Scottish Rugby: Jonathan Humphreys is new Scotland forwards coach

Scotland1jonathan humprheysA man who has steered his club to the most league titles in Celtic rugby has today been appointed to the position of Scotland forwards coach.

Jonathan Humphreys, the former Welsh hooker and captain, will join the Scotland management ahead of the quadrangular tournament with Samoa, South Africa and Italy in June. He will be on a two year contract.

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RaboDirect Pro12: Franco wants results

Franco SmithBenetton Treviso are on course for their highest-ever RaboDirect PRO12 finish but head coach (former Springbok flyhalf) Franco Smith insists he is not concerned about the final table.

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RaboDirect Pro12: Gaining in Popularity

RaboDirect PRO12 balls 5/8/2011The RaboDirect PRO12 is in line to record its best ever attendances since the competition changed to a home and away format ten seasons ago.

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Jake White says no to Ireland

Jake WhiteWorld Cup-winning former Springbok coach has declined an offer to coach Ireland.

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British & Irish Lions Tour 2013: Match Officials named

British & Irish LionsThe International Rugby Board has named the match officials for the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia in June.

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Six Nations: France vs Scotland - Live Game Article

FranceScotland1France (0) 23 / 16 (6) Scotland (Final Score)

France and Scotland did battle in Super Rugby at Stade de France, Paris at 22:00 SA Time (20:00 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 6 & SHD 4 on TV in SA.

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The Lions Challenge: MTN Lions vs Mont-de-Marsan - Live Game Article

MTN LionsMont-de-MarsanLions (28) 56 / 24 (14) Mont-de-Marsan (Final Score)

The MTN Lions and Mont-de-Marsan did battle in the Lions Challenge Series at Ellis Park, Johannesburg at 19:30 SA Time (17:30 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, & CSN on TV in SA.

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Six Nations: Combined Live Game Article 16 March 2013 (2 games)

SIX NationsThree Six Nations games are played today but unfortunately the early Saturday games overlap with a Super Rugby game and a game in the Lions Challenge.

So, we’ve decided to do one combined Six Nations Article for the early games and a seperate one for the late evening game… giving progress and scores from both Six Nations matches.

Here it is…

 

 

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Bissy & Doc Jannie could be leaving for France

Bismarck & Jannie du PlessisThe Sharks Springbok brothers Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis are considering a move away from Super Rugby in France where they would play in the Top14.

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Six Nations: England vs Italy - Live Game Article

EnglandItalyEngland (12) 18 / 11 (3) Italy (Final Score)

England and Italy did battle in the Six Nations tournament at Twickenham, London at 17:00 SA Time (15:00 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.

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Six Nations: Combined Live Game Article 9 March 2013

SIX NationsTwo Six Nations games are played today. Unfortunately the Saturday games overlap with two Super Rugby games.

So, we’ve decided to do one combined Six Nations Article… giving progress and scores from both Six Nations matches.

Here it is…

 

 

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Bakkies Botha cleared at Hearing

Bakkies BothaToulon second-row Bakkies Botha will face no further sanction after being cited for a shoulder charge last month.

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Parlez-vous français, Morné?

Morné SteynBulls and Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn has agreed to leave the Pretoria Super Rugby franchise and join Stade Francais.

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Six Nations: Ireland drop O’Gara

Ronan O'GaraIreland have named a 32-man training squad for their Six Nations Championship match against France at the Aviva Stadium with Ronan O’Gara being left out of the group.

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Sarries on top in Premiership

Saracens RugbySecond-half tries from Joel Tomkins, Will Fraser and David Strettle helped Saracens pick up a 35-14 bonus point win over London Welsh and leapfrog Harlequins into top spot in the Premiership.

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