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Apr 9, 13 •
2425 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jannes Kirsten replaces injured Orie in SA U20 tour squad
The SARU national selectors have called up UP-Tuks lock Jannes Kirsten as replacement for Marvin Orie who will miss the three-match tour of the SA Under-20 training squad to Argentina because of injury. The SA U20’s travel to Buenos Aires on...
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Apr 9, 13 •
2559 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Watson and Nell in Vodacom Cup team for game against SWD Eagles
The Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team that will take on the SWD Eagles at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s B field at 3pm on Friday, 12 April 2013 includes rugby stalwarts Luke Watson and Darron Nell. Watson and Nell both missed out on the...
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Apr 9, 13 •
2779 Views •
International, South Africa, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA President’s XV to contest new IRB Tournament
A South Africa President’s XV, selected from the Absa Currie Cup First Division provinces, will contest the new IRB Tbilisi Cup, which will take place in Georgia from June 7-16. The details of the tournament were announced by the IRB on Tuesday as part of...
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Apr 9, 13 •
12995 Views •
International, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer names first Springbok training squad for 2013
The first of two planned national training camps before the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June will be held in Cape Town from 14 to 16 April, with Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and the national selectors inviting 36 players to attend. The three-day...
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Apr 8, 13 •
9932 Views •
International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on South Africa u15 School Rugby Rankings 8 April 2013
The SA u15 School Rugby Rankings for 8 April 2013, these ranks are based on results received. Schools results not received and therefore not able to rank was Bishops, Rondebosch, Hudson Park, Queens College & Grey High School (PE), once we receive...
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Apr 8, 13 •
3273 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20 squad prepare for Argentine tour
The South Africa Under-20 training squad has assembled in Johannesburg to complete their final preparations for their three week tour to Argentina. The 34-player squad were kitted out on Sunday and had their first training session on Monday at St. Stithians...
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Apr 8, 13 •
2823 Views •
New Zealand, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sam Prattley called in to replace Charlie Faumuina for Blues
Auckland prop Sam Prattley has been called into the Blues squad to replace Charlie Faumuina who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. With Faumuina expected to be out of action for up to 14 weeks with a torn calf muscle, the Blues have taken the...
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Apr 7, 13 •
2919 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks and Cheetahs march on in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 8 Review
The Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs were the big winners this weekend as the Southern Kings averted defeat in their first ever tour match in Australia against the team that topped the Vodacom Super Rugby standings. It was a weekend of high drama in...
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Apr 7, 13 •
4650 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup Logs •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pumas, Sharks XV, Pampas and Leopards XV impress in Vodacom Cup – Round 4 Review
The Steval Pumas and Sharks XV are still the only teams in the Vodacom Cup with perfect records and held onto their positions at the top of the North and South Section respectively with solid away victories this weekend. They are followed, in the...
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Apr 7, 13 •
2090 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings happy to walk away with a win in Bloemfontein, but more work needs to be done
The Eastern province Kings were happy to walk away with a narrow win against the Free State XV team in Bloemfontein this afternoon [Subs 6 April 2013] finishing the game 17 points to 13. The EP Kings put in a sterling first half performance, and were leading...
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Apr 6, 13 •
4019 Views •
School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Results •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on u15 Independent Schools’ Rugby Festival Results 6 April 2013
On Saturday, 6 April, the u15 Independent Schools’ Rugby Festival came to a close. The 17 schools who participated had a wonderful time in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and after 6 competitive games now look forward to the season ahead. The hosts Hilton...
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Apr 6, 13 •
15651 Views •
School, School Rugby Rankings •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on South Africa u16 School Rugby Rankings 6 April 2013
South Africa U16 School Rugby Rankings: (6 April 2013) 1 Grey College 2 Paul Roos Gymnasium 3 Paarl Gimnasium 4 Affies (Pta) 5 Oakdale 6 Daniel Pienaar 7 Kempton Park 8 Grey High (PE) 9 Nelspruit 10 Paarl Boys High 11 Rondebosch Boys High 12 Boland Landbou 13...
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Apr 6, 13 •
6521 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Logs 2013
Vodacom Super Rugby Logs Overall Log Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 Chiefs 6 5 0 1 197 113 84 21 10 5 29 2 Brumbies 7 5 1 1 191 118 73 18 12 3 29 3 Sharks 6 5 0 1 157 93 64 13 [&hellip...
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Apr 6, 13 •
4024 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Logs 2013
Vodacom Cup Logs North Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 Steval Pumas 4 4 0 0 217 80 137 33 10 4 20 2 Leopards XV 4 3 0 1 208 90 118 28 10 2 14 3 Vodacom Blue Bulls 4 2 0 2 162 135 [&hellip...
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Apr 6, 13 •
6301 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rugby mourns passing of Gerda von Solms
Rugby mourns passing of Gerda von Solms The South African Rugby Union (SARU) was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gerda von Solms, the CEO of the Free State Rugby Union, SARU announced on Saturday. Mrs von Solms passed away suddenly on...
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Apr 6, 13 •
4947 Views •
National, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on George Moala of Blues gets suspended for one week
George Moala Suspended for One Week The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC has accepted a guilty plea from George Moala of the Blues for contravening Law 10.4 (e) after he was Cited during a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend. Moala has been...
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Apr 5, 13 •
5939 Views •
School, School Rugby Festivals •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Tony Stoops XV team chosen held at Tony Stoops Rugby Festival 2013
The Tony Stoops XV selected at the Tony Stoops Rugby Festival TONY STOOPS XV 2013: 15 Stefan Eksteen (Montana) 14 Wentzel October (Langenhoven High School) 13 Jonathan Badenhorst (Hoërskool Swellendam) 12 Jason Griffith (Hawston Secondary) 11 Perrus Vosloo...
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Apr 5, 13 •
6793 Views •
Analysis, International, Video •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Gavin Hastings & Jonathan Davies select their Post-Six Nations Team for British and Irish Lions
Former British & Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings & former dual-code Wales International Jonathan Davies went head-to-head at the Hong Kong 7s recently to name their post-6 Nations starting British & Irish Lions line-ups to face the Wallabies in...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2882 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings happy to walk away with three points against top of the log Brumbies
Southern Kings Head Coach, Matt Sexton, said he was really happy with the three points collected by the Southern Kings in the surprise draw against top of the log Brumbies in Canberra, Australia today. The Southern Kings, who were down 14 to 19 at half time,...
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Apr 5, 13 •
1908 Views •
National, New Zealand, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on George Moala Cited following Super Rugby Match Blues v Highlanders
George Moala of the Blues has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Moala is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling when he tackled Highlanders #14 Buxton Popoali’i. The incident occurred in the...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2675 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU announces profit for 2012
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) reported a group profit before taxation of R6.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2012 it was announced at the organisation’s Annual Meeting in Cape Town on Friday. Group revenue rose to R689 million, up 15% from...
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Apr 5, 13 •
2055 Views •
Australia, National, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Super Rugby – Week 8: Emirates Western Force v Rebels
The Emirates Western Force returns to Perth for their second home match of the 2013 Super Rugby season against the Rebels tomorrow afternoon at the revamped nib Stadium. The Emirates Western Force will be chasing its second win of 2013, after a narrow 23-19...
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Apr 5, 13 •
12162 Views •
South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union regrettably cancels USA Tour
Regrettably, the Golden Lions Rugby Union management, following consultation with the senior coaches, have taken the decision to no longer proceed with the MTN Lions’ intended tour to the United States of America. This the unfortunate result of uncertainty...
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Apr 5, 13 •
5592 Views •
School, School Rugby Results •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Marlow results at KES Easter Festival 2013
Marlow se eerste rugbyspan het aan die onlangse King Edward VII rugby paasfgees toernooi deelgeneem. Die span het gespeel teen Centurion, KES & Menlopark. Dit was drie klipharde wedstryde waar Marlow slegs een wedstryd verloor het. Die tellings was...
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Apr 5, 13 •
4471 Views •
International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on HSBC Sevens World Series Standings 2013
TEAM AUS DUB RSA NZL USA HKG JPN SCO ENG PTS 1 New Zealand 19 19 22 17 19 17 19 0 0 132 2 South Africa 17 7 17 10 22 5 22 0 0 100 3 Fiji 22 10 12 7 15 22 10 0 0 98 4 Samoa 10 22 7 15 [&hellip...
