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Sep 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Head Coach Kieran Crowley signs new contract with Benetton Rugby
Benetton Rugby is pleased to announce that Kieran Crowley will continue to be Head Coach until 30th June 2022. Born in Kaponga (New Zealand) on August 31, 1961, All Blacks no.848 Crowley won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. Kieran arrived in Treviso in...
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Sep 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets sign Fiji World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva
Scarlets have announced the signing of Fijian World Cup lock Tevita Ratuva, bringing their contingent in Japan up to 15 players. The 6ft 6in forward came off the bench at half-time during Fiji’s pool defeat to Australia on Saturday to win his fourth Test...
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Sep 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on Neutral Referees Appointed for Opening Rounds
Neutral referee appointments have been confirmed for the first six rounds of the Guinness PRO14 as the new season kicks off this weekend. All seven appointments for Round 1, which have been made by Elite Referee Manager, Greg Garner, are neutral and this will...
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Sep 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Thomson returns home to join Edinburgh
Edinburgh Rugby have today completed the signing of Scottish-born second-row Sam Thomson, subject to medical. Thomson, 25, returns to his hometown city from Sydney-based Warringah Rugby Club – who the second-row joined in 2017 – and will link-up with the...
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Sep 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on SA teams raring to go as Guinness PRO14 season approaches
Experienced Toyota Cheetahs and Springbok scrumhalf, Ruan Pienaar, and Isuzu Southern Kings lock, JC Astle, were thrilled at the prospect of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season kicking off in two weeks’ time and said their teams were ready to get down to...
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Sep 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Warriors sign Super Rugby prop Seiuli
Super Rugby loose-head Aki Seiuli has signed a two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors, subject to visa and medical. The 26-year-old has made 38 appearances for the Highlanders in Super Rugby, and will link up with former team-mate Siua Halanukonuka at...
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Sep 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ken Owens named Scarlets captain for 2019-20 season
Ken Owens has been appointed Scarlets captain for a record sixth successive campaign. The 32-year-old hooker, an integral member of Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad, has made 243 appearances over 13 seasons for his home region and has been Scarlets captain...
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Sep 9, 19 •
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Comments Off on Munster Rugby sign Jed Holloway on short-term deal
Munster Rugby and the IRFU can confirm the short-term signing of Australian forward Jed Holloway. An experienced and integral member of the Waratahs squad, Holloway has made 52 Super Rugby appearances and is known for his work-rate and strong ball-carrying...
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Sep 4, 19 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh sign Bulls star Steenkamp
Edinburgh Rugby have today secured the signing of South African back-row Ruan Steenkamp on a short-term deal from Super Rugby side Vodacom Bulls. The former South Africa U20 captain, 26 – who made 10 appearances in this season’s Super Rugby competition...
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Sep 2, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kebble commits future to the Warriors
Oli Kebble has signed a two-year extension to his Glasgow Warriors contract, which was due to expire next summer. The new deal means the 27-year-old will be staying at Scotstoun until at least the summer of 2022. The former Stormers front-rower has become an...
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Aug 15, 19 •
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Currie Cup, Currie Cup F.Div, General News, Guinness Pro14, Guinness Six Nations, International, Junior Rugby, National, Rugby World Cup, Sevens Rugby, Six Nations, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Rugby 15 and School Rugby Contributors needed
Are you passionate about rugby? Do you want a front row seat to games in your area? We are looking for contributors for Rugby Fifteen and School Rugby. This is not a job offer but rather an opportunity for rugby fans to become part of our team by covering...
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Aug 7, 19 •
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Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors sign Kennedy on partnership contract with Stirling County
Glasgow Warriors have signed Sean Kennedy on a one-year partnership contract with Stirling County’s Super6 team ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. The scrum-half returns to Scotstoun following a successful loan spell during the 2012/13 season, when the...
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Jul 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Craig Barry signs three year contract
Free State Rugby is excited to announce that Craig Barry has committed to the Toyota Cheetahs for three years. Barry in an exciting outside back who is equally comfortable on the wing or at fullback. Barry is best known for his attacking play and is no...
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Jul 23, 19 •
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Comments Off on New player for Guinness PRO14 2019/20
Winger, Duncan Saal will be joining the Toyota Cheetahs for the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season. The 22-year-old Duncan Saal who has won the Varsity Cup title with the Maties was named in the Stormers Super Rugby squad for 2019, however, he did not get any game...
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Jul 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Glasgow Warriors sign Jale Vakaloloma
Glasgow Warriors have signed Jale Vakaloloma on a two-year deal, subject to visa and medical. The 22-year-old predominately plays as a back-row but is also comfortable playing in the second-row. Vakaloloma, who is also known as Jale Railala, was named in the...
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Jul 17, 19 •
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Comments Off on Opening match of 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 in Toyota Stadium
The Toyota Cheetahs have the honour of playing in the opening match of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14, when they host the Scottish giants, Glasgow Warriors, at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday, 27 September. In round two of three the Toyota Cheetahs...
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Jul 16, 19 •
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Comments Off on Four new players for Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14
The Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd are delighted to confirm the signing of four new players for the upcoming Guinness PRO14. The Toyota Cheetahs have contracted the utility back, Rhyno Smith, the loose-forward, Chris Massyn, the centre, Chris Smit, and the...
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Jul 12, 19 •
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Comments Off on Kieran Williams signs first senior deal with Ospreys
Centre Kieran Williams has put pen to paper on his first professional contract, taking the number of players to sign new deals with the Ospreys ahead of the new season to 18. The former Glynneath RFC youngster, who has featured 24 times for Neath in the Welsh...
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Jul 11, 19 •
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Comments Off on Braam van Straaten joins Isuzu Southen Kings as defence and kicking coach
The ISUZU Southern Kings can confirm that former Springbok, Braam van Straaten, has joined the franchise as Defence and Kicking Coach. Mr Van Straaten comes with a wealth of experience, not only as an ex-player, but as a defence and kicking specialist. He was...
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Jul 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs welcomes Ruan Pienaar
The Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd is delighted to confirm the signing of former Springbok scrumhalf, Ruan Pienaar who wishes to further his rugby career in the Free State. The skilful player represented the Springboks in 88 test matches. Ruan experience...
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Jul 8, 19 •
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Comments Off on Simon Cross joins Dragons
Simon Cross has joined the Dragons to support the coaching team during pre-season. Former Edinburgh captain Cross will join forces with Director of Dragons Rugby, Dean Ryan, for a second spell after they previously worked together at Worcester Warriors, with...
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Jul 5, 19 •
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Comments Off on Dragons sign Luke Baldwin on loan
Dragons have signed experienced scrum half Luke Baldwin on a year-long loan deal from Worcester Warriors. Baldwin – who has played in the English top-flight for Saracens and Worcester – moves to Rodney Parade with immediate effect. The 28-year-old...
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Jul 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Tom James signs for Scarlets
Scarlets have signed former Wales international wing Tom James on a two-year contract. The 32-year-old will link up with the squad next week, continuing an impressive career in professional rugby. James played 163 games for Cardiff Blues in two spells that...
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Jul 3, 19 •
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Comments Off on Back Row Cudd signs new deal with Dragons
Combative back row Nic Cudd has agreed a new contract at Dragons. Fan favourite Cudd, who has made 130 appearances for the region since his debut in 2012, has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal to continue his successful association with the region. The...
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Jun 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh sign Lions scrum-half Groom
Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of South African scrum-half, Nic Groom. Groom, 29, joins from Super Rugby side Lions and brings a wealth of experience having amassed over 100 appearances for both the...
