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  • Mtawarira and Oosthuizen to prop up Springbok scrum

    Nov 9, 17 • 2665 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments Off on Mtawarira and Oosthuizen to prop up Springbok scrum

    Experienced props Tendai Mtawarira and Coenie Oosthuizen, as well as inside centre Damian de Allende, all return to the Springbok starting team to face Ireland on Saturday evening (kick-off at 19h30 SA time) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The match is the...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE WALES IN CARDIFF

    Nov 9, 17 • 2317 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES TEAM TO FACE WALES IN CARDIFF

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff on Saturday 11 November, 5.15pm local time (4.15am AEDT)   1. Scott Sio (40 Tests) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (79 Tests) 3. Sekope Kepu (88 Tests) 4. Rob Simmons (79 Tests) 5. Adam...

  • VOLMINK IN THE ARRIVAL HALL, SAGE IN THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE

    Nov 9, 17 • 4511 Views • General News • • Comments Off on VOLMINK IN THE ARRIVAL HALL, SAGE IN THE DEPARTURE LOUNGE

    One man in, one man out! That was the news from the Southern Kings this morning when it was revealed that wing Anthony Volmink would be joining the franchise with immediate effect from the Golden Lions whilst centre Jarryd Sage was preparing for an exit.  ...

  • England Team to Play Argentina

    Nov 9, 17 • 2179 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on England Team to Play Argentina

    Eddie Jones has named his side to face Argentina in England’s opening game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series (KO 3pm, Sky Sports). Seven players – Mike Brown (Harlequins), George Ford (Leicester Tigers), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), Nathan Hughes...

  • All Blacks team named for Test against France

    Nov 9, 17 • 2871 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Test against France

    The All Blacks team has been named to play France in the second match of the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour at Stade de France on Saturday 11 November 2017. (Kick-off: 8.45PM CET, NZT: 8.45AM, Sunday 12 November) The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test...

  • Black Ferns Sevens Renee Wickliffe called in to replace Kayla McAlister

    Nov 9, 17 • 2206 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Black Ferns Sevens Renee Wickliffe called in to replace Kayla McAlister

    Black Ferns Sevens player Kayla McAlister has been ruled out of this weekend’s Oceania Sevens Championship in Fiji after sustaining a minor injury. Experience back Renee Wickliffe moves into the starting 12 to replace McAlister in the squad.  The Black...

  • Gullivers Sports Travel become Official Supporter Travel Partner for Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    Nov 8, 17 • 2115 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14, International • • Comments Off on Gullivers Sports Travel become Official Supporter Travel Partner for Guinness PRO14 Final Series

    PRO14 Rugby is delighted to announce that Gullivers Sports Travel have been appointed as the Official Supporter Travel Partner for the Guinness PRO14 Final Series. With guaranteed official tickets, accommodation and flights and all the unique special touches...

  • NATWEST ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF RUGBY’S GREATEST CHAMPIONSHIP

    Nov 8, 17 • 5659 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on NATWEST ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF RUGBY’S GREATEST CHAMPIONSHIP

    NatWest and Six Nations Rugby are proud to announce a one-year sponsorship agreement that will see NatWest take on the naming rights for the 2018 Six Nations Championship. The agreement will result in the 2018 Championship being named as the NatWest 6...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens step up Dubai preparations

    Nov 8, 17 • 1918 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens step up Dubai preparations

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Wednesday the intensity of their training sessions will increase significantly in the next two weeks as they finalise their preparations for the Women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series leg in Dubai from...

  • RFU renews partnership with GUINNESS

    Nov 8, 17 • 2220 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU renews partnership with GUINNESS

    The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced that it has renewed its partnership with GUINNESS. Building on decades of rugby heritage, this new enhanced four year partnership will see GUINNESS work closely with the RFU to give fans an unrivalled match...

  • England squad update

    Nov 8, 17 • 2452 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2243 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments 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 • 1954 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments 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 • 1955 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2604 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2945 Views • General News, International, Springboks • • Comments 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 • 2485 Views • General News, Sevens Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2347 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2165 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2635 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2800 Views • General News, International • • Comments 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 • 2286 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 1799 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2134 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2477 Views • General News • • Comments 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...