Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

    Mar 14, 15 • 2062 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

      The NSW Waratahs have been defeated by the Highlanders 26-19 in Dunedin, New Zealand on Saturday night. The Waratahs rallied late to challenge the Highlanders for victory late in the match but it wasn’t enough, with the defending champions left to...

  • England Under 18 name side to face Wales

    Mar 14, 15 • 1681 Views • General News, International, SchoolComments Off on England Under 18 name side to face Wales

    Mathew Protheroe in action ENGLAND Under 18 have named their side to take on Wales at St Helen’s in Swansea on Sunday (kick off 4pm, live on S4C, Sky 134). England are two from two this season, with wins against France and Scotland, and this is their final...

  • LIAM GILL CITED #SANZAR

    Mar 14, 15 • 1954 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIAM GILL CITED #SANZAR

    Player: Liam Gill Team: Reds Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 14 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle, Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off...

  • FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

    Mar 13, 15 • 1822 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

       The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels, 21-17, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   The Rebels got off to the better start, scoring two first-half tries for a 15-0 lead, before an Alby Mathewson quick tap on...

  • Skeidsregters, ‘n onmisbare ergernis? #PaleToe

    Mar 13, 15 • 4152 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on Skeidsregters, ‘n onmisbare ergernis? #PaleToe

        Hoeveel keer dink en hoor jy dat daardie skeidsregter alweer die wedstryd gekos het? Hoeveel braaivleisvure is brandgemaak te midde van hewige redenasie van al wat ‘n “kenner” is oor dié en daardie reël? Hoeveel keer was jy al by ‘n...

  • JAMES BROADHURST CITED

    Mar 13, 15 • 2442 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JAMES BROADHURST CITED

      Player: James Broadhurst Team: Hurricanes Position: Lock Date of Incident: 13 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow, shoulder, head or knee(s)....

  • Five changes for England Counties XV

    Mar 13, 15 • 1912 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Five changes for England Counties XV

      England Counties captain Billy Johnson ENGLAND Counties XV have made five changes to their squad for the international against France Federale XV in Perigueux on Friday March 20. Blackheath centre Markus Burcham has been called up to replace...

  • ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED

    Mar 13, 15 • 2130 Views • General News, International, Springboks, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED

    ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED 2015 TO SEE THE RETURN OF THE GOLD BRIGADE   Australian Rugby fans will have two opportunities to see the Qantas Wallabies on home soil this winter before they head to the 2015...

  • Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 2485 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Kick-off: 19h10 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls: 15. Sheldon van den Berg, 14. Dean Gordon, 13. Jurgen Lochner, 12. Andries Truter, 11. Fanie Raseroka, 10. Anton...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 2116 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: Loftus B, Pretoria Time: 15h30 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Vodacom Blue Bulls: 15. Ganfried May, 14. Travis Ismaiel, 13. Marquit September, 12. Warrick Gelant, 11. Jamba Ulengo, 10. Kobus Marais, 9. Ivan van Zyl, 8....

  • Force vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1475 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Force v Rebels @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Friday 13 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:00 local, 22:00 AEDT, 00:00* NZDT, 13:00 SAST Referee Rohan Hoffmann AR1 Angus Gardner AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force 1Pekahou Cowan...

  • Reds vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1592 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Reds v Brumbies @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 18:40 local, 19:40 AEDT, 21:40 NZDT, 10:40 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds...

  • Highlanders vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1475 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Highlanders v Waratahs @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Craig Joubert AR1 Kane McBride AR2 Mike Lash TMO Vinny Munro Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders: 15 Ben...

  • Vodacom RuggaChat

    Mar 13, 15 • 2169 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom RuggaChat

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar Vodacom are hosting a Q&A with Vodacom SupeRugby players each week during the Vodacom SupeRugby season. The campaign is aimed at giving the fans the opportunity to ask the players the questions they’ve always wanted to. Fans can post...

  • St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    Mar 13, 15 • 1769 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to the starting side for this weekend’s match against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium – highlighted by the return of experienced lock James Horwill. Horwill was a late withdrawal...

  • Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Development team

    Mar 13, 15 • 1962 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Development team

      The Crusaders Knights will play their final game of the season tomorrow against the Highlanders Development team.   A number of players involved in tomorrow’s game have just returned from the New Zealand Under 20s trial camp, including George...

  • Italy vs France Teamsheets #6Nations

    Mar 13, 15 • 1905 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Italy vs France Teamsheets #6Nations

    Date: 15 March 2015 Venue: Olimpico Stadium, Rome Kick-off: 17h00 CAT Referee: JP Doyle (RFU) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Italy Team Line-up Team 1. Matias Aguero 2. Leonardo Ghiraldini 3. Dario Chistolini 4. George Biagi 5. Josh Furno 6....

  • England vs Scotland Teamsheets #6Nations

    Mar 13, 15 • 2028 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on England vs Scotland Teamsheets #6Nations

    Date: 14 March 2015 Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Referee: Romain Poite (FFR) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   England Team Line-up Forwards 1 Joe Marler 2 Dylan Hartley 3 Dan Cole 4 David Attwood 5 Courtney Lawes 6 James...

  • Wales vs Ireland Teamsheets #6Nations

    Mar 13, 15 • 1856 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Wales vs Ireland Teamsheets #6Nations

    Date: 14 March 2015 Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Kick-off: 16h30 CAT Referee: Wayne Barnes (RFU) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Wales Team Line-up Forwards 1 Gethin Jenkins 2 Scott Baldwin 3 Samson Lee 4 Luke Charteris 5 Alun Wyn Jones 6 Dan...

  • Scotland make five changes for Calcutta Cup clash

    Mar 12, 15 • 2555 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Scotland make five changes for Calcutta Cup clash

    Head coach Vern Cotter has made five changes to his starting line-up for this Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash with England at Twickenham Stadium (14 March, kick-off 5pm). Inbound Edinburgh Rugby number 8 David Denton is the only player among the quintet...

  • Ireland make one change for Wales

    Mar 12, 15 • 1811 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Ireland make one change for Wales

    The Ireland coaching staff has made one change to the starting line-up for the Round 4 RBS 6 Nations Championship game against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday 14th March. Jamie Heaslip returns to the side after missing the England game...

  • WARATAHS NAME UNCHANGED SIDE

    Mar 12, 15 • 1943 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS NAME UNCHANGED SIDE

    Waratahs Head coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged starting side for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin. Cheika has stuck with the same team that beat the Reds by 18 points in Brisbane in Round Four. Matt Carraro...

  • BLUES LOSE KAINO FOR ‘CANES CLASH

    Mar 12, 15 • 1854 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BLUES LOSE KAINO FOR ‘CANES CLASH

    The Blues suffered another blow when their captain Jerome Kaino was ruled out of Friday’s clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North due to concussion. Kaino sustained the injury in last weekend’s clash against the Lions and his absence means...

  • HIGHLANDERS CHANGE THREE FOR ‘TAHS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1788 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HIGHLANDERS CHANGE THREE FOR ‘TAHS

    Highlanders boss Jamie Joseph has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Waratahs in Dunedin. Elliot Dixon moves to six, after a strong game last week, to make way for Shane Christie who will be making his 2015 Super Rugby...

  • Crusaders recall the big guns

    Mar 12, 15 • 1765 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders recall the big guns

    Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their 2015 Super Rugby return when the Crusaders host the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday. They are among ten changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs in Hamilton two weeks ago. Read...