Disciplinary Panel will meet in Dublin on Thursday, December 28 to consider the red-card decision against Simon Berghan (No 3) of Edinburgh Rugby against Glasgow Warriors on December 23, 2017. The incident occurred in the 5th...

  • Jack McGrath to captain Leinster for the first time

    Dec 24, 17 • 2150 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Jack McGrath to captain Leinster for the first time

    Leinster Rugby head Coach Leo Cullen has announced his match day 23 to face Munster in Thomond Park on St. Stephen’s Day in the Guinness PRO14 (Kick Off: 3.15pm – live on TG4/SKY Sports and RTÉ Radio). Leinster Academy back Jordan Larmour makes...