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Jan 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on 15 Internationals in Glasgow Warriors squad to face Ospreys
Glasgow Warriors have named an experienced side for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Ospreys at Scotstoun Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). Tickets are still available for the game and these can purchased online from glasgowwarriors.org. Buy before...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on New Blood Named for the Next GUINNESS PRO14 Clash
Steff Hughes will captain the Scarlets this week as we continue our PRO1 4 journey to Dublin to face Leinster at the RDS Arena. As our 12 Internationals take their place in the Welsh squad for the Guinness Six Nations this month, it’s an important time for...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on Heffernan and Adeolokun the latest Connacht players to sign contract extensions
Dave Heffernan and Niyi Adeolokun are the latest two Connacht players to sign contract extensions with the province. Heffernan has made 110 appearances for Connacht, having come through the club game in his native Ballina and joining the Connacht Academy in...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on Dragons sign prop Rhys Fawcett
Dragons have signed prop Rhys Fawcett on a short-term loan deal from Scarlets. Former Wales Under-20 international Fawcett has joined up with his new team-mates ahead of the Guinness PRO14 fixture with Munster this weekend. Haverfordwest-born Fawcett made his...
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Jan 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings wary of dangerous Edinburgh Rugby side
While the Isuzu Southern Kings were left devastated after their injury-time Guinness PRO14 defeat to the Toyota Cheetahs in the South African derby last Friday, Edinburgh had their tails up after they reached the last eight of the European competition, the...
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Jan 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on Head Coach Andy Friend confirms Connacht coaching team for next two seasons
Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that Connacht Attack Coach Nigel Carolan, Forwards Coach Jimmy Duffy and Defence Coach Peter Wilkins have all signed two year contract extensions to take them up to the end of the 2020-21 season. Making the...
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Jan 22, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ulster Rugby Squad Update
The Ulster Rugby medical team have issued a squad update following Saturday’s Champions Cup fixture against Leicester Tigers. Iain Henderson suffered a finger injury that is likely to keep him sidelined for several weeks. This fresh injury is unrelated to...
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Jan 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on FIVE GUINNESS PRO14 TEAMS QUALIFY FOR CHAMPIONS CUP QUARTER-FINALS
For the first time since 2012 the Guinness PRO14 will be represented by five teams in the Champions Cup Quarter-Finals with Edinburgh Rugby, Glasgow Warriors, Ulster Rugby, Munster Rugby and Leinster Rugby all reaching the knock-out stages. The feat of both...
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Jan 19, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs make it a double in Guinness PRO14 thriller in PE
An injury time try by Luan de Bruin secured the Toyota Cheetahs a dramatic 24-17 victory in their Guinness PRO14 derby against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening, and back-to-back wins in the...
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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...
