Archive for 2015

  • K2 Top Schools Tournament Full Results

    Apr 27, 15 • 2663 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on K2 Top Schools Tournament Full Results

    2015 APR 27 K2 Top Schools Tournament Hoër Landbouskool Marlow 30 – 28 Helpmekaar Kollege Edit Delete 2015 APR 27 10:10 K2 Top Schools Tournament Hoërskool Die Brandwag (Uitenhage) 18 –  24 Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool Edit Delete...

  • Oceania Rugby Junior Championship to kick off on Gold Coast

    Apr 27, 15 • 2361 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on Oceania Rugby Junior Championship to kick off on Gold Coast

    The best Under 20’s Rugby talent will compete in a four nation blockbuster tournament as New Zealand, Samoa, Japan and host Australia come together to compete in the inaugural Oceania Rugby Junior Championship. Kicking off on Friday May 1 at Bond...

  • Waratahs overcome Rebels in thriller

    Apr 26, 15 • 1724 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs overcome Rebels in thriller

    NSW Waratahs 18 – Melbourne Rebels 16 Asteron Life Super Rugby round 11 – ANZ Stadium, Sydney The NSW Waratahs have retained the Weary Dunlop Shield, overcoming the Melbourne Rebels in a nail-biting ANZAC Day encounter at ANZ Stadium. In torrid...

  • DHL Stormers move to the top in SA – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Review

    Apr 26, 15 • 1778 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers move to the top in SA – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Review

    Photo: Anton Geyser   It was a weekend of drama and excitement in South Africa as the DHL Stormers moved to the top of the local Vodacom Super Rugby log and the Emirates Lions kept alive their dream of reaching the top six.   The Emirates Lions beat...

  • Two Springbok training squads named

    Apr 26, 15 • 3976 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Two Springbok training squads named

    The national selectors have named two squads of 44 players each – including 19 uncapped and a number of currently injured players – for the Springboks’ first two training camps of the season, in Johannesburg and Cape Town.   The first camp, in...

  • Xerox Golden Lions and DHL WP lay down the markers – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review 

    Apr 26, 15 • 2821 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions and DHL WP lay down the markers – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review 

    The top three teams in the North Section of the Vodacom Cup have all but secured their playoff spots, but the South Section is still wide open with only two rounds of pool action remaining.   Two of the Xerox Golden Lions, Steval Pumas and Vodacom Blue...

  • Luke and CJ to make an impact off the bench

    Apr 25, 15 • 3942 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Luke and CJ to make an impact off the bench

    Eastern Province Kings coach, Mzwandile Stick has called on the services of two of his most experienced players ahead of their crucial Vodacom Cup match against the SWD Eagles at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth later today. The fifth placed...

  • IAN PRIOR RED CARD OFFENCE”

    Apr 24, 15 • 3307 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on IAN PRIOR RED CARD OFFENCE”

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Ian PriorTeam: ForcePosition: ScrumhalfDate of Incident: 24 April 2015Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the...

  • DEFIANT WESTERN FORCE EDGED OUT BY CHIEFS

    Apr 24, 15 • 1840 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DEFIANT WESTERN FORCE EDGED OUT BY CHIEFS

    The Western Force has fought back from a 22-point deficit to get to within striking distance of the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium tonight, before eventually succumbing 35-27 in a high-scoring encounter.   After being reduced to 14 men in the 29th-minute...

  • Rugby Remembers with Anzac Round and Exhibition

    Apr 24, 15 • 2154 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rugby Remembers with Anzac Round and Exhibition

    The Australian Rugby Union has officially launched its Anzac weekend, with the unveiling of a new Rugby exhibition at The Rugby Club in Sydney this week. The exhibition was officially opened by former Qantas Wallabies Captain Stirling Mortlock AM, Qantas...

  • CELL C SHARKS TOURING SQUAD

    Apr 24, 15 • 2207 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CELL C SHARKS TOURING SQUAD

    The Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold has selected a 27-member squad that departs, this Saturday, for the Australasian leg of Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.    Commenting on the squad selected and the tour, Gary Gold said: “I have gone for 15...

  • Queensland Rugby re-signs Slipper, Simmons and Frisby ahead of 2016 season

    Apr 24, 15 • 2459 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Queensland Rugby re-signs Slipper, Simmons and Frisby ahead of 2016 season

    Captain James Slipper, vice-captain Rob Simmons and scrumhalf Nick Frisby have been re-signed to the St.George Queensland Reds for the 2016 season and beyond. Slipper has signed for a further three years, through to the end of 2018, while Simmons and Frisby...

  • James Slipper and Rob Simmons sign long-term contract extensions with Australian Rugby

    Apr 24, 15 • 1594 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on James Slipper and Rob Simmons sign long-term contract extensions with Australian Rugby

    The Australian Rugby Union has locked away two key members of the Qantas Wallabies forward pack with the re-signing of experienced Queensland Reds duo James Slipper and Rob Simmons. The signatures of the talented tight-five pair are significant for the future...

  • DHL WP power up for Kimberley battle

    Apr 23, 15 • 3927 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL WP power up for Kimberley battle

    DHL Stormers forwards Ali Vermaak and Sikhumbuzo Notshe will bolster the DHL Western Province pack for their Vodacom Cup South Section crunch game against Griquas at Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley on Saturday (kick-off 15h00). Vermaak and Notshe came off...

  • EP Kings vs SWD Eagles Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Apr 23, 15 • 2220 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings vs SWD Eagles Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Kick-off: 15h00 CAT Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Referee: Tahla Ntshakaza Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen EP Kings: 15. Scott van Breda, 14. Siviwe Soyizwapi, 13. Ronnie Cooke, 12. Tim Whitehead (Captain), 11. Luther Obi, 10. Tony...

  • Xerox Golden Lions vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Apr 23, 15 • 2093 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Saturday, 25 April 2015 Kick-off: 14h30 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Jaco Pretorius Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 15. Ashlon Davids, 14. Mark Richards, 13. Jacques Nel, 12. Alwyn Hollenbach, 11. Sampie Mastriet, 10. Jaco van...

  • Steval Pumas vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Apr 23, 15 • 2364 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 24 April 2015 Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Pumas: 15. JW Bell, 14. Bernardo Botha, 13. Wilmaure Louw, 12. Stefan Watermeyer (Captain), 11. Jerome Pretorius, 10. JC Roos, 9. Reynier van Rooyen,...

  • Cell C Sharks XV to take on the Boland Cavaliers

    Apr 23, 15 • 3928 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Cell C Sharks XV to take on the Boland Cavaliers

        Date : Saturday, 25 April 2015 Time : 15h00 Venue : Empangeni Rugby Club, Empangeni Referee : Lourens van der Merwe   15. Alcino Izaacs 14. Neil Maritz 13. Tyler Fisher 12. Marius Louw 11. Tonderai Chavhanga 10. Heimar Williams 9. Cameron...

  • Reds vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 23, 15 • 1343 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Reds v Hurricanes @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Sunday 26 April 2015 Kick-Off 16:05 local, 18:05 NZST, 08:05 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. Lachlan...

  • DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 23, 15 • 1802 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Stormers v Bulls @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 25 April 2015 Kick-Off 19:10 local, 03:10* AEST, 05:10* NZST Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Jason Jaftha AR2 Francois Pretorious TMO Shaun Veldsman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15. Cheslin...

  • Lions vs Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 23, 15 • 2227 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions vs Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Lions v Cheetahs @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg Date Saturday 25 April 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05 AEST, 03:05 NZST Referee Jaco van Heerden AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Ben Crouse TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Waratahs vs Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 23, 15 • 1621 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Rebels @ ANZ Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 25 April 2015 Kick-Off 19:55 local, 21:55 NZST, 11:55 SAST Referee Rohan Hoffmann AR1 James Leckie AR2 Ed Martin TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15. Israel Folau, 14....

  • Crusaders vs Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 23, 15 • 1512 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Crusaders v Blues @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 25 April 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Kane McBride AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 15. Tom Taylor,...

  • Brumbies vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 23, 15 • 1447 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Brumbies v Highlanders @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date Friday 24 April 2015 Kick-Off 19:55 local, 21:55 NZST, 11:55 SAST Referee Matt O’Brien AR1 Andrew Lees AR2 Demien Mitchelmore TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15....

  • Chiefs vs Western Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 23, 15 • 1378 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Western Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Chiefs v Force @ Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Date Friday 24 April 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Glen Jackson AR2 Mike Lash TMO Glenn Newman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Tom Marshall, 14. Bryce...