Daily Archives: 11 April 2014
Chiefs (19) 22 / 16 (6) Rebels (Final Score)
The Chiefs and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby at
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of Saturday night’s match against the Force in Perth by the Australian Rugby Union, following further medical advice regarding his throat injury.
The decision was made by the Australian Rugby Union’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Warren McDonald, and was based on specialist medical advice.
The Warriors are sending a strong squad to this weekend’s Melrose Sevens.
James Eddie, Lee Jones, Mark Bennett, Finlay Gillies and Scott Wight will all be involved after representing Scotland 7s in Hong Kong last month.
European clubs have agreed to launch three new continental tournaments, after almost two years of conflict.
The six federations and representatives from English, French and Welsh teams made the announcement on Thursday.
In a joint-statement, the nine stakeholders also revealed that previous competition organisers European Rugby Cup (ERC) will be replaced by a new organisation – European Professional Club Rugby – based in Switzerland.
The 2014 edition of the oldest sevens rugby tournament – Melrose Sevens – takes place this weekend at The Greenyards, Melrose rugby club’s home ground.
The tournament has featured many clubs from various parts of the world in the past, including South Africa and New Zealand. In fact, it was while watching Melrose Sevens on television in the early 2000’s that I got my first glimpse of current Springbok captain Jean de Villiers. If memory serves one correct he was playing for the University of Stellenbosch at the 2002 Tournament and his abundance of talent was clear from the outset.
Cheetahs lock Rynard ‘Ligtoring’ Landman has signed a three-year deal with Pro 12 side Newport Gwent Dragons.
Dragons’ Director of Rugby Lyn Jones was delighted to announce the signing which sees the 1.96m, 120 kg second row move to Wales.
The University of Cape Town’s Varsity Cup win this week has been tainted by allegations of a post-match assault by an Ikey Tigers player.
Reds (10) 20 / 23 (20) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Reds and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane at 11:40 SA Time (19:40 AEST, 09:40 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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