Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • The Blues to compete at Rugby World Club 10s

    May 23, 14 • 2440 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on The Blues to compete at Rugby World Club 10s

    The Blues have accepted an invitation to attend the inaugural World Club 10s in Singapore this June. The Blues will join Investec Super Rugby side the Brumbies and other elite professional clubs from around the world including the Cardiff Blues and Biarritz...

  • Fanatical Crusaders Fans Battle for Unique Charity Rugby Jerseys

    May 23, 14 • 2591 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Fanatical Crusaders Fans Battle for Unique Charity Rugby Jerseys

    When the Crusaders run on to the field on Saturday evening for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders every BNZ logo will be swapped out with the name of a different child.. This is part of a unique charity initiative that was...

  • LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI

    May 22, 14 • 4712 Views • General News, Super Rugby News, Vodacom CupComments Off on LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI

    Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk today announced that, as of June 1st 2014, CEO Manie Booysen will hand over his position to current General Manager: Professional Rugby, Rudolf Straeuli. This following the conclusion of his current contract....

  • Cheetahs make late change

    May 22, 14 • 3022 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs make late change

      Change to the Toyota Cheetah team:  Gouws Prinsloo will be replacing the injured Riaan Smit on the bench for this weekend’s clash against the Stormers.  ...

  • Action-packed weekend for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    May 22, 14 • 1955 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Action-packed weekend for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    A full and exciting weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby lies ahead with all five South African franchises in action on Friday and Saturday. The weekend kicks off with the Cell C Sharks taking on the Blues in Albany, where the team from KwaZulu-Natal will be...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE 32-MAN SQUAD FOR CASTROL EDGE FRANCE TOUR

    May 22, 14 • 2592 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE 32-MAN SQUAD FOR CASTROL EDGE FRANCE TOUR

      Qantas Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has launched the 2014 Castrol EDGE France Tour with the announcement of a strong 32-man Australian squad.   The group will assemble at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast on Sunday 1 June before competing against 2011...

  • Wallaby Squad named

    May 22, 14 • 2500 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on Wallaby Squad named

    Uncapped Waratahs lock Will Skelton and 15 Test veteran Rob Horne are two of the 11 Tahs named in the today’s 32-man Wallaby squad. The 22-year-old, 135kg Skelton earned his selection against the Lions last Sunday, making his physicality felt by taking his...

  • Lions make six changes ahead of Force Clash

    May 22, 14 • 2998 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions make six changes ahead of Force Clash

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: WESTERN FORCE VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made six changes, including wholesale changes to the front row....

  • Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    May 22, 14 • 2383 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    The Crusaders meet their southern rivals, the Highlanders, in Dunedin this Saturday night and Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with six changes from last week.   The entire front row has been replaced so that Tim Perry, Ben Funnell and Nepo...

  • New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues

    May 21, 14 • 2239 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues

    Wednesday, 21 May 2014   When the Blues run on to the field on Friday night for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby match against the Sharks it will feature an entire squad of ‘new names’ – complete unknowns.   The ‘new names’ are...

  • Burger, De Villiers return for DHL Stormers

    May 21, 14 • 2492 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Burger, De Villiers return for DHL Stormers

    Vice-captain Schalk Burger and captain Jean de Villiers are both back in the DHL Stormers team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...

  • Sharks side named

    May 21, 14 • 2446 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side named

    Blues vs Cell C Sharks   Date : Friday, 23 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Referee : Nick Briant (New Zealand) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser (NZ), Aki Aso (Japan) Television Match Official : Aaron...

  • Cheetahs name their side for Newlands clash

    May 21, 14 • 2645 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs name their side for Newlands clash

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers on Saturday, 24 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby at Newlands in Cape Town.  The match kicks off at 17:05.   Previous Vodacom SupeRugby encounters between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Stormers:...

  • Waratahs make two changes for Rebels showdown

    May 21, 14 • 1810 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs make two changes for Rebels showdown

    The NSW Waratahs have made two changes to the starting line-up that will battle to retain the Weary Dunlop Shield against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday (May 23). Abrasive lock Jacques Potgieter returns to the tight five, whilst Alofa Alofa is named to...

  • Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys

    May 21, 14 • 3034 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys

    Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys for BNZ/Plunket charity initiative Thursday 22 May 2014 at 12.00pm – Rugby Park, Cnr Rutland & Malvern St, Christchurch Members of the Crusaders squad will be presented with a truly unique...

  • Blues team to tackle the Sharks

    May 21, 14 • 2416 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues team to tackle the Sharks

    Luke Braid returns from injury to captain the Blues against the Sharks at QBE Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm). The openside flanker missed the last two games against the Chiefs and Reds with a shoulder injury, but after another week off with the bye...

  • JEAN DEYSEL SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    May 21, 14 • 2490 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JEAN DEYSEL SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Hearing Details: Tuesday May 20 2014 at 9pm NZST, 7pm AEST, 11am SAST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must...

  • Video highlights of KES vs AFFIES

    May 20, 14 • 19709 Views • Premier Schools, SA Schools, School, South Africa, VideoComments Off on Video highlights of KES vs AFFIES

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  • Paarl Boys vs Grey College Overview

    May 20, 14 • 11962 Views • Premier Schools, SA Schools, School, School Rugby Overview, South AfricaComments Off on Paarl Boys vs Grey College Overview

    Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools Paarl Boys vs Grey College Derby   Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s...

  • Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby

    May 19, 14 • 4283 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby

    MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014 – South African franchises experienced a successful Vodacom SupeRugby weekend in general while Toyota Cheetahs eighthman Boom Prinsloo was one of the star players in Round 14.   The livewire loose forward was instrumental in his...

  • JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    May 19, 14 • 2621 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must not stamp or trample an opponent. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 16th minute SANZAR NEWS RELEASE...

  • ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME

    May 19, 14 • 1940 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME

    Hearing Details: Monday 19 May 2014 (5pm AEST, 9am SAST, 7pm NZST) Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Ed O’Donoghue Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship...

  • Lions injury update

    May 19, 14 • 2336 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions injury update

    INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 15   The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the Vodacom Super Rugby outfit’s 41-13 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney yesterday.   Unfortunately utility backs Lionel Mapoe (MCL),...

  • Stormers too Strong for Force

    May 18, 14 • 1843 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers too Strong for Force

    The Western Force will return to Perth with one win from its two-match South African tour after succumbing to the Stormers, 24-8, at Cape Town’s DHL Newlands tonight. The Western Australians were forced to defend for the bulk of the first half with the...

  • GWK Griquas crowned Vodacom Cup champs for record fifth time

    May 17, 14 • 3022 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas crowned Vodacom Cup champs for record fifth time

    GWK Griquas dethroned the defending champions to clinch the Vodacom Cup for the fifth time when then beat the Golden Lions by 30-6 in the final at GWK Park in Kimberley on Friday evening. These two teams are now the undoubted kings of Vodacom Cup rugby, both...