Posts Tagged ‘Superugby’

  • Super Refs for Round 1

    Feb 3, 15 • 1693 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Refs for Round 1

    SANZAR has announced the match officials for the first week of Super rugby, starting on 13 February 2015. When Crusaders play the Rebels of Melbourne in Christchurch on Friday, 13 February, Nick Briant is the referee. His whistle will set 2015 Super Rugby in...

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  • FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO SLAY AP DRAGONS

    Jan 29, 15 • 2467 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO SLAY AP DRAGONS

    The Force has included its Wallaby contingent to take on the Asia Pacific Dragons in the club’s final pre-season fixture at McGillivray Oval this Saturday afternoon. Kick-off for the match is 5pm. Captain Matt Hodgson and No. 8 Ben McCalman, who were both...

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  • The Bulls name their side for friendly against the Cheetahs

    Jan 19, 15 • 3921 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The Bulls name their side for friendly against the Cheetahs

    Photo: Hennie Homann The Vodacom #Bulls will be taking on the Toyota #Cheetahs in a Vodacom #SupeRugby warmup match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Kick off set for 17h00 on 24 January 2015. Rugby 15 will covering the game on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls team:...

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  • Blues Rescued

    Jan 9, 15 • 2211 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues Rescued

    The Blues Rugby squad had to be rescued when their Kayaks capsized during a fitness session. The team had planned to paddle almost 5km from Takapuna Beach to Rangitoto Island. Almost 30 players ended up in the water and were rescued by emergency officials and...

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  • FORCE UNVEILS 10TH ANNIVERSARY PLAYING STRIP

    Dec 16, 14 • 3440 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on FORCE UNVEILS 10TH ANNIVERSARY PLAYING STRIP

    The Western Force has launched its anniversary playing strip ahead of the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby competition – the club’s 10th season in the tournament. Representative Western Force players were involved in the design process with the 10th...

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  • Toyota Cheetahs – 2015 Super Rugby Fixtures

    Dec 1, 14 • 4426 Views • General News, Super Rugby FixturesComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs – 2015 Super Rugby Fixtures

    Photo: Etienne Burger Date Home Away Venue Time Saturday, February 14, 2015 Kings Park, Durban 17:05 Saturday, February 21, 2015 FS Stadium, BFN 19:10 Saturday, March 07, 2015 FS Stadium, BFN 17:05 Saturday, March 14, 2015 FS Stadium, BFN 17:05 Saturday,...

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  • THE CELL C SHARKS FOCUS ON CREATIVE ATTACK

    Nov 25, 14 • 2370 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on THE CELL C SHARKS FOCUS ON CREATIVE ATTACK

    Durban, 25 November 2014: With Gary Gold’s desire to play exciting, attacking rugby, and in consultation between the coaching brains trust, The Sharks have brought in a specialist in the form of attack coach Brad Mooar. Having assembled a world class squad...

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  • Investec Super Rugby newbies to attend induction day

    Nov 25, 14 • 2233 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Investec Super Rugby newbies to attend induction day

    New Zealand’s newest fully contracted professional players will attend a New Zealand Rugby induction day in Wellington tomorrow. The induction day is designed to help players understand their new employment environment and their responsibilities and...

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  • EBERSOHN RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017

    Nov 21, 14 • 2119 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on EBERSOHN RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017

    Flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has extended his stay with the Western Force after recommitting to the Western Australian club for a further three seasons. The 25-year-old’s re-signing further consolidates the Western Force backline ahead of the club’s 10th season...

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  • FORCE ADDS ATTACKING POWER TO 2015 BACKLINE

    Nov 7, 14 • 2186 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE ADDS ATTACKING POWER TO 2015 BACKLINE

    The Western Force has added the young and exciting outside back pairing of former Blues winger/fullback Albert Nikoro, and former Chiefs and Highlanders winger Tino Nemani to its squad for the club’s 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby in 2015. The...

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  • HOFFMAN APPOINTED MATCH OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – QUEENSLAND

    Oct 30, 14 • 1727 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HOFFMAN APPOINTED MATCH OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – QUEENSLAND

    Queensland based Super Rugby referee Rohan Hoffman will take on the new role of Match Officials Development Manager – Queensland, in a joint venture between Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and Queensland Rugby. Hoffman, a product of Marist College...

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  • New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby players – class of 2015

    Oct 29, 14 • 2179 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby players – class of 2015

    A total of 160 players have been confirmed as fully contracted members of one of the five New Zealand Investec Super Rugby teams for the 2015 season. This includes 38 players receiving full time contracts for the first time. The Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes,...

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  • 2015 Investec Super Rugby Crusaders squad announced

    Oct 29, 14 • 2209 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 2015 Investec Super Rugby Crusaders squad announced

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced his squad to contest the 2015 Investec Super Rugby competition.  It includes 26 returning players from the 2014 Crusaders squad, 2 players who have been elevated from the Wider Training Group, and 4 new...

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  • BLUES NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR 2015 SUPER RUGBY

    Oct 29, 14 • 2490 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BLUES NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR 2015 SUPER RUGBY

      In their second year as a stand-alone organisation, the Blues believe their 2015 season will provide the platform for sustained success in the Super Rugby competition.   The Blues today named a 38-strong team largely based on players from within...

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  • COWAN BACK FOR 10TH SEASON WITH THE FORCE

    Oct 28, 14 • 1959 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on COWAN BACK FOR 10TH SEASON WITH THE FORCE

    Inaugural Western Force squad member Pek Cowan has re-signed with the Western Force for a further two seasons, ensuring he will be a part of the club’s 10th season in Asteron Life Super Rugby in 2015.   The 28-year-old formed an established starting...

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  • Vodacom Super Rugby 2015 fixtures announced

    Sep 18, 14 • 2948 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby 2015 fixtures announced

    The Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls launch the South African leg of the Vodacom Super Rugby season with home derbies against the Toyota Cheetahs and DHL Stormers respectively next year, SANZAR announced on Thursday. Meanwhile the Lions will host the...

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  • Glenn Moore appointed Blues assistant coach

    Aug 27, 14 • 1837 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Glenn Moore appointed Blues assistant coach

    Glenn Moore has been appointed assistant coach of the Blues for the 2015 and 2016 Investec Super Rugby seasons. The former Highlanders head coach will be responsible for the forwards and the contact area, and will join the Blues fulltime at the conclusion of...

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  • NEW BROADCASTING BENCHMARKS COMPLEMENT RECORD SUPER RUGBY CROWD

    Aug 6, 14 • 2475 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NEW BROADCASTING BENCHMARKS COMPLEMENT RECORD SUPER RUGBY CROWD

    A new Super Rugby attendance benchmark of 61,823 fans Second-highest Super Rugby audience in history for Fox Sports (357k) and a 53 percent increase on the 2013 Final It was the second-highest rating match this year for SKY Sport NZ (319k) and the...

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  • Crusaders update on injuries

    Aug 5, 14 • 2341 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders update on injuries

    The Crusaders are able to provide the following update on the status of players injured during the Investec Super Rugby Final on Saturday night: Dan Carter took a knock to his lower leg and a scan has revealed a small crack in his upper fibula. The size of...

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  • HODGSON CLAIMS 2014 NATHAN SHARPE MEDAL

    Aug 4, 14 • 2395 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HODGSON CLAIMS 2014 NATHAN SHARPE MEDAL

    Western Force captain Matt Hodgson has been awarded the 2014 Nathan Sharpe Medal at the HBF Stadium in Perth tonight. This is the third time Hodgson has claimed the premier award, having previously received the club’s Player of the Year Award (now Nathan...

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  • Alcock re-signs for FOrce’s 10th season

    Aug 4, 14 • 1949 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, Super RugbyComments Off on Alcock re-signs for FOrce’s 10th season

    The Western Force’s retention drive has continued with flanker Chris Alcock the latest to re-sign with the Western Australian club for its 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby in 2015. Alcock, who has re-signed for another two seasons, has played 19...

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  • Waratahs vs Crusaders Team Sheets

    Aug 2, 14 • 2081 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Crusaders Team Sheets

    Date : Saturday 2 August 2014 Match : Waratahs v Crusaders – 2014 Super Rugby Grand Final Venue : ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia Kick-off (11h40 CAT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR 1: Steve Walsh AR 2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub Teams Waratahs 1. Benn...

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  • Crusaders team to play the Waratahs in the Investec Super Rugby Final

    Jul 31, 14 • 1782 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs in the Investec Super Rugby Final

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named an unchanged side to take on the Waratahs on Saturday night.   The Crusaders and Waratahs will meet for the first time this season in this final clash of the 2014 Investec Super Rugby...

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  • Craig Joubert in charge of Vodacom Super Rugby Final

    Jul 30, 14 • 1736 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Craig Joubert in charge of Vodacom Super Rugby Final

    Craig Joubert of South Africa has been appointed to referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final in Sydney on Saturday, SANZAR has announced. It will be the third time that Joubert will referee the Vodacom Super Rugby Final. His first final at this level was in 2010...

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  • SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL

    Jul 28, 14 • 1605 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL

    Super Rugby Final (Match E) Saturday 2 August 2014 Waratahs v Crusaders ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia Kick-off (19:40 local, 21:40 NZT, 11:40 SAST, 09:40 GMT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR 1: Steve Walsh AR 2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub...

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