Page 18 - Rainbow Cup News Today

Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney will leave the region with immediate effect. Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney has revealed that he is leaving the region with immediate effect – less than an hour after taking charge of their victory against Ospreys. The Scarlets players were reportedly told the news in the Parc y Scarlets changing room after their 22-6 win over their arch-rivals in the Rainbow Cup on Saturday. Delaney had joined the Scarlets as defence coach ahead of the 2019-20 seaso...

Connacht will sense opportunity to record rare double against wounded Leinster Andy Friend’s side impressed against Ulster last time out but struggle for consistency. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 8 May 2021, 7:00 AM 3 hours ago 7,128 Views 2 Comments Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO WE’VE SEEN THIS situation before....

Massive Bulls defence secures victory over stuttering Stormers News24 09 May 2021, 04:43 GMT+10 The Bulls were stretched to their limits, but desperate defence in the closing stages of Saturday nights Rainbow Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium saw them secure a 20-16 win over the Stormers. Tense and physical throughout, the contest did not provide much in the way of thrilling running rugby, but it was so closely contested that it didnt matter. There were just three tries all game - two for the Bull...

The Sharks made it two from two after beating the Lions 34-26 (half-time 24-12) in their Rainbow Cup SA clash at Kings Park on Saturday.A

The big games weve lost in the past, it never really leaves you Leinster hooker James Tracy reflects on the province’s Champions Cup loss to La Rochelle. By Ciarán Kennedy Saturday 8 May 2021, 7:30 AM May 8th 2021, 7:30 AM 6,110 Views 2 Comments Leinster hooker James Tracy. Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO JAMES TRACY KNOWS this feeling all too well...

Nama Xaba (Gallo) The news that loose forward Nama Xaba has been ruled out of the Rainbow Cup has left Stormers coach John Dobson devastated.  Xaba is out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury.  He is one of numerous injury headaches facing the Capetonians ahead of their clash against the Bulls on Saturday. Stormers coach John Dobson says has been left "devastated" by the news that Nama Xaba has been ruled out of the Rainbow Cup. The 23-year-old flank picked up an an...

Huge game for both teams - but Munster have a safety net and Ulster dont Munster host Ulster tonight in the Rainbow Cup. By Garry Doyle Friday 7 May 2021, 6:20 AM May 7th 2021, 6:20 AM 9,163 Views 13 Comments Iain Henderson reflects on Ulsters loss. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO IT WAS THE most sobering weekend Ireland ha...

When the Springboks famously won Rugby World Cup 2019, beating England 32-12 in the final in Yokohama, no one knew that more than 500 days later they would still be waiting for their first outing as world champions. No one knew then either that the Boks, who had built their final success on creating hope for the country, would be tasked again with giving hope to a struggling nation. The coronavirus pandemic has cost thousands of lives and jobs. It has crippled the economy and will leave citizen...

Garry Doyle at Thomond Park A FEISTY AFFAIR, one that included an old school scrap in the early stages and a red card for Will Addison just before half-time, ended with a bonus-point victory for Munster and a third defeat on the spin for Ulster. Given the brevity of this Rainbow Cup tournament, their chances of reaching the final are already gone. As for Munster, with two wins from two chalked up on the board, a date on the deciding day is theirs to throw away. They were good here, particularly...

Heffernan aiming to use interpros as platform for Irelands summer Tests The Connacht hooker was part of Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad but didn’t get any gametime. By Ciarán Kennedy Thursday 6 May 2021, 7:00 AM 1 hour ago 1,224 Views 1 Comment Connacht hooker Dave Heffernan. Image: James Crombie/INPHO AS IS OFTEN the case, it’s been s...