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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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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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General News, Guinness Pro14 •
Shaun Liddle •
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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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 •
Shaun Liddle •
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....
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Mar 21, 19 •
1086 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Rebels
Date: Saturday, 23rd March 2019 Time: 17h15 Venue: JONSSON KINGS PARK, Durban Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge Assistant Referees: Archie Sehlako, Griffin Colby Television Match Official: Marius Jonker The Cell C Sharks welcome the Rebels to JONSSON...
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Mar 21, 19 •
1021 Views •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers change three for Hurricanes
There are three changes to the DHL Stormers team to face the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. There are two changes to the starting forward pack and one in the backline for the encounter at Westpac Stadium, which kicks off at 08h35 SA time on Saturday....
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Mar 21, 19 •
1807 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, JWC Fixtures & Results, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks to battle it out in International Series
The Junior Springboks will face the Under-20 teams of Georgia and Argentina, as well as a Namibian XV in an exciting International Series in the Western Cape in April, as part of their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina in June....
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Mar 21, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Our BNZ Crusdaders team for this weekend
As we head to Sydney for this weekend’s match against the Waratahs, our thoughts are with our Christchurch community. We are sending our love to everyone affected, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters. This Saturday night we will be playing for...
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Mar 21, 19 •
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General News, National, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on National Referee Squad recruited for NZ Army boot camp
The New Zealand Rugby National Referee Squad – newly formed to combine the country’s professional and top amateur referees – will assemble for their first camp in Wellington this weekend. The 34-strong squad announced in November last year, will be...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Arno Jordaan proud to be a singing “Springbok”
As a young rugby player who represented his province at Craven Week, Arno Jordaan grew up dreaming of one day playing for the Springboks. But these days, he’s not playing for his country as much as singing for it as the Afrikaans music star is often asked...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
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Comments Off on Hard work pays off for Madibaz rugby
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Riaan Esterhuizen says the hard work they put in during their pre-season programme is paying dividends in the FNB Varsity Shield competition. The Nelson Mandela University side maintained their unbeaten run when they defeated Tshwane...
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Mar 20, 19 •
846 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings squad travels to Belfast for Ulster clash
The Isuzu Southern Kings have announced a 25-man that will travel to Belfast to take on Ulster in a Guinness PRO14 Round 18 clash on Saturday, March 23. The team leaves for Ireland from Port Elizabeth on Wednesday evening, which will be the side’s...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on POSITIVE STEPS TAKEN BY PROFESSIONAL RUGBY BOARD IN WALES
The Cardiff Blues, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets will continue to represent Welsh professional rugby in domestic and European competition for season 2019/20 – the Professional Rugby Board (PRB) confirmed today. New Ospreys chairman Rob Davies attended...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff Blues swoop for Grand Slam star Adams
Cardiff Blues are delighted to confirm the signing of Wales’ Six Nations hero Josh Adams. The 23-year-old starred throughout Wales’ march to Grand Slam glory and bagged three tries in the process including stunning efforts against England and Scotland. He...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Guinness PRO14 Preview
It will be a case of do or die for the Toyota Cheetahs in the fourth-last pool round of Guinness PRO14 on Saturday as they meet the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland in a match that could seal their fate in the competition. The Isuzu Southern Kings, meanwhile,...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Odendaal, Steenkamp return for Vodacom Bulls against Chiefs
Midfielder Burger Odendaal and flanker Ruan Steenkamp will make a return to the Vodacom Bulls run-on team against the Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday as coach Pote Human made minimal changes to his team’s fifth Vodacom Super Rugby match of the...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Boland Rugby Amateur team vs SA Rugby Academy
Venue: Boland Stadium, Wellington Date: Thursday...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on William Small-Smith signs two year extension
Free State Rugby is pleased to announce that utility back William Small-Smith extended his contract with the Toyota Cheetahs for another two years. He has committed to be playing for the Toyota Cheetahs until October 2021. The talented midfielder has...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Grand Slam winners Jonathan Davies, Rob Evans and Ken Owens sign new Scarlets deals
The Scarlets are delighted to announce that three of Wales’ Grand Slam heroes have signed new contracts. Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans have agreed new deals to extend their stay with their home region. The international trio have come through the...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Brits shares the secret to his success
Schalk Brits is currently playing some of the best rugby of his career, and if you want to know exactly what drives a man who has brought a new fire to the Vodacom Bulls this season and what his biggest motivator is, well, it’s something you might not...
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Mar 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby tackles tough conversations with HeadFirst wellbeing round
Checking in on your mates and raising awareness about mental wellbeing are the focus of Investec Super Rugby’s HeadFirst Round this week.The themed round is driven by New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) wellbeing programme, HeadFirst, which supports...
