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  • Gibbins returns for visit of Cheetahs

    Mar 22, 19 • 923 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Gibbins returns for visit of Cheetahs

    Callum Gibbins will captain Glasgow Warriors against Toyota Cheetahs at Scotstoun Stadium tomorrow night. Gibbins picked up an injury in Glasgow’s Heineken Champions Cup victory over Cardiff Blues in January and returns to the starting line-up as the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to face Glasgow Warriors

    Mar 22, 19 • 1219 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Glasgow Warriors

    The Toyota Cheetahs will face Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, 23 March at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. The action kicks off at 21:46 SA time with live broadcast on SuperSport 1, Premier Sports 1, eir Sports 2 and CSN.) It will be a case of do or die for the...

  • Hallam Amos to join Cardiff Blues

    Mar 22, 19 • 951 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Hallam Amos to join Cardiff Blues

    Cardiff Blues have continued building for the future by securing the services of Wales back-three star Hallam Amos. The 24-year-old joins Wales’ Capital Region following eight seasons at the Dragons, in which he has been a stand out performer and made more...

  • Evans and Screech extend Dragons contracts

    Mar 22, 19 • 977 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Evans and Screech extend Dragons contracts

    Dragons are delighted to confirm that forwards Lewis Evans and Matthew Screech have both extended their contracts with the region for another two years. Newport-born back row, and former captain, Lewis Evans is the region’s record-appearance holder with 225...

  • Mulvihill turns to Six Nations stars for Scarlets clash

    Mar 21, 19 • 984 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Mulvihill turns to Six Nations stars for Scarlets clash

    John Mulvihill has called upon his entire Wales contingent for Friday’s Guinness PRO14 derby between Cardiff Blues and Scarlets (7.35pm). Following their Grand Slam heroics Josh Navidi and Gareth Anscombe go straight into the starting line-up, with Dillon...

  • James Davies returns for Scarlets’ Arms Park clash

    Mar 21, 19 • 1021 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Leinster Rugby team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    Mar 21, 19 • 919 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Connacht boosted by return of internationals for clash with Benetton Rugby

    Mar 21, 19 • 1157 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Scotland star Barclay to make debut against Leinster Rugby

    Mar 21, 19 • 944 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Benetton Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby

    Mar 21, 19 • 1009 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Allen is the second to commit to Ospreys

    Mar 21, 19 • 969 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Halaholo commits long-term future to Cardiff Blues

    Mar 21, 19 • 975 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Isuzu Southern Kings squad travels to Belfast for Ulster clash

    Mar 20, 19 • 877 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • POSITIVE STEPS TAKEN BY PROFESSIONAL RUGBY BOARD IN WALES

    Mar 20, 19 • 889 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Cardiff Blues swoop for Grand Slam star Adams

    Mar 20, 19 • 848 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Guinness PRO14 Preview

    Mar 20, 19 • 1104 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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,...

  • William Small-Smith signs two year extension

    Mar 20, 19 • 1634 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Grand Slam winners Jonathan Davies, Rob Evans and Ken Owens sign new Scarlets deals

    Mar 20, 19 • 943 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • 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...

  • Scotland prop Bhatti makes capital switch

    Mar 19, 19 • 1159 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Scotland prop Bhatti makes capital switch

    Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of Scotland international loosehead prop, Jamie Bhatti, on a two-year deal. Bhatti, 25, has made 13 appearances for the national side – the latest coming against...

  • Leo Cullen Signs New Contract at Leinster Rugby

    Mar 15, 19 • 1134 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Leo Cullen Signs New Contract at Leinster Rugby

    Leinster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed a contract extension for Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen. Cullen, who won 221 caps for Leinster and was captain of three Heineken Cup winning squads, was appointed Head Coach at the start of the 2015/16 season...

  • Two new Directors confirmed at Ospreys

    Mar 13, 19 • 1055 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Two new Directors confirmed at Ospreys

    Ospreys Rugby Limited (ORL) is delighted to confirm the appointment of two new directors. Ian Morgan, founder and Managing Director of the Morganstone Group and property development company, Westacres, and Nick Revell, Managing Director of Ledwood...

  • Douglas to return home on short-term deal

    Mar 13, 19 • 959 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Douglas to return home on short-term deal

    Edinburgh have continued their recruitment drive ahead of next season with the signing of Scottish second-row, Murray Douglas, from Super Rugby side Brumbies on a short-term deal to provide cover during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The 29-year-old former...

  • Kick-Off Time Confirmed for Guinness PRO14 Final at Celtic Park on May 25

    Mar 12, 19 • 1432 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Kick-Off Time Confirmed for Guinness PRO14 Final at Celtic Park on May 25

    With just 75 Days to go until the 2019 champions of the Guinness PRO14 Final are crowned at Glasgow’s Celtic Park, the kick-off time has been set for 18:30. The stars of the Guinness PRO14 will prime themselves to shine in the twilight conditions as...

  • Hometown hooker Cherry re-signs until 2020

    Mar 12, 19 • 1000 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Hometown hooker Cherry re-signs until 2020

    Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with re-signing of hooker David Cherry on a one-year deal. Cherry, 28, has enjoyed a breakout campaign since joining the club from French Fédérale 2 side Stade Niçois in March 2018...

  • Pyrgos extends capital stay until 2021

    Mar 8, 19 • 1128 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Pyrgos extends capital stay until 2021

    Scotland international scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen-to-paper on a new two-year deal. Pyrgos, 29, has made 18 appearances so far this season after joining the club from Glasgow Warriors in June 2018, and...