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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...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 10, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 6, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 3, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 3, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 3, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 3, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 1, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Oct 1, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Sep 30, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Sep 29, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments 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....
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments 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...
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Sep 27, 19 •
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Comments 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...
