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Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bath appoint Merce as captain   Bath Rugby openside flanker Guy Mercer has today been named club captain ahead of the 2016/17 season, with England international fly-half George Ford appointed...

Bleyendaal could be like a 'new signing' - Wallace

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

As Rassie Erasmus moved swiftly to fill the breach vacated by injured centre Francis Saili by dipping into his erstwhile Stormers' roster, former Munster No 8 David Wallace believes that Tyler Bleyendaal's...

Player Movements: Newport Gwent Dragons

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Newport Gwent Dragons hasn't had impressive fixtures in the PRO12 this season, to change that, they have signed 8 new players to shuffle their squad for 2016/17.   Here are the new players joining...

Player Movements: Ospreys

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have recruited 5 players to strengthen their squad for the 2016/17 PRO12 season, while letting go of 13 players in the process.   Here are their new signings that are ready to take Liberty...

Cheslin Kolbe highlights

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sevens, overseas stars join Bok camp

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

They grabbed bronze at the Rio Olympics. Now Juan de Jongh and Francois Hougaard will look to conquer the world champion All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.

Sharks must kick ass by kicking less: coach

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Sharks coach Robert du Preez hopes to whip his charges back into attack mode ahead of their Bulls Currie Cup showdown.

Lions make fast (8.5sec!) start to Cup defence

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Lions have started their defence of the Currie Cup title with an emphatic victory over the Pumas.

Duane injury opens door for Whiteley

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

The Boks have been dealt a heavy injury blow ahead of their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina on Saturday.

Bok blow as Vermeulen suffers knee injury

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Duane Vermeulen has suffered a knee injury and has been withdrawn from the Springbok squad for their Rugby Championship opener.