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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 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 10, 19 •
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Comments Off on Alun Wyn Jones announces contract extension with Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys
Alun Wyn Jones has announced a contract extension with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys, securing his future in Wales. The world’s most capped international second row (134 international appearances – 125 for Wales plus nine British & Irish...
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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...
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Jun 27, 19 •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs welcomes Hawies Fourie
Hawies Fourie (50) will take over the reins from Franco Smith as Head Coach of the Toyota Cheetahs in September. The former backline coach of the Cheetahs signed a 4 year contract with the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd. His earlier involvement at the Free...
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Jun 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ulster Academy 2019/20 Squad Announced
The 2019/20 Ulster Rugby Academy squad has also been announced, which includes five new entrants. Flying back three sensation Aaron Sexton will make the full time switch from athletics to rugby, having recently broken the Irish Schools records for both the...
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Jun 25, 19 •
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Comments Off on Ulster squad confirmed for 2019/20 season
The Ulster Rugby management team has confirmed the senior playing squad for next season, with 37 fully-contracted players and 7 development players included. Of the 44 players named in the panel, 41 are Irish-qualified and 27 have progressed through...
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Jun 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on Edinburgh sign Fijian Sevens star Kunavula
Edinburgh have today secured the signing of Fijian Sevens star Mesulame Kunavula on a long-term deal. Kunavula, 22 – who can operate across the back-five and is equally adept at both flanker and lock – links up with his teammates immediately as they...
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Jun 24, 19 •
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Comments Off on High Performance specialist Wayne Taylor joins Isuzu Southern Kings
The ISUZU Southern Kings have been boosted in their pre-season preparations by the arrival of highly experienced Kiwi strength and conditioning coach, Wayne Taylor. “Tails”, as he is affectionately known, has joined the Port Elizabeth-based side where he...
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Jun 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Scarlets strengthen squad with three signings
The Scarlets have further strengthened their squad for the 2019-20 campaign with the signings of second row Danny Drake, scrum-half Dane Blacker and prop Alex Jeffries. Danny Drake joins from New Zealand provincial side North Harbour. The 24-year-old lock has...
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Jun 21, 19 •
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Comments Off on Centre Tom Griffiths joins Dragons
Exciting young centre Tom Griffiths is to join Dragons from English and European champions Saracens. Griffiths has agreed a deal to make the move to Rodney Parade and will link up with his new team-mates at Ystrad Mynach from Monday. The hard-running and...
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Jun 20, 19 •
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Comments Off on Deon Davids and Isuzu Southern Kings mutually part ways
The owners of the ISUZU Southern Kings franchise and Head Coach Deon Davids have mutually agreed to part ways. “We greatly appreciate the hard work Deon has done in laying the foundation for the future,” said Loyiso Dotwana, Chairman of the ISUZU Southern...
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Jun 18, 19 •
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Comments Off on Conferences Confirmed for the 2019/20 & 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 Seasons
The Conferences for the 2019/20 & 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 seasons have been drawn based upon finishing positions resulting in six teams swapping Conferences. Using the Conference tables completed after Round 21 of the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season, teams...
