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World Rugby adds six law amendments to global trial

9 years ago by World Rugby

World Rugby have announced that they have added six new law amendments to global trial following detailed analysis and approval:   - Northern hemisphere first to trial full programme of 11 law amendments...

Pro 12 all set to embrace South African teams - reports

9 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Pro 12 is all set to become a 14-team competition from the 2017/18 season onwards after South Africa based clubs Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to join the league.

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dylan Hartley re-signs new Saints deal and re-appointed as captain Northampton Saints has today announced that Dylan Hartley has both signed a new contract and been appointed as the club’s captain...

Southern Kings and Cheetahs set to join PRO12

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Recently, the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs received an axe from Super Rugby following a SANZAAR decision to reduce the competition’s participants from 18 to 15 teams from next season.   The...

Vermeulen out for three months after undergoing surgery

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springboks No 8 Duane Vermeulen is set to miss the Rugby Championship after undergoing groin surgery.   "Vermeulen will be out for three months," a Toulon spokesperson said, adding that the Top...

Lions announce junior contracts

9 years ago by Lions Rugby

Four Junior Springboks, Wandisile Simelane, Jeanluc Cilliers, Reinhardt Nothnagel and Len Massyn have been contracted by the Lions Rugby.   “We aim to develop players and keep key junior players...

Pollard, Cronjé invited to Bok assessment camp

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks have invited 14 players to a medical and conditioning assessment camp next week, with experienced flyhalves Handré Pollard and Lionel Cronjé amongst the 14 players.   Thirteen...

Jaco Kriel – Stay Strong | The Destroyer

9 years ago by EatSleepRugby.co.uk

A superb highlights montage to Springboks and Lions back-row Jaco Kriel. Credit – BsporTV Rugby The post Jaco Kriel – Stay Strong | The Destroyer appeared first on EatSleepRugby.

Southern Kings scrum-half Schroeder excited by Pro14 switch

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Southern Kings scrum-half Ricky Schroeder is relishing the chance to play in the new Pro14 after a deal was agreed to add two South African sides to the league.

South African leopards are changing their spots – can Nathan Grey?

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

It is all about money. In particular, it’s all about television money, and TV (along with international rugby) is one of the two main generators of revenue in professional rugby. Back in May 2016,...