Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • SONNY BILL WILLIAMS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Jun 14, 15 • 1556 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SONNY BILL WILLIAMS ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Sonny Bill Williams Team: Chiefs Position: Centre Date of Incident: 13 June 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling, A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts...

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  • ANDRE ESTERHUIZEN CITED

    Jun 14, 15 • 1528 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ANDRE ESTERHUIZEN CITED

    Player: Andre Esterhuizen Team: Sharks Position: Centre Date of Incident: 13 June 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the...

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  • ROBERT DU PREEZ CITED

    Jun 14, 15 • 1518 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ROBERT DU PREEZ CITED

    Player: Robert du Preez Team: Stormers Position: Fullback Date of Incident: 13 June 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the...

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  • Cell C Sharks, Toyota Cheetahs finish with a flourish – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Review

    Jun 14, 15 • 1747 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks, Toyota Cheetahs finish with a flourish – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Review

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen It was a weekend of high drama in the final round of Vodacom Super Rugby, with a number of upsets and quite a few emotional good-byes as the regular season came to an end.   On Saturday afternoon, the Toyota Cheetahs gave their...

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  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Waratahs

    Jun 13, 15 • 1419 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Waratahs

    The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen to a disappointing 31-5 loss to the NSW Waratahs in their final Asteron Life Super Rugby match of the year at Allianz Stadium in Sydney tonight. The match turned on a decisive 10-minute period in the second half when...

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  • SUPER RUGBY QUALIFIERS CONFIRMED

    Jun 13, 15 • 1981 Views • General News, Super Rugby FixturesComments Off on SUPER RUGBY QUALIFIERS CONFIRMED

    The Super Rugby Finals Series gets underway next weekend with a local derby between the Highlanders and the Chiefs in Dunedin before the Brumbies return to Cape Town to face South African Conference champions, the Stormers. By finishing the regular season as...

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  • WARATAHS CONFIRM HOME SEMI-FINAL

    Jun 13, 15 • 2349 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS CONFIRM HOME SEMI-FINAL

    Four tries in the second half secured second place and a home Semi-Final for the Waratahs with a 31-5 win over the Reds in Sydney. A drab first 40 minutes saw the only points come from a penalty by Bernard Foley before the champions stepped on the accelarator...

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  • THE LAST GOODBYE

    Jun 13, 15 • 2699 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on THE LAST GOODBYE

    Photo: Anton Geyser Although it may not be the last time we see the likes of Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis at Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Saturday’s match against the Stormers may well be their last in the colours of the Cell C Sharks. Whilst hinting that...

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  • INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 12 RESULTS

    Jun 13, 15 • 1871 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 12 RESULTS

      SOUTHERN DISTRICTS V EASTWOOD The rematch of a thrilling battle just weeks ago, when Eastwood stole the victory with just seconds left in the match, the return fixture at Forshaw Park was a similarly high scoring affair with a heartstopping finish....

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  • Greg Holmes signs on for 2016 Super Rugby season

    Jun 13, 15 • 2151 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Greg Holmes signs on for 2016 Super Rugby season

      St.George Queensland Reds prop Greg Holmes has signed a one-year contract extension, meaning 2016 will be his 12th Super Rugby season with the club. Holmes this year became Queensland’s most-capped Super Rugby player of all time, with 129 appearances...

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  • FORCE FINISHES SEASON WITH VICTORY OVER REBELS

    Jun 12, 15 • 1290 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE FINISHES SEASON WITH VICTORY OVER REBELS

    The Western Force has finished its 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season with a 13-11 victory over the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park tonight.   In a farewell to club stalwarts Sam Wykes and Patrick Dellit, the Force built the victory on the back of a...

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  • Cell C Sharks visit Vodacom ICT Centre

    Jun 12, 15 • 1626 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks visit Vodacom ICT Centre

    Members of the Cell C Sharks team visited the Vodacom ICT Centre in Umbilo (Berea) in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday to see how their tries in the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition made a difference in the lives of others.   This year’s Vodacom SupeRugby...

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  • JERRY COLLINS TO BE REMEMBERED AT PUBLIC SERVICE

    Jun 12, 15 • 1766 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on JERRY COLLINS TO BE REMEMBERED AT PUBLIC SERVICE

    Former All Black Jerry Collins is to be farewelled at a public funeral service in Porirua next week. Jerry and his partner Alana Madill were tragically killed in a car accident in France last week. Their baby daughter Ayla remains in a critical condition in...

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  • Liam Gill signs contract extension with Queensland Rugby

    Jun 12, 15 • 1652 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Liam Gill signs contract extension with Queensland Rugby

    Queensland Rugby Union has secured flanker Liam Gill on a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the St.George Queensland Reds for the 2016 season. The 23-year-old has been in career-best form in 2015, featuring in all but one of the Reds’ matches...

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  • Waratahs vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1335 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Reds @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15. Israel Folau, 14....

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  • Chiefs vs Hurricanes Teamsheet #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1390 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Hurricanes Teamsheet #SuperRugby

    Match Chiefs v Hurricanes @ Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Paul Williams TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Tom...

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  • Brumbies vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1337 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Brumbies v Crusaders @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:30 local, 17:30 NZST, 07:30 SAST Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO George Ayoub Follow 0n Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15. Jesse...

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  • Rebels vs Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1328 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels vs Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Rebels v Force @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Friday 12 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 10:40 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 James Leckie AR2 Ed Martin TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Bryce...

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  • Blues vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1280 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Highlanders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Friday 12 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Angus Mabey TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Ben...

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  • Ludeke changes four in pack to face Cheetahs

    Jun 11, 15 • 2279 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Ludeke changes four in pack to face Cheetahs

    Photo: @Nader_pale_toe Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made four changes to his starting team that will face the Toyota Cheetahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The coach’s hand was forced through injury and the SARU rest...

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  • Carr to lead the Stormers in the Durban

    Jun 11, 15 • 2554 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Carr to lead the Stormers in the Durban

    Nizaam Carr will lead the DHL Stormers into action, as the 2015 SA Conference winners face up to the Sharks in both teams’ final Vodacom Super Rugby league match of the season in Durban on Saturday (kick-off 19h10). Carr will line up at No.8 in a...

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  • Vodacom Bulls vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1538 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-off: 17h05 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Assistant referees: Jason Jaftha (South Africa), Ben Crouse (South Africa) Television match official: Willie Vos (South Africa) Follow on...

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  • DHL Stormers still in hunt for top two spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview

    Jun 11, 15 • 1415 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers still in hunt for top two spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview

    After being crowned South African Conference winners last weekend, the DHL Stormers can still qualify in the top two for the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series, but they will need a couple of results to go their way.   The Capetonians will finish the...

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  • THE TOP 6: THEIR JOURNEY TO THE SUPER RUGBY FINALS SERIES

    Jun 11, 15 • 1295 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on THE TOP 6: THEIR JOURNEY TO THE SUPER RUGBY FINALS SERIES

    With the Super Rugby Finals Series teams decided in the penultimate week of the Regular Season, there is now only position to play for within the top six. This week, we take a look at where the strengths of each team lie, and why they have risen to the top of...

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  • EDEN PARK STARTS SEARCH FOR NEW CEO

    Jun 11, 15 • 2225 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on EDEN PARK STARTS SEARCH FOR NEW CEO

    Chairman of the Eden Park Trust, Doug McKay, today announced that the Park had commenced a search process for a new CEO following the resignation of incumbent CEO David Kennedy to take up a position in Ngai Tahu Property.   “David has made an...

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