Archive for 2014

  • Blitzboks find gold in Glasgow

    Jul 27, 14 • 2465 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks find gold in Glasgow

    South Africa ended New Zealand’s dominance at the Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal match in an enthralling final at a sold-out Ibrox Stadium 17-12. Seabelo Senata stole the show, scoring his 10th and 11th tries of the Games to help the...

  • Rondebosch Boys High School Rugby Results

    Jul 27, 14 • 3703 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Rondebosch Boys High School Rugby Results

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  • Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch

    Jul 27, 14 • 1855 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch

    The 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season came to an abrupt halt for the Cell C Sharks on Saturday morning when they were beaten by 38-6 by the Crusaders in the first semi-final.   The Durbanites would be the first to admit that they were not at their best...

  • Bok Women depart for RWC with high hopes

    Jul 27, 14 • 1728 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women depart for RWC with high hopes

    The Springbok Women will depart on Sunday for the Women’s Rugby World Cup with high hopes of achieving their best finish in the international spectacle following months of preparation and specialist skills training. The team will depart for France via...

  • Bok Sevens into Commonwealth Games quarters

    Jul 27, 14 • 2646 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Sevens into Commonwealth Games quarters

    Speedster Seabelo Senatla scored seven tries in three matches as the Springbok Sevens swiftly moved into the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games Sevens on Saturday, unbeaten without conceding a point in their Pool B games at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. Kyle...

  • NSW Waratahs replacements named

    Jul 25, 14 • 1965 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs replacements named

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has narrowed down the extended bench to name the eight replacements for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) at Allianz Stadium. The NSW Waratahs team to...

  • Meet the Kings open day at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    Jul 25, 14 • 2673 Views • General NewsComments Off on Meet the Kings open day at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    The EP Kings team will be meeting their supporters at an open day being held in association with the Kings Army and Future Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow between 9.30am and 12 noon. The day, which is being hosted by the Kings Army, will...

  • Sharks name their u19 side

    Jul 24, 14 • 2455 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their u19 side

    Cell C Sharks U19 vs Western Province U19 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 11h00 Venue: KP 2, Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Chris Lines 14. Malcolm Cele 13. Nkululeko Mcuma 12. Brad Ellse 11. Philip Marais 10. Innocent Radebe 9. Reece McHardy 8. Ayron Schramm...

  • Sharks name their u21 side to play WP

    Jul 24, 14 • 2158 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their u21 side to play WP

    Cell C Sharks U21 vs Western Province U21 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 13h00 Venue: KP 2, Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Tim Swiel 14. Alcino Izaacs 13. Tyler Fisher 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Nukululeko Marwana 10. Jean-Luc du Plessis 9. Stefan Ungerer 8....

  • Excitement builds in Bok Womens camp for RWC

    Jul 24, 14 • 1554 Views • General News, International, Rugby World CupComments Off on Excitement builds in Bok Womens camp for RWC

    Springbok Women’s captain Mandisa Williams on Thursday said her team was excited about the Women’s Rugby World Cup starting in France next week as they begin concluding their preparations for the tournament at home. The team will have two more training...

  • Only 5,000 tickets left for Tahs semi

    Jul 24, 14 • 2416 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Only 5,000 tickets left for Tahs semi

    Only 5,000 tickets remain for Saturday’s massive Semi-Final derby clash between the NSW Waratahs and the Brumbies (7.30pm). With over 38,000 tickets now sold, the match is expected to be played to a record-breaking capacity Allianz Stadium crowd and the...

  • Massive task awaits Cell C Sharks in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview

    Jul 24, 14 • 1942 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Massive task awaits Cell C Sharks in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview

    A mammoth task, to become the first South African team to win a Vodacom Super Rugby playoff in New Zealand, awaits the Cell C Sharks in Christchurch on Saturday.   Their opponents are the seven-time champion Crusaders, winners of the New Zealand...

  • EP Rugby Fixtures 2014

    Jul 24, 14 • 2667 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Rugby Fixtures 2014

    EP RUGBY FIXTURES 2014 Updated on 24 July 2014   Date K O TV Time Channel Match Competition Venue                 Sat 26 July 12:00     EP Kings U19 vs Free State U19 ABSA U19 A Shimla Park, Bloemfontein Sat 2 Aug 12:00     EP...

  • Commonwealth Games 2014 Sevens Fixtures

    Jul 24, 14 • 5086 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Commonwealth Games 2014 Sevens Fixtures

    Times: CAT July 2014 26 New Zealand v Canada 09:32 26 Australia v Sri Lanka 09:54 26 Kenya v Cook Islands 10:16 26 Samoa v Papua New Guinea 10:38 26 Wales v Malaysia 11:00 26 South Africa v Trinidad & Tobago 11:22 26 Canada v Barbados 11:50 26 Australia v...

  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named

    Jul 24, 14 • 2208 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made two changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Highlanders two weeks ago.   Richie McCaw has recovered from injury to return to the line-up and will play at number 6 on Saturday night.  That sees Jordan...

  • Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Jul 24, 14 • 2154 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 09:35 (CAT) 19:35 (NZST) Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Mike Fraser Television Match Official: Ben Skeen 15. SP Marais 14....

  • Puma goes traditional with the New Blue Bulls Currie Cup Kit

    Jul 24, 14 • 6399 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Puma goes traditional with the New Blue Bulls Currie Cup Kit

    PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Blue Bulls has unveiled a new Currie Cup rugby kit inspired by heritage and tradition – with no pink colourways or camo designs in sight.   The jersey in the Blue Bulls’ customary blue is also...

  • Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    Jul 24, 14 • 3180 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs

    1. Who will be your biggest rivals in the Currie Cup, or is it the most open tournament of recent years? The Currie Cup is a competition that means a lot to all South African Unions because of its history. Therefore you can expect a tough game every single...

  • PUMA unveils new Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup kit

    Jul 24, 14 • 8799 Views • General News, South Africa, South AfricaComments Off on PUMA unveils new Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup kit

      PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs has unveiled a new heritage-inspired Currie Cup rugby kit in the customary white and russet orange. “As always the Toyota Free State Cheetahs are looking forward to the...

  • DHL WP Under-21s to step up a level

    Jul 23, 14 • 2311 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP Under-21s to step up a level

    DHL Western Province Under-21 coach John Dobson is confident that his players will step up when they take on the Sharks in Absa Provincial Under-21 action in Durban on Saturday (kick-off 13h00). The DHL WP Under-21s are two from two in Provincial Under-21...

  • DHL WP U19s braced for big Durban battle

    Jul 23, 14 • 2035 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP U19s braced for big Durban battle

    The DHL Western Province Under-19 team will put their perfect record on the line when they travel to Durban to take on the Sharks Under-19s at Kings Park on Saturday (kick-off 11h00). DHL WP have picked up two successive bonus point victories at home thus far...

  • U19 team announced to face Free State on Saturday

    Jul 23, 14 • 1826 Views • General NewsComments Off on U19 team announced to face Free State on Saturday

    There are six changes including a position swop in the starting line up of the Eastern Province U19 team that will face the Free State U19s in Durban on Saturday at 12 noon. Head Coach, Mzwandile Stick, said the changes made had been tactical, rather than...

  • Hooker Mbonambi to join WP Rugby

    Jul 23, 14 • 2096 Views • General NewsComments Off on Hooker Mbonambi to join WP Rugby

    Highly-rated former SA Schools and SA Under-20 hooker Bongi Mbonambi will join Western Province Rugby at the start of the 2015 season. The mobile, yet powerful hooker will move from Pretoria at the conclusion of the 2014 Absa Currie Cup season and will...

  • The Free State U19 and U21 teams to take on the Kings and Border

    Jul 23, 14 • 2417 Views • General NewsComments Off on The Free State U19 and U21 teams to take on the Kings and Border

    The Toyota Free State U19 and U21 teams will take on the EP Kings U19 and Border U21, respectively, this Saturday at Shimla Park. Kick-off for the Under 19 clash is at 12:00 and14:00 for the under 21 clash.                      ...

  • All systems go for new Absa Currie Cup format

    Jul 23, 14 • 2768 Views • General NewsComments Off on All systems go for new Absa Currie Cup format

    The new Absa Currie Cup Premier Division format featuring eight teams will come into play on August 8 in a fresh start to SA’s top domestic competition, with newcomers the EP Kings taking on DHL Western Province in the opening match. The official launch of...