Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival Game 2 Match report Middelburg vs Nico Malan

    Apr 19, 14 • 3585 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival Game 2 Match report Middelburg vs Nico Malan

    HTS MIDDELBURG 43 – NICO MALAN 22 Right from kick-off, HTS Middelburg were relentless in their attack and were in the lead by 17 points to 0 after just 20 minutes. They scored two tries, one by Neven Nel and the other by Liaan Prinsloo, with Barend Smit...

  • Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival Day 2 Match report Selborne vs Framesby

    Apr 19, 14 • 3836 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival Day 2 Match report Selborne vs Framesby

    Together with some exciting running rugby, the beautiful cloudless day is expected to draw large crowds to the second day of the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival today (Saturday). GAME 1 SELBORNE COLLEGE 21 – HOERSKOOL FRAMESBY 13 Opening the second day of...

  • Chiefs vs Crusaders teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 1885 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Crusaders teamsheets

    Chiefs 1. Pauliasi Manu , 2. Rhys Marshall , 3. Ben Tameifuna , 4. Michael Fitzgerald , 5. Brodie Retallick , 6. Liam Messam © , 7. Tanerau Latimer 100th Chiefs Match , 8. Liam Squire , 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow , 10. Gareth Anscombe , 11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma...

  • Sharks vs Cheetahs teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 2355 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks vs Cheetahs teamsheets

    Date :Saturday 19 April Venue : Kings Park Kick Off local: 15:00 Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Ref 1: Craig Joubert Assistant Ref 2: Marius Jonker TMO: Deon van Blommenstein Teams Sharks 15. Lwazi Mvovo , 14. Tonderai Chavhanga , 13. S’bura Sithole ,...

  • Waratahs vs Bulls Teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 1954 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Bulls Teamsheets

    Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Cam Crawford, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Dave Dennis (captain), 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Jacques Potgieter, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Will Skelton, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota...

  • Stormers vs Lions Teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 2115 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers vs Lions Teamsheets

    Stormers: 15 Peter Grant, 14 Damian de Allende, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villiers (captain), 11 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 10 Demetri Catrakilis, 9 Nic Groom, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Nizaam Carr, 5 Michael Rhodes, 4 Ruan Botha, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2...

  • Cronje, Volmink to start for Lions in CT

    Apr 18, 14 • 2024 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cronje, Volmink to start for Lions in CT

    Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday.In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of the injured Willie Wepener. Jaco Kriel returns...

  • REBELS END WESTERN FORCE WINNING STREAK

    Apr 18, 14 • 1946 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REBELS END WESTERN FORCE WINNING STREAK

    The Western Force’s winning streak has come to an end at the hands of the Melbourne Rebels, 22-16, at Melbourne’s AAMI Park tonight. The Western Australians entered the match with five successive victories over the Rebels, Highlanders, Chiefs, Reds and...

  • KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL PREVIEW DAY TWO & MATCH REPORTS DAY ONE

    Apr 18, 14 • 3490 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL PREVIEW DAY TWO & MATCH REPORTS DAY ONE

    PREVIEW DAY TWO Day two of the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival kicks off today (Saturday) with some exciting play expected after interesting results on the first day of the festival which has attracted the cream of the country’s top rugby-playing schools....

  • Injured Coser out of England Under 18 Clubs and Schools finale

    Apr 18, 14 • 2858 Views • General News, International, SchoolComments Off on Injured Coser out of England Under 18 Clubs and Schools finale

    ENGLAND Under 18 Clubs and Schools will be without captain Jonny Coser for their match against France Under 18 A the French National Training Centre in Marcoussis on Sunday April 20 (1.30pm local time). Coser, of Barnard Castle School and Durham, has not...

  • England U16s name squad to play Scotland

    Apr 18, 14 • 3060 Views • General News, International, SchoolComments Off on England U16s name squad to play Scotland

    England South West dive for the try line (Image: Capture the Event) England U16s have named their final squad to take on Scotland U16s tomorrow (April 19) at the BMW Wellington International Festival. The talent identification process began back in March 2013...

  • Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Apr 18, 14 • 2050 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to his starting fifteen to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. In the forwards, Owen Franks and Nepo Laulala have switched places again so that Franks takes the number 3 jersey this week and...

  • Nonu ruled out of Hurricanes clash

    Apr 18, 14 • 1643 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nonu ruled out of Hurricanes clash

    Ma’a Nonu has been ruled out of tonight’s match against the Hurricanes through injury. The All Black midfielder had been experiencing some tightness in his left calf during the week, and while he travelled with team to Wellington yesterday, he was...

  • New Cell C Community Cup champion to be crowned

    Apr 18, 14 • 4580 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General NewsComments Off on New Cell C Community Cup champion to be crowned

    April 18, 2014 A new Cell C Community Cup champion will be crowned on Monday after defending champions GAP Management Despatch were knocked out of the final stages of the competition by Roodepoort on the opening day’s play of the Easter Playoffs at...

  • KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL DAY ONE: THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2013

    Apr 17, 14 • 3493 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL DAY ONE: THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2013

    KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL DAY ONE: THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2013 MATCH 5 GLENWOOD 31 – DALE COLLEGE 17   In the first half of the penultimate game of the first day, local team Glenwood scored three tries courtesy...

  • Two local derbies add spice – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

    Apr 17, 14 • 2067 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Two local derbies add spice – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

    The two coastal sides both host South African Vodacom Super Rugby derbies on Saturday afternoon as the Vodacom Bulls crossed the Tasman Sea for their third tour match. The Cell C Sharks will get a rare opportunity to host a 15h00 game at Growthpoint Kings...

  • Sharks side announced for Cheetahs clash

    Apr 17, 14 • 1753 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side announced for Cheetahs clash

    Cell C Sharks vs Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 19 April 2014 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Craig Joubert, Marius Jonker Television Match Official: Deon van Blommenstein 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14....

  • Lions team to face the Stormers

    Apr 17, 14 • 2104 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team to face the Stormers

    TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10: DHL STORMERS VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands on Saturday. In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of Willie...

  • Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash

    Apr 16, 14 • 1999 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash

    Waratahs 1. Benn Robinson , 2. Tatafu Polota Nau , 3. Sekope Kepu , 4.Will Skelton , 5. Kane Douglas , 6. Jacques Potgieter , 7. Michael Hooper , 8. Dave Dennis (captain), 9. Nick Phipps , 10. Bernard Foley , 11. Rob Horne , 12. Kurtley Beale , 13. Adam...

  • Hurricanes team to play the Blues

    Apr 16, 14 • 1677 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Blues

    1. Reggie Goodes,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush,5. James Broadhurst,6. Faifili Levave,7. Jack Lam,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane,15. Andre Taylor...

  • SANZAR have announced the draw for the 2014 Rugby Championship

    Apr 16, 14 • 2635 Views • General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on SANZAR have announced the draw for the 2014 Rugby Championship

    SANZAR have announced the draw for the 2014 Rugby Championship which will start on the 16th of August when Australia host New Zealand in Sydney. The 2014 Super Rugby season ends on August the 2nd and then the Southern Hemisphere’s best players will get...

  • Blues change seven for Hurricanes

    Apr 16, 14 • 2077 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues change seven for Hurricanes

    Blues team: 15. Charles Piutau,14. George Moala,13. Francis Saili,12. Ma’a Nonu,11. Lolagi Visinia,10. Chris Noakes,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Steven Luatua,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven...

  • Springbok Women Sevens face tough pool in Amsterdam

    Apr 16, 14 • 2059 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Springbok Women Sevens face tough pool in Amsterdam

    The Springbok Women Sevens will a face a tough task at the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Amsterdam on May 16 and 17 after being drawn in a challenging pool with Australia, Russia and France. Australia and Russia are two of the eight core teams on the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back

    Apr 16, 14 • 2030 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back

    The Toyota Cheetahs will face the Cell C Sharks in a local Vodacom Super Rugby derby this weekend with veteran loose forward Heinrich Brussow back in the mix after he’s recovered from injury. Brussow comes into a reshuffled loose trio at openside flank...

  • Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs

    Apr 16, 14 • 2563 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs

    Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe has been passed fit to face the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday and will lead the team for their third tour match to Australasia. This will be the first of two matches the Vodacom Bulls will play in Australia as part of...