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scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has made seven changes to the starting XV for the final Autumn Nations Series match against Japan at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 20 November – kick-off 1pm.Fresh from equalling Scotland’s all-time try scoring record in the South Africa fixture last week Captain Stuart Hogg starts at full-back to earn his 88th cap and move into fourth position in the Scotland male all-time list. In the backs, Glasgow Warriors’ Sam Johnson starts at inside centre alongside … [Read more...] about Scotland team to face Japan in Autumn Nations Series finale   

Amanda Blanc, chair of the Professional Rugby Board (PRB), is stepping down from the role and the Board of the WRU.Ms Blanc was appointed chair of the PRB in December 2019 and followed inaugural chair David Lovett into the role. The search will begin immediately to appoint a successor, with Blanc staying on as chair until a new appointment is made. The PRB was created in 2018 and is responsible for running professional rugby in Wales on behalf of the WRU and each of the four regional sides. Its … [Read more...] about PRB Chair Steps Down

Her international debut – for the Springbok Women against Kenya in August – lasted all of two minutes, so for Micke Gunter to be back in Green and Gold will be a massive relief.The Cell C Sharks player made a starting debut for the Women Boks in Stellenbosch, but as the very first scrum collapsed, Gunter picked up a knee injury. She had to leave the field and was replaced. The recovery went well, and Gunter was all smiles in Wales on Tuesday, where the team trained at Cardiff University for … [Read more...] about Gunter grateful to be back in Green and Gold

Momen spent seven years at the brewing giant, initially as Chief Financial Officer from 2012-2016, before taking on the Chief Executive role for the UK operation until 2019.Over a three-year period as CEO, he led the implementation of the company’s transformational strategy which included the revitalisation of the brand portfolio, the major overhaul of the Carlsberg Pilsner brand and a cultural change programme, which resulted in a significant shift in profitability and a simplified reshaped UK … [Read more...] about Julian Momen appointed Chief Commercial Officer

The Glasgow Warriors have signed utility back Tom Jordan on a short-term deal, with the 23-year-old joining from the 2021 FOSROC Super6 champions, Ayrshire Bulls, with immediate effect. The newest addition to Danny Wilson’s playing group has had previous involvement with Glasgow Warriors, having trained with the Scotstoun club during the 2020/21 season. Equally adept at centre as he is at fly-half, he links up with his new team-mates after an impressive campaign in this year’s FOSROC Super6. … [Read more...] about Warriors sign Tom Jordan from Bulls

SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus have noted the decision of World Rugby’s judicial committee.Both parties confirmed they will exercise their rights to appeal the verdicts. Neither party will make any further comment until the process is complete. An independent misconduct committee has found that behaviour displayed by SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus towards match officials during this year’s test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions constituted misconduct. The … [Read more...] about Rassie Erasmus Banned, SA Rugby Fined

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber confirmed that Sbu Nkosi (wing) and Aphelele Fassi (utility back) have been released from the touring squad to join the Cell C Sharks and will depart for South Africa on Wednesday evening.Both outside backs were members of the national squad throughout the international season, but with neither player being involved in Saturday’s season-ending Test against England at Twickenham, the Springboks have agreed to release them for Vodacom United Rugby Championship … [Read more...] about Nkosi, Fassi released from Springbok camp

Dragons hooker Elliot Dee has been recalled to the Wales national squad having recovered from the neck injury, sustained against the Stormers a month ago. Dee made a return to action last Friday, in Dragons A’s starting line-up for the friendly fixture against Scarlets Development. Kirby Myhill, who made his international debut against New Zealand in Wales’ opening Autumn Nations Series Test, has returned to Cardiff Rugby. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Reader Interactions Gqeberha's … [Read more...] about Dee recalled to Wales squad

The objectives of their November tour are still firmly in place for the Springbok Women when they take on Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, and they will keep on trying to implement those at Cardiff Arms Park.Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer said that although some weaknesses in the execution of their overall strategy and game plan that were exposed by France in Vannes last week, these have been addressed and the main focus will still be to implement those structures decided upon before … [Read more...] about Possession remains key for Springbok Women – Raubenheimer

Tom Smith, hailed as the “greatest Scotland player of the professional era” is today announced as the latest inductee into the Scottish Rugby Hall of Fame.The 50-year-old loosehead-prop, who won 61 caps for Scotland, was an instrumental figure in Scotland’s 1999 Five Nations Championship success, and played in six successive British & Irish Lions Test matches in 1997-2001, will be welcomed to BT Murrayfield tomorrow for the induction ceremony with his family, wife Zoe, sons Angus and Teddy … [Read more...] about The greatest Scotland player of the professional era

Ioan Cunningham has challenged his Wales Women’s side to build on last weekend’s victory over Japan with another strong performance against South Africa.Wales were mightily impressive at the Arms Park last Saturday, but arguably face an even tougher test against a physically imposing South African side this week. But Cunningham has every faith in the ability of his side to meet this challenge head on. “Building on last weekend’s performance is really important for us as a group,” said the Wales … [Read more...] about Wales v Springboks Team