Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    Apr 5, 15 • 4637 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nicholas Davidson QC Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 4 April 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

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  • Vermeulen set for more rest

    Apr 4, 15 • 1467 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vermeulen set for more rest

    Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images Influential DHL Stormers captain Duane Vermeulen will return to Cape Town for a further two-week rest period. The hard-working No.8 has been in outstanding form for the DHL Stormers in 2015, but he will head home from Sydney...

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  • Quade Cooper and Jake Schatz ruled out of South African tour due to injury

    Apr 4, 15 • 1319 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Quade Cooper and Jake Schatz ruled out of South African tour due to injury

    St.George Queensland Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper and Number 8 Jake Schatz have been ruled out of the side’s two-week tour of South Africa, after suffering injuries in last night’s loss to the Rebels in Melbourne. Cooper fractured his scapula making a...

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  • ROUND 8 REFEREE CHANGES

    Apr 4, 15 • 3461 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ROUND 8 REFEREE CHANGES

    A burst appendix suffered by Marius van der Westhuizen has resulted in a number of changes to referee appointments for Saturday’s Super Rugby matches. Stuart Berry will now take the whistle for Sharks v Crusaders in Durban while Jaco van Heerden will...

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  • JAMES HORWILL SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Apr 4, 15 • 3268 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JAMES HORWILL SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nicholas Davidson QC Player: James Horwill Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 3 April 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

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  • QRU confirms Will Genia to depart at end of 2015

    Apr 3, 15 • 1716 Views • Europe, General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on QRU confirms Will Genia to depart at end of 2015

    Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Will Genia has signed a three-year contract with French Top 14 side Stade Francais. Now in his 10th season with the St.George Queensland Reds, Genia has amassed 105 Queensland caps and played 58 Wallabies Tests. He has...

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  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Melbourne Rebels

    Apr 3, 15 • 1235 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Melbourne Rebels

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to his starting XV to take on the Rebels in Melbourne this Friday. Greg Holmes, Liam Gill and Chris Feauai-Sautia are back in the starting side for this week’s clash, while Sef...

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  • Waratahs appoint Head Coach

    Apr 3, 15 • 1350 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs appoint Head Coach

    Waratahs Rugby has today announced the appointment of Daryl Gibson to the role of NSW Waratahs Head Coach on a three year contract to commence ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Gibson has been Assistant Coach of the NSW Waratahs, under current coach...

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  • Emirate Lions vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Apr 2, 15 • 1558 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off:  17h05 CAT Venue: Emirates Airlines Park Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Lions: 15. Andries Coetzee, 14. Ruan Combrinck, 13. Lionel Mapoe, 12. Harold Vorster, 11. Anthony Volmink, 10. Elton Jantjies, 9. Ross Cronje, 8. Warren...

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  • Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders Teamsheets #Superugby

    Apr 2, 15 • 1436 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders Teamsheets #Superugby

    Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off: 15h00 CAT Venue: Growthpoint Kingspark Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Sharks: 15. SP Marais, 14. Odwa Ndungane, 13. JP Pietersen, 12. Andre Esterhuizen, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Patrick Lambie, 9. Cobus Reinach, 8. Ryan Kankowski,...

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  • Brumbies vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Apr 2, 15 • 1486 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Venue: GIO Stadium Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15. Robbie Coleman, 14. Joseph Tomane, 13. Henry Speight, 12. Christian Lealiifano, 11. James Dargaville, 10. Matt Toomua, 9. Nic White, 8. Jarrad Butler, 7....

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  • Chiefs vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Apr 2, 15 • 1269 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 4 April 2015 Kick-off: 08h35 CAT Venue: Waikato Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Damian McKenzie, 14. Tom Marshall, 13. Andrew Horrell, 12. Sonny Bill Williams, 11. James Lowe, 10. Aaron Cruden, 9. Augustine Pulu, 8. Michael Leitch,...

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  • Rebels vs Reds Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Apr 2, 15 • 3153 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels vs Reds Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Venue: AAMI Park Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Tom English, 13. Tamati Ellison, 12. Mitch Inman, 11. Sefanaia Naivalu, 10. Jack Debreczeni, 9. Nick Stirzaker, 8. Scott Higginbotham...

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  • Jukskei Derby no Easter egg hunt – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

    Apr 2, 15 • 1517 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jukskei Derby no Easter egg hunt – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

    There will be no hiding place at Emirates Airline Park when the high-flying Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls clash in a tough Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday afternoon.   The Jukskei Derby is the final match of Round 8, featuring all five South...

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  • Sharks side named for Crusaders clash

    Apr 2, 15 • 3428 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side named for Crusaders clash

    Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders   Date : Saturday, 4 April 2015 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Ben Crouse, Rodney Boneparte Television Match Official : Willie Vos   15. SP...

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  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    Apr 2, 15 • 3577 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    The Crusaders will play the second game of their South African leg this weekend, against the current South African conference leaders, the Sharks.  Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team which includes seven changes to the starting line-up...

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  • Hurricanes vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Apr 1, 15 • 1633 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 8h35 CAT Venue: Westpac Stadium Follow on Twitter: @ RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Beauden Barrett, 9. TJ Perenara, 8....

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  • Lions change two for Bulls clash

    Apr 1, 15 • 2240 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions change two for Bulls clash

    Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to face the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s local Vodacom Super Rugby derby match.   In the forwards, Ackermann has made just two changes with Jacques van Rooyen starting at loosehead prop...

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  • KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE

    Apr 1, 15 • 3355 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE

    SANZAR has amended the kick-off time of two matches in Round 11 to accommodate extended pre-game Anzac Centenary remembrance ceremonies. The Brumbies v Highlanders and Waratahs v Rebels clashes on April 24 and 25 respectively will now each kick off at 19:55...

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  • MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB

    Apr 1, 15 • 1516 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB

    Photo: Anton Geyser Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu will join an elite club of four when he runs on against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium this Friday. The match will be his 150th Super Rugby game, with 114 of those being played as a member of the...

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  • CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO

    Apr 1, 15 • 1410 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO

    Cheetahs head coach Naka Drotské has recalled Bok duo Willie le Roux and Coenie Oosthuizen for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. The pair, who were rested for last week’s game against the Chiefs, return alongside outside centre...

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  • CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH

    Apr 1, 15 • 3060 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH

    The Crusaders will face the Sharks without All Blacks pivot Dan Carter who has returned to New Zealand on paternity leave. According to Fairfax Media, Carter will miss the second match of the Christchurch-based franchise’s tour to South Africa to await...

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  • Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson

    Apr 1, 15 • 1156 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson

    The Crusaders are returning to play in Nelson for the first time since 2011, and tickets for this mouthwatering match against the Hurricanes on Friday 29 May go on public sale tomorrow.   The Crusaders have had wonderful support from the Tasman region in...

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  • Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies

    Apr 1, 15 • 1892 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies

    The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske announced the team to take on the Brumbies on Saturday, 4 April at 10:40 (SA Time) in Canberra, Australia.   Cheetahs vs Brumbies Previous encountersBen O’Keeffe of New Zealand will be the referee for...

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  • FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Mar 31, 15 • 4513 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Photo: @HowzitJax Appeal Hearing Details: 31 March 2015 @ 5pm AEDT, 7pm NZDT, 8am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman, Australia), Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand), Robert Stelzner SC (South Africa) Player: Francois Steyn...

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