Archive for 2015

  • Crusaders vs Lions Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    Mar 15, 15 • 1780 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Lions Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    MATCH SUMMARY TEAMS Crusaders vs Emirates Lions VENUE AMI Stadium, Addington, Christchurch DATE 14 March 2015 05:30 COMPETITION Vodacom Super Rugby FINAL SCORE 34 – 6 TRIES 4 – 0 HALFTIME SCORE 13 – 3 MATCH OFFICIALS Referee Nick Briant...

  • AUSSIE WOMEN’S SEVENS SIDE TO MEET HOSTS IN CUP QUARTERS IN ATLANTA

    Mar 15, 15 • 1892 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSSIE WOMEN’S SEVENS SIDE TO MEET HOSTS IN CUP QUARTERS IN ATLANTA

    The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team will play the United States in the Cup Quarter-Finals at the Atlanta Sevens after winning three from three in the pool stages at the Fifth-Third Bank Stadium overnight. Australia defeated Fiji (36-0), Spain...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens start Atlanta Series on disappointing note

    Mar 15, 15 • 1543 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens start Atlanta Series on disappointing note

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens started the Atlanta World Series on a disappointing note in the early hours of Sunday morning as they suffered defeats in all three pool matches against the USA, New Zealand and Russia. The team opened up the tournament with a...

  • Cell C Community Cup – Round 4 Wrap

    Mar 15, 15 • 4240 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Cell C Community Cup – Round 4 Wrap

      PHOTO CAPTION: Raiders centre Christopher Nqubuli, who scored two tries, runs at the Pretoria Police defence during his side’s 54-31 defeat in a Cell C Community Cup Pool B match at the Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. Photo:...

  • Steval Pumas go top of the log – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review

    Mar 15, 15 • 1622 Views • Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas go top of the log – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review

    The Steval Pumas, Xerox Golden Lions and Vodacom Blue Bulls all recorded good victories in the second round of the Vodacom Cup this weekend.   These three teams from the North Section are tied on 10 log points at the top of the standings, with the side...

  • Cell C Sharks back to winning ways – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review

    Mar 15, 15 • 1452 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks back to winning ways – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar The Cell C Sharks scored an impressive bonus-point victory in Bloemfontein as the three other South African Vodacom Super Rugby sides in action in round five faltered.   The Emirates Lions could not emulate their win from last weekend...

  • England Under 20 beat Scotland in Darlington

    Mar 14, 15 • 1901 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Under 20 beat Scotland in Darlington

    Aaron Morris in action England Under 20 26 Scotland Under 20 11 ENGLAND Under 20’s hopes of winning the Six Nations are very much alive after a 26-11 win against Scotland at Darlington Mowden Park’s Northern Echo Arena. They face France in next week’s...

  • England Women run in eight tries in Scotland win

    Mar 14, 15 • 1424 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women run in eight tries in Scotland win

      Player of the Match Tamara Taylor England 42 Scotland 13 England Women got back to winning ways with an eight-try Six Nations victory over Scotland tonight (Friday) at the Northern Echo Arena in Darlington. After defeat to Ireland two weeks ago in...

  • FORCE SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR

    Mar 14, 15 • 1356 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR

      The Western Force has announced its 28-man travelling squad for the two-match South African leg of the Asteron Life Super Rugby competition.   Flanker Angus Cottrell (ankle), fullback Dane Haylett-Petty (foot) and winger Luke Morahan (hamstring)...

  • Heyneke Meyer pays tribute to Gurthrö Steenkamp

    Mar 14, 15 • 2040 Views • General News, International, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Heyneke Meyer pays tribute to Gurthrö Steenkamp

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer paid tribute to Gurthrö Steenkamp after the veteran prop announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect on Friday, putting an end to a 53-cap Test career for South Africa.   The South African Rugby...

  • Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

    Mar 14, 15 • 1892 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

      The NSW Waratahs have been defeated by the Highlanders 26-19 in Dunedin, New Zealand on Saturday night. The Waratahs rallied late to challenge the Highlanders for victory late in the match but it wasn’t enough, with the defending champions left to...

  • England Under 18 name side to face Wales

    Mar 14, 15 • 1532 Views • General News, International, SchoolComments Off on England Under 18 name side to face Wales

    Mathew Protheroe in action ENGLAND Under 18 have named their side to take on Wales at St Helen’s in Swansea on Sunday (kick off 4pm, live on S4C, Sky 134). England are two from two this season, with wins against France and Scotland, and this is their final...

  • LIAM GILL CITED #SANZAR

    Mar 14, 15 • 1783 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIAM GILL CITED #SANZAR

    Player: Liam Gill Team: Reds Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 14 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle, Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off...

  • FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

    Mar 13, 15 • 1605 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

       The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels, 21-17, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   The Rebels got off to the better start, scoring two first-half tries for a 15-0 lead, before an Alby Mathewson quick tap on...

  • Skeidsregters, ‘n onmisbare ergernis? #PaleToe

    Mar 13, 15 • 3661 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on Skeidsregters, ‘n onmisbare ergernis? #PaleToe

        Hoeveel keer dink en hoor jy dat daardie skeidsregter alweer die wedstryd gekos het? Hoeveel braaivleisvure is brandgemaak te midde van hewige redenasie van al wat ‘n “kenner” is oor dié en daardie reël? Hoeveel keer was jy al by ‘n...

  • JAMES BROADHURST CITED

    Mar 13, 15 • 2293 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JAMES BROADHURST CITED

      Player: James Broadhurst Team: Hurricanes Position: Lock Date of Incident: 13 March 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, shoulder, head or knee(s)....

  • Five changes for England Counties XV

    Mar 13, 15 • 1805 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Five changes for England Counties XV

      England Counties captain Billy Johnson ENGLAND Counties XV have made five changes to their squad for the international against France Federale XV in Perigueux on Friday March 20. Blackheath centre Markus Burcham has been called up to replace...

  • ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED

    Mar 13, 15 • 1839 Views • General News, International, Springboks, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED

    ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED 2015 TO SEE THE RETURN OF THE GOLD BRIGADE   Australian Rugby fans will have two opportunities to see the Qantas Wallabies on home soil this winter before they head to the 2015...

  • Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 2222 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Kick-off: 19h10 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls: 15. Sheldon van den Berg, 14. Dean Gordon, 13. Jurgen Lochner, 12. Andries Truter, 11. Fanie Raseroka, 10. Anton...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 2001 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: Loftus B, Pretoria Time: 15h30 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Vodacom Blue Bulls: 15. Ganfried May, 14. Travis Ismaiel, 13. Marquit September, 12. Warrick Gelant, 11. Jamba Ulengo, 10. Kobus Marais, 9. Ivan van Zyl, 8....

  • Force vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1344 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Force v Rebels @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Friday 13 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:00 local, 22:00 AEDT, 00:00* NZDT, 13:00 SAST Referee Rohan Hoffmann AR1 Angus Gardner AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force 1Pekahou Cowan...

  • Reds vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1470 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Reds v Brumbies @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 18:40 local, 19:40 AEDT, 21:40 NZDT, 10:40 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds...

  • Highlanders vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1357 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Highlanders v Waratahs @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Craig Joubert AR1 Kane McBride AR2 Mike Lash TMO Vinny Munro Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders: 15 Ben...

  • Vodacom RuggaChat

    Mar 13, 15 • 1973 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom RuggaChat

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar Vodacom are hosting a Q&A with Vodacom SupeRugby players each week during the Vodacom SupeRugby season. The campaign is aimed at giving the fans the opportunity to ask the players the questions they’ve always wanted to. Fans can post...

  • St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    Mar 13, 15 • 1574 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to the starting side for this weekend’s match against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium – highlighted by the return of experienced lock James Horwill. Horwill was a late withdrawal...