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Dec 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Schoeman commits long-term future to Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby have been handed a huge boost with the re-signing of loosehead prop, Pierre Schoeman. The 25-year-old South African – who has been a key member of Richard Cockerill’s squad since joining the club from Blue Bulls in the summer of 2018 –...
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Nov 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Chris Massyn to make his Guinness PRO14 debut for Toyota Cheetahs against Ospreys
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Ospreys in their last match of 2019 on Saturday, 30 November. The match at The Gholl in Neath, Wales kicks off at 21:35 (SA time). Live on SuperSport 1, eir sport 2, Premier Sports, and DAZN. The two sides have met on four...
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Nov 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA teams target strong finish to 2019 Guinness PRO14 games
The Isuzu Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs are expected to give everything in the pursuit of victory in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday when they take the field in what marks their final matches in 2019. The Isuzu Southern Kings take on Connacht in Galway,...
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Nov 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ludik to earn 100th Ulster cap versus Scarlets
Louis Ludik will earn his 100th Ulster cap on Friday evening, as he is named to start against Scarlets in Round 7 of the Guinness PRO14 (Kingspan Stadium, 7.35pm.) Fan favourite Ludik, who made his debut against the same opposition in September 2014, will...
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Nov 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Velleman remains positive despite injury setback at Isuzu Southern Kings
Isuzu Southern Kings loose-forward CJ Velleman remains positive despite his latest injury setback. The 24-year-old highly-rated openside flanker had just returned to full training at the Port Elizabeth-based side from a leg injury when a “freak accident”...
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Nov 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team for Ospreys clash
“Cool and experienced” centre, Howard Mnisi, will lead the Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday when they take on the Ospreys at Liberty Stadium in Swansea. Isuzu Southern Kings interim Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, named his match-day squad of 23 on Friday...
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Nov 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs face Cardiff Blues on last match on tour
The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing Cardiff Blues on Saturday, 9 November in their last of three matches on tour. The action at Cardiff Arms Park, in Cardiff, Wales, kicks off at 19:15 (SA time). Live on SuperSport 1, S4C, Premier Sports, eirSports and DAZN....
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA sides look to finish Guinness PRO14 tours on a high note
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings will have their sights set on strong finishes to their Guinness PRO14 tours when they line up against the Cardiff Blues and Ospreys in Wales on Saturday, in what marks their penultimate matches in 2019 in the...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scott Fardy to Captain Leinster as Six Ireland Players Return
The Leinster Rugby team to face Connacht Rugby tomorrow evening in The Sportsground in Round 6 of the Guinness PRO14 has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on TG4 / eir Sport). Cullen has made a number of changes from the team that...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Dragons team to face Edinburgh Rugby
Centre Adam Warren will make his 100th appearance for Dragons as the Men of Gwent face Edinburgh Rugby in the Guinness PRO14 at BT Murrayfield on Friday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Warren – who made his regional debut for Dragons in September 2015...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scotland stars return to face Dragons
Edinburgh Rugby welcome back several Scotland internationalists to their squad for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 match against Dragons at BT Murrayfield (Friday 8 November, kick-off 7.35pm). Scotland stars John Barclay and Ben Toolis are both named in the...
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Nov 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Carty to start as Aki named on the bench for Connacht clash with Leinster
Ireland internationals Jack Carty and Bundee Aki are both named in the Connacht matchday squad to face Leinster in the Sportsground on Friday (Kick off 7:35pm). Carty comes straight back into the side at out half while Aki is named among the replacements for...
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Nov 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA sides learn “tough lessons” in trying conditions in the Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings learned “tough lessons” in the testing northern hemisphere conditions in the Guinness PRO14 over the weekend, with both sides suffering defeats in their second tour matches. The Isuzu Southern Kings went down...
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Oct 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ruaan Lerm to lead Kings against Glasgow Warriors
Isuzu Southern Kings No8, Ruaan Lerm, will lead the side as captain when they take on Glasgow Warriors, at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday, November 1. Lerm will lead a side that sees a single change to the forwards pack, with an additional positional switch, to...
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Oct 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup stars return for Kings clash
Six Rugby World Cup stars will make their first appearance of the season for Glasgow Warriors on Friday night, as Dave Rennie makes seven changes to his starting XV ahead of the visit of the Isuzu Southern Kings to Scotstoun. There are some good seats still...
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Oct 31, 19 •
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Comments Off on Dweba strikes 50 as SA teams search for Guinness PRO14 tour wins
The Toyota Cheetahs will have the extra motivation of making Joseph Dweba’s 50th cap a memorable one on Saturday when they face the Scarlets in Wales in their second Guinness PRO14 tour match, while the Isuzu Southern Kings will attempt to register their...
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Oct 29, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster Contract News and Squad Update
Munster Defence Coach JP Ferreira has extended his contract for a further two years and will remain with the province until June 2022. Ferreira and family made the move to Limerick in December 2017 with the South African making an immediate impact under Head...
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Oct 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Heartbreak for SA sides in Guinness PRO14 tour openers
It was double heartbreak for the South African Guinness PRO14 sides on Saturday as a last-gasp try by Irish outfit Connacht ended the Toyota Cheetahs unbeaten run, while the Isuzu Southern Kings went down fighting against Italian side Benetton. The Toyota...
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Oct 19, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name Touring Squad
The Isuzu Southern Kings are in their final preparations for the first tour of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season. Following three opening matches at home at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the team will now travel to Italy, Scotland and Wales over the next...
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Oct 19, 19 •
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Comments Off on Swys de Bruin joins Isuzu Southern Kings as Coaching Consultant
The Isuzu Southern Kings are pleased to announce Swys de Bruin has joined the team as a coaching consultant. De Bruin is a widely sought-after rugby brain and comes with a wealth of coaching experience having recently been the attack coach of the Springboks...
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Oct 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Six home-grown aces sign new deals with Dragons
The brightest young talent in Gwent will continue to shine with Dragons after SIX home-grown players today signed new long-term contracts with the region. Back row duo Taine Basham and Lennon Greggains, lock Max Williams, centre Connor Edwards, prop Josh...
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Oct 13, 19 •
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Comments Off on Pienaar: Toyota Cheetahs are building a winning culture
Toyota Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar praised his side after they finally broke their duck against Irish side, Munster, in the Guinness PRO14 over the weekend in Bloemfontein, while Isuzu Southern Kings’ coach Robbi Kempson lamented his team’s poor start...
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Oct 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Coetzee set to return for Ulster versus Southern Kings
Marcell Coetzee is set to make his first start of the season for Ulster against the Isuzu Southern Kings in Round 3 of the Guinness PRO14 Championship this Saturday 12 October in Port Elizabeth. The 28-year-old back rower is one of five changes that Head...
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Oct 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Ulster
Isuzu Southern Kings winger, Josiah Twum-Boafo, will earn his first starting berth for the side when they take on Ulster Rugby in a Guinness PRO14 Round 3 encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 12 October. The 22-year-old speedster made his...
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Oct 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Smith aims to complete Toyota Cheetahs reign on high note
Toyota Cheetahs coach Franco Smith will look to sign off his spell in Bloemfontein on a high note on Friday by continuing their unbeaten run in the Guinness PRO14 against Munster, while the Isuzu Southern Kings have emphasised the importance of rounding off...
