Archive for 2015

  • OWEN FRANKS SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Feb 24, 15 • 1961 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on OWEN FRANKS SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Owen Franks Team: Crusaders Position: Prop Date of Incident: 21 February 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,...

  • FAULKNER REMAINS WITH FORCE THROUGH TO 2017

    Feb 24, 15 • 2306 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FAULKNER REMAINS WITH FORCE THROUGH TO 2017

    Western Force and Wallabies prop Tetera Faulkner has re-committed to the Western Australian club and Australian rugby for a further two seasons – through to the end of 2017. Faulkner’s re-signing continues the club’s consolidation of its front-row...

  • FINALS OF THE KENFIELD TYRE RUGBY NIGHT SERIES

    Feb 24, 15 • 2763 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on FINALS OF THE KENFIELD TYRE RUGBY NIGHT SERIES

    We are looking forward to some fantastic games on the final night of the Kenfield Tyres Rugby Night Series on Friday 27 February 2015. The Program for Friday 27 February 2015 as follows: 16:00 – 16:55: 2XV Pool: 3rd / 4th Place: George Campbell 2nd XV vs...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Feb 24, 15 • 2319 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Photo: @HowzitJax Chris Pollock was not considered for selection after sustaining a minor injury during his pre-game preparation last Saturday. He will be given another week to return to full fitness. Jaco van Heerden is set to make his Super Rugby debut...

  • Queensland Rugby Union statement regarding Karmichael Hunt

    Feb 24, 15 • 1741 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Queensland Rugby Union statement regarding Karmichael Hunt

    Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) today further confirms its position in relation to Karmichael Hunt. As QRU advised on Friday 20 February, Karmichael has been served with a Notice to Appear in Court. He is expected in Southport Magistrates Court on 5 March 2015....

  • Chris Pennell joins England training squad

    Feb 24, 15 • 2191 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Chris Pennell joins England training squad

    CHRIS PENNELL (Worcester Warriors) was this evening called up to the England training squad as cover for Mike Brown (Harlequins) who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol. Rob Webber (Bath Rugby) will also join the squad to...

  • DHL Stormers injury report – 23/02/15

    Feb 23, 15 • 1601 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 23/02/15

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen February 23, 2015 DHL Stormers flanker Rynhardt Elstadt has officially been ruled out of action for at least four months after suffering a broken leg and further damage to his ankle against the Blues on Saturday. SupeRugby: DHL...

  • #FanUp and win with Rugby 15 and Vodacom – with additional VIP hospitality and on field experience

    Feb 23, 15 • 2513 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #FanUp and win with Rugby 15 and Vodacom – with additional VIP hospitality and on field experience

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Rugby 15 will be giving 5 lucky supporters each a set of 4 tickets to the Vodacom SupeRugby game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Cell C Sharks at Loftus on Saturday. (One of these lucky winner will walk away with a Bulls replica...

  • Mixed bag for South African teams – Vodacom Rugby App Review

    Feb 23, 15 • 2152 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Mixed bag for South African teams – Vodacom Rugby App Review

    After Round 2: 23 FEBRUARY 2015 – While a sense of normality returned to Vodacom SupeRugby over the weekend with the big-name teams winning their matches, South African teams hardly dominated the positive statistics on the Vodacom Rugby App. The Toyota...

  • Cell C Community Cup – Round 1 Review

    Feb 23, 15 • 4506 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Cell C Community Cup – Round 1 Review

    PHOTO CAPTION: Fullback Yazeed Johnson of One Logix United Bulk Villagers Worcester passes the ball despite the attentions of Evergreens centre Deon Stoffels during Saturday’s Cell C Community Cup opening match in Pacaltsdorp. Evergreens won 22-15. Photo by...

  • Grey College Old Boys currently involved in SupeRugby

    Feb 23, 15 • 7637 Views • General News, School, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Grey College Old Boys currently involved in SupeRugby

    26 Grey College Old Boys that are currently playing SupeRugby in 2015 Season. Full break down including management, coaches, medical and referees: CHEETAHS: Jean Cook Coenie Oosthuizen* Francois Venter Joe Pietersen Boom Prinsloo Heinrich Brussouw* JW Jonker...

  • Five added to Scotland squad

    Feb 23, 15 • 1544 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Five added to Scotland squad

    Head coach Vern Cotter today (Monday) added five capped internationalists to Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations squad, five days out from the round three Test against Italy this Saturday at BT Murrayfield (28 February, kick-off 2.30pm). Scrum-half Chris Cusiter...

  • CUT vs SHIMLAS Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Feb 23, 15 • 2999 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on CUT vs SHIMLAS Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Date: Monday 23 February 2015 Venue: CUT Rugby stadium, Bloemfontein Kick-off: 16h45 CAT (televised live on Supersport One) Referees: Quinton Immelman, Cwengile Jadezweni Assistant referees: Local TMO: JJ Wagner FNB CUT: 15 Henry Immelman, 14 Jessie du Toit,...

  • TUKS vs Maties Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Feb 23, 15 • 3218 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on TUKS vs Maties Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Photo: Anton Geyser Date: Monday, February 23 Venue: Tuks Stadium, Pretoria Kick-off: 19h00 CAT (televised live on Supersport One) Referees: Lourens van der Merwe, Jaco Kotze Assistant referees: Local TMO: Willie Vos FNB UP-Tuks: 15. Duncan Matthews, 14....

  • UJ vs PUKKE Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Feb 23, 15 • 2080 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on UJ vs PUKKE Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Photo: Marita Holder Date: Monday, February 23 Venue: UJ Stadium, Johannesburg Kick-off: 18h30 CAT Referees: Francois Pretorius, Rodney Boneparte Assistant referees: Local FNB UJ: 15 Ronald Brown, 14 Bradley Moolman, 13 Robert De Bruyn, 12 Adriaan Vermeulen,...

  • Ikeys vs Madibaz Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Feb 23, 15 • 1956 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Ikeys vs Madibaz Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Photo: Marita Holder Date: Monday, 23 February 2015 Venue: The Green Mile, Cape Town Kick-off: 18h30 CAT Referees: Stephan Geldenhuys, Tahla Ntshakaza Assistant referees: Local FNB UCT: 15 Paul Cohen, 14 Khanyo Ngcukana, 13 Lihleli Xoli, 12 Nicholas Holten,...

  • NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS

    Feb 23, 15 • 1786 Views • Australia, General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS

    The headquarters of the Australian Rugby Sevens program will become home to some of the best emerging talent the country has to offer when the National Sevens Championships begin this weekend in Narrabeen, Sydney. Taking place at the Sydney Academy of Sport...

  • KANE HAMES SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Feb 23, 15 • 1438 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on KANE HAMES SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Kane Hames Team: Highlanders Position: Prop Date of Incident: 21 February 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,...

  • HAYDEN TRIGGS SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Feb 23, 15 • 1586 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HAYDEN TRIGGS SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Hayden Triggs Team: Blues Position: Lock Date of Incident: 21 February 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,...

  • HAYDEN TRIGGS RED CARD OFFENCE

    Feb 22, 15 • 2461 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HAYDEN TRIGGS RED CARD OFFENCE

    Hearing Details: Sunday 22 February (Time TBC) Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Hayden Triggs Team: Blues Position: Lock Date of Incident: 21 February 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent...

  • DHL Stormers go top of the standings – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Review

    Feb 22, 15 • 1980 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers go top of the standings – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Review

    Photo: Jacqueline Herbst The DHL Stormers moved to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log as the Cell C Sharks recorded their first win of 2015 on Saturday.   And while the coastal sides impressed, for the two teams from Gauteng, the Vodacom Bulls and...

  • Crusaders elect new Chairman

    Feb 22, 15 • 1622 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders elect new Chairman

    Grant Jarrold has been elected the new Chairman of the Crusaders. Mr Jarrold said he was looking forward to stepping up to the role of Crusaders Chairman and continuing to contribute to the organisation. “I am passionate about this team and have enjoyed...

  • ONDERHOUD MET DIE BULLS SE SPANDOKTER, DR.ORG STRAUSS #PaleToe

    Feb 21, 15 • 3946 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on ONDERHOUD MET DIE BULLS SE SPANDOKTER, DR.ORG STRAUSS #PaleToe

      Op enige gegewe tyd in ‘n seisoen is daar spelers met beserings, dis deel van rugby en afrigters vrees die “b-woord” meer as enige ander krisis wat sy spelers kan oorkom. Rugby is per slot van sake ‘n harde kontaksport en ‘n man se lyf kan net...

  • England Under 18 name side to face France

    Feb 20, 15 • 1942 Views • General News, International, SchoolComments Off on England Under 18 name side to face France

    Callum Chick ENGLAND Under 18 have named their side to take on France at Doncaster Knights’ Castle Park on Sunday, 22 February (kick off 2pm, streamed live on EnglandRugby.com). Newcastle Falcons and Gosforth Academy No. 8 Callum Chick will captain the...

  • Rugby 15 and Vodacom #FanUP winners week 2

    Feb 20, 15 • 2119 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rugby 15 and Vodacom #FanUP winners week 2

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Each lucky winner won 4 tickets to the Bulls vs Hurricane game tonight… one of the five winners also walks away with a Bulls replica jersey. See below. Congrats to: 1- Justin Bradfield 2- Raedani Phumudzo 3- Jaco Fouche...