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  • Dragons team to face Leinster Rugby

    Nov 23, 17 • 1895 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Dragons team to face Leinster Rugby

    Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman has named his team as GUINNESS PRO14 action returns with a trip to Ireland to take on Leinster Rugby this Friday evening, 19:35. Centre Adam Warren, who played an important role in the win against Scarlets last weekend,...

  • Benetton Rugby team news vs Ulster Rugby

    Nov 23, 17 • 2100 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team news vs Ulster Rugby

    After a two week break, the Guinness PRO14 restarts. Today Benetton Rugby will leave for Belfast where on Friday night at 19.05 local time (20.05 Italian) at the Kingspan Stadium Benetton will face Ulster Rugby. Coach Crowley, due to the commitments of the...

  • Edinburgh name their side for Toyota Cheetahs clash

    Nov 23, 17 • 2431 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Edinburgh name their side for Toyota Cheetahs clash

    Head coach Richard Cockerill has named his side for tomorrow evening’s Guinness PRO14 clash against the Toyota Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein (Friday 24 November, kick-off 5.30pm GMT – live on BBC ALBA). The team selection includes seven...

  • Cardiff Blues name team to face Connacht

    Nov 23, 17 • 1793 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Cardiff Blues name team to face Connacht

    Cardiff Blues have made 10 changes for their return to Guinness PRO14 action against Connacht on Friday night (7.35pm). Following two weeks of the Anglo-Welsh Cup, the Blues will be looking to continue their PRO14 form by completing a double over the Irish...

  • SPRINGBOKRUGBY SE KRUISPAD 2.0

    Nov 23, 17 • 3587 Views • General News, International, National, New Zealand, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springboks • • Comments Off on SPRINGBOKRUGBY SE KRUISPAD 2.0

    Simon Riekert-Pretoria Allister Coetzee gaan (weer) afgedank word, tesame met sy hulpafrigters en die hele boksemdais (sôrrie vir die toevallige verwysing na “bok”) by die rugbypaleis van die nasionale span in Kaapstad. Dis altans só as jy die interwebs...

  • Toyota Cheetahs take on Edinburgh in Round 9

    Nov 23, 17 • 1955 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take on Edinburgh in Round 9

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Edinburgh on Friday evening at 19:30 (SA Time) at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport 1. The two sides have never met before, whilst this is Edinburgh’s first fixture against...

  • England Team to Play Samoa

    Nov 23, 17 • 2045 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Team to Play Samoa

    Eddie Jones has named his squad to play Samoa in the final Test of the Old Mutual Wealth Series on Saturday (KO 3pm live on Sky Sports). Jones has made nine changes to the starting lineup that beat Australia 30-6 last weekend at Twickenham Stadium. George...

  • Moore to boost front row options next season

    Nov 23, 17 • 1794 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Moore to boost front row options next season

    Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that tighthead prop Marty Moore will join the Province next summer on a two-year deal. The move will see Moore reunited with Ulster’s Director of Rugby Les Kiss and Head Coach Jono Gibbes, having been coached by both...

  • ADAM COLEMAN SIGNS UNTIL THE END OF 2019

    Nov 23, 17 • 2318 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on ADAM COLEMAN SIGNS UNTIL THE END OF 2019

    Qantas Wallabies lock Adam Coleman has signed with Australian Rugby, committing to a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2019. The 26-year old, who boasts 20 Test caps, now has his sights set firmly on the 2019...

  • Samoa team to play England

    Nov 23, 17 • 2438 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Samoa team to play England

    Samoa team to face England in the Old Mutual Wealth Series at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 25 November (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). 15 Ahsee Tuala 14 Paul Perez 13 Kieron Fonotia 12 Alapati Leiua 11 David Lemi 10 Tim Nanai-Williams 9 Dwayne Polataivao   1...

  • WP YTC makes solid strides in player development

    Nov 22, 17 • 2172 Views • General News • • Comments Off on WP YTC makes solid strides in player development

    The Western Province Women’s Youth Training Centre (YTC) is making solid strides in developing quality players who are making their presence felt at national and provincial level, with two players having represented the SA Select Women’s team in England...

  • Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named for World Series opener

    Nov 22, 17 • 2285 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Experienced All Blacks Sevens team named for World Series opener

    • Scott Curry and Tim Mikkelson named as co-captains The All Blacks Sevens travel to Dubai to kick off the 2017/2018 HSBC Sevens World Series season with an experienced team. The travelling squad is: Dylan Collier Scott Curry Sam Dickson Tim Mikkelson Tone...

  • Red Roses overcome Canada in Second Test

    Nov 22, 17 • 2097 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Red Roses overcome Canada in Second Test

    The Red Roses ran in eight tries as they beat Canada 49-12 in the second Old Mutual Wealth Series Test match at Twickenham Stoop. On a night where captain Sarah Hunter led the team out on her 100th international appearance, England faced a much improved...

  • England Squad Update

    Nov 22, 17 • 2176 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Squad Update

    Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to prepare for England’s Old Mutual Wealth Series match against Samoa at Twickenham Stadium (KO Saturday 3pm, Sky Sports). Nathan Hughes (Wasps) has returned to his club for rehab on his right knee. The number 8 has bone...

  • Scarlets squad announced for South Africa

    Nov 21, 17 • 2144 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Scarlets squad announced for South Africa

    Scarlets have announced the squad that will travel to South Africa tomorrow, Wednesday, in preparation to take on Southern Kings and Cheetahs in rounds 9 and 10 of the Guinness PRO14. Scarlets are without 15 senior players who are on international duty, which...

  • New deals for Hayward and Jones

    Nov 21, 17 • 1830 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on New deals for Hayward and Jones

    Scarlets are delighted to confirm that coaches Stephen Jones and Byron Hayward have signed new deals with the region. Scarlets Attack Coach Stephen Jones and Defence Coach Byron Hayward have both put pen to paper on new deals keeping them at the region for...

  • Proudfoot happy with Springbok forwards’ training intensity

    Nov 21, 17 • 2321 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Proudfoot happy with Springbok forwards’ training intensity

    Springbok scrum coach Matt Proudfoot said it will be important to meet the physical challenge of the Italian pack when the two sides meet in Padova on Saturday. Proudfoot said the Italians pride themselves on their set-pieces and their ability to stop forward...

  • Stephen Moore to retire from all forms of the game following Scotland Test

    Nov 21, 17 • 1933 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Stephen Moore to retire from all forms of the game following Scotland Test

    Stephen Moore has today confirmed he will retire from all forms of the game, following the Qantas Wallabies’ final Test of the 2017 Spring Tour against Scotland. Australia’s second most-capped International of all-time had originally planned to...

  • UJ positive ahead of sevens rugby challenge

    Nov 21, 17 • 2956 Views • General News, Varsity & Club • • Comments Off on UJ positive ahead of sevens rugby challenge

    The University of Johannesburg will take a positive attitude into the Varsity Sevens rugby tournament as they strive to make an impact in Durban next month. Although the planning has not been that easy due to year-end academic commitments, UJ coach Patrick...

  • Edinburgh sign stand-off Hickey

    Nov 21, 17 • 1879 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Edinburgh sign stand-off Hickey

    Edinburgh have secured the signing of former Blues playmaker Simon Hickey from Bordeaux Bègles on a two-year deal. The 23-year-old will join the club at the end of the season. On signing for the capital side, Hickey said: “After meeting with Richard...

  • GUINNESS PRO14 ROUND 9 – PREVIEWS

    Nov 21, 17 • 2052 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on GUINNESS PRO14 ROUND 9 – PREVIEWS

    After Round 8 produced more thrilling rugby and a total of 44 tries, the Guinness PRO14 resumes this weekend with games taking place in Italy, Ireland, South Africa and Wales. The race to reach the Guinness PRO14 Final in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on May 26 is...

  • Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Polokwane

    Nov 21, 17 • 2983 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Polokwane

    The Vodacom Bulls will again travel to Polokwane for a Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in 2018, this time facing the Cell C Sharks at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on 27 January next year. The Vodacom Bulls have travelled north with regular intervals since...

  • JORDAN UELESE RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL THE END OF 2020

    Nov 21, 17 • 2456 Views • General News • • Comments Off on JORDAN UELESE RE-SIGNS WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNTIL THE END OF 2020

    Victorian hooker Jordan Uelese has committed to Australian Rugby until 2020, after the rising star was recognised for his breakout year with a new contract with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels. The Rebels rake will now have his eyes firmly set on the...

  • Edinburgh re-sign Big Ben Toolis

    Nov 20, 17 • 2512 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Edinburgh re-sign Big Ben Toolis

    Scotland international lock Ben Toolis, who earned his sixth international cap against New Zealand at BT Murrayfield on Saturday, will be an Edinburgh player for at least the next two years. The Australian-born second-row, who is now in his fifth season in...

  • BORDER BULLDOGS 2017/18 OFF SEASON SQUAD

    Nov 20, 17 • 5822 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on BORDER BULLDOGS 2017/18 OFF SEASON SQUAD

    Border Rugby Union hereby releases its training squad for the off-season training for the upcoming season of 2018.  We have invited 11 players from the Super league club competition to train with the Border Bulldogs team, where they will be doing strength...