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  • Springbok Team Announced

    Aug 17, 10 • 2124 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Springbok Team Announced

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers included Bulls scrumhalf Francois Hougaard in the starting team for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Soweto, and also made a number of changes from the side that lost to Australia...

  • Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Blue Bulls announced

    Aug 12, 10 • 2433 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Blue Bulls announced

    Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls u21 side at Newlands on Saturday 14 August. Kick-off is at 14h45. The Vodacom WP u21 side thrashed Boland 54-0 in Stellenbosch last weekend. They have now won...

  • Kirchner back in blue to take on Province

    Aug 11, 10 • 2585 Views • NationalComments Off on Kirchner back in blue to take on Province

    Zane Kirchner is back at the Blue Bulls and will start his first Absa Currie Cup match of the season, when the defending champions take on Western Province at Newlands on Saturday. Kirchner has been released by the Springboks to play in the country’s...

  • Questions and Answers with a rising star- Johan Goosen

    Aug 11, 10 • 5424 Views • General News, School, South Africa U18Comments Off on Questions and Answers with a rising star- Johan Goosen

    Grey College, Free State u18 and SA u18 flyhalf Johan Goosen is fast becoming the next big talking point in South African rugby circles. Rugby15.co.za speaks exclusively to Johan as we follow his path to becoming the complete flyhalf. Goosen was born 1992 in...

  • Francois Steyn included in Bok training squad

    Aug 8, 10 • 2382 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Francois Steyn included in Bok training squad

    The Springbok selectors have named a training squad of 29 players to attend a four-day camp in Johannesburg next week in preparation for the home leg of the Vodacom Tri-Nations tournament, which kicks off on August 21. The final squad of 24 for the three home...

  • Cheetahs score bonus point victory over Pumas

    Aug 7, 10 • 2118 Views • NationalComments Off on Cheetahs score bonus point victory over Pumas

    Venue: Witbank Half Time : Barloworld Toyota Pumas 16 Vodacom Cheetahs 24 Result:Barloworld Toyota Pumas 30 Vodacom Cheetahs 45 Match summary from Ken Borland / Supersport.com The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs kept themselves strongly in contention in the Absa...

  • WP rampant in Kimberley

    Aug 7, 10 • 2225 Views • NationalComments Off on WP rampant in Kimberley

    Western Province have strengthened their lead atop the Currie Cup standings after thrashing Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. WP won 50-3 after leading 12-3 at half-time to open up a seven point lead atop the log ahead of the Sharks v Lions clash in Durban....

  • All Blacks too strong for Wallabies as they retain Bledisloe Cup

    Aug 7, 10 • 1688 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on All Blacks too strong for Wallabies as they retain Bledisloe Cup

    The pain and suffering continues with the All Blacks retaining the Bledisloe Cup for an eighth straight year after a record-equalling ninth successive victory over the Qantas Wallabies on Saturday night. Australia delivered a vastly-improved showing than the...

  • Blue Bulls hold on to beat spirited Leopards

    Aug 7, 10 • 2753 Views • NationalComments Off on Blue Bulls hold on to beat spirited Leopards

    After a slow start and a fierce fight till the end from the Leopards, the Blue Bulls beat the Leopards in front of a scattered crowd at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria. The Leopards started off well and was leading up and till the 25th minute, thanks to a...

  • Rugby on wheels: Part 2

    Aug 6, 10 • 3100 Views • General NewsComments Off on Rugby on wheels: Part 2

    It’s been a few weeks since we introduced you to the extreme sport of Wheelchair Rugby in this article: https://www.rugby15.co.za/2010/07/rugby-on-wheels-these-guys-make-it-possible/ Shortly before the introduction, I had the pleasure of attending a...

  • Sharks make several changes for clash with Lions

    Aug 5, 10 • 2737 Views • NationalComments Off on Sharks make several changes for clash with Lions

    The Sharks have made a number of changes for their team to play the Lions this Saturday. Let’s start in the backline. As expected, Pat Lambie starts at flyhalf in the absence of the injured Steve Meyer with Andries Strauss filling the inside centre berth...

  • Vodacom WP u21 team to face Boland announced

    Aug 5, 10 • 2693 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP u21 team to face Boland announced

    Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on Boland at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday 7 August. Kick-off is at 14h45. The team return to action after a bye last weekend, and will look to continue their...

  • Vodacom WP team to play the GWK Griquas announced

    Aug 4, 10 • 1829 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP team to play the GWK Griquas announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the GWK Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday 7 August 2010. Kick-off is at 15h00. Vodacom WP remain top of the log after Round 4 of the competition, but the Griquas are hot on their heels, just...

  • Groepes, Ralepelle to start for Blue Bulls against Leopards

    Aug 3, 10 • 2448 Views • NationalComments Off on Groepes, Ralepelle to start for Blue Bulls against Leopards

    Former Boland player Hayden Groepes and returning Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle, will earn first starts in this year’s Absa Currie Cup competition when the Vodacom Blue Bulls face the Leopards at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Groepes, who joined the Blue...

  • Affies too strong for Glenwood

    Aug 1, 10 • 4269 Views • School, South Africa U18Comments Off on Affies too strong for Glenwood

    Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool shrugged of a shaky start to finish their rugby season on a high note when they beat Glenwood from Durban 54-32 in a very entertaining match in Pretoria. The boys from Glenwood made sure there was an awesome atmosphere. Their...

  • Poweful display by All Blacks as they down Wallabies

    Jul 31, 10 • 2156 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Poweful display by All Blacks as they down Wallabies

    The All Blacks ripped apart the Wallabies 49-28 to take control of this year’s Tri-Nations series at Docklands stadium here on Saturday. Ruthless New Zealand won their 12th consecutive Test and their eighth in a row over the Wallabies to lead the...

  • Bulls too strong for brave Lions

    Jul 31, 10 • 2063 Views • NationalComments Off on Bulls too strong for brave Lions

    The Blue Bulls stayed in touch with the leaders on the Absa Currie Cup log when they beat the Lions 32-18 at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday night. The scoreline might suggest that it was an easy win for the defending champions, but two tries apiece and the narrow...

  • Sharks snatch victory at the end

    Jul 31, 10 • 1816 Views • NationalComments Off on Sharks snatch victory at the end

    A late fight back from the Sharks, which saw three tries scored within six minutes, secured the visitors a stunning 25-13 win over the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup match in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Centre Pat Lambie was in superb form, scoring 20 of the...

  • Province crush the Pumas for another easy win.

    Jul 31, 10 • 1740 Views • NationalComments Off on Province crush the Pumas for another easy win.

    Western Province beat the Pumas 54-13 last night to continue their winning streak. Even though the scorecard tells a sad story the Pumas put in a good effort and played with a lot of heart. After 25mins the teams had exchanged a few penalties through...

  • Currie Cup Round 4: Fixtures & Teams

    Jul 29, 10 • 2848 Views • NationalComments Off on Currie Cup Round 4: Fixtures & Teams

    30 July – 19h00 Leopards vs Griquas, Potchefstroom Leopards: 15. Daniel Dames, 14. Deon Scholtz, 13. Jovan Bowles, 12. Walter Venter, 11. Dumisani Matyeshana, 10. Neill Jacobs, 9. Michael Bondesio, 8. Riaan Swanepoel, 7. Wilhelm Koch (Captain), 6. Danie...

  • Vodacom Cheetahs announce Teams to Play Sharks in Bloemfontein

    Jul 29, 10 • 2500 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom Cheetahs announce Teams to Play Sharks in Bloemfontein

    VODACOM FREE STATE CHEETAHS 1. OOSTHUIZEN COENIE 2. STRAUSS ADRIAAN 3. NEL WP 4. VAN DER WESTHUIZEN IZAK 5. PIETERSE BAREND 6. SCHOLTZ HENDRO 7. SMITH (Capt) JUAN 8. JOHNSON ASHLEY 9. DE BRUYN TEWIS 10. STRYDOM LOUIS 11. NOKWE JONGI 12. UYS CORNe 13. EBERSOHN...

  • Vodacom WP u19 team to face Griffons announced

    Jul 29, 10 • 2063 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP u19 team to face Griffons announced

    Vodacom WP u19 head coach Nazeem Adams today announced his team to take on their Griffons counterparts in Welkom on Saturday 31 July. Kick-off is at 16h30. Vodacom WP are currently second on the log with 14 points and are undefeated so far in the competition....

  • Griquas announce 2 changes in side to play Platunum Leopards

    Jul 28, 10 • 1838 Views • NationalComments Off on Griquas announce 2 changes in side to play Platunum Leopards

    Griquas coach Dawie Theron has made two changes to the side which beat the Lions last weekend for Friday night’s Absa Currie Cup match against the Platinum Leopards in Potchefstroom. Rocco Jansen makes way for Richard Lawson on the right wing, while...

  • Ludeke changes five on way to Lions den

    Jul 28, 10 • 2042 Views • NationalComments Off on Ludeke changes five on way to Lions den

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made five changes to his starting line up for his side’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Three Springboks returning from Tri-Nations duty, Francois Hougaard, Flip van der Merwe and...

  • 2 Changes for All Blacks

    Jul 27, 10 • 2080 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on 2 Changes for All Blacks

    New Zealand have made two changes ahead of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Melbourne, with Jimmy Cowan and Joe Rokocoko both promoted to the starting line-up. Cowan will wear the No.9 jersey ahead of an unlucky Piri Weepu, who was...