-
Jul 1, 11 •
6781 Views •
ABSA Currie Cup, ABSA Currie Cup News, Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
admin •
1 Comment
by Paul Dobson North west of Pitlochry in the Scottish Highlands is the village of Fortingal. In ancient times, they say, Pontius Pilate had a camp nearby a cold place to wash your hands in winter. Fortingal is not an ancient village, not a century old in...
-
Jun 29, 11 •
1489 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
No Comments
The DHL Stormers will host only their third Vodacom Super Rugby playoff match in the history of the competition when they face the Crusaders at 17:05 in the second semi-final at DHL Newlands on Saturday. South African conference winners, the DHL Stormers,...
-
Jun 19, 11 •
1128 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
No Comments
There seems to be some confusion regarding the play-offs of the inaugural SuperRugby season’s new format. And we cannot blame you as we also had to take a few looks at it. Most people believe that the Reds will play against the winner of the Blues vs...
-
Jun 19, 11 •
1559 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
No Comments
In Saturday’s do-or-die match between the Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks at Loftus Versfeld you might have noticed that someone in the stands thought it would be fun to bring along his green laser and point it aT people’s eyes, including the eyes of...
-
Jun 8, 11 •
3190 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
No Comments
Cape Town – Bjorn Basson will come to Newlands this week with two personal goals: to improve on the Bulls try-scoring record he jointly holds with Bryan Habana and to stake his claim for the Springbok No 11 jersey. However, don’t be surprised if...
-
Jun 5, 11 •
1162 Views •
General News, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship •
James Loretz •
1 Comment
The Judicial Rules for the Super Rugby and Tri Nations competitions are set out in IRB Regulation 17 as modified by SANZAR. In summary, a hearing will take place if a player is red-carded by the match referee, cited by the Citing Commissioner or receives...
-
May 13, 11 •
2819 Views •
General News, School •
Johan Jonck •
No Comments
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is set to breach the R5m barrier on aid to rugby-playing schools after four local schools from the Boland Rugby Union each received rugby playing equipment and kit to the value of R10 000 from the SARU at an official...
-
May 3, 11 •
3340 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures, School Rugby Rankings •
admin •
1 Comment
Morgan Piek Kimberley – The 2nd of May 2011 promised to be one of the most exciting days in the history of the Wildeklaver Rugby Festival, if not in the history of South African Schools Rugby. The buzz words of the day were most definitely “Klofies”...
-
May 1, 11 •
1024 Views •
ABSA Currie Cup, ABSA Currie Cup News, General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
No Comments
Apart from putting their bodies on the line every weekend to keep us entertained and with something to talk about around the braai, Bryan Habana, John Smit and Andries Strauss have another thing in common: They all embraced Twitter. Rugby is still a...
-
Apr 29, 11 •
2382 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
1 Comment
It is probably one of the most unforgiving jobs in the world and only a small group of individuals have been known to have the guts and determination to take up the whistle as a professional rugby referee. Apart from 30 players on the field you also...
-
Apr 20, 11 •
2431 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Springboks •
admin •
No Comments
Toulouse – European champions Toulouse on Wednesday announced the signing of four southern hemisphere players to bolster their line-up for next season. Luke McAlister, Luke Burgess and Gurthro Steenkamp have signed three-year deals with the Top 14...
-
Feb 22, 11 •
1078 Views •
General News, International, National •
Johan Jonck •
No Comments
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has written to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to express its condolences and offer solidarity with New Zealanders and their rugby community following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Mr Oregan Hoskins,...
-
Feb 17, 11 •
893 Views •
General News, National •
Johan Jonck •
No Comments
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has spearheaded a tripartite project to warn rugby players of the dangers posed by social drug use. SARU launched the pilot project earlier this month in conjunction with SAIDS (the South African Institute for Drug Free...
-
Feb 1, 11 •
1225 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
1 Comment
South African rugby’s elite coaches were leading the way for the rest of the game, said Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union on Monday. All five of the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise head coaches have been BokSmart certified in preparation for...
-
Jan 28, 11 •
2275 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
2 Comments
DECISION OF A SARU JUDICIAL COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF MAHLATSE CHILIBOY RALEPELLE AND BJORN BASSON COMMITTEE: Adv J Lubbe SC Dr G van Dugteren Adv R Stelzner SC DATE AND VENUE OF HEARING 25 January 2011 at SARU Head Office, Newlands, Cape Town PRESENT...
-
Jan 24, 11 •
2160 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
2 Comments
Rugby15 previews all 15 teams participating in the 2011 Super Rugby tournament, starting from the bottom of the final 2010 Super 14 log standings. Part 1: http://www.rugby15.co.za/2011/01/super-rugby-preview-part-1/ Cheetahs Everybody’s second choice...
-
Jan 18, 11 •
1547 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
2 Comments
Melbourne Rebels The Melbourne Rebels from Australia are the new kids on the block and will be on a mission to impress fans, sponsors and shareholders on their first Super Rugby outing, especially since the Melbourne area is dominated by Rugby League. The...
-
Jan 17, 11 •
1234 Views •
General News, International, National •
Johan Jonck •
No Comments
The South African Rugby Union’s drive to make rugby safer was backed by Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Monday when he completed the BokSmart certification process in Cape Town. De Villiers, assistant coaches Dick Muir and Gary Gold as well as Andy...
-
Jan 3, 11 •
1818 Views •
General News, National •
James Loretz •
8 Comments
With less than 7 weeks to go before the new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament kicks off, most fans are still scratching their heads with regards to exactly how the new format will work. A lot of fans are still under the impression that their...
-
Sep 13, 10 •
3221 Views •
ABSA Currie Cup, ABSA Currie Cup News, General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
James Loretz •
2 Comments
The old adage reads “A picture is worth a thousand words”. This has never been more appropriate when it comes to our beloved sport rugby. Ever so often the committed and hard work of the sports photographers goes unnoticed until the next day when it is...
-
Sep 9, 10 •
987 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
No Comments
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has contacted the South African Rugby Players’ Association (SARPA) to express its surprise and alarm at their representation of the Springbok conditioning programme. SARU shares their disappointment that certain...
-
Sep 9, 10 •
1472 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club •
nelio@15.co.za •
1 Comment
Bloemfoein hostel side Vishuis have once again progressed to the final of the University of the Free state’s hostel leauge. Being the champions of the Varsity Cup’s 2009 hostel section and having had another great 2010 the men from Vishuis will...
-
Aug 18, 10 •
2243 Views •
General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
James Loretz •
No Comments
This Saturday in Soweto, more than 80’000 rugby fans will witness Springbok captain John Smit suit up in a Springbok jersey and run onto the world rugby stage for the 100th time. Rugby15 pays tribute to a loyal, tenacious and inspirational South African...
-
Aug 17, 10 •
1109 Views •
General News, International •
Johan Jonck •
No Comments
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers included Bulls scrumhalf Francois Hougaard in the starting team for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Soweto, and also made a number of changes from the side that lost to Australia...
-
Aug 14, 10 •
1113 Views •
General News •
admin •
No Comments
Sherylle Calder showing Bryan Habana the ropes. (c) www.drsheryllecalder.com Here’s a question for budding sporting buffs in South Africa. Os du Randt aside, which other South African has tasted success at two Rugby World Cup tournaments? Okay,...
