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Bristol Rugby confirm nine new signings

8 years ago by Bristol Rugby

Bristol Rugby confirmed nine new arrivals ahead of the 2018/19 campaign as Pat Lam’s squad for the 2018/19 season begins to takes shape.   John Afoa A World Cup-winning All Black international...

Wales prepare front-five passing game for opening match against Scotland

8 years ago by The Guardian

Coach Robert Howley has decided to put the emphasis on an offloading approach when his side greet the Scots in CardiffRobert Howley will put a close friendship on hold in the first week of the Six Nations...

Wales and Scotland to clash in Cardiff in November

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland and Wales are set to face off in a brand-new fixture this November as part of an extended Autumn Series.   Gregor Townsend’s side will face their NatWest 6 Nations rivals in...

CONFIRMED: Toulon sign Liam Messam

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Toulon have confirmed the signing of former All Black loose forward Liam Messam.    Welcome @LiamMessam ! Bienvenue Liam Messam au @RCTofficiel pour les 2 prochaines saisons 😊 #RCT 💪 —...

Reports: Messam to replace Vermeulen at Toulon

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

According to French newspaper Midi Olympique, Chiefs loose forward, Liam Messam will join Top 14 side Toulon at the end of the Super Rugby season.   Confirmation of the 33-year-old's departure...

Thursday Evening Round Up

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins extend Coaching Team contracts Harlequins has today announced contract extensions for Director of Rugby John Kingston, Head Coach Mark Mapletoft and Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree.   In...

Sharks injury update

8 years ago by Sharks Rugby

Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen is set to miss the entire Super Rugby season because of the knee injury he suffered during the Springboks' end-of-year tour.    The 28-year-old tore ligaments...

Duane Vermeulen to leave Toulon

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Duane Vermeulen will leave Toulon at the end of the season and return to South Africa with the Stormers reported to have secured his services ahead of the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Club owner, Mourad Boudjellal,...

What SANZAR did wrong to become SANZAAR

8 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

SANZAR was born in 1996 when rugby turned pro. It’s goal was to provide a provincial Super Rugby tournament with teams from South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. SANZAAR was born in 2012 when...

Former Springbok Andries Bekker hangs up his boots

8 years ago by South African Rugby

Former Springbok and Stormers lock Andries Bekker has announced his retirement from professional rugby.   Bekker made over 100 Super Rugby appearances for the Stormers and Western Province.    The...