Super Rugby
All eyes will be on Bloemfontein tonight where Glasgow Warriors and Toyota Cheetahs will do battle in the opening game of the new Guinness PRO14 season.
Warriors came within a whisker of winning their second Championship in the 2018/19 campaign, only for defending champions Leinster to fend off their challenge in last season’s pulsating final.
But Glasgow will be looking to hit the ground running when they take on the South African outfit in their own backyard – something that Dave Rennie’s team selection has made clear.
Despite having several players at the Rugby World Cup, the visitors will have no fewer than nine internationals run out when Callum Gibbons leads out his side for their first bout.
Cheetahs will also be in high spirits after being crowned Currie Cup champions, with the hosts hoping to end their losing streak against Warriors – who have won their last four meetings.
Scotland Women head coach Philip Doyle has announced his backroom staff for the upcoming season.
Doyle has confirmed that Bryan Easson will remain in post as Assistant Coach for the season ahead. Easson will be working with the backs with Doyle being the lead defence coach.
New to the management team will be Andy Weir. Weir has worked with Doyle for several years supporting him both with Ireland Women and at Ulster Rugby. Weir will be assisting the team and management with the continued development of a winning culture as well as supporting player welfare.
Marcell Coetzee
Ulster forward Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out of South Africa’s squad for the Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury.
The back row hurt his ankle and suffered a blow to the head during the Springboks’ warm-up win over Argentina in Pretoria.
Coetzee is expected to be sidelined for 12 weeks.
Exeter have signed lock Jannes Kirsten from South African Super Rugby side the Bulls on a one-year deal.
The 25-year-old joined the Bulls in 2012 and this will be his first time playing for another club.
Kirsten, who can also play back row, is the sixth signing of the summer for Chiefs’ director of rugby Rob Baxter.
Kirsten told the club website: “If you ask any South African player, they want to come here and have a taste of the Premiership.”
Crusaders (10) 19 / 3 (3) Jaguares (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Los Jaguares did battle in the Final of Super Rugby 2019 at
Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 04:35 Arg Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (13) 30 / 26 (12) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Crusaders and the Hurricanes did battle in a Semi Final of Super Rugby 2019 at
Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the signing of South African scrum-half, Nic Groom.
Groom, 29, joins from Super Rugby side Lions and brings a wealth of experience having amassed over 100 appearances for both the Stormers and Northampton Saints in recent seasons.
The scrum-half was a key man in the 2019 Lions Super Rugby squad that narrowly missed out on reaching the knockout stages of the competition, appearing in 13 out of 16 conference fixtures.
On joining the club, Groom said: “I’m really excited to link-up with Edinburgh. I’ve been keeping an eye on their results from South Africa and it’s definitely a club on the rise. I can’t wait to play my role in the seasons to come.
“My time at the Lions has been awesome. I’ve had the chance to work with fantastic coaches alongside some great players and I’m hugely grateful for the opportunity they gave me to play for them.
“From what I’ve heard, Edinburgh is a great place to live and play your rugby. My family can’t wait for the adventure that lies ahead.”
Jaguares (20) 39 / 7 (7) Brumbies (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Brumbies did battle in a Semi Final of Super Rugby 2019 at
Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina at 20:05 Arg Time (23:05 GMT, Saturday 01:05 SA Time, Saturday 09:05 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Brumbies (24) 38 / 13 (6) Sharks (Final Score)
The Brumbies and the Cell C Sharks did battle in the Quarter Final Round of Super Rugby 2019 at
GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia at 12:05 SA Time (20:05 AEST, 10:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Hurricanes (24) 35 / 28 (14) Bulls (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and the Vodacom Bulls did battle in the Quarter Final Round of Super Rugby 2019 at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Jaguares (8) 21 / 16 (10) Chiefs (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Chiefs did battle in the Quarter Final Round of Super Rugby 2019 at
Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina at 19:05 SA Time (22:05 GMT, Saturday 00:05 SA Time, 10:05 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (17) 38 / 14 (14) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Highlanders did battle in the Quarter Final Round of Super Rugby 2019 at
Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Bulls (31) 48 / 27 (19) Lions (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions did battle in Round 18 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Stormers (3) 9 / 12 (5) Sharks (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks did battle in Round 18 of Super Rugby 2019 at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Brumbies (19) 40 / 27 (10) Reds (Final Score)
The Brumbies and Reds did battle in Round 18 of Super Rugby 2019 at
GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia at 11:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 09:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Hurricanes (5) 29 / 24 (24) Blues (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Blues did battle in Round 18 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Jaguares (21) 52 / 10 (10) Sunwolves (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Sunwolves did battle in Round 18 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina at 19:10 Arg Time (22:10 GMT, Satuday 00:10 SA Time, 07:10 Japan Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Rebels (3) 8 / 59 (21) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and the Chiefs did battle in Round 18 of Super Rugby 2019 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia at 11:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time, 09:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Highlanders (42) 49 / 12 (7) Waratahs (Final Score)
The Highlanders and Waratahs did battle in Round 18 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Rugby Park, Invercargill, New Zealand 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 on TV in SA.
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Jaguares (12) 34 / 7 (0) Sharks (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Cell C Sharks did battle in Round 17 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Estadio, José Amalifitani, Buenos Aires, Argentina at 21:40 SA Time (16:40 Arg Time, 19:40 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Stormers (14) 31 / 18 (6) Sunwolves (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Sunwolves did battle in Round 17 of Super Rugby 2019 at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa at 17:15 SA Time (15:15 GMT, Sunday 00:15 Japan Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Lions (10) 17 / 37 (10) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and the Hurricanes did battle in Round 17 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Waratahs (3) 24 / 35 (28) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Waratahs and the Brumbies did battle in Round 17 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Bankwest Stadium, Sydney, Australia at 11:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 09:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (26) 66 / 0 (0) Rebels (Final Score)
The Crusaders and the Melbourne Rebels did battle in Round 17 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand 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 on TV in SA.
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Reds (15) 29 / 28 (21) Blues (Final Score)
The Reds and Blues did battle in Round 17 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia at 11:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time, 09:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Highlanders (19) 24 / 24 (14) Bulls (Final Score)
The Highlanders and the Vodacom Bulls did battle in Round 17 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Lions (13) 41 / 22 (10) Stormers (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers did battle in Round 16 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, South Africa at 17:15 SA Time (15:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Sharks (10) 17 / 30 (20) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and the Hurricanes did battle in Round 16 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT, Sunday 01:05 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Reds (13) 23 / 34 (15) Jaguares (Final Score)
The Reds and Los Jaguares did battle in Round 16 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia at 11:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 06:45 Arg Time, 09:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Chiefs (19) 40 / 27 (20) Crusaders (Final Score)
The Chiefs and Crusaders did battle in Round 16 of Super Rugby 2019 at
ANZ Stadium, Suva, Fiji at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 Fiji & NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Sunwolves (12) 19 / 42 (21) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Sunwolves and the Brumbies did battle in Round 16 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan at 07:15 SA Time (14:15 Japan Time, 15:15 AEST, 05:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Rebels (3) 15 / 20 (13) Waratahs (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and the Waratahs did battle in Round 16 of Super Rugby 2019 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia at 11:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 09:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Blues (10) 22 / 22 (8) Bulls (Final Score)
The Blues and the Vodacom Bulls did battle in Round 16 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Sharks (14) 27 / 17 (7) Lions (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions did battle in Round 15 of Super Rugby 2019 at
Jonsson Kings Park, Durban, South Africa at 17:15 SA Time (15:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Stormers (17) 34 / 22 (3) Highlanders (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and the Highlanders did battle in Round 15 of Super Rugby 2019 at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT, Sunday 01:05 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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