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  • NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN UNDER 20s KICKS OFF IN CANBERRA TODAY

    Mar 19, 15 • 1836 Views • Australia, General News, National • • Comments Off on NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN UNDER 20s KICKS OFF IN CANBERRA TODAY

    The 2015 National Under 20’s Championship kicks off in Canberra today with the best young Rugby talent in Australia coming together to compete for the title of National Champions. The tournament, hosted by the Australian Rugby Union includes a combined...

  • Nepgen to lead Griquas in 2015 Vodacom Cup

    Mar 19, 15 • 1858 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Nepgen to lead Griquas in 2015 Vodacom Cup

    Article: Bernard Gerber GWK Griquas will start their 2015 Vodacum Cup campaign this weekend against the Kings in PE . Peter Engledow has named an experienced team for this weekends game as Griquas will go into the tournament putting all effort in to retain...

  • Brussow to start for the Cheetahs

    Mar 19, 15 • 2191 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Brussow to start for the Cheetahs

    Photo: Denese Lups/Rugby15   The Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Crusaders on Saturday, 21 March at 08:35 (SA Time) at the AMI Stadium, in Christchurch, New Zealand has been announced.   Changes to the team from last week:   Heinrich...

  • Kings to face Griquas in Vodacom Cup opener

    Mar 19, 15 • 2826 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Kings to face Griquas in Vodacom Cup opener

    Article: Pierre Mc Loed The Eastern Province Kings have announced their side to face Griquas in their opener of this year’s Vodacom Cup at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday afternoon. Shane Gates will captain a fairly...

  • Crusaders vs Cheetahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 19, 15 • 1791 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders vs Cheetahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Crusaders v Cheetahs @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 21 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Kane McBride AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Wyatt...

  • Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Mar 19, 15 • 1991 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Todd Blackadder has named his side to take on the Cheetahs this Saturday night.  It includes four changes to the starting line-up that beat the Lions last weekend.   In the forwards, hookers Codie Taylor and Ben Funnell will rotate so that Taylor...

  • Ireland Under-20 v Scotland Under-20

    Mar 18, 15 • 2008 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Ireland Under-20 v Scotland Under-20

    The Irish Under-20 team (sponsored by PwC) to play Scotland Under-20’s in the final round of the RBS Under-20’s 6 Nations has been named. The side sees four changes to the one that lost out to Wales in the last round of the championship. A...

  • Changes made as Under-20s eye unblemished home record

    Mar 18, 15 • 1878 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Changes made as Under-20s eye unblemished home record

    Scotland under-20 will look to preserve their unbeaten record at home this year as they welcome Ireland to Netherdale, on Friday night (kick-off 7.30pm). The junior Dark Blues have recorded victories against Wales and Italy in Galashiels this season, and a...

  • England Under 20 name side for title decider in Brighton

    Mar 18, 15 • 1912 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on England Under 20 name side for title decider in Brighton

    Captain Charlie Ewels   ENGLAND Under 20 have named their side to take on France in their final game of the Six Nations on Friday at Brighton & Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium (kick off 7.55pm, live on Sky Sports). France currently lead the Six Nations...

  • Highlanders vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 18, 15 • 1823 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Highlanders vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Highlanders v Hurricanes @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Friday 20 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Ben O’Keeffe AR1 Glen Jackson AR2 Paul Williams TMO Vinny Munro Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders:...

  • Vodacom RuggaChat with Jesse Kriel

    Mar 18, 15 • 3032 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom RuggaChat with Jesse Kriel

    Guest player: Jesse Kriel, Vodacom Bulls Q: You are a Maritzburg College Old Boy, did you not have the goal of playing for the Sharks growing up?  A: I definitely did have a goal to play for the Sharks while growing up in natal, but I’m loving it at...

  • EP Kings vs GWK Griquas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 18, 15 • 4812 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup News • • Comments Off on EP Kings vs GWK Griquas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 21 March 2015 Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 15hoo CAT EP Kings: 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Martin Ferreira 3. Tom Botha 4. Tazz Fuzani 5. David Bulbring (VC) 6. Eital Bredenkamp 7. Thembelani Bholi 8. Tim Agaba 9. Kevin Luiters 10....

  • Hino Valke team to face the Leopards #Vodacomcup

    Mar 18, 15 • 2318 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Hino Valke team to face the Leopards #Vodacomcup

    Date: 21 march 2015 Date: 14h30 CAT Venue: HS Lichtenburg Kick-off: 14h30 CAT Hino Valke 15. Jaun Kotze, 14. Coert Cronje, 13. Grant Janke, 12. Andrew van Wyk, 11. Riaan Arends, 10. Chanley Williams, 9. Johan Pretorius, 8. Ernst Ladendorf, 7. JP Mostert, 6....

  • SWD Eagles vs Toyota Free State XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 18, 15 • 2327 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on SWD Eagles vs Toyota Free State XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 20 March Kick-off: 19:00 Venue: Outeniqua Park, George SWD: 15. Elric van Vuuren, 14. Clinton Wagman, 13. Kirsten Heyns, 12. Luzuko Vulindlu, 11. Alshaun Bock, 10. Martin du Toit, 9. Johan Steyn, 8. Zandre Jordaan, 7. Christo Du Plessis (Captain), 6....

  • Five tries not enough to beat Durbanville-Bellville

    Mar 18, 15 • 4722 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & Club • • Comments Off on Five tries not enough to beat Durbanville-Bellville

    Article by Pierre Mc Leod Don’s Pawn Shop PE Police hosted Durbanville-Bellville in a Round 4 Community Cup match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday afternoon. The visitors led from the “get-go” as they scored...

  • SA drawn against hosts in Canada Sevens Series

    Mar 18, 15 • 1922 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA drawn against hosts in Canada Sevens Series

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens will face hosts Canada, the USA and Russia in the Canada Sevens in Langford, Victoria in the fourth round of the Sevens World Series on April 18 and 19. With Canada in second place on the log standings at the halfway stage of...

  • Springbok player management during Vodacom Super Rugby

    Mar 18, 15 • 2273 Views • General News, International, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok player management during Vodacom Super Rugby

    SARU have clarified the understanding reached with the participating franchises in Vodacom Super Rugby please note the following: · At a pre-season meeting between SARU’s CEO, the Springbok Coach and Rugby Department staff, with union CEOs and coaching...

  • Hurricanes team to play the Highlanders

    Mar 18, 15 • 1799 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Highlanders

    Hurricanes 1Reg Goodes 2Dane Coles 3Ben Franks 4Jeremy Thrush 5Blade Thomson 6Brad Shields 7Ardie Savea 8Victor Vito 9TJ Perenara 10Beauden Barrett 11Julian Savea 12Ma’a Nonu 13Conrad Smith 14Cory Jane 15Nehe Milner-Skudder Substitutes 16Motu...

  • Clark set to win 100th cap for England Women

    Mar 18, 15 • 1825 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Clark set to win 100th cap for England Women

    Worcester prop Rochelle Clark will become England Women’s joint most capped player of all time on Saturday when she runs out against defending Six Nations champions France at Twickenham Stadium, kick off 720pm. The 33-year-old, who made her England...

  • Wales Women make changes for Italian job

    Mar 18, 15 • 1768 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Wales Women make changes for Italian job

    Wales Women have made nine changes, five positional, for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Plebiscito in Padua, for the final round of the championship. In the backs scrum half Keira Bevan and centre Kerin Lake will get their first...

  • Toyota Free State XV to play SWD in George

    Mar 18, 15 • 2755 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV to play SWD in George

    Photo: Stan Blumberg The Vodacom Cup competition kicks off for the Toyota Free State XV team on Friday with a match against SWD in George at 19:00.  Coach Rory Duncan announced his team for the first clash.                     Toyota...

  • Teams from the South join the action – Vodacom Cup Round 3 Preview

    Mar 18, 15 • 1994 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Teams from the South join the action – Vodacom Cup Round 3 Preview

    Vodacom Cup Pic of the Week: GWK Griquas will play in the South Section this year and get their defence of the title underway in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. They won the Vodacom Cup for the fifth time last season by Louis Botha, Gallo Images. Venues as far...

  • EP Kings team to take on the Griquas

    Mar 18, 15 • 2426 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on EP Kings team to take on the Griquas

    SATURDAY, 21 MARCH 2015 KICK OFF: 15:00 ‪#‎Nelsonmandelabaystadium‬ 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Martin Ferreira 3. Tom Botha 4. Tazz Fuzani 5. David Bulbring (VC) 6. Eital Bredenkamp 7. Thembelani Bholi 8. Tim Agaba 9. Kevin Luiters 10. Gary van Aswegan 11....

  • Vote of confidence for Wales Under 20 side

    Mar 18, 15 • 2713 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Vote of confidence for Wales Under 20 side

    Wales Under 20 have put faith in the team that beat Ireland 19-12 at Parc Eirias last weekend for the trip to Italy. The only change in the side is at scrum half where Kieran Hardy starts in place of Tom Williams who has been released for Sevens duty for the...

  • The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in Romania

    Mar 18, 15 • 1866 Views • General News, International, RWC 2015, World Rugby • • Comments Off on The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in Romania

    Rugby’s most prestigious prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, has arrived in Bucharest as part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour. The Trophy Tour is visiting 15 countries over 12 months as part of a celebration of Rugby in the lead up to Rugby World Cup 2015. This...