Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • England squad update

    Nov 8, 17 • 2497 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England squad update

    England Head Coach Eddie Jones has retained 26 players to prepare for England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series match against Argentina at Twickenham Stadium (KO Saturday 3pm, Sky Sports) Backs Fullbacks Mike Brown (Harlequins), Elliot Daly (Wasps), Jonny May...

  • All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    Nov 8, 17 • 2306 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute

    All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day with special tribute All Blacks to wear New Zealand’s RSA poppy on sleeve in Armistice Day Test   For the first time, the All Blacks will wear the Returned and Services Association’s New Zealand...

  • Intelligent Irish side a huge threat, says Proudfoot

    Nov 7, 17 • 2005 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Intelligent Irish side a huge threat, says Proudfoot

    Ireland is a very intelligent rugby side who are well-coached, and the Springboks will have to prepare very well to meet an extremely tough challenge when the two sides meet on Saturday in Dublin, according to Matt Proudfoot, the Springbok scrum coach....

  • Joe Thomas completes loan move to Dragons

    Nov 7, 17 • 2007 Views • General NewsComments Off on Joe Thomas completes loan move to Dragons

    Centre Joe Thomas has linked up with the Dragons after agreeing a loan move to provide injury cover. The 21-year old will look to get senior experience at Rodney Parade after making five Anglo Welsh Cup appearances for his home region. In addition, he has...

  • Southern Kings medical report

    Nov 6, 17 • 2665 Views • General NewsComments Off on Southern Kings medical report

    Rugby’s first-ever GUINNESS PRO14 Championship match to be contested at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele on Saturday produced a 12-try thriller that had the crowd on the edge of their seats right until the very last minute but, unfortunately, ended in...

  • Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Nov 6, 17 • 3001 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Etzebeth ready to lead Springboks in tour-opener

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said he is happy to have a fully fit squad to choose from for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Eben Etzebeth, who sustained an ankle niggle during a recent training...

  • Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    Nov 6, 17 • 2531 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks boosted by Sikhumbuzo Notshe arrival

    The full Springbok Sevens squad assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday, boosted by the arrival of DHL Western Province loose forward, Sikhumbuzo Notshe.   The 24-year-old Notshe is on loan from DHL Western Province and will be available for selection for the...

  • Rhodri Williams returns to Wales

    Nov 6, 17 • 2391 Views • General NewsComments Off on Rhodri Williams returns to Wales

    Dragons are delighted to confirm the signing of scrum-half Rhodri Williams from Bristol Rugby. The 24-year-old will return to Wales and the GUINNESS PRO14 championship at the end of this season. The scrum-half has made 27 appearances for Bristol and has also...

  • England squad update

    Nov 6, 17 • 2204 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England squad update

    England head coach Eddie Jones has called up 33 players ahead of England’s first Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series against Argentina on Saturday 11 November (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Elliot Daly (Wasps) has been recalled after he was withdrawn from...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES OVERPOWER JAPAN 63-30 IN YOKOHAMA

    Nov 5, 17 • 2704 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES OVERPOWER JAPAN 63-30 IN YOKOHAMA

    The Qantas Wallabies have scored a comprehensive 63-30 victory over Japan at the venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Saturday afternoon. It was the fifth meeting between the two nations since 1975 but the first on Japanese soil, where a...

  • NZR concludes Aaron Smith investigation

    Nov 5, 17 • 2846 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on NZR concludes Aaron Smith investigation

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has completed an investigation into matters relating to All Black Aaron Smith’s misconduct case last year. NZR launched a new independent investigation in August this year following media reports questioning inconsistencies in...

  • DAVIDS MAKES THREE CHANGES FOR ULSTER CLASH

    Nov 3, 17 • 2327 Views • General NewsComments Off on DAVIDS MAKES THREE CHANGES FOR ULSTER CLASH

    The Southern Kings team to face Ulster tomorrow (Saturday) has been named by head coach Deon Davids who has made three changes to his side. The game will take place at Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele at 3pm (1pm UK/Ire) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport...

  • Gilroy to reach milestone in historic fixture versus Kings

    Nov 3, 17 • 1855 Views • General NewsComments Off on Gilroy to reach milestone in historic fixture versus Kings

    Craig Gilroy is set to make his 150th provincial appearance after being named in Ulster’s starting XV to play Southern Kings on Saturday (1.00pm GMT). The Guinness PRO14 Round 8 tie, Ulster’s first ever competitive fixture on South African soil,...

  • Adeolokun returns to Connacht starting XV for clash with Cheetahs

    Nov 3, 17 • 2180 Views • General NewsComments Off on Adeolokun returns to Connacht starting XV for clash with Cheetahs

    Winger Niyi Adeolokun makes his first start of the season for Connacht as they take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Sportsground on Saturday (K.O. 7.35pm). Adeolokun, who turned 27 today, joins Tiernan O’Halloran and Darragh Leader in the back three, both...

  • Jenkins returns for Zebre clash

    Nov 3, 17 • 2523 Views • General NewsComments Off on Jenkins returns for Zebre clash

    Gethin Jenkins will return to captain Cardiff Blues as one of 10 changes to face Zebre in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday (7.35pm). The front-row forward has been side-lined since April but leads an experienced pack against a rejuvenated Zebre side. Jenkins...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht Rugby

    Nov 3, 17 • 2303 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Connacht Rugby

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be playing their third Guinness PRO14 match in Ireland against Connacht on Saturday at Sportsground (capacity: 7 786) in Galway. Kick-off is at 21:35 (SA time) and the match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. This will be the...

  • Edinburgh make seven changes ahead of Ospreys clash

    Nov 3, 17 • 1907 Views • General NewsComments Off on Edinburgh make seven changes ahead of Ospreys clash

    Head coach Richard Cockerill has named his side for tomorrow evening’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Ospreys at Myreside (Saturday 4 October, kick-off 5.30pm). The team selection includes seven changes to the side that earned a hard-fought victory in...

  • Zebre Rugby Club team to face Cardiff Blues

    Nov 3, 17 • 2030 Views • General NewsComments Off on Zebre Rugby Club team to face Cardiff Blues

    Zebre Rugby Club travel to face Cardiff Blues in round 8 of the Guinness PRO14. Awaiting Zebre at Cardiff Arms Park will be the Blues, looking to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat in the Welsh derby against the Scarlets. Zebre enter the game...

  • Ospreys team to play Edinburgh

    Nov 3, 17 • 1972 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ospreys team to play Edinburgh

    The Ospreys team to play Edinburgh at Myreside on Saturday 4th November 2017, KO 5.30pm, is as follows:   OSPREYS 15 Dan Evans 14 Dafydd Howells 13 James Hook 12 Ashley Beck 11 Tom Habberfield 10 Sam Davies 9 Brendon Leonard 1 Paul James (Capt) 2 Scott...

  • Torsten van Jaarsveld lead the Toyota Cheetahs against Connacht

    Nov 3, 17 • 3146 Views • General NewsComments Off on Torsten van Jaarsveld lead the Toyota Cheetahs against Connacht

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be playing their third Guinness PRO14 match in Ireland against Connacht on Saturday at Sportsground (capacity: 7 786) in Galway. Kick-off is at 21:35 (SA time) and the match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1. This will be the...

  • Calvin Wellington returns to Rugby Union

    Nov 3, 17 • 1920 Views • General NewsComments Off on Calvin Wellington returns to Rugby Union

    Dragons have strengthened their options in the midfield with the signing of Rugby League starlet Calvin Wellington. The Welsh born versatile centre, returns to the Dragons and Rugby Union following three years at St Helens. The 21-year-old, who linked up with...

  • All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens name strong squads for Oceania Sevens Championship

    Nov 3, 17 • 2101 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens name strong squads for Oceania Sevens Championship

    The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens will have their first official hit out of the 2017-18 season at the Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji next weekend and have both selected strong squads to open their campaigns. All Blacks Sevens Scott Curry Bay...

  • All Blacks and Apple Music give fans exclusive access to the music powering the world’s best rugby team

    Nov 3, 17 • 2544 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks and Apple Music give fans exclusive access to the music powering the world’s best rugby team

    All Blacks fans can now listen to the music that drives the world’s number one rugby team to success, with Apple Music playlists curated by the team available worldwide from Friday. This exciting collaboration means fans can listen to five All Blacks...

  • NZ Rugby welcomes RWC2019 match schedule

    Nov 2, 17 • 3478 Views • General News, International, World RugbyComments Off on NZ Rugby welcomes RWC2019 match schedule

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has welcomed today’s announcement of the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2019. The match schedule for the tournament was announced by World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 organising committee in Japan. The All Blacks are in...

  • Benjamin to lead Dragons team against Munster

    Nov 2, 17 • 2420 Views • General NewsComments Off on Benjamin to lead Dragons team against Munster

    Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman has named his Dragons team that will face Munster at the Irish Independent Park, with flanker James Benjamin named to captain the side. The Welsh Region travel to Cork for Round 8 of the Guinness PRO14, as they look to...