Archive for the ‘Guinness Pro14’ Category

  • Edinburgh make two changes for Leinster test

    Oct 10, 19 • 1084 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Edinburgh make two changes for Leinster test

    Edinburgh Rugby make two changes to their starting XV for the trip to face reigning league champions Leinster at the RDS Arena in the Guinness PRO14 this Friday night (11 October, kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports Forward pairing Jamie Hodgson and...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Munster Rugby

    Oct 10, 19 • 1138 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Munster Rugby

    The Toyota Cheetahs will face Munster Rugby in their last home game of the year on Friday, 11 October. The action kicks off at 18:15 (SA time) with a live broadcast on SuperSport 6, Premier Sports, eir Sport and DAZN. Gates open at 14:30 with a curtain raiser...

  • Porch handed first Connacht start in Guinness PRO14 clash with Dragons

    Oct 10, 19 • 950 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Porch handed first Connacht start in Guinness PRO14 clash with Dragons

    John Porch is set for his first competitive start for Connacht after he was named in the starting 15 for Friday Night’s Guinness PRO14 tie with the Dragons at Rodney Parade (k/o 7.35pm). The inclusion of the Australian winger is the only change from the...

  • Hewitt returns for Connacht clash

    Oct 10, 19 • 1269 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Hewitt returns for Connacht clash

    Wing Ashton Hewitt will make his first Guinness PRO14 appearance at Rodney Parade since March 2018 as Dragons face Connacht Rugby on Friday evening (kick-off 7.35pm). Hewitt, who missed last season with a shoulder injury, is back in the line-up after missing...

  • Leinster Rugby – Team Announcement

    Oct 10, 19 • 1071 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Leinster Rugby – Team Announcement

    The Leinster Rugby team to face Edinburgh in theGuinness PRO14 tomorrow evening in the RDS Arena has been named by Head CoachLeo Cullen (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on Eir Sports). Leinster Rugby have also reminded Season Ticket Holders that the second...

  • Munster name side to face Cheetahs

    Oct 10, 19 • 1067 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Munster name side to face Cheetahs

    The Munster side has been named for Friday evening’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein (5.15pm Irish time, 6.15pm local time). Captain Billy Holland comes into the side as one of five changes to the team that beat...

  • Cheetah-cheer in Bloem as Southern Kings rue missed chances

    Oct 6, 19 • 1352 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South AfricaComments Off on Cheetah-cheer in Bloem as Southern Kings rue missed chances

    Toyota Cheetahs Guinness PRO14 captain Ruan Pienaar enjoyed his side’s massive 63-26 win over his old club Ulster on Saturday, but the Isuzu Southern Kings coach Robbie Kempson rued missed opportunities in their 31-20 defeat against Munster. The experienced...

  • Fagerson to make 50th appearance for the Warriors

    Oct 3, 19 • 1073 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Fagerson to make 50th appearance for the Warriors

    Matt Fagerson will make his 50th Glasgow Warriors appearance in his side’s meeting with Scarlets at Scotstoun tomorrow night, as the 21-year-old lines up at number eight in a team showing three changes from last weekend’s defeat in Bloemfontein. Head...

  • Ospreys team to play Leinster

    Oct 3, 19 • 1042 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Ospreys team to play Leinster

    The Ospreys team to play Leinster at The Royal Dublin Society, Dublin on Friday 4th October, K.O 7:35pm is as follows: OSPREYS Cai Evans Luke Morgan Scott Williams Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler Keelan Giles Luke Price Shaun Venter Rhodri Jones Sam Parry Tom Botha Dan...

  • Tom James to make Scarlets Guinness PRO14 debut in Glasgow

    Oct 3, 19 • 1062 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Tom James to make Scarlets Guinness PRO14 debut in Glasgow

    Wing Tom James will make his Guinness PRO14 debut for the Scarlets in Friday’s round two clash with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun (7.35pm kick-off). The experienced Wales international was outstanding for the Scarlets A team in last weekend’s Celtic Cup...

  • Leinster Rugby team to face Ospreys

    Oct 3, 19 • 1040 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Leinster Rugby team to face Ospreys

    The Leinster Rugby team has been named by Head Coach Leo Cullen for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 game against the Ospreys in the RDS Arena (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on Eir Sport & TG4). Tickets for the game are still on sale on leinsterrugby.ie or...

  • Rasivhenge to Make Guinness PRO14 Debut

    Oct 1, 19 • 1540 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South AfricaComments Off on Rasivhenge to Make Guinness PRO14 Debut

    South African referee Rasta Rasivhenge will take charge of his first Guinness PRO14 game this weekend as Round 2 prepares for kick-off. The 33-year-old has become part of the Elite Referee Squad for the Guinness PRO14 having previously been apart of the Super...

  • Ulster squad confirmed for South Africa mini tour

    Oct 1, 19 • 1058 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Ulster squad confirmed for South Africa mini tour

    The Ulster Rugby coaching team have named a 28 strong playing squad that will travel to South Africa to play the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings over the next two weekends. Marcell Coetzee is a notable inclusion among the squad, as he returns from an...

  • Munster Squad Named For South Africa

    Sep 30, 19 • 1062 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Munster Squad Named For South Africa

    Guinness PRO14 action continues with the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth next Saturday and the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday October 11th. Included in the squad is newcomer Jed Holloway who was issued with his work permit during the week, and Academy...

  • Strong statement from Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14 opener

    Sep 29, 19 • 1166 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South AfricaComments Off on Strong statement from Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14 opener

    The Toyota Cheetahs made a strong statement in their season-opening Guinness PRO14 match against the Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein on Friday, as they powered their way to a big 48-14 victory, but despite putting up a good fight, Isuzu Southern Kings came...

  • Cullen names squad to face Benetton Rugby

    Sep 27, 19 • 980 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Cullen names squad to face Benetton Rugby

    The Leinster Rugby team to take on Benetton Rugby in the Guinness PRO14 at Stadio Monigo tomorrow has been named by Leo Cullen (KO 5.15pm Irish/6.15pm local – live on eir Sport). Ross Molony will captain the side, partnered by Devin Toner in the second row....

  • Munster Rugby team to face Dragons

    Sep 27, 19 • 1032 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Munster Rugby team to face Dragons

    The Munster team has been named for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 opener against Dragons at Thomond Park (3pm). Billy Holland captains the side as the lock begins his 13th season as a senior player with four Academy players included in the squad. Hooker Kevin...

  • Williams captains Cardiff Blues in Guinness PRO14 opener

    Sep 27, 19 • 933 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Williams captains Cardiff Blues in Guinness PRO14 opener

    Nick Williams captains Cardiff Blues as they kick-off their Guinness PRO14 campaign against Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday in Port Elizabeth (KO 3.00pm BST). With club captain Ellis Jenkins side-lined, Williams takes the honour in an experienced side that...

  • Davies and Jenkins make Dragons Rugby debuts

    Sep 27, 19 • 915 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Davies and Jenkins make Dragons Rugby debuts

    Fly half Sam Davies and wing Owen Jenkins will both make their Guinness PRO14 debuts for Dragons when they face Munster Rugby in the league opener on Saturday (kick-off 3pm). The talented back duo will line-up in Dean Ryan’s first team selection of the...

  • Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Cardiff Blues

    Sep 27, 19 • 890 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Isuzu Southern Kings name team to face Cardiff Blues

    Isuzu Southern Kings’ JC Astle will lead an exciting side with a blend of youth and experience in the Guinness PRO14 season-opening match against Cardiff Blues on Saturday, September 28, at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The 29-year-old Astle, who...

  • McAllister set for first competitive start as Connacht go in search of Scarlets win

    Sep 27, 19 • 933 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on McAllister set for first competitive start as Connacht go in search of Scarlets win

    Prop Paddy McAllister is set to make his first competitive start in a Connacht jersey as his side travel to the Scarlets for the opening round of the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday (k/o 5:15pm). McAllister, who signed from Gloucester in the summer, made his debut...

  • Benetton Rugby team to face Leinster Rugby

    Sep 27, 19 • 847 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Benetton Rugby team to face Leinster Rugby

    Benetton Rugby will begin the new Guinness PRO14 season on Saturday evening. The opponent of the white and green Lions will be Leinster. The match will start at 18.15 local time (17.15 UK time) and will be refereed by Welsh referee Ben Whitehouse and his...

  • Steff Hughes leads Scarlets into new GUINNESS PRO14 campaign

    Sep 27, 19 • 935 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Steff Hughes leads Scarlets into new GUINNESS PRO14 campaign

    Centre Steffan Hughes will lead the Scarlets as they begin their 2019-20 Guinness PRO14 campaign against Connacht at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday. Hughes is one of nine home-grown players in the Scarlets starting XV for the match between two former champions....

  • Groom captains Edinburgh in season opener

    Sep 27, 19 • 1008 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Groom captains Edinburgh in season opener

    Summer signing Nic Groom captains Edinburgh Rugby on his competitive debut as the capital club face Zebre at BT Murrayfield in the opening round of the Guinness PRO14 this Saturday (28 September, kick-off 7.35pm). The scrum-half is selected in the starting XV...

  • Zebre Rugby Club team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    Sep 27, 19 • 974 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14Comments Off on Zebre Rugby Club team to face Edinburgh Rugby

    After a positive pre-season, Zebre look forward to their eighth consecutive season in the Guinness PRO14. On Saturday 28 September, at 7.35 pm, Zebre travel to Murrayfield Stadium to face Edinburgh Rugby in the first round of the competition. With ten players...