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  • Cheetahs injuries force changes

    May 5, 10 • 2573 Views • InternationalComments Off on Cheetahs injuries force changes

    The Vodacom Cheetahs have been forced to make a few changes after injuries to key players. Skipper Badenhorst and Philip van der Walt earn starting places while Corné Uys returns at wing for the Cheetahs’ clash against the Force. Hooker Badenhorst will...

  • Reds suffer setback with injury to Braid

    May 5, 10 • 1600 Views • InternationalComments Off on Reds suffer setback with injury to Braid

    The Reds have lost vice-captain Daniel Braid to injury for Friday’s pivotal Super 14 encounter with the Hurricanes in Wellington. Reds coach Ewen McKenzie was forced to call in Andrew Shaw at flanker for Braid among five changes to the starting team...

  • Piri Weepu returns for Hurricanes

    May 5, 10 • 1926 Views • InternationalComments Off on Piri Weepu returns for Hurricanes

    Piri Weepu returns to the Hurricanes’ starting line-up for Friday’s crunch Super 14 clash with the Reds in Wellington. But a calf injury suffered during training on Wednesday means impressive blindside flanker Victor Vito will sit out the duel...

  • Nonu says he is sorry about passionate speach

    May 4, 10 • 1603 Views • InternationalComments Off on Nonu says he is sorry about passionate speach

    Hurricanes back Ma’a Nonu has apologised for a passionate radio outburst soon after the Rebel Sport Super 14 rugby defeat of the Chiefs on Saturday night. Nonu completed an extraordinary interview soon after the match, won 33-27 in Wellington. The All...

  • Blue Bulls signs with ER24 as Emergency Medical Partner

    May 4, 10 • 2499 Views • InternationalComments Off on Blue Bulls signs with ER24 as Emergency Medical Partner

    ER24 and Blue Bulls concluded an agreement where ER24 renewed its role as the official medical partner for BBRU. ER24 looks after the Bulls when they play at Loftus Versveld. Players and Spectators are covered by our Services at this venue and ER24 is proud...

  • School Rugby Fixtures: Paarl Boys High vs. Grey College

    May 4, 10 • 3408 Views • SchoolComments Off on School Rugby Fixtures: Paarl Boys High vs. Grey College

     The much anticipated clash between the rugby teams of Paarl Boys High and Grey College will take place on the 8th of May in Paarl. The teams and times of the matches are as follows.   TYD B-VELD C-VELD TYD D-VELD TYD E-VELD 08:30 /19E /19I 08:30 /16E...

  • Kicking secrets from Morne Steyn and Vlok Cilliers

    May 3, 10 • 8042 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kicking secrets from Morne Steyn and Vlok Cilliers

    Morne Steyn has become both Springbok and Blue Bulls hero – the man to be trusted by all at the vital flyhalf position. Rugby15 has decided to approach his kicking coach, Vlok Cilliers to gain some insights on why Morne has become such a South African rugby...

  • Bulls too strong for Sharks at a wet Loftus Versveld

    May 1, 10 • 1658 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bulls too strong for Sharks at a wet Loftus Versveld

    The Bulls have beaten the Sharks 27-19 in a very wet pitch in their Vodacom Super 14 tournament encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Sharks took a slender 12-9 lead at halftime over the Vodacom Bulls. Scorers Bulls – Tries – J Potgieter,...

  • Force too strong for Lions at Coca-Cola Park

    May 1, 10 • 1714 Views • InternationalComments Off on Force too strong for Lions at Coca-Cola Park

    The Force continued their late-season revival and condemned Golden Lions to finishing last on the Super 14 log with a 33-12 win at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. The match, which started in rain in front of a small crowd, was a forgettable contest between teams...

  • Vodacom Cheetahs score bonus point victory over Blues

    May 1, 10 • 2302 Views • InternationalComments Off on Vodacom Cheetahs score bonus point victory over Blues

    The Cheetahs dashed the Blues’ Super 14 semi-final hopes with a 36-32 victory at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. The New Zealanders, in 10th spot, needed to win their final three matches to stand any chance of reaching the final four. Captain Juan...

  • Nonu stars in Hurricanes Victory

    May 1, 10 • 2051 Views • InternationalComments Off on Nonu stars in Hurricanes Victory

    Ma’a Nonu scored two tries as the Hurricanes earned a dramatic 33-27 bonus point win over the Chiefs in Wellington on Saturday night to remain in contention for the Rebel Sport Super 14 playoffs. Tighthead prop Neemia Tialata burrowed over in the corner...

  • Brumbies victorious over Reds in Canberra

    May 1, 10 • 1917 Views • InternationalComments Off on Brumbies victorious over Reds in Canberra

    The high-flying Reds have crashed to defeat in their Australian Super 14 derby against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. The Brumbies won 32-12 after leading 14-6 at half-time. The Brumbies scored four tries through lock Mark Chisholm, prop Ben Alexander...

  • Stormers blow away the Crusaders in Cape Town

    Apr 30, 10 • 1652 Views • InternationalComments Off on Stormers blow away the Crusaders in Cape Town

    The Stormers have become the first SA side to achieve a clean sweep against New Zealand teams, beating the Crusaders 42-14. Springboks center Jaque Fourie scored two high-quality tries Friday as the Stormers outplayed the seven-time Super 14 champions...

  • Waratahs defeated by brave Highlanders

    Apr 30, 10 • 1914 Views • InternationalComments Off on Waratahs defeated by brave Highlanders

    The Waratahs’ chance of reaching the Super 14 play-offs took a big blow on Friday, after crashing to the Highlanders 26-10 in Invercargill. In testing conditions, the lowly Highlanders outscored their visitors by three tries to one with Mat...

  • Frans Viljoen adds power to Cheetahs pack

    Apr 28, 10 • 2218 Views • InternationalComments Off on Frans Viljoen adds power to Cheetahs pack

    The Vodacom Cheetahs have announced a few changes to the team to play against the Blues this weekend. The match takes place on 1 May at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein. Kick off ...

  • Stormers make one injury forced change for Crusaders clash

    Apr 28, 10 • 1927 Views • InternationalComments Off on Stormers make one injury forced change for Crusaders clash

    Allister Coetzee has made just one change to his team that will tackle play-off rivals the Crusaders at Newlands in Cape Town this Friday. The only alteration to the side that lost to the Reds last Friday is the inclusion of JD Moller at loosehead prop. He...

  • Adriaan Strauss out for rest of Super14

    Apr 28, 10 • 2582 Views • InternationalComments Off on Adriaan Strauss out for rest of Super14

    The Cheetahs, who are up against the Blues in Bloemfontein on Saturday, have been rocked by a growing injury list. Inspirational hooker Adriaan Strauss has been ruled out for the rest of the Super 14 competition after suffering a shoulder injury last weekend....

  • Bakkies Botha makes return to Bulls side

    Apr 28, 10 • 1831 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bakkies Botha makes return to Bulls side

    Springbok lock Bakkies Botha makes a welcome return to the field this weekend when he lines up alongside his old partner Victor Matfield for the Bulls ahead of their match against the Sharks on Saturday. Botha will make his first Super 14 appearance since...

  • Report on a highly successful Wildeklawer Schools Rugby Tournament

    Apr 28, 10 • 4996 Views • School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby ResultsComments Off on Report on a highly successful Wildeklawer Schools Rugby Tournament

    On Saturday the 24th and Monday the 26th of April 2010 Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool from Pretoria hosted the 2nd Wildeklawer Super School Rugby Tournament. Both days will be remembered for extremely wet and cold weather. But for even better rugby by the...

  • What are the nutritional requirements of Super14 Rugby?

    Apr 27, 10 • 3389 Views • General NewsComments Off on What are the nutritional requirements of Super14 Rugby?

    [Top Sports Scientist Ross Tucker looks at nutrition and its importance in top-level rugby] A current member of Paul Treu’s successful SA Sevens management team, Tucker – in conjunction with Powerade, the official fuel to the Vodacom Super 14...

  • Sharks victorious in 23-10 battle with Blues

    Apr 24, 10 • 1614 Views • InternationalComments Off on Sharks victorious in 23-10 battle with Blues

    The Sharks kept the Blues scoreless in the second half of their Super 14 encounter at the Absa Stadium on Saturday night to record a hard-fought 23-10 win over the New Zealanders. There was no try-scoring bonus-point for the Sharks, something they would have...

  • Bulls score bonus point victory over Lions

    Apr 24, 10 • 1919 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bulls score bonus point victory over Lions

    Mission accomplished for the Bulls who moved five-points clear at the top of the Super 14 standings on Saturday with a 51-11 win over the Lions in Pretoria. Gerhard van den Heever scored two of the Bulls’ six second-half tries as they secured the vital...

  • Waratahs too strong for Brumbies

    Apr 24, 10 • 1600 Views • InternationalComments Off on Waratahs too strong for Brumbies

    Waratahs winger Lachlan Turner took a cross kick on his finger tips then tiptoed for 20 metres just centimetres from the sideline, to help his side to a 19-12 victory over the Brumbies on Saturday. Turner’s try, from a pinpoint Berrick Barnes kick, put...

  • Hurricanes keep hopes alive with bonuspoint victory

    Apr 24, 10 • 1482 Views • InternationalComments Off on Hurricanes keep hopes alive with bonuspoint victory

    The Wellington Hurricanes preserved a faint chance of reaching the Super 14 rugby semifinals by beating the Otago Highlanders 33-31 on Saturday in a match in which both teams had four-try bonus points by halftime. Fifty points were scored in the first half...

  • Force shock the Crusaders with win in Perth

    Apr 23, 10 • 1499 Views • InternationalComments Off on Force shock the Crusaders with win in Perth

    The seven-time champion Crusaders have suffered a shock loss to the Force in their Super 14 clash in Perth on Friday. The Force won 24-16 after trailing 13-0 at half-time. The Force scored three tries through prop Pek Cowan, flank Matt Hodgson and hooker Ben...