Archive for 2015

  • TEVITA KURIDRANI ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    May 1, 15 • 2298 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TEVITA KURIDRANI ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Tevita Kuridrani Team: Brumbies Position: Centre Date of Incident: 1 May 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling, A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 1, 15 • 1730 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday, May 2 SA Time: 19h10 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa) Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa) Television match official: Deon van Blommestein...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 1, 15 • 1533 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday, May 2 SA Time: 17h05 Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Assistant referees: Jaco van Heerden (South Africa), Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa) Television match official: Johan Greeff...

  • Rebels vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 1, 15 • 1391 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 2 May 2015 Kick-off: 11h40 CAT Venue: AAMI Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Dominic Shipperley, 13. Tamati Ellison, 12. Mitch Inman, 11. Sefanaia Naivalu, 10. Jack Debreczeni, 9. Nick Stirzaker, 8. Scott Higginbotham...

  • Hurricanes vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 1, 15 • 1427 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 2 May 2015 Kick-off: 09h35 CAT Venue: Westpac Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Beauden Barrett, 9. TJ Perenara, 8. Brad...

  • Blues vs Western Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 1, 15 • 1443 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Western Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 2 May 2015 Kick-off: 07h30 CAT Venue: Eden Park Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Lolagi Visinia, 13. Francis Saili, 12. George Moala, 11. Melani Nanai, 10. Daniel Bowden, 9. Jimmy Cowan, 8. Jerome Kaino (Captain), 7....

  • WARATAHS EDGE BRUMBIES IN BRUTAL DERBY

    May 1, 15 • 1995 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS EDGE BRUMBIES IN BRUTAL DERBY

    The Waratahs closed the gap on the Brumbies to one point after they battled past their Australian conference rivals 13-10 in Canberra on Friday. Victory is the Sydney side’s fourth straight over the Brumbies as they have put a great deal of pressure on...

  • HIGHLANDERS PUT SHARKS TO THE SWORD

    May 1, 15 • 2417 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HIGHLANDERS PUT SHARKS TO THE SWORD

    The Highlanders returned to the victory trail with a comprehensive 48-15 triumph over the Sharks in Dunedin on Friday. The men from New Zealand’s South Island came off second-best against the Brumbies in Canberra last weekend but they were in control of...

  • #OCEANIA RUGBY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP DAY ONE POSTPONED

    May 1, 15 • 1363 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #OCEANIA RUGBY JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP DAY ONE POSTPONED

    Day one matches of the Oceania Rugby Junior Championship have been postponed due to extreme weather conditions on the Gold Coast. With a severe weather warning of heavy rain and Gail force winds exceeding 90 km/ph expected, the decision was made in...

  • #PINDAN #PREMIERGRADE PREVIEW: ROUND 4

    May 1, 15 • 2073 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on #PINDAN #PREMIERGRADE PREVIEW: ROUND 4

    Saturday, 2 May, 2015 Kick-off times: First Grade: 3.30pm Reserve Grade: 1.50pm Under 19: 12.30pm   Match of the Round: Associates v Nedlands at Allen Park, Swanbourne   Table-topping Associates return to Allen Park for their first home game of the...

  • FORCE HOSTS ‘SUPERHERO SATURDAY’ FOR #ZERO2HERO

    May 1, 15 • 1542 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE HOSTS ‘SUPERHERO SATURDAY’ FOR #ZERO2HERO

    The Western Force is encouraging spectators to dress as a super hero for the club’s match against the NSW Waratahs on Saturday, 9 May at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) in support of the club’s charity partner, zero2hero.   As part of the match,...

  • NZ team named for Oceania Under 20 Championship opener against Japan

    May 1, 15 • 1502 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on NZ team named for Oceania Under 20 Championship opener against Japan

    The New Zealand Under 20 team to play Japan in their first match of the Oceania Under 20 Championship later today, has been named. The team is: 1    Tom Hill 2    Leni Apisai 3    Atunaisa Moli © 4    Geoffrey Cridge 5    Hamish Dalzell 6  ...

  • FNB Welwitschias vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Apr 30, 15 • 2166 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FNB Welwitschias vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Venue: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek Date: 1 May 2015 Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Welwitschias: 15. Russell van Wyk, 14. Phillip Nashikaku, 13. Johann Tromp, 12. Jacques Nell, 11. Silvano Beukes, 10. Shaun Kaizemi, 9. Eneill...

  • Brumbies vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 30, 15 • 1365 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 1 May 2015 Kick-off: 11h40 CAT Venue: GIO Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15. Jesse Mogg, 14. Henry Speight, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 12. Robbie Coleman, 11. Joseph Tomane, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 9. Michael Dowsett, 8. Ita Vaea, 7....

  • Highlanders vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 30, 15 • 1506 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Friday, May 1 SA Time: 09h35 Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia) Assistant referees: Kane McBride (New Zealand), Mike Lash (New Zealand) Television match official: Aaron Paterson (New Zealand) Follow on Twitter:...

  • DHL WP expecting ‘massive test’ in Bloemfontein

    Apr 30, 15 • 3422 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL WP expecting ‘massive test’ in Bloemfontein

    The unbeaten DHL Western Province team will continue to push for that top of the log finish in the South Section of the 2015 Vodacom Cup competition when they head to Bloemfontein to take on the Free State XV on Saturday. Saturday afternoon‘s clash will...

  • The tussle at the top intensifies – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview 

    Apr 30, 15 • 1686 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The tussle at the top intensifies – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview 

    As the Cell C Sharks kick off their Vodacom Super Rugby tour of Australasia, the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will be involved in two derbies which could go a long way in determining the eventual champion of the SA Conference.   The Durbanites will try...

  • Dippenaar, Snyman return for Blitzboks’ UK tour 

    Apr 30, 15 • 1989 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Dippenaar, Snyman return for Blitzboks’ UK tour 

    Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has made two changes to his squad for the final two rounds of the HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in the United Kingdom next month.   The penultimate World Series tournament takes place on 9 and 10 May in...

  • Leyds back as Kebble, Kleyn also start for DHL Stormers

    Apr 30, 15 • 1913 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Leyds back as Kebble, Kleyn also start for DHL Stormers

    Fit-again back Dillyn Leyds has been named in the DHL Stormers’ line-up for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein (kick-off 17h05). Leyds slots back into the No.11 jersey after missing his team’s hard-fought 15-13 win...

  • CARTER, ALEXANDER BACK FOR BRUMBIES

    Apr 30, 15 • 1937 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CARTER, ALEXANDER BACK FOR BRUMBIES

    Sam Carter and Ben Alexander return to the Brumbies starting side when their team take on the Waratahs in Canberra this Friday. Carter missed last week’s win over the Highlanders after being given personal leave while Alexander started from the bench....

  • Emirates Lions team to play the Bulls

    Apr 30, 15 • 2208 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to play the Bulls

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND TWELVE: VODACOM BULLS VS EMIRATES LIONS   Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team for Saturday’s clash with the Vodacom Bulls, taking place at Loftus Versfeld.   In the only forward changes,...

  • BULLS TRIO WITHDRAWN AFTER CAR ACCIDENT

    Apr 30, 15 • 3778 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BULLS TRIO WITHDRAWN AFTER CAR ACCIDENT

    Dean Greyling, Basil Short and Hencus van Wyk have been withdrawn from this weekend’s matches for the Bulls and Blue Bulls after suffering minor injuries in a car crash on Wednesday. Greyling (knee) and Van Wyk (scrape wounds) were due to play for the...

  • ASICS GIVES SPRINGBOKS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015

    Apr 30, 15 • 3268 Views • General News, International, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on ASICS GIVES SPRINGBOKS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015

    ASICS releases footage of Springboks undergoing product innovation testing to help the team lift an historic third World Cup     ASICS has today released the first video in a teaser series ahead of the launch of the official Springboks World Cup jersey in...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lock in six promising youngsters ahead of 2016 season

    Apr 30, 15 • 2329 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lock in six promising youngsters ahead of 2016 season

    St.George Queensland Reds have locked in six promising young players for the 2016 season and beyond. Sef Fa’agase (prop), Michael Gunn (loose forward), Adam Korczyk (loose forward) and Andrew Ready (hooker) have committed to the club for three years,...

  • LOUWRENS MAKES STARTING DEBUT FOR THE FORCE AGAINST BLUES

    Apr 30, 15 • 1993 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LOUWRENS MAKES STARTING DEBUT FOR THE FORCE AGAINST BLUES

    Scrumhalf Ryan Louwrens will make his Asteron Life Super Rugby run-on debut when the Western Force takes on the Auckland Blues at Eden Park on Saturday (2 May).   The 24-year-old Cottesloe half made an impressive tournament debut against the Chiefs...