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Ruan Pienaar to join Ulster in September

Thursday 29 July 2010

Springbok scrum half Ruan Pienaar will join Ulster at the start of September even though the Springboks won't have completed the TriNations after agreeing terms with the Sharks.
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Davies thrilled Quinnell is back with Scarlets

Saturday 24 July 2010

Gavin Quinnell has rejoined the Scarlets on a two year contract after spending the last four years away from Llanelli.
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Ospreys to kick off Magners League in Ulster

Thursday 22 July 2010

Tommy Bowe will help the Ospreys kick-off the defence of their Magners League title with a trip to familiar territory when the Welsh region open the tournament's 10th anniversary campaign against Ulster at Ravenhill on the weekend of 4 September.
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Muller not calling time on his Springbok career

Friday 16 July 2010

Recent Ulster signing Johann Muller says that he would jump at an opportunity came for him to continue his international career and play again for the Springboks.
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Sowden-Taylor signs for the Dragons

Thursday 15 July 2010

Newport Gwent Dragons have announce the signing of Welsh international back row, Robin Sowden-Taylor on a two year deal.
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Fussell to challenge for Williams Ospreys wing

Wednesday 14 July 2010

New signing Richard Fussell met up with his new team-mates for the first time when the squad reported for pre-season testing on Monday, vowing to do what he can to challenge for a wing spot this season.
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Powell pays the price for losing his way

Tuesday 13 July 2010

Cardiff Blues have released backrow forward Andy Powell him from his Blues contract and accused him of "losing his way". Powell joined Cardiff Blues
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Roberts to miss Internationals due to surgery

Tuesday 13 July 2010

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Wales and Lions Centre Jamie Roberts will undergo surgery to repair damage to his wrist.
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Reds forward joins Connacht

Monday 12 July 2010

Queensland Reds forward Ezra Taylor has joined Irish Club Connacht in Galway after a successful year playing Super 14 rugby
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Hibbard back for Ospreys training

Thursday 1 July 2010

Richard Hibbard is set to provide the Ospreys with a boost ahead of the forthcoming campaign by declaring himself fit to join the rest of the squad for pre-season training.
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Cardiff Blues sign duo from Doncaster

Wednesday 30 June 2010

Cardiff Blues players are set to return for pre season training next week and the Blues have confirmed that they have signed Doncaster second row forward Bryn Griffiths and prop forward Tom Davies.
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Ospreys sign up second rower Goode

Tuesday 22 June 2010

27-year old second rower James Goode has signed a new one-year contract with the Ospreys. Goode has earned an extended stay with the region after
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Rush not in a hurry to leave Cardiff Blues

Thursday 17 June 2010

New Zealand Number 8 Xavier Rush has recommitted himself to Cardiff Blues after changing his mind about a move to Ulster.
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New TV Deal for Magners league

Wednesday 9 June 2010

Celtic Rugby have announced that they have secured a new television deal that will see terrestrial broadcasters BBC ALBA, BBC Northern Ireland, RTE and TG4 join its established partners BBC Wales and S4C in televising Magners League games next season.
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Hurricanes lock Paterson moves to Cardiff

Tuesday 1 June 2010

Cardiff Blues have confirmed the signing of Hurricanes Lock/Blindside flanker, Michael Paterson who has been playing in the Super 14. Paterson was born in Christchurch
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Ospreys beat Leinster & win Magners League

Sunday 30 May 2010

The Ospreys hung on to win the Celtic League title here on Saturday, the Welsh region beating Irish province Leinster 17-12 in a nail-biting game.
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Leinster vs Ospreys Celtic League final preview
Leinster set up Ospreys Magners League final
Ospreys seal a place in Celtic League final
Munster lose to Cardiff Blues but still qualify
Leinster surge and knock Edinburgh out

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
1	Leinster	15	12	0	3	303	210	50
2	Ospreys	16	9	1	6	327	277	43
3	Munster	16	9	0	7	296	254	43
4	Glasgow Warriors	16	9	2	5	323	283	42
5	Edinburgh	16	8	0	8	332	317	40
6	Newport Gwent Dragons	16	8	1	7	309	316	38
7	Cardiff Blues	16	8	0	8	316	289	36
8	Ulster Rugby	16	5	1	10	279	335	26
9	Scarlets	16	4	0	12	271	335	23
10	Connacht Rugby	15	4	1	10	207	347	22
Last update 19/04/10

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