Category: Rugby Union

Alan Tait thinks the formation of a league of domestic semi-professional is vital for Scotland to keep step with nations where rugby is big. The “Super Six”, which has been revealed by Scottish Rugby, replaces all-amateur BT Premiership that is currently with it since 2019.

The role of scouting for Scotland has been taken up by the Tait, who is 53 years old now and former Scotland Centre. He has taken this role with an objective of national restructuring that aims to enhance the development of players. (more…)

The Pro12 is set to be expanded to accommodate two South African sides from next season, the BBC reports.

The Cheetahs and Southern Kings would be joining the Pro 12 to make it Pro14 after exiting the Super Rugby.

The expansion is set to bring in at least £6 million annually from the South African Rugby Union (SARU) and TV money. The agreement has been reached for a six year deal so it would benefit the league. This is set to be formally announced soon once the legal requirements are met.

The amended Pro14 league would resume in September with two conferences of seven sides apiece. Each conference would have a South African side, an Italian side, a Scotland rugby team and two each from Wales and Ireland.

Several formats are being discussed for the fixtures. The teams are expected to play each other home and away in their conferences and then play derby games to make 21 matches. (more…)

If you are anxious to know when the games of Premiership League 2017-18 begin, the first games would start from the first weekend of September. On Friday 1st the Exeters would be defending their cup at the West Country derby. This would be held at Gloucester and this game would be aired on BT Sport.

The same evening Worcester would be facing Newcastle. During the first weekend there would be other games held as well. For instance, the Wasps would be starting their campaign at home grounds against Sale Sharks. This team had been losing finalists in the last season of the Premiership league last year. Bath and Leicester would also be facing each other in the first weekend. (more…)

The Leicester Tigers team might be busy gearing up for the upcoming Premiership league games, but their fans have much to rejoice. The fixtures having been announced for the Premiership League games 2017-18, and Leicester fans can get several benefits if they book their tickets early. For instance, the price of attending 18 games of the team in the upcoming season can be obtained at a discount which equals the price of attending 12 games.

The discounts and benefits are generous. Fans can book their tickets by paying in monthly installments, being offered debt free direct debit scheme which starts at 25 pounds every month. Those who are seasoned members will also get access to the ROAR newsletter that is produced weekly which provides exciting news and insight on what is happening behind the scenes as well as an opportunity to upgrade their seats at the different games. Those who are under 10 fans get to attend the games for free. (more…)