South Africa

Connacht make nine changes from the side that lost to Ulster

The Connacht side has been named ahead of tomorrow’s clash with reigning BKT URC champions DHL Stormers in Stellenbosch (k/o 1.30pm Irish time).     In total there are nine changes from...

United Rugby Championship Round 2 Team Announcements

The teams for this weekend's Round 2 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #ZEBvSHA Zebre...

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Cheika urges Pumas to embrace Durban challenge against Springboks

Argentina have scored two famous wins already in this year's Rugby Championship, and they want to end on another immense high in Durban.     Michael Cheika has urged Argentina...

How the final round of the Rugby Championship can impact the World Rankings

World Rugby have published the ranking permutations ahead of the final round of the Rugby Championship.   South Africa could fall as low as fifth in the rankings but cannot...

Imhoff to start for Pumas in Durban

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to his team for Saturday’s final round Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks in Durban, where the Test is scheduled to kick off at 17h05...

Stormers, Sharks enter the URC fray

Defending champions, the Stormers, and fellow South African side the Sharks will both kick off their respective United Rugby Championship campaigns during this weekend after both teams sat out last week’s...

Cullen names strong Leinster team to tackle Benetton, Healy to reach another milestone

The Leinster Rugby squad to take on Benetton Rugby tomorrow evening in the RDS Arena in the United Rugby Championship has been announced by head coach Leo Cullen (KO: 7.35pm – live on TG4, Premier...

United Rugby Championship Round 2 Team Announcements

The teams for Friday night's Round 2 fixtures of the BKT United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #ZEBvSHA Zebre...

Cardiff make three changes for Glasgow Warriors

James Ratti makes a return to the starting line-up for Cardiff’s first away game of the season, as they take on Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday evening (KO 7.35pm).   The number...