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The Wales Women squad heads to Dublin this weekend to play Ireland Women in a warm-up fixture ahead of the forthcoming Women’s Six Nations. Head coach Rowland Phillips wants to build on the momentum of the successful autumn campaign and test out certain areas of the game the squad has been working on to make further progress in the Six Nations. The side recorded impressive wins in November over South Africa (19-5) and Hong Kong (65-0) and … [Read More...]
Rugby news from the Home of the Kings: DISAPPOINTMENT FOR ISUZU SOUTHERN KINGS AS CHEETAHS CLAIM INJURY-TIME VICTORY: ISUZU SOUTHERN KINGS (0) 17 TOYOTA CHEETAHS (7) 24 It was a night of disappointment for the Isuzu Southern Kings who were handed an injury-time 17-24 defeat by the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 South African derby at Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz Stadium on Friday night. The visiting Toyota Cheetahs were the … [Read More...]
Super Rugby in the news: Seiuli steps aside as West Harbour batten down the hatches: Top clubs now offer scholarships, sign-on fees and elite-level sports science - environments which provide the foundation for an opportunity in the National Rugby Championship or Super Rugby - but wit... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Phil Gifford: All Blacks will win the Rugby World Cup, Ian Foster to take over as coach: OPINION: Eight predictions for the year … [Read More...]
Springboks in the News: Edinburgh beat Montpellier to soar into Heineken Cup last eight – and drag Glasgow with them: Van der Walt was uncharacteristically wayward this time, however. Veteran former Springboks tighthead Jannie Du Plessis was withdrawn just after the half-hour mark and his unrelated second row namesak... "Springboks" - BingNews Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challenge: Despite missing marquee signings like … [Read More...]
Rugby news from the United States of America: Mike McKenna named to USA Rugby Board of Directors: LAFAYETTE, CO – USA Rugby Congress voted in favor of Board of Directors nominee, Mike McKenna, officially starting the 45-day transitional period with the leadership group. McKenna resides in Weybridge, Vermont and is the Founder and Managing Partner of McKenna & Partners, LLC, a strategic communications consultancy. Prior to his current … [Read More...]
Rugby Sevens in the news: Canada set to open 2019 in Hamilton and Sydney: Canada captain Nathan Hirayama charges through the Scotland defense on day one of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town on 8 December, 2018. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugb... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Ravouvou returns to All Blacks Sevens squad: JOE Ravouvou has made a return to the All Blacks Sevens squad as they prepare to host the third … [Read More...]
Springboks in the News: Springboks star fly-half set to announce shock retirement, according to reports: Springboks and Racing 92 star Pat Lambie is set to call time on his playing career following a series of concussions. French media titles Midi Olympique and actu.fr are reporting the 28-year-old will ... "Springboks" - BingNews Springboks flyhalf Pat Lambie to retire - reports: Springboks flyhalf Pat Lambie could be about to announce his … [Read More...]
Super Rugby in the news: Cheetahs could loan scrum guru to Bulls: Cape Town - Cheetahs scrum coach Daan Human could join the Bulls on a loan agreement in this year's Super Rugby competition. According to Netwerk24, the Cheetahs and Bulls are yet to come to an offici... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Pat Lambie set for shock retirement?: He missed four months of rugby following that incident and then in early 2017 suffered another concussion when … [Read More...]
Rugby news from KwaZulu-Natal: Embracing the Captaincy Role: Newly appointed Cell C Sharks captain Louis Schreuder believes that the team are in for a successful season and he speaks positively about the successful Currie Cup behind us and a promising Vodacom Super Rugby campaign that lies ahead. He’s shown his value to the team, not only as a high quality scrumhalf, skilled in all the attributes needed in that position, but also as a leader. … [Read More...]
Rugby news from New Zealand: Dargaville to Dublin: Meet Joey Carbery - the Kiwi on the cusp of rugby superstardom: Dargaville to the world's best is not a common thread. If Joey Carbery has his way, that is the path he will tread.It just so happens the form first five-eighth in Europe is a New Zealander.Well, half Kiwi at least.These days... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: All Black Beauden Barrett and Hannah Laity prepare to tie the knot in … [Read More...]
Rugby news from the Home of the Kings: SPORTING FEAST AS ISUZU SOUTHERN KINGS AND PROTEAS GEAR UP FOR PE WEEKEND ACTION: Nelson Mandela Bay is bracing itself for a feast of sporting action this weekend starting with a Guinness PRO14 derby and a One Day International cricket match. The Isuzu Southern Kings take on the Toyota Cheetahs in what promises to be a thrilling Guinness PRO14 South African derby at the Nelson Mandela University’s Madibaz … [Read More...]
Rugby news from the United States of America: USA Rugby Governance Update: January 2019: • USA Rugby Congress ratify Mike McKenna into transitional seat on Board of Directors. McKenna will enter 45-day transitional period before being fully seated. • USA Rugby Congress ratify the full seating of transitional Board members, Jim Brown, Julie Lau, Agustín Pichot and Vice Chair, Paul Santinelli.• USA Rugby officially opens application process for … [Read More...]
Rugby Sevens in the news: Rugby: HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens tickets on sale: SINGAPORE - In a bid to attract families to this year's HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, organisers rolled out early bird discounts for family packages and youth as tickets went on sale on Thursday (Jan 1... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Men’s National Team announces full squad for Americas Rugby Championship 2019: With him is No. 8 Malon Al-Jiboori who returns to … [Read More...]
Springboks in the News: South Africa’s Whiteley Back in Training After Injury Woes: Captain Warren Whiteley has returned to training with South African Super Rugby side the Lions after suffering a calf injury with the Springboks in November, coach Swys de Bruin said. The 31-year-old, ... "Springboks" - BingNews Warren Gatland hints at third British & Irish Lions tour as head coach in 2021: Gatland said after the stalemate with the All … [Read More...]
Super Rugby in the news: Sharks shrug off ‘controversial’ Jean-Luc injury: where he’s on a short-term contract before the start of this year’s Super Rugby campaign. These arrangements are now common in local rugby as unions allow star players to supplement their ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Wasps sign All Blacks tighthead Toomaga-Allen: Wasps have signed All Black tighthead Jeff Toomaga-Allen from Super Rugby outfit the Hurricanes. … [Read More...]
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