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  • Reds victorious over Stormers in Brisbane

    Apr 23, 10 • 1633 Views • International • • Comments Off on Reds victorious over Stormers in Brisbane

    The Reds maintained their push for the Super 14 playoffs with another tenacious victory over South African title challengers the Stormers on Friday. The Reds moved to third on the standings midway through the 10th round after a gritty 16-13 win over the...

  • Cheetahs draw with Chiefs in Hamilton

    Apr 23, 10 • 1648 Views • International • • Comments Off on Cheetahs draw with Chiefs in Hamilton

    The Chiefs’ winless Super 14 season at home continued on Friday as appalling kicking and second half handling errors saw the Cheetahs sneak a 25-25 draw. The Chiefs scored five tries to three but usually reliable flyhalf Stephen Donald missed all six...

  • Blues make two changes for Sharks clash

    Apr 22, 10 • 1604 Views • International • • Comments Off on Blues make two changes for Sharks clash

    Auckland Blues coach Pat Lam made two changes on Thursday for the Super 14 match with fellow semifinal chasers the Sharks. Lam recalled flanker Serge Lilo and named Peter Saili in place of Viliami Ma’afu at No. 8. With four games remaining in the...

  • Only 2 injury forced changes for Lions

    Apr 22, 10 • 1534 Views • International • • Comments Off on Only 2 injury forced changes for Lions

    Lions coach Dick Muir has made only two injury-enforced changes to the team that lost to the Sharks last weekend, for Saturday’s Super 14 derby match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Walter Venter replaces Doppies la Grange at inside centre and Derick...

  • Sharks announce Team to battle the Blues

    Apr 22, 10 • 1495 Views • International • • Comments Off on Sharks announce Team to battle the Blues

    Riaan Swanepoel will play off the bench this week, after John Plumtree opted to start with Andries Strauss at inside centre against the Blues. Swannie went over on an ankle against the Lions last weekend and was in danger of missing out altogether. The only...

  • Sharks need win over Blues to swim with the big boys!!

    Apr 21, 10 • 1494 Views • International • • Comments Off on Sharks need win over Blues to swim with the big boys!!

    The Sharks have a lot riding on Saturday’s match against the Blues in Durban. Not only is it a do-or-die game for the home side but, a win against the Kiwi’s can aid in South Africa’s Super 14 campaign. From a South African perspective...

  • Bulls make 2 changes for Lions game

    Apr 21, 10 • 1565 Views • International • • Comments Off on Bulls make 2 changes for Lions game

    Bulls ace scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will be on the bench for Saturday’s Super 14 match against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld. Du Preez, who has a shoulder niggle, swaps places with fellow Springbok Heini Adams who comes off the bench in one of two...

  • Stormers announce side to play Reds

    Apr 21, 10 • 1925 Views • International • • Comments Off on Stormers announce side to play Reds

    Head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, Allister Coetzee, today (Wednesday) announced his team to play the Reds in Brisbane on Friday. Kick-off is at 11:40 (SA time). This is the final game of the overseas tour before returning to Cape Town and facing the...

  • Juan Smith back for Vodacom Cheetahs against Chiefs

    Apr 20, 10 • 1595 Views • International • • Comments Off on Juan Smith back for Vodacom Cheetahs against Chiefs

    The Vodacom Cheetahs have announced the Team to play the Chiefs on their last overseas game this Friday, 23 April, in Hamilton facing the Chiefs. Kick off: 09:35 CAT. The Team includes the welcome return of Juan Smith...

  • Sharks record narrow victory over Lions at Coca-Cola Park

    Apr 18, 10 • 2218 Views • International • • Comments Off on Sharks record narrow victory over Lions at Coca-Cola Park

    The Sharks, perhaps deservedly so because they created more chances and took them well, sneaked to a very close 32-28 Super 14 win over the Lions at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday night to keep their mathematical chance of a semi-final spot alive. However, what...

  • Reds score deserved victory over Bulls

    Apr 17, 10 • 2023 Views • International • • Comments Off on Reds score deserved victory over Bulls

    The Reds produced one of their finest fighting displays to topple Super 14 defending champions Bulls 19-12 in a frenetic clash on Saturday. The rejuvenated Reds, who have finished in the bottom three for the past six southern hemisphere provincial campaigns,...

  • Crusaders much too strong for Cheetahs

    Apr 17, 10 • 2044 Views • International • • Comments Off on Crusaders much too strong for Cheetahs

    The Cheetahs’ defence had no answer to a rampant Crusaders outfit in their Super 14 clash in Christchurch on Saturday. The Crusaders won 45-6 after leading 26-6 at half-time. The Crusaders scored seven tries through No 8 Thomas Waldrom (2), centre Ryan...

  • Blues blow away the Force at Eden Park

    Apr 17, 10 • 1646 Views • International • • Comments Off on Blues blow away the Force at Eden Park

    All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko scored a hat-trick of tries to spark the Blues to a 38-17 victory over the Western Force in their Super 14 match at Eden Park on Saturday, keeping alive their slim playoffs hopes. Tony Woodcock, Alby Mathewson and Rudi Wulf also...

  • Hurricanes too strong for Brumbies in Canberra

    Apr 16, 10 • 1550 Views • International • • Comments Off on Hurricanes too strong for Brumbies in Canberra

    The Hurricanes kept their slim Super 14 semi-final chances alive with an improbable 23-13 victory over the Brumbies in their Super 14 match in Canberra on Friday. The Brumbies completely dominated possession and territory, while Hurricanes flyhalf Aaron...

  • Stormers outclass Chiefs in Hamilton

    Apr 16, 10 • 2330 Views • International • • Comments Off on Stormers outclass Chiefs in Hamilton

    The Stormers steamrollered the fast-fading Chiefs 49-15 on Friday in a six-try romp that took the South African outfit to the top of the Super 14 standings. The Stormers have the best defensive record this season and they proved their attacking credentials...

  • Dick Muir makes 6 changes to Lions

    Apr 15, 10 • 1916 Views • International • • Comments Off on Dick Muir makes 6 changes to Lions

    The relegation of Carlos Spencer to the bench is one of six changes coach Dick Muir made to the Lions’ starting team for Saturday’s match against the Sharks at Coca-Cola Park. Kick-off is at 17:05. Flyhalf Spencer, who has not been on top of his...

  • Strong SA Under-20 squad announced

    Apr 15, 10 • 4935 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Strong SA Under-20 squad announced

    Super 14 newcomers Patrick Lambie and Wandile Mjekevu, as well as rising Springbok Sevens stars Branco du Preez and Sampie Mastriet, were included in a strong SA Under-20 squad that was named on Thursday to take part in the IRB Junior World Championships in...

  • Johann Muller back for the Sharks to play Lions

    Apr 15, 10 • 2161 Views • International • • Comments Off on Johann Muller back for the Sharks to play Lions

    The return of veteran Springbok lock Johann Muller is one of only a few changes Sharks Coach John Plumtree made to his team for the trip to Johannesburg, where they will face the lowly Lions on Saturday. This Super 14 Round 10 encounter is Muller’s...

  • Exiting School Rugby expected at Wildeklawer Tournament

    Apr 14, 10 • 3772 Views • School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures • • Comments Off on Exiting School Rugby expected at Wildeklawer Tournament

    SUPER SCHOOLS INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2010 23 – 26 April 2010 History After a very successful first Super Schools Invitational hosted by Paarl Gymnasium in 2009 we are now ready to present to you the tournament proposal for 2010. The host will be Afrikaans...

  • Cheetahs select young side to face Crusaders

    Apr 14, 10 • 1491 Views • International • • Comments Off on Cheetahs select young side to face Crusaders

    The Vodacom Cheetahs have announced a very inexperienced side to battle the mighty Crusaders this weekend. Injuries have forced selectors to include many young players for this match to start in Christchurch on Saturday morning at 9h35 South African time. The...

  • Bulls make one change for clash with Reds

    Apr 13, 10 • 1562 Views • International • • Comments Off on Bulls make one change for clash with Reds

    Derick Kuun will celebrate his 50th super rugby cap for the Vodacom Bulls in style after being included in the starting line up for his side’s clash against the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday. Kuun replaces Deon Stegmann in the No.6 jersey in the only...

  • Top Rugby Schools to clash at Wildeklawer Tournament

    Apr 13, 10 • 3350 Views • School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures • • Comments Off on Top Rugby Schools to clash at Wildeklawer Tournament

    The Top South African Rugby Schools will battle one another at the upcoming Wildeklawer Schools Tournament. The program for Saturday 24 April at Affies is as follows: 09h00 Florida vs Wildeklawer Barbarians 10h15 Framesby vs EG Jansen 11h30 Boland Landbou vs...

  • Brumbies to test injured Waratahs

    Apr 13, 10 • 1800 Views • International • • Comments Off on Brumbies to test injured Waratahs

    While the Wallabies need to find a No 8 to replace Wycliff Palu, the Waratahs are bound to be short of Test forwards for their next match against the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium on April 24, with Benn Robinson and Tatafu Polota-Nau in serious doubt. Scans on...

  • Analysis of Injury Incidence in Top Level Rugby

    Apr 12, 10 • 2609 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Analysis of Injury Incidence in Top Level Rugby

    Over the course of a demanding Vodacom Super 14 season, injury management often makes the difference between a good or great season. A serious injury to a key player, or a spate of three or four consecutive injuries, will usually turn a season for the worse....

  • Western Force too strong for Highlanders

    Apr 11, 10 • 1594 Views • International • • Comments Off on Western Force too strong for Highlanders

    Scrumhalf Justin Turner, centre Ryan Cross and winger Cameron Shepherd all scored late tries to help the Western Force to a 41-27 victory over the Highlanders in their Super 14 match in Queenstown on Saturday. All three tries came in the final eight minutes...