Super Rugby in the news: Ioane brothers lock in long-term contracts with NZ Rugby: The contract also keeps him with his brother at the Auckland Blues Super Rugby team. Terms were not disclosed but the New Zealand Herald said Rieko was likely to have joined the upper echelons of ... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Rieko, Akira Ioane re-sign with Blues, New Zealand Rugby: The 21-year-old, who has scored 18 tries from 18 Tests, was the subject of … [Read More...]
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Bulls boss Mitchell joins England as defence coach
More Super Rugby news here. Bulls boss Mitchell joins England as defence coach: Bulls Super rugby boss John Mitchell has come to an agreement with the Blue Bulls company on his release so that he can join the England national team as defence coach. Mitchell has been appointed as England’s new defence coach until the end of Rugby World Cup 2019 while Scott Wisemantel will continue his role […] The post Bulls boss Mitchell joins England as … [Read More...]
Watch your favourite Boks play for the Baa-baas at Twickenham
Springboks in the News: Watch your favourite Boks play for the Baa-baas at Twickenham: Etzebeth and company will likely be joined by other Springboks when more big names are announced in the build-up to the showcase fixture in London. The Barbarians have traditionally enjoyed the servic... "Springboks" - BingNews Samu set to miss Springbok v Wallaby Test: READ: Springboks lose FIVE key players for Wallaby, All Blacks Tests According to the … [Read More...]
Folau and Hewson take out top awards
Rugby news from Australia: Folau and Hewson take out top awards: On a night that acknowledged rugby from the beach to the bush, it also highlighted the tremendous contribution of the game’s volunteers.More... Waratahs … [Read More...]
Ulster Academy duo set for first starts
There are six changes to Ulster’s starting XV for Friday’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Toyota Cheetahs (Toyota Stadium, 7.15pm SA time / 6.15pm BST). Abbey Insurance Academy players Eric O’Sullivan and Angus Kernohan are set to make their first starts for the Province after producing impressive performances off the bench in recent weeks, including in Sunday’s 7-28 win versus Southern Kings. The other newcomers to the team include … [Read More...]
Disciplinary Decision – Irne Herbst
Irne Herbst of Benetton Rugby faced a Disciplinary Hearing today via a video conference and has been banned for two weeks. A Disciplinary Panel convened in Dublin to consider the red-card decision against the player resulting from the Round 3 fixture against Scarlets on September 15, 2018. The player was shown a red card by referee Lloyd Linton under Law 9.12 – Striking with hand or arm. The Disciplinary Panel, comprising of David Martin … [Read More...]
Beaumont anticipates special and game-changing Rugby World Cup 2019 as Japan celebrates one year to go
Rugby news from the United States of America: Beaumont anticipates special and game-changing Rugby World Cup 2019 as Japan celebrates one year to go: World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont believes that Japan 2019 will be “a very special and game-changing Rugby World Cup” as the one year to go milestone was marked with a series of celebrations across the host nation.On September 20, 2019, the world’s top 20 teams, supported by … [Read More...]
Currie Cup celebrates Heritage Day as six Boks return
Six members of the Springbok squad that recently returned from Australasia will feature in the Currie Cup this weekend in an additional treat for spectators who will be in line to receive free boerewors and braai spice sachets at host stadiums in celebration of Heritage Day on Monday. Springbok squad members Ross Cronje (Xerox Golden Lions), Thomas du Toit (Cell C Sharks), Wilco Louw, Bongi Mbonambi, Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Damian Willemse (DHL … [Read More...]
Munster team to face Cardiff Blues
Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan has named his side to face Cardiff Blues in the Guinness PRO14 at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night (7.35pm, live on eir Sport and TG4). There are six changes to the side that beat Ospreys last week as CJ Stander makes his first appearance of the season in a back row that also includes captain Peter O’Mahony and Chris Cloete. JJ Hanrahan comes into the side at full-back and there is an all-changed centre … [Read More...]
Jenkins returns to skipper Cardiff Blues on 100th appearance
Ellis Jenkins will make his 100th appearance as Cardiff Blues take on Munster in the Guinness PRO14 on Friday night (7.35pm). The Wales flanker sat out last week’s last-gasp loss to Zebre in Italy but is one of seven changes for the Arms Park encounter. Three of those changes come in the backs with Jarrod Evans starting at fly-half and Gareth Anscombe switching to full-back. Willis Halaholo returns to partner Rey Lee-Lo in the centre and … [Read More...]
Toyota Cheetahs take on Ulster in Bloemfontein
At 19:15 the Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on Ulster in a Guinness PRO14 match with a live broadcast on SuperSport1. Gates open at 12:00. FATMAN will be providing entertainment at the Castle Deck before and after the main match. Tickets are only R40 for the main stand, R30 for the open stand. Children and students pay R20 and kids under the age of seven can collect a free ticket from the ticket office or pay point at the gate. The Toyota … [Read More...]
Sharks Welcome Back Stars
Rugby news from KwaZulu-Natal: Sharks Welcome Back Stars: The Cell C Sharks side will be bolstered this weekend by the inclusion of two Springbok front rankers for our Currie Cup clash with the Xerox Golden Lions at JONSSON KINGS PARK this Saturday. The return to action of Thomas du Toit and Coenie Oosthuizen (the latter off the bench) should play some part in calming an exciting and excitable young side and their inclusion couldn’t come at a … [Read More...]
Rugby in India – The ball has been picked up now its time to run with it
Rugby Sevens in the news: Rugby in India - The ball has been picked up now its time to run with it: The Indian women's team has come a long way since their international debut in 2009. In February 2017, they won five out of six matches at the Asian Rugby Sevens in Laos to return home with a silver m... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Ex-tourism board chief Lionel Yeo joins Grab as CEO adviser: Mr Yeo became STB chief in June 2012. During his … [Read More...]
Japan coach Joseph quits Sunwolves to focus on World Cup
Super Rugby in the news: Japan coach Joseph quits Sunwolves to focus on World Cup: TOKYO – Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is set to relinquish control of Super Rugby's Sunwolves to concentrate on the host team's run-in to the 2019 World Cup. As events took place across Japan on Thurs... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi signs one-year contract extension: Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has spurned reported interest … [Read More...]
SA critic wonders how All Blacks will respond
Springboks in the News: SA critic wonders how All Blacks will respond: At the same time Rich said the Springboks had made a big psychological gain. "Make no mistake, the Boks had a plan that they executed well and got the desired result, but it was always going to take a ... "Springboks" - BingNews All Blacks v Springboks Review | The Rugby Championship 2018 | The 1014 Rugby: RT @TheMoneyManSA: I chat with Mark Keohane about the Springboks' … [Read More...]
