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Mar 19, 13 •
10562 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kick-off times finalised for The Rugby Championship 2013
SANZAR today announced the full draw for The Rugby Championship which kicks off on Saturday August 17 with back-to-back matches in Sydney and Bloemfontein. Defending champions New Zealand will clash with Australia at ANZ Stadium from 8:05pm local time before...
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Mar 18, 13 •
4686 Views •
School, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls Rugby Union and FutureLife in partnership with rugby development projects
There is increased pressure on players, especially at school level, to perform at their best. Following a well balanced diet is critical to a young player’s success and career longevity. This year, Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU) and FutureLife continue to...
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Mar 18, 13 •
3153 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings Touring Squad announced
Players Andries Strauss Bandise Maku Cornell Du Preez Daniel Adongo David Bulbring Demetri Catrakilis Elric Van Vuuren George Whitehead Grant Kemp Hadleigh Parkes Jaco Engels Jacques Engelbrecht Johannes Franklin Kevin Buys Marcello Sampson Nicolas Vergallo...
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Mar 17, 13 •
2629 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steval Pumas, Sharks setting pace; Leopards produce record win – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review
Only two teams retain 100 per cent records after the opening two rounds of the Vodacom Cup while a further three can boast of being unbeaten as the tournament has made a fascinating kick off to 2013. Sitting pretty at the top of the respective sections are...
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Mar 17, 13 •
4754 Views •
Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Dramatic finale sees ‘home’ team Evergreens snatch Cell C Community Cup Easter Champs place – Round 4 review
THE eight qualifiers for the Cell C Community Cup Easter Championships are finally confirmed after a pulsating final weekend of pool action which saw Evergreens book their ticket with a injury-time try and wild cards Raiders’ hearts broken with a missed...
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Mar 17, 13 •
3429 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cheetahs have history in their sights – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review
After the feast of round four – with three victories over New Zealand teams – came the near famine of round five with only the Toyota Cheetahs of South Africa’s four teams in action picking up a victory. The Toyota Cheetahs recorded a third...
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Mar 17, 13 •
2070 Views •
General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ben Funnell Suspended for One Week
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC has accepted a guilty plea from Ben Funnell of the Crusaders for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling after he was Cited following a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend. Funnell has been suspended...
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Mar 16, 13 •
2388 Views •
Australia, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Matt Toomua issued an Off Field Yellow Card
Matt Toomua of the Brumbies has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident occurred when Toomua made contact with Sharks #10 Patrick Lambie in a tackle....
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Mar 16, 13 •
2471 Views •
Australia, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Shark Tank cracked as Brumbies gallop home
The University of Canberra Brumbies have opened their South African tour with a big win over the Sharks in Durban, 29-10 on Sunday morning (AEDT). It was the University of Canberra Brumbies seventh consecutive win away from home, breaking the Super Rugby...
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Mar 16, 13 •
2388 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Eastern Province Kings defeat Border in Second Vodacom Cup Clash
The Eastern Province Kings defeated the Border Bulldogs in their second game of the season, with the final score at 30 to Border’s 22. EP Kings Head Coach, David Maidza, said he was very impressed with the quality of rugby played, especially in the first...
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Mar 16, 13 •
2556 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ben Funnell Cited following Super Rugby Match Crusaders v Bulls
Ben Funnell has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Funnell is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling when he made contact with Bulls #18 Grant Hattingh at a breakdown during the 60th minute of the...
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Mar 15, 13 •
5406 Views •
Australia, Australian Rugby Championship, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jake White Scholarship announced for SA student
A high-performing South African student will receive a chance to study in Australia under a new scholarship announced today. The University of Canberra Brumbies Scholarship for General Excellence, known as the ‘Jake White Scholarship’, includes University...
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Mar 15, 13 •
10527 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Unique gathering of Springbok captains marks Experience countdown
40 national captains from all traditions to gather on March 27th Hollywood Boulevard-style ceremony to capture hand and footprints Event marks countdown to opening of Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront Legendary Springbok captains such as...
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Mar 15, 13 •
7998 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Andries Bekker to join Kobelco Steelers
Andries Bekker, the most-capped DHL Stormers player in the history of Super Rugby, will move to Japanese club Kobelco Steelers at the conclusion of the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The 2,08m-tall lock, who has 29 Test caps for the Springboks, aims to...
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Mar 14, 13 •
2511 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke make three changes for Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens squad for the Hong Kong and Tokyo legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series shows three changes from the group that won the USA title last month in Las Vegas. The 12-man squad was announced by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday...
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Mar 14, 13 •
3700 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks Team announced for Vodacom Cup clash with WP in Cape Town
Western Province vs Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 16 March 2013 Time : 15h30 Venue : City Park, Cape Town Referee : Matt Kemp Sharks XV 15. Riaan Viljoen 14. Sbura Sithole 13. Marius Joubert 12. Heimar Williams 11. Sizo Maseko 10. Fred Zeilinga 9. Stefan...
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Mar 14, 13 •
2862 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Clash of the Unbeatens in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview
Two of the three unbeaten teams left in Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon when The Sharks host the table-topping Australian Brumbies. The Brumbies, with former Springbok coach Jake White in charge, have been quite...
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Mar 14, 13 •
2139 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks Team announced for battle with Brumbies
The Sharks vs Brumbies Date : Saturday, 16 March 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Jonathan Kaplan Assistant Referees : Craig Joubert, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Gerrie Coetzee The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. Paul...
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Mar 14, 13 •
1994 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Hurricanes in Dunedin
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tomorrow night (7.35pm NZT). Five changes have been made to the run-on XV that played the Cheetahs in Invercargill last Saturday. In the...
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Mar 13, 13 •
3401 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP team v Sharks XV announced (Vodacom Cup)
The DHL Western Province team has been announced for Saturday’s Vodacom Cup, Round Two meeting against the Sharks XV at City Park (15h30). Coach John Dobson has made four changes to the team that drew 17-17 with Boland last week – including...
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Mar 13, 13 •
2525 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings Team announced for battle with Border
The EP Kings Vodacom Cup team that will play against Border on Saturday has been announced playing at BCM STADIUM, EAST LONDON on SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2013 at 15H00. EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BORDER 15. Siviwe Soyizwapi...
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Mar 13, 13 •
5434 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Celebs pledge to go shirtless for Springbok jersey
Exclusive new Springbok Supporter jersey being launched Watch celebrities go shirtless for the Boks Send us your shirtless video and win great prizes Former Springboks as well as SA celebrities have pledged to go shirtless on BokDays until Springbok...
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Mar 13, 13 •
2384 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team unchanged for clash with Waratahs
TOYOTA CHEETAHS vs WARATAHS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ALLIANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY KICK-OFF: 10:40 (AUS TIME: 19:40) No. Position name 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP NYAKANE TREVOR 2 HOOKER STRAUSS ADRIAAN © 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP ADRIAANSE LOURENS 4 LEFT LOCK DE JAGER...
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Mar 13, 13 •
3237 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Bulls named
The Crusaders play their first home game of the season this Saturday night against a strong Bulls team who haven’t lost a game yet this season. The Crusaders last met the Bulls in the 2012 qualifying rounds where the Crusaders came out the victors and...
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Mar 12, 13 •
3785 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings responds after fight amongst spectators during the game between the Southern Kings and the Sharks
Eastern Province Rugby is aware of the video currently doing the rounds on social media, relating to a fight that broke out between spectators at the game between the Southern Kings and The Sharks on Saturday, 09 March 2013. Eastern Province Rugby does...
