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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Joe Thomas heads to NZ for new challenge
Joe Thomas has said his farewells at Llandarcy Academy of Sport and will head south to New Zealand this weekend to take up a new rugby challenge. It’s a rugby journey normally done in the opposite direction, but with his current contract expiring at the end...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Dragons
Isuzu Southern Kings second-rower, Andries “Dries” van Schalkwyk, will lead the Port Elizabeth-based side onto the field on Sunday when they take on Welsh side, the Dragons, in the Guinness PRO14 Round 19 match at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Leinster Rugby team to face Benetton Rugby
The Leinster Rugby team to take on Benetton Rugby in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening at the RDS Arena has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (KO: 7.45pm – live on TG4 & eir Sport). Tickets for the game are still on sale from the Ticketmaster...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Zebre Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby
Zebre are ready to return to the field in the Guinness PRO14 in the penultimate home game of the 2018/19 season against Connacht. For the twentieth time, Biagi and his team-mates will play Connacht, the team most competed in an official game in the...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets welcome back Grand Slam winners for Edinburgh test
Scarlets welcome back six of Wales’ Grand Slam-winning squad to their starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 meeting with Conference B play-off rivals Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets (6.45pm). Skipper Ken Owens, prop Rob Evans, scrum-half Gareth...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Friend names Connacht side for vital Guinness PRO14 clash away to Zebre
Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made a host of changes to the side that lost to Sale Sharks in the European Challenge Cup Quarter Final last weekend. His side travel to Zebre for a vital Guinness PRO14 clash on Saturday (Kick Off 5:30pm – Irish...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Dragons quartet return for Isuzu Southern Kings clash
Full back Zane Kirchner returns to the starting line-up to face his countrymen as Dragons kick-off the tour of South Africa against Isuzu Southern Kings in the Guinness PRO14 on Sunday (kick-off 1pm UK time). Former Springbok international Kirchner is one of...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Toyota Cheetahs
The Ospreys team to play the Toyota Cheetahs at Toyota Free State Stadium on Saturday 6th April 2019, 5.30pm (local time) KO, is as follows: OSPREYS 15. Dan Evans14. Hanno Dirksen13. Cory Allen12. Owen Watkin11. Keelan Giles10. Luke Price9. Aled Davies 1....
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Leinster Rugby
Benetton Rugby will fly from Venice to Dublin for the nineteenth round of Guinness PRO14. The green and whites will face Leinster Rugby tomorrow evening at 7:45pm (8:45pm Italian time). The match will be directed by Welsh referee Nigel Owens, his assistants...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Bennett returns for Scarlets test
Scotland international centre Mark Bennett is named in the starting line-up as Edinburgh travel to face Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14 this Saturday (6 April, kick-off 6.45pm) – live on Premier Sports. Bennett replaces the injured James...
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Apr 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to face Ospreys
The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on Ospreys in Round 19 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship on Saturday, 6 April 2019. The action kicks off at 17:30 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 1 (Premier Sports 2, CSN and DAZN). Gates...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Cardiff Blues change three for Munster
Cardiff Blues have made three changes to their starting line-up to face Munster in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow night (7.35pm). The Blues travel to Cork on the back of an impressive run of form, which has seen them win six of their last eight fixtures in the...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Cardiff Blues
The Munster side has been named for Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Cardiff Blues at Irish Independent Park (7.35pm).It is the province’s final home game in Cork this season with tickets still available here.Peter O’Mahony captains the side...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Gray to make 100th appearance for Glasgow Warriors
Jonny Gray will play his 100th game for Glasgow this Friday as the Warriors welcome Ulster to a sold-out Scotstoun Stadium. The 25-year-old made his debut back in December 2012 in a PRO12 victory over Edinburgh before signing his first professional contract...
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Apr 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on George Thornton signs for Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors have bolstered their front-row options ahead of the 2019/20 season signing young Scottish qualified prop George Thornton. Thornton will link up with his new team-mates ahead of the 2019/20 season having signed a two-year deal. The prop joins...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Italian international Ceccarelli re-signs with Edinburgh Rugby
Italian international prop Pietro Ceccarelli has become the latest player to re-sign with the club after today putting pen to paper on a new one-year deal. Ceccarelli – who has been capped 11 times by the Azzurri – joined Edinburgh from French Top 14 side...
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Apr 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Cave to retire at end of season
Darren Cave has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, following 13 seasons at Ulster Rugby. In an open letter, Darren, who has made 225 appearances for the Province to date, has thanked those who have supported him...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets sign Hurricanes forward Sam Lousi
The Scarlets have bolstered their pack for next season with the signing of second row Sam Lousi from the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old has been a regular for the New Zealand Super Rugby side since making his debut in 2017 and was in the starting line-up that...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on McGrath to join Ulster from 2019/20 season
IRFU contracted international prop Jack McGrath has decided to switch to Ulster from the start of the 2019/20 season. Commenting on his decision, Jack said: “This was a difficult decision but one I believe will put me in the best position to continue to...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take hands with Mediclinic and ER24
Free State Rugby is delighted to announce that Mediclinic and ER24 are the official health care partners of the Toyota Cheetahs. The Toyota Cheetahs is pleased to be associated with a brand of quality care in Mediclinic and ER24, who will be responsible...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys take 31 man squad to South Africa
A 31-man touring squad departed Llandarcy Academy of Sport on Monday for a two game Guinness PRO14 mini-tour to South Africa. Dan Baker, Rhodri Jones, Dan Lydiate and Gareth Thomas return from injury to make the trip while Sam Parry is included following his...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Hunter-Hill latest to commit to Edinburgh Rugby
Lock Callum Hunter-Hill has become the latest player to commit his future to Edinburgh after signing a new two-year contract extension which will see him remain in the capital until at least 2021. Hunter-Hill, 22, has enjoyed a breakout campaign in the...
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Apr 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Mike Davies departs Dragons
Dragons confirm the resignation of Mike Davies as Managing Director. David Buttress will move into an executive chairman role for the remainder of 2019. Commenting on Mike’s decision to resign, David said, “We would like to thank Mike for his...
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Mar 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Warren Commits to 2021
Adam Warren has become the third Dragons player to commit his future to the region after agreeing a new contract which will keep him at the region until at least 2021. Warren has joined Lewis Evans and Matthew Screech in signing a new Dragons deal to stay at...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota South Africa Motors and Toyota Cheetahs announce a new sponsorship deal
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is pleased to announce the renewal of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs sponsorship for another three years spanning into 2022. This contract will still include the title sponsorship for the Toyota Cheetahs Pro14, Currie Cup,...
