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Mar 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Williams starts as Wales stars return
Talented young lock Max Williams is handed his first Guinness PRO14 start of the season as Dragons tackle Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). Head Coach Ceri Jones also recalls a number of his Wales stars, following their Grand Slam...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby •
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Comments Off on Thumbs up as second SA Rugby Academy camp concludes
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was pleased with the progress made by the SA Rugby Academy squad as their second training camp concluded on Thursday evening with matches against the Boland Amateur squad in Wellington. The SA Rugby Academy group was divided...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Ulster
The Isuzu Southern Kings have named their team to take on Ulster Rugby ahead of their Guinness PRO14 Round 18 clash at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday, March 23. Deon Davids, the side’s head coach, has opted for consistency as he makes only a few changes to...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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General News, National, South Africa •
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Comments Off on THE SHARKS ARE THIRSTI FANS
Coinciding with #WorldWaterDay on the 22nd March 2019, the Sharks announced that they are true THIRSTI fans as they ratified THIRSTI Water as their official 2019 Hydration Partner. Sharks COO, Eduard Coetzee, said of their new partner, “We really like this...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gibbins returns for visit of Cheetahs
Callum Gibbins will captain Glasgow Warriors against Toyota Cheetahs at Scotstoun Stadium tomorrow night. Gibbins picked up an injury in Glasgow’s Heineken Champions Cup victory over Cardiff Blues in January and returns to the starting line-up as the...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Glasgow Warriors
The Toyota Cheetahs will face Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, 23 March at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. The action kicks off at 21:46 SA time with live broadcast on SuperSport 1, Premier Sports 1, eir Sports 2 and CSN.) It will be a case of do or die for the...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Hallam Amos to join Cardiff Blues
Cardiff Blues have continued building for the future by securing the services of Wales back-three star Hallam Amos. The 24-year-old joins Wales’ Capital Region following eight seasons at the Dragons, in which he has been a stand out performer and made more...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Evans and Screech extend Dragons contracts
Dragons are delighted to confirm that forwards Lewis Evans and Matthew Screech have both extended their contracts with the region for another two years. Newport-born back row, and former captain, Lewis Evans is the region’s record-appearance holder with 225...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on England men U20s to play Junior Springboks at Coventry Rugby
England men U20s will play the Junior Springboks at Coventry Rugby’s Butts Park Arena on Friday, 26 April (KO 7.30pm). The fixture will serve as vital preparation ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in June.It will also provide players a final...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Six Nations •
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Comments Off on Wales Captain Alun Wyn Jones Crowned 2019 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS Player of the Championship
Welsh second-row, Alun Wyn Jones, has been unveiled as the 2019 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS Player of the Championship. Jones captained his side to victory, beating out all opposition in this year’s Championship and securing Wales’s first Grand Slam since...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Knockout rounds a week early in SSG Gold Cup
The knockout rounds in the new-look SSG Gold Cup, presented by Blu Approved & M4Jam, have arrived a week early, with all 16 clubs still in the running for the eight quarter-final slots going into Saturday’s final round. SA Rugby’s flagship national...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 6
· DHL Stormers geared up for strong Hurricanes challenge · Emirates Lions anticipate fast-paced Sunwolves attack · Vodacom Bulls...
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Mar 22, 19 •
1137 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds announce Round 6 team against Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium
The St.George Queensland Reds have made five changes to their starting XV for Sunday afternoon’s home clash against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium. After Taniela Tupou and Izack Rodda were rested last round, the Wallabies duo make their return this...
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Mar 22, 19 •
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General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SANZAAR Decides On Super 14 Format for 2021
SANZAAR has announced that following a substantial review of Super Rugby over the last 18 months via a strategic planning process the immediate future of Super Rugby rests with a 14-team, round robin, competition format. The revised format will come into...
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Mar 21, 19 •
1971 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on USA TO HOST RED ROSES IN WOMEN’S RUGBY SUPER SERIES THIS SUMMER
England Women will take part in the Women’s Rugby Super Series in San Diego, USA in June-July this year. The 2019 Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam winners will play the world’s top ranked teams New Zealand, Canada, USA and France in a round-robin...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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General News, International, National, New Zealand, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Ferns to play Super Series in San Diego
The Black Ferns will play the world’s top ranked teams in a four-Test series in San Diego in July, New Zealand Rugby announced today. The Women’s Rugby Super Series 2019 brings together the Black Ferns (1), USA (5), Canada (3), France (4) and England (2)...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Mulvihill turns to Six Nations stars for Scarlets clash
John Mulvihill has called upon his entire Wales contingent for Friday’s Guinness PRO14 derby between Cardiff Blues and Scarlets (7.35pm). Following their Grand Slam heroics Josh Navidi and Gareth Anscombe go straight into the starting line-up, with Dillon...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on James Davies returns for Scarlets’ Arms Park clash
James Davies makes his return from injury as the Scarlets resume their hunt for a Guinness PRO14 play-off spot against Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday evening (7.35pm). The Wales international flanker has been sidelined with a foot issue since...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Leinster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby
The Leinster Rugby team to take in Edinburgh in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening in BT Murrayfield has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on eir Sport). There is a welcome return to competitive action for a number...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Connacht boosted by return of internationals for clash with Benetton Rugby
Connacht have been boosted by the return of Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion and Ultan Dillane for the Guinness PRO14 clash with Benetton at the Sportsground on Friday night (Kick Off 7:35pm). The return of the trio is a welcome boost to Connacht’s match...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scotland star Barclay to make debut against Leinster Rugby
Scotland international back-row John Barclay will make his long-awaited Edinburgh debut in tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 showdown with reigning champions Leinster at BT Murrayfield (Friday 22 March, kick-off 7.35pm). The 71-times capped flanker is...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby
After two rest weekends observed for the Guinness Six Nations, Benetton Rugby will fly to Ireland for the eighteenth round of Guinness PRO14. The green-and-whites travel to Galway, where they will face Connacht Rugby on Friday evening at 7:35pm (8:35pm...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Allen is the second to commit to Ospreys
Ospreys Rugby are delighted to announce that centre, Cory Allen, is the second player to commit to the region is as many days. Allen, 26-years old, has been in impressive form this season, his second with the Ospreys, scoring five tries in 19 games so far...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Halaholo commits long-term future to Cardiff Blues
Willis Halaholo has pledged his future to Cardiff Blues by signing a long-term contract to remain at Cardiff Arms Park. The exciting centre has become a crowd favourite since arriving in the Welsh capital in 2016, with his electric footwork causing chaos...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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General News, International •
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Comments Off on Western Force v World XV
Where: HBF Park, Perth, Western AustraliaDate: Friday, 22 March 2019Kick-off: 19:40 local Western Force Starting XV: 1. Cameron ORR, 2. Feleti KAITU’U, 3. Keiran LONGBOTTOM, 4. Johan BARDOUL, 5. Jeremy THRUSH, 6. Henry STOWERS, 7. Chris ALCOCK, 8....
