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There is still uncertainty surrounding the tournament final. By Ciarán Kennedy Tuesday 11 May 2021, 5:22 PM Tue 5:22 PM 10,152 Views 17 Comments The Rainbow Cup has confirmed fixtures for rounds 4-6. Image: Alex James/INPHO Image: Alex James/INPHO THE REMAINING FIXTURES of the Rainbow Cup have finally been confirmed following weeks of uncert...

“It’s all about adding to the Ospreys environment and playing my role in a set-up which is on the up.’’ Collins – a New Zealand under-20 international in 2013 – played 16 games under Pivac for Ospreys’ arch rivals Scarlets in the 2015-16 season. The Queenstown-born centre or fullback made his first-class debut for Otago in 2012 as a teenager before heading to Scarlets, who are based in Llanelli – Collins’ grandfather’s home town. On his return to New Zealand, he joined t...

); ‘Two bad games do not make us a bad team but Friday wasn’t good enough’ Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey spoke honestly in the aftermath of Friday’s heavy defeat at Thomond Park. By Garry Doyle Monday 10 May 2021, 6:15 AM Mon 6:15 AM 3,490 Views 0 Comments Ulster players walk off the field dejected. Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO Image: Bry...

Steve Haag/Gallo Images There are other options to consider, but Sharks loosehead prop Retshegofaditswe "Ox" Nche is edging ever closer toward a Springbok match-day role in the British and Irish Lions series. It is unlikely that Stormers captain and consistent No 1 powerhouse Steven Kitshoff will be beaten to starting duty for the Boks now that the great, long-time first choice Tendai Mtawarira has hung up his boots, but the retirement of the "Beast" does mean a vacancy ...

Successive derby wins have boosted morale but Munster still have work to do. By Garry Doyle Monday 10 May 2021, 6:45 AM Mon 6:45 AM 7,985 Views 10 Comments Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO IT WAS APPROACHING 11pm on Friday when Johann van Graan sat in front of a screen to speak to us on zoom. Night had fallen yet shadows were ...

Springboks to face Georgia in British and Irish Lions tune-up Share CAPE TOWN - At last, the world champions are back! The Springboks, who have not played a single game since winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup, will be in action in early July to prepare for the upcoming British and Irish Lions series. SA Rugby announced on Monday that Jacques Nienaber’s debut Test will be against Georgia on the weekend of July 2-3, with the second match to follow a week later. Exact dates and venues will be con...

We were touched up by 29 points. That is not good enough Connacht’s inconsistency this season was evident in Saturday’s defeat to Leinster. After leading 16-0, they lost 50-21. By Garry Doyle Monday 10 May 2021, 7:11 AM Mon 7:11 AM 7,584 Views 11 Comments Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO THE OPENING ITEM on the agenda is t...

The Offload: The class of 2012 ready to roar for the Lions Four members of squad - including Furlong - have been selected for South Africa tour Mon, May 10, 2021, 10:00 Updated: Mon, May 10, 2021, 10:48 Under-20s generation wearing red The 2012 Ireland Under-20 team proved to be a talented collection of players, a statement that’s further endorsed by the fact that four of its constituents, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson and Jack Conan have been selected for the British &...

Sharks coach Sean Everitt happy to rest his Bok players if asked to News24 09 May 2021, 22:10 GMT+10 Sharks coach Sean Everitt said hell accede to requests to rest his Springbok players despite the short and intense nature of the Rainbow Cup SA. The Sharks have a large Springbok contingent that includes captain Siya Kolisi and Lukhanyo Am. The Sharks recorded their second consecutive Rainbow Cup SA win when they dispatched the Lions 34-26 at Kings Park on Saturday. Sharks coach Sean Everitt sa...

Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks during the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) Sharks coach Sean Everitt said Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is getting fitter and better with each outing for the franchise. Kolisi made meaningful contributions to the Sharks 34-26 win over the Lions in their Rainbow Cup SA clash at Kings Park on Saturday. Everitt though bemoaned his teams high penalty count. Sharks coach Sean Everitt says Springbok captain Siya Ko...