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South Africa is a great place to make a statement - Dai Young

Cardiff Rugby arrived in South Africa on Wednesday and Dai Young insists they have the perfect opportunity to make a statement in the BKT United Rugby Championship.   The Blue and Blacks resume...

Bulls not Taking the Welsh Clashes Lightly

The Bulls are wary of wounded Welsh rugby as they prepare for back-to-back BKT United Rugby Championship matches against the Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby.     Last weekend saw the Wales national...

Ulster men back in action against Zebre Parma

Following a break in play for the Autumn Nations Series, Ulster are back and ready to kick-start the upcoming ten-game block in the right way under the Friday night lights.   With a bumper crowd...

Scarlets welcome back a number of players to face Stormers

Scarlets welcome back a number of players from injury and suspension for the resumption of the BKT United Rugby Championship against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Friday.     The experienced...

Lock Gary Porter to make his Stormers debut

Lock Gary Porter will make his DHL Stormers debut among a number of changes for the encounter with Scarlets on Friday night.     The United Rugby Championship clash with the Welsh side kicks...

Press Pass | Munster v Connacht

Bobby Skinstad Backs Dragons to Cause a Surprise in South Africa

Former Springboks captain Bobby Skinstad believes the Welsh team he once played for have the best chance of claiming a landmark South African scalp in the United Rugby Championship this weekend.   The...

Jacques du Toit Back Facing South African Opposition Sooner Than He Thought

When Jacques du Toit left the Cheetahs to join Bath last year, little could he have known he would be back facing South African opposition so soon. But that’s the way it’s worked out following...

O'Connor Heads Back To South Africa A Different Player After Unreal Experience

Harri O’Connor will head back to South Africa next week having benefited hugely from his “unreal” experience out there this summer. The uncapped tighthead prop was a surprise call-up...

Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith

Energetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday.   The...