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  • Vodafone Super Rugby Round 10

    Apr 28, 17 • 1557 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodafone Super Rugby Round 10

    Saturday 29 April St.George Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs When: 7.40pm AEST Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane TV: LIVE on FOX SPORTS 501 Radio: LIVE on rugby.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Brisbane Information for broadcasters: One of the greatest rivalries...

  • Forced named to tame Lions

    Apr 28, 17 • 3072 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Forced named to tame Lions

    The Road Safety Western Force have made a number of injury-forced changes to their side that take on the Lions this Saturday, 29 April at the Force Field (nib Stadium). Both Pek Cowan and Brynard Stander return to the starting side after impressive...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play New South Wales Waratahs

    Apr 28, 17 • 1691 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play New South Wales Waratahs

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their team to play the New South Wales Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made minimal changes to the match-day 23 which defeated the Southern Kings two weeks ago, with the...

  • Deon Davids names Southern Kings team to face Melbourne Rebels

    Apr 27, 17 • 2522 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Deon Davids names Southern Kings team to face Melbourne Rebels

    SOUTHERN KINGS vs MELBOURNE REBELS NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM, 29 APRIL 2017 KICK-OFF: 19h30   SOUTHERN KINGS AIM FOR CONSISTENCY WITH ONE CHANGE TO STARTING XV Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids made just one change to his starting XV that returned from...

  • Toyota Cheetah Team Announcement

    Apr 27, 17 • 2358 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah Team Announcement

    Toyota Cheetahs takes on Crusaders in Bloemfontein  The Toyota Cheetahs are ready to take on the Crusaders on Saturday, 29 April 2017 in a Vodacom Super Rugby match in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Coach Franco Smith has named his team for the match that...

  • Etzebeth raises DHL Stormers half-century

    Apr 26, 17 • 1885 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Etzebeth raises DHL Stormers half-century

    Eben Etzebeth will play his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game for the DHL Stormers when they face the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday. The imposing 25-year-old lock, who made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut in 2012, has been named DHL Stormers vice-captain for the...

  • Andre Esterhuizen Judicial Committee Hearing

    Apr 24, 17 • 1708 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Andre Esterhuizen Judicial Committee Hearing

    Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Monday 24 April 2017, 9am(SAST), 5pm(AEST), 7pm(NZST) via video-conference. Judicial Committee: Michael Heron QC (Chairman), De Wet Barry & John Langford Player: Andre Esterhuizen Team: Sharks Position: Centre...

  • Finlay Christie suspended for three weeks

    Apr 24, 17 • 2421 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Finlay Christie suspended for three weeks

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Finlay Christie Team: Chiefs Position: Halfback Date of Incident: 22 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(b) Stamping / Trampling on an Opponent Elapsed...

  • Nic Stirzaker issued no further sanction

    Apr 24, 17 • 1313 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Nic Stirzaker issued no further sanction

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Nic Stirzaker Team: Rebels Position: Halfback Date of Incident: 22 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.2(a) Intentionally Offending Elapsed time in match...

  • Late Kriel try clinch it for Pretoria side – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Roundup

    Apr 23, 17 • 2429 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Late Kriel try clinch it for Pretoria side – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Roundup

      Southern Kings finish Australian tour on winning note Emirates Lions edge past Jaguares in Johannesburg   Springbok midfielder Jesse Kriel scored the winning try close to the end of the game to seal a dramatic 20-14 comeback win for the Vodacom...

  • Etzebeth leads DHL Stormers against Crusaders – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Apr 20, 17 • 2135 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Etzebeth leads DHL Stormers against Crusaders – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Emirates Lions’ Andries Coetzee earns 50th cap Southern Kings eager to end Aussie trip on positive note Vodacom Bulls host Toyota Cheetahs in local derby Cell C Sharks expecting Rebels onslaught in Durban Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will take over the DHL...

  • Vodacom Bulls team to face Toyota Cheetahs

    Apr 20, 17 • 2731 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Toyota Cheetahs

    Adriaanse in the first start for Vodacom Bulls Jacobie Adriaanse will earn a 30th cap but will start at tighthead prop for the Vodacom Bulls for the first time on Saturday when his team face the Toyota Cheetahs in a crucial Vodacom Super Rugby clash in...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Bulls

    Apr 20, 17 • 2284 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Bulls

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.  The match kicks off at 17:15.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. Changes to the team from last...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas

    Apr 20, 17 • 3437 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas

    Cell C Sharks XV vs. Griquas Date : Saturday, 22 April 2017 Time : 17h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Stuart Berry Assistant Referees : Vusi Msibi, Sanele Mdlalose Television Match Official : Marius Jonker The Cell C Sharks XV get their...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares

    Apr 20, 17 • 2161 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Jaguares

    The Emirates Lions team to play the Jaguares at Emirates Airline Park on Friday 21 April shows four changes to the side that were in action last weekend. In the front row Corné Fourie, Akker van der Merwe and Johannes Jonker get a start while Harold Vorster...

  • Timing is everything for Steval Pumas this weekend

    Apr 19, 17 • 2150 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Timing is everything for Steval Pumas this weekend

    After three warm-up games, the Steval Pumas are looking forward to showing their big match temperament in their first SuperSport Rugby Challenge match against the Vodacom Blue Bulls this weekend. The Mpumalanga side will head to Loftus Versfeld to test their...

  • Kriel cleared to play

    Apr 19, 17 • 2705 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Kriel cleared to play

    Emirates Lions player Jaco Kriel has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the Vodacom Super Rugby match over the weekend against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town. Kriel was cited after the match for an incident when attempting to charge down the ball. Coming out of...

  • DHL Stormers touring squad to New Zealand

    Apr 18, 17 • 2728 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers touring squad to New Zealand

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has announced a 27-man squad for their upcoming tour to New Zealand. The DHL Stormers will face the Crusaders, Highlanders and Hurricanes on their three-week tour of New Zealand, which is the first time they have visited...

  • Lopeti Timani suspended for 4 weeks

    Apr 18, 17 • 1822 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Lopeti Timani suspended for 4 weeks

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC, Stefan Terblanche, Stephen Hardy Player: Lopeti Timani Team: Rebels Position: Back Row Date of Incident: 15 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(m) Any other acts (not previously referred to) which are...

  • Jaco Kriel Cited

    Apr 18, 17 • 3246 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Jaco Kriel Cited

    Player: Jaco Kriel Team: Lions Position: Back Row Date of Incident: 15 April 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(o) Late-charging the Kicker Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 26th Minute Jaco Kriel of the Lions has been cited for alleged foul...

  • St.George Queensland Reds beat Southern Kings at Suncorp Stadium 

    Apr 18, 17 • 1431 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds beat Southern Kings at Suncorp Stadium 

    The St.George Queensland Reds have defeated the Southern Kings 47-34 in Round 8 of Vodafone Super Rugby at Suncorp Stadium. It was the first time that the Reds had met South Africa’s Southern Kings and both teams took advantage of the 3:00pm kick off,...

  • Pride of Joburg on top in big SA derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Review

    Apr 16, 17 • 2063 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Pride of Joburg on top in big SA derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Review

    The Emirates Lions won their big SA derby 29-16 against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town to end the Cape side’s unbeaten run, while the Vodacom Bulls returned to winning ways thanks to their hard-fought 26-13 win over the Jaguares in Pretoria in their Saturday...

  • Du Toit returns to face Emirates Lions – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

    Apr 13, 17 • 2560 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Du Toit returns to face Emirates Lions – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

      Toyota Cheetahs entertain formidable Chiefs in Bloemfontein Vodacom Bulls must tame powerful Jaguares in Pretoria Southern Kings suffer Jaer blow in build-up to Reds match Crusader Crockett to set record for most tournament appearances Pieter-Steph du...

  • Toyota Cheetahs takes on Chiefs in Bloemfontein

    Apr 13, 17 • 3666 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs takes on Chiefs in Bloemfontein

    After a Bye weekend, the Toyota Cheetahs are ready to face the Chiefs on Saturday, 15 April 2017 in a Vodacom Super Rugby match in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Coach Franco Smith has named his team for the match that kicks off at 15:05.  Gates open at...

  • Wyatt Crockett to set Super Rugby record for most appearances

    Apr 12, 17 • 2140 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Wyatt Crockett to set Super Rugby record for most appearances

    Wyatt Crockett and BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson will be available for interviews at 10 am, Thursday 13 April, at AMI Stadium. BNZ Crusaders front row stalwart Wyatt Crockett will set the Investec Super Rugby appearance record when he runs out...