-
Oct 14, 13 •
5523 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Lions U19 snap up home semifinal in final pool round
The MTN Golden Lions on Saturday claimed the remaining home semifinal in the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship in style by registering a bonus-point victory against Border to finish the pool stages on a high note. The four semifinalists cemented their...
-
Oct 14, 13 •
3936 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Blue Bulls U21 earn home semifinal, while Lions secure last semifinal berth
The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 team on Saturday booked an invaluable home semifinal in the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship, while the MTN Golden Lions delivered a fine performance to snap up the last semifinal berth in an exciting finish to the...
-
Oct 14, 13 •
5003 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Schalk van der Merwe to appear before a judicial committee
Toyota Free State Cheetahs prop Schalk van der Merwe will appear before a SARU judicial committee on Tuesday after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle on Vodacom Blue Bulls fullback Jurgen Visser in the team’s Absa Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein...
-
Oct 13, 13 •
2328 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on New Zealand crowned Gold Coast Sevens Champions
Debutant Ambrose Curtis scored two tries as New Zealand came from behind to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, beating hosts Australia 40-19 in the final to get the defence of their HSBC Sevens World Series title off to a flying start. Trailing 12-0, it looked...
-
Oct 13, 13 •
2947 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens fourth at Gold Coast
The Springbok Sevens finished fourth at the Gold Coast Sevens after suffering an energy-sapping semi-final loss against Australia and then ran out of steam against England in the playoff for third place. Neil Powell, in his first game in charge as coach, saw...
-
Oct 13, 13 •
2879 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on WP remain unbeaten, Lions and Cheetahs secure their semifinal spots
The round-robin stages of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend reached an exciting conclusion, as DHL Western Province maintained their unbeaten run to retain the No1 spot on the log, while the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and MTN Golden Lions...
-
Oct 12, 13 •
2019 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Gold Coast 7’s Day 2 fixtures
October 2013 13 02:30 USA vs Scotland Skilled Park, Gold Coast HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 13 02:52 Canada vs Spain Skilled Park, Gold Coast HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 13 03:14 Argentina vs Tonga Skilled Park, Gold Coast HSBC Sevens World...
-
Oct 12, 13 •
1930 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Wales in Gold Coast quarterfinal
The Springbok Sevens, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool to book their places in the knockout stage of Round 1 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. South Africa registered three...
-
Oct 12, 13 •
2326 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Gold Coast 7’s Day 1 results and log
Gold Coast 7’s Results: Day 1 October 2012 14 Fiji 32 – 14 New Zealand Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 South Africa 41 – 7 Kenya Skilled Park HSBC Sevens World Series Gold Coast 14 France 7 – 14 Argentina Skilled...
-
Oct 12, 13 •
2392 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Wales in Gold Coast quarterfinal
The Springbok Sevens, under the guidance of new coach Neil Powell, on Saturday safely navigated a tricky pool to book their places in the knockout stage of Round 1 of the HSBC Sevens World Series at the Gold Coast in Australia. South Africa registered three...
-
Oct 11, 13 •
3995 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Steval Pumas cap off dream season with First Division title
The Steval Pumas on Friday evening completed their dream Absa Currie Cup First Division season as they maintained their unbeaten run in the competition to win the final with a convincing 53-30 victory against the EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit....
-
Oct 11, 13 •
5698 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs u21’s team makes late changes
JJ de Klerk (11) is replaced by Francois Pretorius and Lee Roy Bitterhout comes in at 22. 15 Full back Luiters Kevin 14 Right wing Dolo Maphuta 13 Right centre Kruger Tertius 12 Left centre Marais Niel (Capt) 11 Left wing Pretorius Francois 10 Fly half Marx...
-
Oct 11, 13 •
4704 Views •
Cell C Community Cup, Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Wesbank join Cell C Community Cup wild card race
Wesbank became the 13th and final club to be officially nominated for a wild card place in the 2014 Cell C Community Cup when they overwhelmed newly-crowned Boland champions Roses United on the last day of the season to finish second on the Premier League...
-
Oct 11, 13 •
6613 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Powell and Springbok Sevens aim for good start
The Springboks Sevens and their new coach, Neil Powell, will be aiming to start the new HSBC Sevens World Series on winning note when the Gold Coast Sevens rugby tournament kicks off early Saturday morning (SA time). Powell, a former Springbok Sevens captain...
-
Oct 11, 13 •
2822 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok flyhalf, Goosen on bench for Cheetahs in late change
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs team is: 15 Hennie Daniller 14 Rayno Benjamin 13 Johann Sadie 12 Robert Ebersohn 11 Raymond Rhule 10 Elgar Watts 9 Sarel Pretorius 8 Philip van der Walt 7 Lappies Labuschagne 6 Boom Prinsloo 5 Lood de Jager 4 Francois Uys 3...
-
Oct 11, 13 •
3693 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup First Division breaking new ground with final in Lowveld
The 2013 Absa Currie Cup First Division will be breaking new ground as the final will be contested in the Lowveld for the first time. The Steval Pumas will host the EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday which will be the second consecutive year...
-
Oct 11, 13 •
3596 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup First Division finally breaking new ground
The 2013 Absa Currie Cup First Division will be breaking new ground as the final will be contested in the Lowveld for the first time. The Steval Pumas will host the EP Kings at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday which will be the second consecutive year these two...
-
Oct 11, 13 •
2684 Views •
General News, Mitre 10 Cup, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Cardiff to the Hurricanes for 2014
Southland midfielder Cardiff Vaega has claimed the final spot in the Hurricanes squad for 2014. Vaega signed with the franchise this week, after Wellington Lions lock Mark Reddish also recommitted to the team for 2014. The two signings round off the...
-
Oct 10, 13 •
5949 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Pumas team for 1st Division final
DeJay Terblanche, tight head prop of the Pumas will play in his 100th game on Friday night. Corne Fourie, who packs down at loose head will be playing in his 50th. Hooker, Frankie Herne played for the EP Kings in last years final against the Pumas. Pumas: 15:...
-
Oct 10, 13 •
4446 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on EP Kings U19 and U21 sides named for Finals
The games will take place at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit tomorrow as follows: 14:20 Under 19 final – Valke U19 vs EP Kings U19 16:15 Under 21 final – EP Kings U21 vs Boland U21 (televised on SS8) 19:10 First Division final – Pumas vs...
-
Oct 10, 13 •
4726 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Shark name their U21’s to play WP
Sharks U21 vs Western Province U21 Date: Saturday, 12 October 2013 Time: 16h45 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Pro Legote Assistant Referees: Eduan Nel, Reuben Rossouw TMO: Shaun Veldsman Sharks U21 15. Sean Robinson 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13. Garath...
-
Oct 10, 13 •
5109 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Sharks U19 side to face WP
Sharks U19 vs Western Province U19 Date: Saturday, 12 October 2013 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Eduan Nel Assistant Referees: Blake Beattie, Norman Toerien Sharks U19 15. Colin Willemse 14. Michael Cloete 13. Wion Robbertse 12. Nkululeko...
-
Oct 10, 13 •
1964 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Absa Hosts Sushi Master Class for Golden Lions Players
The Golden Lions traded their rugby boots for a kitchen knife when they were hosted to a sushi-making master class courtesy of Absa at The Cooking School in Bryanston on Tuesday. Lions captain Derick Minnie, Warren Whiteley and Chrysander Botha were...
-
Oct 10, 13 •
2775 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Lions team for home clash against Griquas
MTN GOLDEN LIONS VS GWK GRIQUAS MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to take on the GWK Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon. In the forwards, Jacques van Rooyen moves in to the starting side at loosehead. Willie Wepener...
-
Oct 10, 13 •
3477 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Last chance for Cheetahs, Lions, Blue Bulls to determine their fate
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs, MTN Golden Lions and Vodacom Blue Bulls will know their Absa Currie Cup fate on Saturday night following the conclusion of the competition’s round-robin stages, and unfortunately one of the teams will be left heart-broken....
