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  • Blue Bulls hold on to beat spirited Leopards

    Aug 7, 10 • 2846 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 3193 Views • General News • • Comments 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 • 2802 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 2832 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 1891 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 2506 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 4368 Views • School, South Africa U18 • • Comments 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 • 2198 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2162 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 1898 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 1776 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 2966 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 2578 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 2109 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 1903 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 2106 Views • National • • Comments 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 • 2116 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments 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...

  • Vodacom WP team to play the Pumas at Newlands announced

    Jul 27, 10 • 1826 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP team to play the Pumas at Newlands announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Barloworld Toyota Pumas at Newlands on Friday 30 July 2010. Kick-off is at 19h10. The only unbeaten team remaining in the competition after three rounds of rugby, Vodacom WP will look...

  • Currie Cup Results: Round 3

    Jul 25, 10 • 2302 Views • National • • Comments Off on Currie Cup Results: Round 3

    Western Province remains unbeaten after an easy match against the Leopards while the Free State Cheetahs clinch a nail-biter at Loftus. Friday, 23 July, 19h00 – Sharks 27-17 Pumas, Durban Keegan Daniel continued his try-scoring run to help the Sharks beat a...

  • Fourie out for 4 weeks after tackle

    Jul 25, 10 • 2143 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Fourie out for 4 weeks after tackle

    Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has become the third Springbok in as many weeks to be suspended for dangerous play, receiving a four-week ban. Fourie was cited for a spear tackle on Australian number eight Richard Brown in the second minute of the Brisbane...

  • Cheetahs snatch win after hooter

    Jul 24, 10 • 2159 Views • National • • Comments Off on Cheetahs snatch win after hooter

    The Free State Cheetahs scored a try 3 minutes after the hooter to secure a nail-biting 25-23 win over the Blue Bulls at Loftus. The first half was full of errors from both sides and numerous penalties for ruck infringements. Although the Cheetahs dominated...

  • Currie Cup Round 3: Fixtures & Teams

    Jul 22, 10 • 5316 Views • National • • Comments Off on Currie Cup Round 3: Fixtures & Teams

    23 July – 19h00 Sharks vs Pumas, Durban Sharks: 15. Louis Ludik, 14. JP Pietersen, 13. Stefan Terblanche (Captain), 12. Patrick Lambie, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Steve Meyer, 9. Charl McLeod, 8. Keegan Daniel, 7. Michael Rhodes, 6. Jacques Botes, 5. Alistair...

  • Lions make one change for Griquas

    Jul 22, 10 • 1953 Views • National • • Comments Off on Lions make one change for Griquas

    Xerox Lions coach John Mitchell has made only one change to the starting side that lost 32-0 to Western Province, for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup rugby match against GWK Griquas in Kimberley. Kevin Buys replaces injured loosehead JC Janse van Rensburg....

  • Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Leopards announced

    Jul 21, 10 • 2084 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Leopards announced

    Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on their Leopards counterparts at Olen Park, Potchefstroom on Friday 23 July. Kick-off is at 17h00. Vodacom WP will be hoping to maintain their winning form, after securing a convincing...

  • Kruger back for Vodacom Blue Bulls for Free State clash

    Jul 21, 10 • 2241 Views • National • • Comments Off on Kruger back for Vodacom Blue Bulls for Free State clash

    Lock Juandré Kruger is back for the Vodacom Blue Bulls and ready to take on the Free State Cheetahs in an Absa Currie Cup match to be played at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Kruger missed the Sharks clash last weekend due to a shoulder injury, but has...