Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Disciplinary Update – Pascal Pape

    Feb 27, 15 • 2597 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Disciplinary Update – Pascal Pape

    Pascal Pape, the France lock forward, has appealed in respect of the sanction imposed by an independent Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, which found that he had committed an act of foul play, an intentional strike with the knee, in the RBS 6 Nations match...

  • HURRICANES TOO STRONG AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

    Feb 27, 15 • 2797 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HURRICANES TOO STRONG AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

       The Western Force has gone down to the Wellington Hurricanes, 42-13, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   The Hurricanes, who held a 15-6 half-time lead, dominated the contact zone allowing them to run in five-tries-to-one in the...

  • Ireland announce their side to face England

    Feb 27, 15 • 2288 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ireland announce their side to face England

      Scotland team: 15. Rob Kearney (UCD/Leinster) 59 14. Tommy Bowe (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) 58 13. Jared Payne (Ulster) 3 12. Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Connacht) 7 11. Simon Zebo (Cork Constitution/Munster) 13 10. Jonathan Sexton (Racing Metro...

  • Kings secure services of Obi and Mahuza

    Feb 27, 15 • 1962 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Kings secure services of Obi and Mahuza

    The Eastern Province Kings have, after extended negotiations with the Leopards, secured the services of up and coming backline stars Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza. EP Kings CEO, Charl Crous said following the commercial agreement between the two unions both...

  • #FanUp Winner Mom gives her boys a day they will never forget

    Feb 27, 15 • 2593 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #FanUp Winner Mom gives her boys a day they will never forget

    Pierre Spies in action for the Bulls – Photos: Marcell van Aswegen #FanUp Vodacom VIP Experience winner, Coleen du Toit, nominated her sons Kevin (15) and Nathan (6) to take part in this once in a lifetime experience. Both boys who clearly have rugby...

  • Goode and Nowell start for England against Ireland

    Feb 27, 15 • 1643 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Goode and Nowell start for England against Ireland

    Stuart Lancaster has named full back Alex Goode and wing Jack Nowell in his starting side to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 3pm, live one BBC One). Saracens’ Goode, who starred in the 12-6 triumph last time England were in Dublin,...

  • Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Development team

    Feb 27, 15 • 2101 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Development team

      The Crusaders Knights will be sporting a Fijian international and a Japanese international on the wings when they take on the Highlanders Development team this weekend.  It is the second of three games between the two sides, last Saturday’s match...

  • STEPHEN LARKHAM AND NATHAN GREY TO JOIN QANTAS WALLABIES IN 2015

    Feb 27, 15 • 1560 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on STEPHEN LARKHAM AND NATHAN GREY TO JOIN QANTAS WALLABIES IN 2015

    Australian Rugby Union today confirmed the appointment of two new assistant coaches for the Qantas Wallabies in Stephen Larkham and Nathan Grey. They will join the Qantas Wallabies’ coaching staff for the 2015 Test season while continuing in their...

  • Engledow picks Jonker as Captain

    Feb 27, 15 • 2182 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Engledow picks Jonker as Captain

      Peter Engledow picked JW Jonker as his captain for this afternoon’s warm up game against the Cheetahs XV in Bloemfontein. Jonker returned to the central province at the end of last season after playing at the Pumas for 3 years. Jonker comes with an...

  • IVAN PEKEUR RE-ELECTED AS BOLAND RUGBY UNION PRESIDENT

    Feb 26, 15 • 4413 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on IVAN PEKEUR RE-ELECTED AS BOLAND RUGBY UNION PRESIDENT

    Mr Ivan Pekeur has been re-elected as the President of the Boland Rugby Union on Thursday 26 February 2015. The elections took place during the union’s Annual General meeting, which was held at the Boland Stadium in Wellington.   Pekeur, who will serve...

  • France vs Wales teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 1828 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on France vs Wales teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 28 February 2015 Venue: Stade de France, Paris Kick-off: 19hoo CAT (Live on SS6) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   France: Brice Dulin; Yoann Huget, Remi Lamerat, Wesley Fofana, Sofiane Guitoune; Camille Lopez, Morgan Parra; Damien Chouly,...

  • Scotland vs Italy teamsheets #6Nations

    Feb 26, 15 • 1961 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Scotland vs Italy teamsheets #6Nations

      Date: 28 February 2015 Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh Kick-off: 16h30 CAT (Live on SS6) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen SCOTLAND: 15 Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors) 14 Tommy Seymour (Glasgow Warriors) 13 Mark Bennett (Glasgow Warriors) 12 Alex Dunbar...

  • LIONS VS STORMERS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 1758 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIONS VS STORMERS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 28 February 2015 Venue: Emirates Airlines Park Kick-off: 19h10 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions 1Schalk van der Merwe 2Robbie Coetzee 3Julian Redelinghuys 4Franco Mostert 5Martin Muller 6Jaco Kriel 7Warwick Tecklenburg 8Warren...

  • BULLS VS SHARKS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 1908 Views • General NewsComments Off on BULLS VS SHARKS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 28 February 2015 Venue: Loftus Versfeld Kick-off: 17h05 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls 1Mornè Mellett 2Adriaan Strauss 3Trevor Nyakane 4Jacques Du Plessis 5Victor Matfield 6Deon Stegmann 7Pieter Labuschagne 8Pierre Spies...

  • MELBOURNE REBELS VS BRUMBIES Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 1781 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MELBOURNE REBELS VS BRUMBIES Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 28 February 2015 Venue: AAMI Park Kick-off: 10h40 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels 1Toby Smith 2Pat Leafa 3Laurie Weeks 4Luke Jones 5Lopeti Timani 6Sean McMahon 7Colby Fainga’a 8Scott Higginbotham 9Nic Stirzaker 10Jack...

  • CHIEFS VS CRUSADERS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 2101 Views • General NewsComments Off on CHIEFS VS CRUSADERS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 28 February 2015 Venue: Waikato Stadium Kick-off: 08h35 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs 1Pauliasi Manu 2Hikawera Elliot 3Ben Tameifuna 4Matt Symons 5Brodie Retallick 6Michael Fitzgerald 7Sam Cane 8Liam Messam 9Augustine Pulu...

  • CHEETAHS VS BLUES Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 1837 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CHEETAHS VS BLUES Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 27 February 2015 Venue: Free State Stadium Kick-off: 19h10 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs 1Danie Mienie 2Torsten Van Jaarsveld 3Coenraad Oosthuizen 4Carl Wegner 5Francois Uys 6Jean Cook 7Teboho Mohoje 8Willie Britz 9Sarel...

  • WESTERN FORCE VS HURRICANES Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 1759 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE VS HURRICANES Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 27 February 2015 Venue: nib Stadium Kick-off: 13h00 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force 1Pekahou Cowan 2Nathan Charles 3Tetera Faulkner 4Sam Wykes 5Steve Mafi 6Angus Cottrell 7Brynard Stander 8Ben McCalman 9Alby Mathewson 10Zack...

  • HIGHLANDERS VS REDS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 1905 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HIGHLANDERS VS REDS Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 27 February 2015 Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium Kick-off: 08h35 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   1Brendon Edmonds 2Ash Dixon 3Ross Geldenhuys 4Thomas Franklin 5Mark Reddish 6Elliot Dixon 7John Hardie 8Nasi Manu 9Aaron Smith...

  • England Counties Under 18 training squad

    Feb 26, 15 • 2534 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties Under 18 training squad

    Action at Hartpury College THE England Counties Under 18 selectors have named an extended squad to prepare for this season’s International Triangular Festival at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire between March 28 and April 4. The extended squad was...

  • Horne handed keys to number 10

    Feb 26, 15 • 2981 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Horne handed keys to number 10

    Glasgow Warriors stand-off Peter Horne has been given the chance to bring his club form to the international arena, with the starting stand-off spot for this Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Italy at BT Murrayfield (28 February, kick-off 2.30pm)....

  • Centuries of history in Cell C Community Cup showdown #GoldCupRugby

    Feb 26, 15 • 4831 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Centuries of history in Cell C Community Cup showdown #GoldCupRugby

    PHOTO CAPTION: Hamiltons wing Craig Pheiffer evade the tackle of Aveng Moolmans Sishen centre Thabang Molefe during last week’s Cell C Community Cup first-round match in Kathu. Photo: ImageSA/SARU.   TWO traditional rivals with a combined 267 years of...

  • Big weekend in Gauteng – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview

    Feb 26, 15 • 2092 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Big weekend in Gauteng – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview

      Photo: Etienne Burger The Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions host their coastal counterparts on Saturday in a big weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby for the five South African franchises.   Round 3 kicks off on Friday morning in Dunedin, with the first...

  • Mbonambi, Carr to start for DHL Stormers against Lions

    Feb 26, 15 • 2396 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Mbonambi, Carr to start for DHL Stormers against Lions

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Forwards Bongi Mbonambi and Nizaam Carr have been named in the DHL Stormers starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Lions at Emirates Airlines Park (kick-off 19h10). Mbonambi will make his first start for...

  • @takelot.com Cape Town 10s Special Highlight Reel

    Feb 26, 15 • 2772 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on @takelot.com Cape Town 10s Special Highlight Reel

    Photo: Marita Holder The Word’s biggest tens Rugby tournament, the takealot.com Cape Town 10s took place earlier this month and proved to be the biggest sporting and social event of the year.  Over 23 500 people streamed through the gates at Hamilton’s...