Archive for 2013

  • SANZAR pays tribute to Jonathan Kaplan’s Super Rugby Century

    Feb 22, 13 • 5091 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SANZAR pays tribute to Jonathan Kaplan’s Super Rugby Century

    SANZAR would like to acknowledge the significant milestone that will be achieved when Jonathan Kaplan runs out on to the field to control the Cheetahs v Sharks match this weekend.  Kaplan will referee his 100th Super Rugby match, the first time a referee has...

  • SA handed tough Hong Kong Sevens task

    Feb 21, 13 • 2465 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, World RugbyComments Off on SA handed tough Hong Kong Sevens task

    The Springbok Sevens were paired against Wales, Argentina and Australia on Thursday when the IRB confirmed the pool draw for round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the 2013 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, on 22-24 March. The draw took place earlier...

  • Cell C Community Cup Preview – Round 2

    Feb 21, 13 • 5392 Views • Club Rugby, NationalComments Off on Cell C Community Cup Preview – Round 2

    Four teams will be making their Cell C Community Cup debuts on Saturday in the second round of the new national club competition, which kicked off in Durban last weekend. SK Walmers (Pool A), Bloemfontein Police (Pool B), Bloemfontein Crusaders (Pool C) and...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 2

    Feb 21, 13 • 4821 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 2

    Vodacom Super Rugby history will be made in Port Elizabeth on Saturday when this exciting competition returns to South Africa this weekend – and not a moment too soon – as all five local franchises get their 2013 seasons underway. For the Vodacom Bulls,...

  • Hoërskool Wilgeriver 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Feb 21, 13 • 6360 Views • School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Hoërskool Wilgeriver 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Hoërskool Wilgeriver Rugby Fixtures 2013 Date Opponent Venue 9 March HTS Louis Botha HTS Louis Botha 16 March Wilgerivier Winter Sports Day Frankfort 31 March to 4 April Port Natal Tour Durban 13 April Vrede Frankfort 20 April Bye 27 April Fickburg Frankfort...

  • Hoërskool Duineveld 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Feb 21, 13 • 8502 Views • School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Hoërskool Duineveld 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Hoërskool Duineveld 2013 Fixtures Date Opponent Venue 2 March Hoërskool Diamantveld Kimberley 9 March HTS Louis Botha Bloemfontein 16 March Grey College Upington 30 March to 5 April Rugby Tour to George U14A, U15A, U16A, U19B & U19A George 13 April...

  • Blues & Vodafone Warriors team up

    Feb 21, 13 • 2192 Views • General News, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Blues & Vodafone Warriors team up

    BLUES AND VODAFONE WARRIORS TEAM UP The Blues and Vodafone Warriors are proud to announce a combined ticketing deal going on sale to sporting fans today. With the Blues season kicking off this week and the Vodafone Warriors’ launching shortly, both codes...

  • Weepu to play 100th against the Canes

    Feb 21, 13 • 4183 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Weepu to play 100th against the Canes

    2013 Investec SuperRugbyRound 2 Saturday February 23 Westpac Stadium,Wellington Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach SirJohn Kirwanhas announced his side to take on the Hurricanes in their season opener at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night (kick-off 7.35pm)....

  • Highlanders Named To Play Chiefs in Opener

    Feb 21, 13 • 5008 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Chiefs in Opener

    Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tomorrow night (7.35pm NZT). This is the opening  game of the 2013 Investec Super Rugby competition for both New Zealand franchises. Three...

  • Bulls & Stormers teams announced for Friday clash

    Feb 20, 13 • 3605 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Bulls & Stormers teams announced for Friday clash

    The Bulls & Stormers team announced to face each other on Friday 23 Feb at 19:10 at Loftus. The match will kick-off at 19:10. Teams: Vodacom Bulls: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Lionel Mapoe, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Mornè Steyn,...

  • Sharks announce Team for clash against Toyota Cheetahs

    Feb 20, 13 • 2669 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sharks announce Team for clash against Toyota Cheetahs

    The Sharks vs Cheetahs Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Saturday 23 February, 2013 @ 17:05 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Francois Steyn (C) 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Cobus Reinach 8. Ryan Kankowski 7. Marcell...

  • Goosen back for the Cheetahs

    Feb 20, 13 • 8182 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Goosen back for the Cheetahs

    Free State Stadium, Saturday 23 February 2013, Kick-off at 17:05   The Toyota Cheetahs line-up  isas follows: 15. Hennie Daniller 14. Willie le Roux 13. Johann Sadie 12. Robert Ebersohn (Vice-captain) 11. Raymond Rhule 10. Johan Goosen 9. Piet van Zyl...

  • Chiefs team announced to play Highlanders

    Feb 20, 13 • 5586 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Chiefs team announced to play Highlanders

    The Chiefs have announced their team to play the Highlanders in their first game of the Investec Super Rugby competition in Dunedin on Friday at 7.35pm. Tim Nanai-Williams will take the field at centre, after a solid performance in last week’s trial against...

  • Southern Kings team to face Western Force

    Feb 20, 13 • 2228 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Southern Kings team to face Western Force

    The Southern Kings have announced their team to take on the Western Force in their Super Rugby debut at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, February 23rd. “As you can see the starting line-up is the same to the warm up game against the Griquas,”...

  • Spying allegations against the Southern Kings

    Feb 19, 13 • 3297 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Spying allegations against the Southern Kings

    Spying allegations against the Southern Kings It has been brought to our attention that there is an article that has been written wherein it is alleged that the Southern Kings have been caught spying on the Western Force in the build up to Super Rugby....

  • HTS Drostdy 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Feb 19, 13 • 7518 Views • School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on HTS Drostdy 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    HTS Drostdy 2013 Rugby Fixtures: Sat. 16/03/2013 Mutual & Federal rugby day at Boland Landbou Long weekend in March 2013 PUKKE (u19A) Sat. 06/04/2013 HTS Drostdy vs Menlopark Sat. 13/04/2013 Stellenberg vs HTS Drostdy (away) Sat. 20/04/2013 Hoër...

  • Craig Clarke off to Ireland

    Feb 19, 13 • 5588 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Craig Clarke off to Ireland

    Chiefs co-captain Craig Clarke will head off shore at the conclusion of the 2013 Investec Super Rugby competition to continue his rugby career in Ireland. The twenty-nine year old has signed with the Irish club Connacht for three seasons.  The lock that has...

  • Mr Price Kings’ Park back to Kings’ Park

    Feb 18, 13 • 5054 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Mr Price Kings’ Park back to Kings’ Park

    The Sharks (Pty) Ltd wish to advise that our stadium naming rights sponsorship with Mr Price has ended, effective 1st January 2013.   The Stadium, which over the past two years has been known as Mr Price KINGS PARK, will now be referred to as KINGS PARK....

  • Impressive starts for Rovers, Police & Bombers

    Feb 17, 13 • 5668 Views • Club Rugby, National, South Africa, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Impressive starts for Rovers, Police & Bombers

    JONSSON College Rovers kicked off the inaugural Cell C Community Cup with an impressive win over GAP Despatch, while there were also victories for wild cards African Bombers, Raiders and Roses United on the opening weekend of the new 20-team national...

  • Chiefs team announced for final trial against Hurricanes

    Feb 15, 13 • 4414 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Chiefs team announced for final trial against Hurricanes

    The Chiefs have announced their team to play in their final trial match against the Hurricanes at Mangatainoka this Saturday at 3pm. Chiefs coach Dave Rennie plans to give the majority of his players a run with the exception of Andrew Horrell, Robbie...

  • Dale College 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Feb 14, 13 • 9421 Views • School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Dale College 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Date Opponents Venue TBC De Vos Malan Hoërskool King Williams Town 08 Mar Hangklip Hoërskool – Border Schools day Border Schools Day 21 Mar Nico Malan Hoërskool (H/dorp) Grahamstown 30 Mar Monument Hoërskool – Maritzburg 150 Maritzburg College...

  • Cell C Community Cup ready for lift-off

    Feb 14, 13 • 6299 Views • Club Rugby, General News, NationalComments Off on Cell C Community Cup ready for lift-off

    Nationwide race begins for coveted Gold Cup Mystery guest to deliver Gold Cup in Durban Jonsson College Rovers against GAP Despatch, live on SuperSport on Saturday For the latest fixtures, results, logs and news, visit www.communitycup.co.za or follow...

  • Clyde “Rattlebones” returns against the Reds

    Feb 14, 13 • 4873 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Clyde “Rattlebones” returns against the Reds

    Morgan Piek – Former Springbok coach Jake White and his former disciple Clyde Rathbone have finally buried the hatchet once and for all after a number of years of differences. Jake White proved it today by including the former South African age group...

  • Sharks Team announced Pre-Season Warm-up: The Sharks vs Pumas

    Feb 13, 13 • 4391 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sharks Team announced Pre-Season Warm-up: The Sharks vs Pumas

    The Sharks  Pre-season Warm-up The Sharks vs Pumas KaNyamazane Stadium, Nelspruit Friday 15 February, 2013 @ 19:00 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Francois Steyn ( C ) 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Cobus Reinach 8....

  • Paul Roos Gymnasium 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Feb 13, 13 • 6923 Views • School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Paul Roos Gymnasium 1st XV Rugby Fixtures 2013

    Paul Roos Gymnasium Rugby Fixtures 2013 Date Team Opponents Venue 20 Feb Gino’s Aandewedloop Coetzenburg 25 Feb 2 x U19 Teams Argentine Tour Markötter 4-7 March 19 A & B Trials Markötter 8 March 19 A, B & C Trials Markötter 18 March U19A Canal...