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Benetton Rugby - Team Announcement

1 decade ago by Benetton Treviso news

The fifth round of the Guinness PRO12 with the Lions of Benetton Treviso engaged at Stadio Monigo for the second time this season.

'Nightmare' returns as Sean O'Brien is ruled out again by Leinster boss

1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby

By Nick Purewal – 03 October 2014Leinster boss Matt O'Connor has revealed the British and Irish Lions flanker will undergo shoulder surgery in London today. The...

Lions extend Ackermann contract

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

The Golden Lions Rugby Union have announced the extension of the contract of head coach Johan Ackermann until 31 October 2016. Ackermann will be acting as the head coach of both the Super Rugby team...

Friday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Deacon struggling to return: Leicester Tigers second row forward Louis Deacon may be forced into early retirement in the coming months, as he struggles to recover from a troublesome back injury which has...

Currie Cup preview (Round 9)

1 decade ago by SA Rugby

The Sharks will need nothing short of a bonus-point victory over the Golden Lions if they are to maintain hopes of a home semi-final, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Lions hold onto Ackermann

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

The Golden Lions Rugby Union have secured the services of their successful coach, Johan Ackermann, for at least another two years. The GLRU revealed that Ackermann signed an extension of the contract...

Irish O'Brien to miss Bok Test

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Sean O'Brien will miss Ireland's November internationals and possibly the Six Nations as well, after being ruled out for up to six months with a shoulder problem. Leinster coach Matt O'Connor said...

Ackers to break Durban drought?

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

It has been a long time between drinks for Johan Ackermann. The last time he won a Currie Cup match as a visitor in Durban, he was still a player. Since Ackermann has become involved in the coaching...

Gatland "touched" by OBE Honour

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

Wales coach Warren Gatland said he felt "touched" after receiving a public honour from Prince William on Thursday. The New Zealander was one of several leading sports figures from Britain and the Commonwealth...

Blitzbokke call up rookie

1 decade ago by Planet Rugby

The Springbok Sevens team have called up one uncapped player, Ruhan Nel, for the Gold Coast Sevens, the opening leg of the World Series. The tournament will be the Blitzbokke's first competitive games...