Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Leonardo Senatore Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa

    Aug 25, 13 • 2693 Views • General News, International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World RugbyComments Off on Leonardo Senatore Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa

    Leonardo Senatore of Argentina has been cited for alleged foul play during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend.   Senatore is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship when he allegedly bit South African player...

  • Rondebosch Boys’ High School rugby results vs Bishops

    Aug 24, 13 • 9811 Views • General News, School, School Rugby ResultsComments Off on Rondebosch Boys’ High School rugby results vs Bishops

    RBHS U19A vs Bishops – RBHS lost 11 – 23 RBHS U19B vs Bishops – RBHS won 9 – 5 RBHS U19C vs Bishops – RBHS lost 0 – 40 RBHS U19D vs Bishops – RBHS lost 0 – 32 RBHS U19E vs Bishops – RBHS lost 5 – 15...

  • Auckland Representative Results

    Aug 24, 13 • 1952 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on Auckland Representative Results

    Northern Region B Competition   Auckland B 35 (O Katoa 2, D Polataivao, O Auva’a tries; C Perry 3 con, 3 pen) Auckland Juniors 12 (S Vaiangina, N Nu’u tries; M Faiva 1 con) Under 20 Auckland 33 (N Smith, K Finau, S Fa’aso’o, C Vui, J...

  • Die Burger Semi-Finaal (OP vs SWD – Groot Skole)

    Aug 23, 13 • 4047 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Die Burger Semi-Finaal (OP vs SWD – Groot Skole)

    Marlow Landbouskool en Hoërskool Outeniqua het Woensdag, 21 Augustus 2013, teen mekaar kragte gemeet op George. Dit was die semi-finaal van die Burger se rugbykompetisie. Marlow het die OP verteenwoordig in die groot skoleafdelinen Outeniqua het vir SWD...

  • Four changes made to Auckland team

    Aug 23, 13 • 2278 Views • General News, Mitre 10 CupComments Off on Four changes made to Auckland team

    Four changes made to Auckland team   Wayne Pivac has made three changes to the Auckland starting line-up to play Manawatu on Sunday.   The movement is in the forward pack with props Pauliasi Manu and Ofa Tu’ungafasi starting in the front row, while...

  • EP Kings u21 team named

    Aug 22, 13 • 4710 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings u21 team named

    U21 EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY GRIFFONS AT NMB STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH FRIDAY 23 AUGUST 2013 1. Vukile Sofisa 2. Dane van der Westhuizen (Captain) 3. Enoch Mnyaka 4. Sonkozi Kuhle 5. Kevin Kaba 6. Siphesihle Punguzwa 7. Claude Tshidibi 8. Aidon Davis 9. Sonwabo...

  • EP Kings u19 team to play Griffons

    Aug 22, 13 • 3669 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings u19 team to play Griffons

    ​U19 EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY GRIFFONS AT NMB STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH FRIDAY 23 AUGUST 2013 1. Lyle Lombard 2. Jean-Pierre Jamieson 3. Matthew Moore (Captain) 4. Stephan Ebersohn 5. Gerrit Huisamen 6. John-Henry Schmitt 7. Sabelo Sam 8. Erwin Slabbert 9....

  • National Clubs Round-up: Raiders, UJ set sights on Predator title

    Aug 22, 13 • 4196 Views • Cell C Community Cup, Club Rugby, General NewsComments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Raiders, UJ set sights on Predator title

    TWO Golden Lions clubs, Raiders and the University of Johannesburg, will contest the final of the inaugural cross-border Predator Super League next month after both teams registered nail-biting, come-from-behind victories in their respective semi-finals...

  • Absa Currie Cup Human Spirit – celebrate like your heroes

    Aug 22, 13 • 2642 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Human Spirit – celebrate like your heroes

    Absa will this year make the dreams of two die-hard rugby fans come true as they stand a chance to win the opportunity of a life time, to celebrate with their heroes at the Absa Currie Cup Final on 26 October 2013. As the proud supporter of the oldest running...

  • Absa Currie Cup Premier Division heats up

    Aug 22, 13 • 2562 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division heats up

    The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division is expected to heat up this weekend as the teams begin to settle and new player combinations gel after two rounds of matches. Given how closely matched the teams are and their familiarity with each other’s strengths and...

  • Sharks u19 side named

    Aug 22, 13 • 3024 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks u19 side named

    ABSA U19 COMPETITION The Sharks U19 vs Blue Bulls U19 Date: Friday, 23 August 2013 Time: 13h30 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Rametsi Oregopotse The Sharks U19 15. Colin Willemse 14. Michael Cloete 13. Neil Maritz 12. Sandile Kubeka 11. Alrin Eksteen...

  • Sharks name their u21 side for Bulls clash

    Aug 22, 13 • 5930 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their u21 side for Bulls clash

    The Sharks U21 vs Blue Bulls U21 Date: Friday, 23 August 2013 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen The Sharks U19: 15. Sean Robinson 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13. Tyler Fisher 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Alcino Izaacs 10....

  • Lions announce team to take on Bulls

    Aug 22, 13 • 2175 Views • General NewsComments Off on Lions announce team to take on Bulls

    MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Blue Bulls, in round three of the 2013 ABSA Currie Cup, at Loftus on Saturday evening. Ackermann has made several changes to his side which narrowly lost 33-25 to The Sharks in...

  • Kavliers vs SWD

    Aug 22, 13 • 2536 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General NewsComments Off on Kavliers vs SWD

    Die Regent Boland Kavaliers pak Saterdag die SWD Arende op die Boland Stadion om 16:00, met beide spanne steeds sterk in die wedloop om die uitspeelrondes van die Curriebeker Eersteliga te haal. Ondanks hul naelskraapse nederlaag teen die Luiperds verlede...

  • Pressure on as only six pool rounds remain in First Division

    Aug 22, 13 • 2191 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General NewsComments Off on Pressure on as only six pool rounds remain in First Division

    The pressure in the Absa Currie Cup First Division looks set to rise significantly this weekend as the reality sets in for most teams that only six rounds of pool matches remain to secure their semifinal places. With a 10-point lead at the top of the...

  • Leyds at flyhalf for DHL WP Under-21s

    Aug 22, 13 • 3332 Views • General NewsComments Off on Leyds at flyhalf for DHL WP Under-21s

    Dillyn Leyds will start at flyhalf for the DHL Western Province Under-21 team against the Golden Lions U21s at Ellis Park on Saturday (kick-off 15h00). Leyds takes over the No.10 shirt from regular flyhalf Tim Swiel who has been called up to the Western...

  • DHL WP Under-19s head to Johannesburg

    Aug 22, 13 • 3368 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP Under-19s head to Johannesburg

    The DHL Western Province Under-19 team will head to Johannesburg to take on the Golden Lions in Provincial Under-19 action at Ellis Park on Saturday (kick-off 13h00). The Lions are second on the log after five matches, with the DHL WP Under-19s boasting just...

  • Canterbury team to play Tasman

    Aug 22, 13 • 2615 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, Other TournamentsComments Off on Canterbury team to play Tasman

    Captain George Whitelock and All Blacks Joe Moody and Ryan Crotty will be the three new faces in the Canterbury side to face Tasman this weekend.   Moody has been released from the All Blacks to take the number one red and black jersey this week.  That sees...

  • Springbok Team Announced & Milestone for Bismarck du Plessis

    Aug 21, 13 • 4545 Views • General News, International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Team Announced & Milestone for Bismarck du Plessis

    Bismarck du Plessis will play in his 50th Test for South Africa off the bench against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. The experienced hooker has been selected on the bench after Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer decided to select an unchanged starting 15 for...

  • Steval Pumas ready for Border Bulldogs

    Aug 21, 13 • 3276 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas ready for Border Bulldogs

    Jimmy Stonehouse made seven changes to his starting line-up for this weekend’s clash against the Border Bulldogs. JW Bell will be doing duty on fullback while JC Roos is back on the pitch after several months in rehabilitation with a knee injury. Shaun...

  • BLUE BULLS COMPANY APPOINT NEW TEAM MANAGER

    Aug 21, 13 • 8919 Views • General News, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY APPOINT NEW TEAM MANAGER

    2013 will end with a sad farewell to dedicated current Team Manager Wynie Strydom. But with farewells, come promotions and so Blue Bulls Company would like to welcome new Super Rugby and Currie Cup Team Manager come 2014, Tim Dlulane. 2014 is bound to be a...

  • BLUE BULLS COMPANY IN FULL SUPPORT OF THE J9 FOUNDATION

    Aug 21, 13 • 3225 Views • General News, South Africa, South AfricaComments Off on BLUE BULLS COMPANY IN FULL SUPPORT OF THE J9 FOUNDATION

    The Blue Bulls Company would like to announce their full support of the J9 Foundation – a support group and charity established in honour of former Bulls scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen. With the foundations goal being to create awareness of the...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetah Teams announced

    Aug 21, 13 • 3690 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetah Teams announced

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Sharks Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks on Friday, 23 August at 19:10 in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Gates open at 14:00 and at 14:50 the Toyota Free State Cheetahs u.19’s will take on the...

  • Juan de Jongh returns for Kimberley outing

    Aug 21, 13 • 3576 Views • General NewsComments Off on Juan de Jongh returns for Kimberley outing

    Springbok centre Juan de Jongh has been drafted straight back into the DHL Western Province starting line-up for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup meeting with GWK Griquas in Kimberley (kick-off 15h00). De Jongh, who was released from the Bok squad at the...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls change two for Golden Lions clash

    Aug 21, 13 • 3865 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls change two for Golden Lions clash

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls team to face the MTN Golden Lions in Pretoria on Saturday sees two changes from the one that beat GWK-Griquas at Loftus Versfeld last weekend.At scrumhalf, Ruan Snyman will earn his first start, swopping places with Rudy Paige (who...