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  • BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Mar 12, 15 • 1806 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Reds in Brisbane. Lausii Taliauli maintains his spot on the bench due to an ongoing ear infection which kept Jesse Mogg out of the 23-man squad just...

  • HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1701 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s derby with the Brumbies in Brisbane. Veteran lock James Horwill was a late withdrawal from last week’s clash with the Waratahs due to back spasms, but has been...

  • JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Mar 12, 15 • 1771 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Utility forward Luke Jones will make his 50th appearance for the Rebels when they face the Force in Perth on Friday. Jones, who starts in the second row, will become just the fourth Rebel to reach 50 caps for the five-year old franchise, following in the...

  • Crusaders vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 2297 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Crusaders v Lions @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 16:30 local, 14:30 AEDT, 05:30 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Paul Williams TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen Crusaders: Tom Taylor,...

  • Stormers vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 1835 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Stormers vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Stormers v Chiefs @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 00:00* AEDT, 02:00* NZDT Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Shaun Veldsman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen DHL...

  • Raiders push for Cell C Community Cup play-off spot

    Mar 12, 15 • 4490 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & Club • • Comments Off on Raiders push for Cell C Community Cup play-off spot

    PHOTO CAPTION: Hamiltons wing Janno van Zyl, the Cell C Community Cup’s joint top try-scorer after three rounds with four touchdowns, dives over against One Logix United Bulk Villagers Worcester at Boland Park in Worcester last Saturday in a match Hamiltons...

  • Cheetahs vs Sharks Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 1720 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cheetahs vs Sharks Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Sharks @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 02:05* AEDT, 04:05* NZDT Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen  ...

  • Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Mar 12, 15 • 1814 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Photo: @HowzitJax Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has made four changes to his team for this Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. All four personnel changes have been made in the pack, with a return to the all...

  • Van Wyk back for DHL Stormers for Chiefs clash

    Mar 12, 15 • 1992 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Van Wyk back for DHL Stormers for Chiefs clash

    Photo: Etienne a Burger Fit-again DHL Stormers wing Kobus van Wyk will slot straight back into the starting XV for his team’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 15h00). The powerful runner has shaken off the...

  • All to play for in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

    Mar 12, 15 • 1779 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on All to play for in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar The Cell C Sharks will travel to one of their favourite destinations in South Africa when they take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon. It’s the only local derby on the Vodacom Super Rugby menu in round five as...

  • Porterville Sports Weekend Fixtures 2015

    Mar 12, 15 • 2518 Views • General News, School, School Rugby Fixtures • • Comments Off on Porterville Sports Weekend Fixtures 2015

    Date: 20th and 21 March 2015 20 March A Field: 15h40   u13A 1  Olifantsvallei  vs Hendrik Louw 16h20   u14A 2  HJS Paarl vs Klein Nederburg 17h20   u15A2   HJS Paarl vs  Klein Nederburg 18h20   u13A  Olifantsvallei vs Overberg 19h00  u13A  ...

  • FORCE READY TO TAKE ON THE REBELS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1674 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on FORCE READY TO TAKE ON THE REBELS

    Nick Cummins will make his return to the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) when the Western Force takes on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night (13 March) – in just the second home match of the club’s 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby. The ‘Honey...

  • Crusaders team to play the Lions

    Mar 12, 15 • 2076 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Lions

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

  • Brown and Lawes back for England against Scotland

    Mar 11, 15 • 2641 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Brown and Lawes back for England against Scotland

    Full back Mike Brown and lock Courtney Lawes return to England’s side for the RBS 6 Nations encounter against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday (kick-off 5pm, live on BBC One). Brown, now fully recovered from the head knock he suffered early in last...

  • Wales Under 20 looking for big performance at Eirias

    Mar 11, 15 • 2415 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Wales Under 20 looking for big performance at Eirias

    The Wales Under 20 coaching team has made four changes and one positional to the side to face Ireland on Friday evening (Parc Eirias, 7.45pm). Ospreys full back Joe Gage gets his first start, while north Wales born Rhys Williams will now start on the left...

  • Two changes made as under-20 target third consecutive victory

    Mar 11, 15 • 2262 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Two changes made as under-20 target third consecutive victory

    Head Coach Sean Lineen has made two changes to the Scotland under-20 side that defeated Italy (45-0), for this Friday’s match against England at the Nothern Echo Arena (kick-off 5.30pm). Hooker Sam James, takes the place of Ross Graham, joining Zander...

  • Hurricanes vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 11, 15 • 1707 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Hurricanes vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Hurricanes v Blues @ FMG Stadium, Palmerston North Date Friday 13 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Mike Fraser AR2 Shane McDermott TMO Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe...

  • FNB Welwitschias vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 11, 15 • 3037 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on FNB Welwitschias vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Venue: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek Referee: Jaco Pretorius Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen FNB Welwitschias: 15. Justin Nel, 14. Russell van Wyk, 13. Johann Tromp, 12. Jacques Nell, 11. Phillip Nashikaku, 10....

  • Blue Bulls side for Vodacom Cup clash with the Leopards

    Mar 11, 15 • 3026 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Blue Bulls side for Vodacom Cup clash with the Leopards

      Team: 15. Ganfried May, 14. Travis Ismaiel, 13. Marquit September, 12. Warrick Gelant, 11. Jamba Ulengo, 10. Kobus Marais, 9. Ivan van Zyl, 8. Jacques Engelbrecht, 7. Arno Botha, 6. Roelof Smit, 5. Marvin Orie (Captain), 4. RG Snyman, 3. Basil Short,...

  • Taylor reaches 50 caps for Wales Women

    Mar 11, 15 • 1914 Views • General News, International, Womens Rugby • • Comments Off on Taylor reaches 50 caps for Wales Women

    Rachel Taylor will earn her 50th cap when she leads Wales Women out against Ireland at St Helen’s on Sunday in a side showing three changes to the starting XV which lost to France. Gemma Rowlands returns to centre in place of Robyn Wilkins which means...

  • Two changes as Women set to take on England

    Mar 11, 15 • 2008 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Two changes as Women set to take on England

    As Scotland look forward to taking on England in round four of this year’s 6 Nations, there are just two changes to the team that met Italy two weeks ago. Moving from the bench to start on the right wing is Murrayfield Wanderers’ Eilidh Sinclair...

  • Ireland Under-20 Team to play Wales Under-20

    Mar 11, 15 • 1682 Views • General News, International, Six Nations • • Comments Off on Ireland Under-20 Team to play Wales Under-20

    The Ireland Under-20 team to play Wales in the penultimate round of the RBS 6 Nations has been named.Head coach, Nigel Carolan has made a number of changes to the side that lost to England in their last outing. Ciaran Gaffney who returns from a hamstring...

  • Ireland Women’s Team to play Wales Women

    Mar 11, 15 • 1482 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Ireland Women’s Team to play Wales Women

    The Ireland Women’s team to face Wales in the fourth round of the RBS Women’s Six Nations has been named.Head Coach, Tom Tierney has made a one change to the team that overcame England, 11-8 in the last round of the tournament. Katie Fitzhenry has...

  • Dazel hopes for improved showing in Atlanta

    Mar 11, 15 • 1800 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby • • Comments Off on Dazel hopes for improved showing in Atlanta

    Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel on Wednesday hoped to see an improvement in his team’s performance in the Atlanta Sevens World Series despite facing the prospect of trying to upset log-leaders New Zealand, hosts the USA and Russia in the pool...

  • Sparks may fly in Pretoria – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Preview

    Mar 11, 15 • 2829 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Sparks may fly in Pretoria – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Preview

      Three Vodacom Cup matches in the North Section take place on Friday, with the clash in Pretoria between the Vodacom Blue Bulls and Leopards XV, both big winners last weekend, set to see sparks fly.   In the two other matches of round two, the...