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  • ARU to consult Force and Rebels as Super Rugby moves to 15 teams in 2018

    Apr 10, 17 • 1485 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on ARU to consult Force and Rebels as Super Rugby moves to 15 teams in 2018

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today confirmed that one Australian team will be removed from Super Rugby when the competition reverts to a 15-team, three-conference format in 2018. SANZAAR’s announcement of the competition restructure on Sunday...

  • Sekope Kepu suspended for 1 week

    Apr 10, 17 • 1767 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sekope Kepu suspended for 1 week

    Foul Play Review Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), John Langford, Stephen Hardy Player: Sekope Kepu Team: Waratahs Position: Prop Date of Incident: 7 April 2017 Nature of Offence: 3 Yellow Cards / Warnings in Super Rugby Competition SANZAAR NEWS...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Brumbies in Canberra

    Apr 10, 17 • 1459 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Brumbies in Canberra

    The St.George Queensland Reds have gone down 43-10 to the Brumbies in Round 7 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Canberra. The score was locked at 10-10 at halftime, but the Brumbies jumped out of the gates in the second half, with two quick tries stunning the...

  • Kolisi leads DHL Stormers to dazzling victory – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Roundup

    Apr 9, 17 • 2753 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Kolisi leads DHL Stormers to dazzling victory – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Roundup

        Cell Sharks snatch hard fought win over Jaguares Sunwolves score historic win over Vodacom Bulls Western Force beat Southern Kings in 12-try thriller   Flank and captain, Siya Kolisi, led by example and was an instrumental figure in the...

  • IS DIE STORMERS NOG ONOORWONNE NA SATERDAG?

    Apr 7, 17 • 3490 Views • General News, Pale Toe, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on IS DIE STORMERS NOG ONOORWONNE NA SATERDAG?

    -Pretoria Kom ons wees eerlik, die Stormers kry hierdie naweek eers hul regte karaktertoets van die 2017 Superrugby-toernooi as hulle die Nieu Seelandse Chiefs tuis aanvat. Tot dusver het hulle die maklikste lys van teenstanders gehad want nie die Bulls,...

  • PREVIEW: CELL C SHARKS VS JAGUARES

    Apr 7, 17 • 2440 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on PREVIEW: CELL C SHARKS VS JAGUARES

    The Cell C Sharks will be hosting Argentina’s rugby pride, the Jaguares, in Saturday’s round seven Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Our players love playing at home and after two away matches against the Cheetahs and Lions, they are...

  • Two changes for DHL Stormers

    Apr 6, 17 • 2451 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Two changes for DHL Stormers

    There are just two changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their clash with the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has been ruled out after leaving the field with concussion in the 53-10 victory against the Toyota Cheetahs at...

  • DHL Stormers brace for Chiefs impact – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Apr 6, 17 • 1770 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers brace for Chiefs impact – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Mbonambi to earn his 50th cap in blue and white jersey Mtawarira bolsters Durbanites for important Jaguares clash Schoeman, Kirsten get first to start for Vodacom Bulls in Tokyo Southern Kings take on Force with reshuffled backline Springbok hooker Bongi...

  • Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares

    Apr 6, 17 • 1998 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares

    Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares Date : Saturday, 8 April 2017 Time : 15h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Angus Gardner Assistant Referees : Ben O’ Keeffe, Stuart Berry Television Match Official : Marius Jonker   Garth April 14....

  • Vodacom Bulls brace themselves for Sunwolves in Japan

    Apr 6, 17 • 2057 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls brace themselves for Sunwolves in Japan

    Vodacom Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, gave starts to Tian Schoeman and Jannes Kirsten for the first time this season when he named his team to face the Sunwolves in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Tokyo on Saturday. Schoeman will start in place of Handré...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies in Canberra 

    Apr 5, 17 • 1725 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies in Canberra 

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to play the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium this Saturday. Reds head coach Nick Stiles has made a number of changes to the match-day 23 to take on the Australian Conference leaders. In the starting side, the...

  • Stormers vs Chiefs team announcement: Super Rugby 2017

    Apr 5, 17 • 6052 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Stormers vs Chiefs team announcement: Super Rugby 2017

    GAME STORMERS VS CHIEFS DATE 08 April 2017   NAME REPRESENTING Alexander, Esa Sunday Times Barnard, Paul profoto Bornman, Conrad Rapport Bosch, Rodger AFP Bothma, Nic EPA Fourie, Carl Gallo/WP Lestrade, Jonathan Son Maged, Omas Peoples Post Malgas,...

  • Sharks next on the agenda for Steval Pumas

    Apr 5, 17 • 2283 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks next on the agenda for Steval Pumas

    With the SuperSport Challenge kicking off in two weeks’ time, the Steval Pumas will look to improve their ability to grab points scoring opportunities in their final warm-up match against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Friday. Coach Brent Janse van Rensburg...

  • Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    Apr 3, 17 • 2625 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Missed opportunities cost Pumas

    The Steval Pumas couldn’t convert multiple opportunities against Western Province at fortress Newlands on Saturday, falling to a 40-19 loss in a pre-season friendly. The visitors were starved of possession during the first half and ended up conceding six...

  • Dramatic Kriel try seals Highveld thriller – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Roundup

    Apr 2, 17 • 2864 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Dramatic Kriel try seals Highveld thriller – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Roundup

      Spirited Vodacom Bulls undone by Chiefs’ second half rally DHL Stormers in rampant mood against Toyota Cheetahs Emirates Lions flanker Jaco Kriel scored a dramatic winning try in the closing minutes of an absorbing local Vodacom Super Rugby derby...

  • Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win

    Mar 31, 17 • 3067 Views • Analysis, BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, National • • Comments Off on Roux pleased as Junior Boks kick off warm-up games with a win

    Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was pleased on Friday with his team’s first hit-out in the lead-up to the World Rugby U20 Championship as they defeated the Down Touch Griffons 24-20 in the sweltering heat at the HT Pelatona Projects Stadium in Welkom. The...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    Mar 31, 17 • 1912 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    BNZ Crusaders team named to play the Waratahs | Crusaders BNZ Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged backline to face the Waratahs this Sunday evening.  In the forwards, there are four changes from the starting line-up that faced the...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    Mar 31, 17 • 1836 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks

    There are few fixtures with such thrilling expectation as Vodacom Super Rugby derby matches between the Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions, which is exactly what we can expect when the two teams meet this Saturday. The Emirates Lions, as 2016 Vodacom Super...

  • Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Mar 30, 17 • 2503 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Solomon to lead DHL WP XV against Pumas

    Hooker Chad Solomon will captain DHL Western Province XV in their friendly match against the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The friendly encounter, which kicks off at 12h25 on Saturday, will be the curtain-raiser for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash...

  • Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Mar 30, 17 • 1883 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Flank Cobus Wiese will make his first start for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The versatile 19-year-old Junior Springbok came off the replacements bench to make his debut in the 44-31...

  • Emirates Lions team announcement

    Mar 30, 17 • 2207 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement

    Three matches are on the cards at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 1 April when the Emirates Lions host the Cell C Sharks at 17:15. The programme for the day is 12:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (friendly), 14:30 Pirates vs Raiders (league match), 17:15...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Mar 30, 17 • 2209 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.  The match kicks off at 15:05.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team with the inclusion of newly signed Luther Obi.  Obi will be making his...

  • Debutant Tambwe grab two tries as Emirates Lions overthrow Kings

    Mar 27, 17 • 1640 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Debutant Tambwe grab two tries as Emirates Lions overthrow Kings

    Cell C Sharks clinch tough derby in Bloemfontein DHL Stormers fight back for Singapore win Jaguares down Reds to continue impressive start Debutant wing Madosh Tambwe scored two tries in the Emirates Lions’ comprehensive 42-19 victory over the Southern...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Jaguares

    Mar 27, 17 • 1704 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Jaguares

    The St.George Queensland Reds lost 22-8 to the Jaguares in Round 5 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Buenos Aires overnight. For the second week in a row the Reds were forced to play with 13 men after Eto Nabuli and Kane Douglas were sent to the sin bin for separate...

  • Fleck praises DHL Stormers character

    Mar 27, 17 • 1522 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Fleck praises DHL Stormers character

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck was impressed with the character his team showed to fight back under pressure and secure a 44-31 victory against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday. Having trailed 24-20 at half-time, the DHL Stormers turned things...