Crusaders (31) 45 / 28 (7) Stormers (Final Score)
The Crusaders and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Sunwolves (10) 17 / 37 (10) Rebels (Final Score)
The Sunwolves and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo, Japan at 06:15 SA Time (13:15 Japan Time, 15:15 AEDT, 04:15 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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Kings (14) 45 / 13 (13) Dragons (Final Score)
The Southern Kings and Newport Gwent Dragons did battle in the Guinness PRO14 2017 / 2018 at
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa at 19:35 SA Time (17:35 UK Time & 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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Reds (6) 18 / 10 (5) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Reds and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia at 11:00 SA Time (19:00 AEST, 09:00 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 (14) 21 / 27 (10) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Blues and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Scotland have become the second team to beat England in 26 tests, winning the coveted Calcutta Cup for the first time since 2008.
Last Saturday (24 Feb), Scotland stunned visitors, England, 25-13 at BT Murrayfield to keep their NatWest Six Nations Championship hopes alive and return to their record placing of fifth in the World Rugby rankings. After the match, Captain John Barclay said, “I’m enjoying the win, they’re a fantastic side so to win, to have the trophy in the dressing room and to play in such a fantastic game at BT Murrayfield, as epic as it was today, is something I’ll remember.”
Bulls (16) 21 / 19 (12) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa at 17:15 SA Time (15:15 GMT, Sunday 04:15 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Lions (19) 47 / 27 (10) Jaguares (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Los Jaguares did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (10:05 Arg Time, 13:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Waratahs (17) 34 / 27 (17) Stormers (Final Score)
The Waratahs and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 08:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (19) 45 / 23 (17) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 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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Sunwolves (19) 25 / 32 (15) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Sunwolves and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
Prince Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo, Japan at 06:15 SA Time (13:15 Japanese Time, 15:15 AEST, 04:15 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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France (11) 34 / 17 (7) Italy (Final Score)
France and the Italian Azzurri did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2018 at
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France at 22:00 SA Time (21:00 French & Italian Time, 20:00 UK Time & 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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Head Coach Gregor Townsend has reselected the starting line-up from Scotland’s round two win over France (32-26) for this Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash with England at BT Murrayfield Stadium (kick-off 4.45pm UK Time; 6.45pm SA Time).
The Scots fought back from a ten-point deficit on two occasions and scored 12 unanswered points in the final quarter to post their first win of the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations Championship, with the two-try showing rewarded with reselection for the staring XV.
There are, however, three changes to the bench with fit-again prop Willem Nel (Edinburgh Rugby) and lock Tim Swinson (Glasgow Warriors) – both of whom returned to the squad this week – named among the replacements in place of Jon Welsh (Newcastle Falcons) and Ben Toolis (Edinburgh Rugby).
Centre Nick Grigg is the only change among the backs replacements as a reward for his consistency of performance for Glasgow Warriors, highlighted in his man-of-the-match winning performance for the club in their bonus-point win over Cheetahs last weekend.
Rebels (26) 45 / 19 (14) Reds (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Reds did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia at 10:40 SA Time (19:40 AEDT, 08:40 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Highlanders (17) 41 / 34 (24) Blues (Final Score)
The Highlanders and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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It would seem the England management are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield as they aim to retain the Calcutta Cup which they won in emphatic fashion last year at Twickenham.
First came the news that the ever inventive Eddie Jones had enlisted the help of Georgia in a live forwards training session last week. This included scrums and lineout practice and from the feedback from the likes of England’s Joe Marler it seems as if the England pack learnt a lot from going head to head against the tough Georgian pack.
Further proof of the innovations come from reports that England’s replacements will be once again be wearing battery operated trousers to help keep them warm on what is expected to be a cold winter’s day at Murrayfield. England’s replacements have already made use of the “hot pants” in their last match at Twickenham against Wales.
More unthinkable though is the news that Scot David Moyes, who is currently manager of West Ham United football club, will be linking up with the English Rugby Squad today to give them advice. What advice that may be who knows but it won’t be the first time they have had input from the round ball bosses as previously Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola was also invited to spend some time with the squad. Although it does seem odd that a proud Scot Moyes would agree in the first place to try and help the Auld Enemy in their preparations for a match against his countrymen.
Lions (14) 26 / 19 (7) Sharks (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks did battle in Super Rugby 2018 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 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Stormers (15) 28 / 20 (6) Jaguares (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Los Jaguares did battle in Super Rugby 2018 at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT, 10:05 Arg Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match is broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Super Rugby 2018 – Rugby-Talk Super Rugby 2018
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Glasgow Warriors welcome back second row pair Scott Cummings and Tim Swinson and centre Sam Johnson for the visit of the Toyota Cheetahs tonight, kick-off 7.35pm UK time, 9.35pm SA time.
Scotland international Swinson has been out of action with a hand injury since November, Johnson suffered a broken jaw in the game against Montpellier in December and Cummings has been out since the beginning of the year.
All three come straight into the starting XV, Swinson and Cummings starting behind a front row of Alex Allan, James Malcolm and Siua Halanukonuka.
Behind them Rob Harley captain’s the side and equals Graeme Morrison’s record for all time Glasgow Warriors appearances, playing his 177th game for the club.
It is with great sadness that I heard about the passing of our great rugby friend and someone who has penned many articles here on Rugby-Talk.com
Mark Setzer, aka Stormersboy passed away yesterday!
Condolences to the family.
I will miss the rugby chats we had, the quiet drink or 2 that we had at Loftus before or after a game.
Stormersboy will continue to support his Stormers and Western Province from his new vantage point up high.
You were a gentleman, a stand-up man… always fair, always objective (hell that was difficult to say about a Province man… hahaha).
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Scotland (14) 32 / 26 (20) France (Final Score)
Scotland and France did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2018 at
Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland at 17:00 SA Time (15:00 UK Time & GMT, 16:00 French Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Blues (15) 25 / 20 (10) Cheetahs (Final Score)
The Cardiff Blues and Toyota Cheetahs did battle in the Guinness PRO14 2017 / 2018 at
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales at 21:35 SA Time (19:35 UK Time, 19:35 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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England (12) 12 / 6 (3) Wales (Final Score)
England and Wales did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2018 at
Twickenham Stadium, London, England at 18:45 SA Time (16:45 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Ireland (28) 56 / 19 (0) Italy (Final Score)
Ireland and the Italian Azzurri did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2018 at
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland at 16:15 SA Time (14:15 UK Time & GMT, 15:15 Italy Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Ulster (21) 59 / 10 (3) Kings (Final Score)
Ulster Rugby and the Southern Kings did battle in the Guinness PRO14 2017 / 2018 at
Kingspan Stadium, Belfast, Ireland at 21:35 SA Time (19:35 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Zane Kirchner
Brandon Thomson
Glasgow Warriors are away to the Dragons tonight in Newport as Guinness PRO14 action resumes following a short break.
The Glasgow Warriors squad is a much depleted one with various players away on international duty and even more injured. Nine players are away with the Scotland squad while fourteen players are listed as injured including three hookers. One could pick a very strong team for Glasgow from the injured players alone with a good match day squad there if it was topped up with the players away on international duty.
Taking a look at the squads for tonight’s game it was interesting to note that Brandon Thomson has been selected to play as centre for Glasgow Warriors while Zane Kirchner is due to start at flyhalf for Dragons. It would be interesting to hear from those in the know about how often Thomson and Kirchner have played in these positions at professional level if at all. I can remember quite a long time ago fullback Zane Kirchner played in the number 13 jersery for the Springboks but don’t recall him playing at flyhalf. He has also featured on the wing for Leinster when he was still with them. Likewise, Brandon Thomson is becoming Mr Versatile for Glasgow Warriors as the former Stormers flyhalf shifts into the centre and also can play fullback, in fact I have even seen him playing on the wing for the Warriors.
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Italy (10) 15 / 46 (17) England (Final Score)
The Italian Azzurri and England did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2018 at
Stadio Olympico, Rome, Italy at 17:00 SA Time (16:00 Italy Time, 15:00 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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France (3) 13 / 15 (9) Ireland (Final Score)
France and Ireland did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2018 at
Stade de France, Paris, France at 18:45 SA Time (17:45 French Time, 16:45 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Wales (14) 34 / 7 (0) Scotland (Final Score)
Wales and Scotland did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2018 at
the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales at 16:15 SA Time (14:15 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1Waleson TV in SA.
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Nathan Mc Beth
Head Coach Stevie Scott has named the Scotland U20 team to face Wales at Parc Eirias in the opening fixture of the U20 Six Nations this Friday (2 February, kick-off 8.15pm) . Scott has named the Golden Lions youngster, who has decided to through in his lot with Scotland, Nathan Mc Beth, as one the props on the bench.
Of the 23-man squad named, 11 players are products of the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy.
In the centre, Stafford McDowell – one of two players in the starting XV to feature in last summer’s World Rugby U20 Championship – is joined by Strathallan School product Mark New.
Edinburgh Rugby’s Callum McLelland and livewire scrum-half Kaleem Barreto form an all action half-back partnership.
Hooker Robbie Smith is named as captain and will pack down alongside Edinburgh Accies duo Shaun Gunn and Finlay Richardson – who complete the powerful front-row trio.
In the second-row, Jamie Hodgson is joined by Racing 92’s Ewan Johnson, whilst Archie Erksine, Guy Graham and Devante Onojaife form an abrasive back-row.
Cheetahs (24) 45 / 24 (17) Kings (Final Score)
The Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings did battle in the Guinness PRO14 2017 / 2018 at
the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa at 17:00 SA Time (15:00 UK Time & 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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Experienced scrumhalf Greig Laidlaw returns to a 40-man Scotland squad announced for the Six Nations.
Laidlaw, 32, has not played a Test for almost a year and is just returning from a broken leg.
John Barclay retains the captain’s role he took on when Laidlaw was injured during last season’s Six Nations.
Uncapped props Murray McCallum and D’Arcy Rae are included, along with fullback Blair Kinghorn and scrumhalf Nathan Fowles.
Head coach Gregor Townsend also recalls Dave Denton, Scott Lawson, Gordon Reid and Jon Welsh after long absences from the international scene.
But there is no room for Josh Strauss, Matt Scott and Tim Visser, while John Hardie is overlooked as he nears the end of a 3-month “gross misconduct” ban.
Wales have named uncapped pair James Davies and Josh Adams in their squad for the Six Nations.
Flanker Davies, 27, has been rewarded for his excellent form with Scarlets, while Worcester wing Adams is the top try scorer in the English Premiership.
Bath No 8 Taulupe Faletau is included despite being ruled out of the 1st 2 Rounds of the Six Nations with a knee injury.
Harlequins centre Jamie Roberts and Bath lock Luke Charteris are left out.
The 39-man squad is larger than usual, partly because of fitness concerns over a handful of players.