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Jan 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Isuzu Southern Kings
The first of three South African derby matches takes place this week as the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings and catch up on their Guinness PRO14 schedule. The South African sides took their summer break in December, meaning their Round 11 & 12...
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Jan 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings team to face Toyota Cheetahs
Isuzu Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, has selected an experienced match-day squad to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 South African derby at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday night. After a hard week of...
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Jan 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Derby time for SA teams in Guinness PRO14
It’s derby time in South Africa and on Friday all Guinness PRO14 roads will lead to Port Elizabeth where the Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs will take centre stage in their first encounter of the season, which is also the only match of the weekend....
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Jan 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Connacht announce signing of prop Paddy McAllister ahead of 2019/20 Season
Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of prop Paddy McAllister from English Premiership side Gloucester. McAllister joined Gloucester from Aurillac in France having previously made 44 appearances for his native Ulster. He has played for Ireland at...
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Jan 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Michael Willemse committed to Isuzu Southern Kings until end of 2018/19 season
The Isuzu Southern Kings can confirm that hooker Michael Willemse has indicated to the franchise that he is in talks with Scottish side Edinburgh. It has been widely reported in various media publications that the 25-year-old Willemse, who captained the Isuzu...
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Jan 14, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ceri Jones named Dragons Head Coach until the end of the season
Chairman David Buttress has confirmed Ceri Jones has been appointed Dragons Head Coach until the end of the current 2018/19 season. Former Wales prop Jones picked up the reins as Dragons faced ASM Clermont Auvergne in round four of this year’s European...
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Jan 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys’ Bridgend switch for Ulster match “absolutely critical”
Head Coach, Allen Clarke, issued a rallying cry for Ospreys supporters to get behind their team after the Guinness PRO14 Round 15 game v Ulster was confirmed for the Morganstone Brewery Field.The fixture, on Friday 15th February (7.35pm KO) has been switched...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ireland international Ultan Dillane extends contract with Connacht
Ireland international lock Ultan Dillane is the latest player to commit his future to Connacht by signing a two year contract extension that will keep him at the Sportsground up to the end of the 2020/21 season. The 25 year old was first capped for Ireland...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings brace themselves for exciting SA derby
The Isuzu Southern Kings have hit the ground running upon their return from Scotland following their Guinness PRO14 Round 13 match against Edinburgh as preparations began for the next assignment – the first South African derby of the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on ZAFFANELLA STADIUM IN VIADANA WILL HOST THE INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE BETWEEN THE ZEBRE AND LEINSTER
Zebre Rugby Club is pleased to announce the return of international rugby to the Zaffanella Stadium in Viadana after seven years. On February 16 the Guinness PRO14 will make its comeback at the home of Rugby Viadana 1970 to host the prestigious challenge...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Connacht out half Jack Carty signs two-year extension with his home province
Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that out half Jack Carty has signed a two year contract extension with the province to take him up to the end of the 2020/21 season. The Roscommon man made his Connacht debut as an academy player in September 2012 and...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ben John retires
Ben John has confirmed his retirement from rugby following a year out of the game after suffering a series of head injuries. The 27-year old last played on Boxing day 2017, against the Scarlets, when he left the action shortly before half-time following an...
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Jan 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tovey signs contract at Dragons
Dragons have today signed fly half Jason Tovey on a contract until the end of the season. Tovey is the record points scorer for the region, with 981 points in all competitions, with his best return of 215 points coming for the Men of Gwent in season 2013/14....
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Jan 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Sir Gareth Edwards stands down as Cardiff Blues director
Cardiff Blues can confirm Sir Gareth Edwards has stood down as a director of the company following 22 years of service. The world renowned former scrum-half, who spent 12 years as a player at the Arms Park became a director of Cardiff Blues Ltd (formerly...
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Jan 6, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs get 2019 off to a strong start in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs got the new year off to a winning start in the Guinness PRO14 on Sunday as they held their nerve in a testing encounter against Zebre Rugby Club in Parma for a pleasing 27-12 victory. The win marked their third victory in their last five...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ulster team named for Leinster challenge
The Ulster coaching team have named a much-changed match day squad for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Leinster (RDS Arena, 5.15pm). The starting XV includes four Abbey Insurance Academy players in the form of Matthew Dalton, Angus Kernohan, James...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Cardiff Blues
The Ospreys team to play Cardiff Blues at Liberty Stadium on Saturday 5th January 2019, KO 3.00pm, is as follows: OSPREYS 15 Dan Evans 14 George North 13 Cory Allen 12 Scott Williams 11 Luke Morgan 10 Sam Davies 9 Aled Davies 1 Rhodri Jones 2 Scott Baldwin 3...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors team to face Benetton Rugby
Sam Johnson returns to the Glasgow Warriors starting XV for this weekend’s trip to Treviso to face Benetton Rugby, live on Premier Sports, kick-off 2pm (UK time). The centre came off the bench against Edinburgh at Scotstoun last Saturday having recovered...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Leinster Rugby team to face Ulster Rugby
The Leinster Rugby team has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen ahead of tomorrow’s sold out Guinness PRO14 clash at the RDS Arena (Kick Off: 5.15pm – live on eir Sport & RTÉ Radio). Rob Kearney is back from injury and will lead Leinster out...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Arhip to start in return to Liberty Stadium
Dmitri Arhip returns to the starting line-up to face the Ospreys as Cardiff Blues target a hat-trick of Guinness PRO14 Welsh derby victories over the festive period . The prop, who recovered from a calf injury to play his part as a replacement in last...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Buckley set for 150th Cap as Connacht take on Munster in packed out Sportsground
Prop Denis Buckley is set to make his 150th appearance for his province as the Roscommon man is named in Connacht’s starting side to face Munster in the Sportsground on Saturday (Kick off 7:35pm). Tickets for the interpro derby have completely sold out as...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets team to face Dragons
Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac says there’s still everything to play for in the PRO 14 this season, ahead of a crucial clash against the Dragons at Parc Y Scarlets on Saturday. Ryan Elias is set to make his 100th appearance for Scarlets in the final home...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby
Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan has named his side to face Connacht at the Sportsground in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow night (7.35pm, live on TG4, eir sport 1 & Premier Sports 2). There are seven changes to the side that defeated Leinster at Thomond...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club name team to face Toyota Cheetahs
Zebre will open 2019 against the Toyota Cheetahs at the Lanfranchi Stadium on Sunday 6 January at 2 pm. In the 13th round of the Guinness PRO14, the bianconeri will host the Cheetahs, also included in the A Conference, for the second time in their history.The...
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Jan 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to face Zebre
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Zebre in Round 13 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship in their first match of the New Year on Sunday, 6 January 2019. The action kicks off at 15:00 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 1 (also live on DAZN, Premier...
