All posts tagged "Super Rugby"
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 years agoHave Ireland found template for Lions to beat All Blacks?
Suddenly the biggest match in Irish Rugby history is upon us – well so it seems. New Zealand at home just...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHarlequins confirm Namibian captain’s arrival
As revealed by Neil Fissler on October 30, Harlequins have secured the services of Namibian captain Renaldo Bothma ahead of next...
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/ 9 years agoBarbarians v South Africa preview
All Black Andy Ellis will lead out a Barbarians team with plenty of Super Rugby experience when they take on South...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Cooper Vuna – Worcester wing
1. Val Rapava-Ruskin – He’s the most mobile loosehead I know and he loves getting stuck in at the breakdown. It...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: No-brainer, Steve? Afraid not, more like brain dead
Talk about letting the inmates run the asylum! Sometimes you have to wonder if those working in the professional game have...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoConcussion forces former Saracens captain to retire
Saracens have confirmed that former captain Alistair Hargreaves has retired from rugby with immediate effect after suffering a concussion. Hargreaves made...
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/ 9 years agoBath sign wing Jack Wilson
Jack Wilson will join Bath until the end of the season after turning out for the Highlanders this year. The 26-year-old...
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/ 9 years agoFruean confirmed as Bath new recruit
Bath have confirmed that Robbie Fruean will be joining the club at the culmination of this year’s Mitre 10 Cup, in...
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/ 9 years agoTuitavake heading to Northampton
Northampton Saints has announced the signing of Nafi Tuitavake. The Tongan international joins the Saints from Narbonne, where he has played...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoLions set for biggest pay-day in their history
The Lions stand to make as much as £80,000-a-man in New Zealand next year if they beat the All Blacks for...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale
Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 9 years agoLions tour schedule crazy says hero Fran Cotton
The Lions schedule in New Zealand next year has been condemned as ‘crazy’ by the only Englishman to win a Test...
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Nick Cain
/ 9 years agoNick Cain column: Matt Burke’s law on summer season is good sense
Matt Burke was not only a great Wallaby full-back, he is a measured and respected commentator on the game. That’s why...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoGuy Mercer will keep Bath honest
So here’s a question. You’ve just jetted in from New Zealand tasked with turning around the talented but clearly underperforming rugby...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoDoncaster sign Super rugby winner
Doncaster have announced that former Australian international and Super XV winner Beau Robinson has signed a one-year contract with the club....
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott: Wallabies’ walloping shows up Bernard Foley’s frailties in attack
What a difference a year can make in international sport. Michael Cheika’s Wallaby side were riding a crest of a wave...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI’m not here for a holiday says new Chief Dave Dennis
Exeter marquee signing Dave Dennis reckons a stint in the Premiership will improve him as a player as he sets out...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoI’ll have to earn my place, says Matt Symons
Wasps lock Matt Symons is relieved to have been given a second Premiership chance after the nightmare of relegation at London...
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/ 10 years agoGloucester lose centre to Super Rugby
Gloucester have confirmed that Australian centre Bill Meakes has been released from his contract with the club to take up an...
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/ 10 years agoWasps snatch Matt Symons from Irish
Wasps have today confirmed that Matt Symons will join the club ahead of next season. The lock played for London Irish...
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/ 10 years agoVincent Koch and Sean Maitland join Saracens
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper in recent weeks, Saracens have secured the signings of South African prop...
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/ 10 years agoLeroy Houston’s return to Australia confirmed
Bath have today confirmed that Leroy Houston will be returning to Australia and joining the Queensland Reds next season After three...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Nili Latu – Newcastle back-row
Big sigh of relief to be safe from relegation? We had to wait to the end of the London Irish game...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoGareth Anscombe is facing a ‘warm’ welcome home
Gareth Anscombe is braced for a rocky return to New Zealand after turning his back on the All Blacks. Anscombe is...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoNorthampton sign Stormer Nic Groom
As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper last Sunday, Northampton Saints have secured the signing of South African scrum-half...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Bryce Heem- Worcester and former Chiefs and New Zealand sevens wing
1. Ben Franks – The London Irish prop is such a big guy and he can be as strong and powerful...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoPremiership’s policy to attack is welcome surprise for Tom Marshall
Gloucester‘s Kiwi full-back Tom Marshall admits he has been pleasantly surprised by the attacking intent he has witnessed in Premiership rugby...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSouth Africa name Allister Coetzee as head coach
Allister Coetzee has been unveiled as the new South Africa head coach today. The former Stormers boss takes over from Heyneke...
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/ 10 years agoDavid Pocock apologies for choke tackle
David Pocock has taken to his website to issue an apology to Michael Leitch and the wider rugby community following his...
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/ 10 years agoArgentina to take on the Wallabies at Twickenham
History will be made at Twickenham on October 8 when Argentina take on Australia in the Rugby Championship. The match marks...
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/ 10 years agoGloucester confirm Motu Matu’u signing
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Samoan hooker Motu Matu’u from the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old made his provincial debut for the...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Nothing Super about these new franchises
It’s the start of the new, expanded Super 18 season next weekend, but the rumblings of discontent south of the equator...
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/ 10 years agoScarlets bolster pack with Werner Kruger
Scarlets have today confirmed the arrival of South African international tighthead Werner Kruger next season. The 31-year-old will link up with...
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/ 10 years agoExeter sign Wallaby Lachlan Turner
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their wing option with immediate signing of Australian international Lachlan Turner. The 28-year-old touched down at Sandy...
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/ 10 years agoUlster confirm Marcell Coetzee signing
Ulster have today confirmed the signing of South Africa international Marcell Coetzee on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old flanker has been...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRichard Wigglesworth: Schalk Burger can be fantastic, like John Smit
Schalk Burger will be a huge hit at Saracens and a positive influence on the young forwards at the club according...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoRey Lee-Lo looking to make big Cardiff Blues impact like Jonah Lomu
Cardiff Blues centre Rey Lee-Lo is hoping to continue the legacy left behind by his former club-mate Jonah Lomu at the...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Scott Mathie – former Bulls, Sharks, Leeds and Sale scrum-half
If there is one match I’d like to be able to go back in time and change, it would be my...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher: It’s farewell to Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield. Yes, really!
For those of you suffering post World Cup cold turkey the Pumas are back at Twickenham on Saturday against one of...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoEddie Jones rules out England role
Former Japan coach keen to stick with Super Rugby
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/ 10 years agoLeicester confirm signing of Jean de Villiers
Leicester Tigers have today confirmed the signing of Jean de Villiers. The former South Africa captain, who won 109 Test caps...
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/ 10 years agoHook and Anscombe called up by Wales
James Hook and Gareth Anscombe have been called up by Wales following injuries to Scott Williams and Hallam Amos. Williams picked...
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/ 10 years agoSpringbok centre Wynand Olivier joins Worcester
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on August 23, Worcester Warriors have captured the signing of South Africa...
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/ 10 years agoHorwill and White omitted from Australia’s World Cup squad
James Horwill will arrive at Harlequins earlier than expected as the former Australia captain wasn’t included in Michael Cheika’s World Cup...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher’s feature: Record-breaker Richie McCaw was on a different level from the start
It was a dirty Dublin night in November 2001 when our shambles of a taxi driver eventually located the Killiney Castle...
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/ 10 years agoSonny Bill Williams goes for Olympics Sevens gold
All Black cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams has been named in New Zealand‘s Sevens squad for next season which will culminate at the...
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/ 10 years agoNewcastle Falcons bring in Mouritz Botha
Newcastle Falcons have secured the signing of England international Mouritz Botha. The lock, 33, joins from Super Rugby side the Sharks...
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Club Rugby
/ 11 years agoMelbourne Rebels sign Irish prop Hagan
Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels have made their second signing of the week by recruiting Irish prop Jamie Hagan. The 28...
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/ 11 years agoMelbourne Rebels sign All Black
Former All Black back row Adam Thomson has signed for the Melbourne Rebels for the 2016 Super Rugby campaign. The 33...
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/ 11 years agoGiteau, Mitchell and Mumm called up by Australia
Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and Dean Mumm have all been included in Australia‘s 40-man training squad for the Rugby Championship. The...
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