Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Madibaz vs TUKS Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Mar 23, 15 • 2255 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Madibaz vs TUKS Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Date: Monday, March 23 Venue: Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 16.45 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen FNB Madibaz: 15 Tythan Adams, 14 Khaya Malotana, 13 Michael Bernardt, 12 Devon Lailvaux, 11 Brian Skosana, 10 Ruan Allerston, 9 Daniel Acker, 8...

  • Final Stage, Absa Cape Epic #ConquerAsOne

    Mar 23, 15 • 1769 Views • General NewsComments Off on Final Stage, Absa Cape Epic #ConquerAsOne

    Photo of John Smit & Butch James with partners Distance: 92km Climbing: 1500m Start Location: CPUT Wellington Campus Finish Location: Meerendal Wine Estate On Stage 1 riders encountered one of the Absa Cape Epic’s legendary climbs, Groenlandberg....

  • SA SIDES MAKE IT THREE FROM FOUR

    Mar 23, 15 • 1825 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SA SIDES MAKE IT THREE FROM FOUR

    23 MARCH 2015 – Round six of the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition dished up a healthy dollop of drama as the South African franchises came out on top in three of the four matches over the weekend. The Emirates Lions won their second match on tour with a...

  • Kearsney College vs Hilton Match Report

    Mar 23, 15 • 2424 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Kearsney College vs Hilton Match Report

    Kearsney beat Hilton 34-22 Kearsney hosted Hilton on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon on Botha’s Hill. From the kick-off Hilton made their intentions clear with motivated defence but unfortunately quickly conceded a penalty with over eagerness at the...

  • BISMARCK DU PLESSIS ACCEPTS WRONGDOING

    Mar 23, 15 • 2217 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS ACCEPTS WRONGDOING

    Photo: @HowzitJax Bismarck du Plessis today appeared in a SANZAR judicial hearing, following him being issued with a red card for foul play in the 18th minute of yesterday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Chiefs at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Upon...

  • STATEMENT: Jacques Potgieter sanction

    Mar 23, 15 • 3123 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on STATEMENT: Jacques Potgieter sanction

    Following an internal investigation into an incident during the NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies match, Jacques Potgieter has been reprimanded by the ARU and fined $20,000 (with $10,000 suspended). Potgieter admitted to using offensive language directed towards...

  • JACQUES POTGIETER ISSUED $20,000 FINE FOR HOMOPHOBIC COMMENTS

    Mar 23, 15 • 3070 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JACQUES POTGIETER ISSUED $20,000 FINE FOR HOMOPHOBIC COMMENTS

    The Australian Rugby Union today fined NSW Waratahs player Jacques Potgieter $20,000 (with $10,000 suspended), following an incident during Sunday afternoon’s match against the Aquis Brumbies. Potgieter admitted making comments contrary to the Australian...

  • Scotland squad player update

    Mar 23, 15 • 2969 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Scotland squad player update

    The Scotland medical team provided the following squad update after yesterday’s RBS 6 Nations loss to Ireland at BT Murrayfield. Loose-head prop Euan Murray suffered a concussion and a nose injury, and is subject to the graduated return to play...

  • STATEMENT WARATAHS v BRUMBIES – Alleged conduct of a player

    Mar 23, 15 • 1857 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on STATEMENT WARATAHS v BRUMBIES – Alleged conduct of a player

    SANZAR has completed a preliminary investigation into the alleged conduct of a Waratahs player during the match against the Brumbies played at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on 22 March 2015. In this instance SANZAR has determined to refer the matter to the...

  • Liam Messam to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing

    Mar 23, 15 • 2944 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Liam Messam to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing

    JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT Hearing Details: 24 March 2015 @ 6pm NZDT, 7am SAST, 4pm AEDT via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Liam Messam Team: Chiefs Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 21 March 2015 Nature of Offence:...

  • Play-off showdown in final round #VarsityCup

    Mar 23, 15 • 2457 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Play-off showdown in final round #VarsityCup

    There will be four teams fighting it out over the two remaining play-offs spots in the final round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International on Monday. With FNB UP-Tuks and FNB UFS-Shimlas having secured home semifinals with big wins in the...

  • WA U15 & U17 HOST NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLD CUP FINAL

    Mar 23, 15 • 1720 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on WA U15 & U17 HOST NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLD CUP FINAL

    Western Australia will host the national Junior Gold Cup (JGC) grand finals this Sunday (29 March) at UWA Sports Park’s McGillivray Oval after the state’s Under 15 and Under 17 sides both qualified for their respective competition deciders. The Under 15...

  • Francois Steyn to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing

    Mar 23, 15 • 2532 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Francois Steyn to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing

    JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT Hearing Details: 23 March 2015 @ 11am SAST, 8pm AEDT, 10pm NZDT via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Francois Steyn Team: Sharks Position: Centre Date of Incident: 21 March 2015 Nature of...

  • BISMARCK DU PLESSIS SUSPENDED FOR FOUR WEEKS

    Mar 22, 15 • 2436 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS SUSPENDED FOR FOUR WEEKS

    Photo: @HowzitJax Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Bismarck du Plessis Team: Sharks Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 21 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (c) A player must not kick an opponent. Elapsed time in match when incident...

  • Maties out to finish strong

    Mar 22, 15 • 2508 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Maties out to finish strong

    Coach Chris Rossouw has made use of his larger squad as the FNB Maties look to finish strongly in the final round of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International. They travel to Bloemfontein to face winless FNB CUT and will be focused on...

  • Madibaz team to play TUKS #VarsityCup

    Mar 22, 15 • 2380 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Madibaz team to play TUKS #VarsityCup

    Date: Monday, March 23 Venue: Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 16h45 CAT (Live on SS1) FNB Madibaz: 15 Tythan Adams, 14 Khaya Malotana, 13 Michael Bernardt, 12 Devon Lailvaux, 11 Brian Skosana, 10 Ruan Allerston, 9 Daniel Acker, 8 Andisa Ntsila, 7...

  • Cell C Community Cup Easter qualifiers confirmed

    Mar 22, 15 • 2002 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cell C Community Cup Easter qualifiers confirmed

    The quarter-final line-up for the Cell C Community Cup Easter Play-offs has been confirmed after a drama-filled final round on Saturday that saw both previous winners beaten and first-time qualification for Wanderers and Wesbank.   Western Province is...

  • Hoërskool Strand Weekend Rugby Results

    Mar 22, 15 • 9730 Views • General News, School, School Rugby ResultsComments Off on Hoërskool Strand Weekend Rugby Results

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  • Fifties scored in Durban and Secunda – Vodacom Cup Round 3 Review

    Mar 22, 15 • 2874 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Fifties scored in Durban and Secunda – Vodacom Cup Round 3 Review

    The South Section of the Vodacom Cup kicked off on Friday evening with a resounding victory for the SWD Eagles, while the Cell C Sharks XV and Steval Pumas got 50-pointers without conceding a point on Saturday.   Apart from these three matches, the four...

  • Three from four for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Review

    Mar 22, 15 • 1893 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Three from four for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Review

    Photo: @HowzitJax The Emirates Lions won their second tour match as the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks had to dig deep to win at home in an interesting sixth round of Vodacom Super Rugby.   The men from Johannesburg weathered an early storm and clinched...

  • Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival

    Mar 22, 15 • 2706 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival

    TEAMS PREPARING TO MAKE THEIR MARK     The school rugby season has only just kicked off, but the country’s top teams are already preparing to make their mark at several festivals taking place over the Easter holidays.   A talented mix of 12...

  • QUEENSLAND AND NSW CLAIM VICTORIES AT AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNDER 20S CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Mar 22, 15 • 1850 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on QUEENSLAND AND NSW CLAIM VICTORIES AT AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNDER 20S CHAMPIONSHIPS

    In a double header of clashes at the Australian National Under 20s Championship Queensland has defeated the Australian Barbarians Under 20s side 36-29 with NSW defeating Tonga 64-17. The result means that Queensland leads the Championship on five points with...

  • TOM MARSHALL ISSUED A CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Mar 22, 15 • 2774 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TOM MARSHALL ISSUED A CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Tom Marshall Team: Chiefs Position: Wing Date of Incident: 21 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling, A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 79th minute Tom...

  • HIKAWERA ELLIOT RED CARD OFFENCE

    Mar 22, 15 • 2447 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HIKAWERA ELLIOT RED CARD OFFENCE

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Hikawera Elliot Team: Chiefs Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 21 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (h) Dangerous Charging. A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made...

  • Zwartkop rugby uitslae vs Wesvalia

    Mar 22, 15 • 8399 Views • General News, School, School Rugby ResultsComments Off on Zwartkop rugby uitslae vs Wesvalia

    0/14A Zwartkop verloor 5-26 0/15A Zwartkop wen 20-6 0/16A Zwartkop verloor 10-23 1ste span Zwartkop verloor 21-...