Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • NSW Centurion, Rob Horne amongst four changes to NSW Waratahs for Friday blockbuster against the Chiefs

    May 25, 16 • 1470 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Centurion, Rob Horne amongst four changes to NSW Waratahs for Friday blockbuster against the Chiefs

    The NSW Waratahs have made four changes to the starting side for their round 14 match against the Chiefs in what is expected to be a blockbuster battle between the New Zealand and Australian Conference leaders at Allianz Stadium this Friday night. Wycliff...

  • Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan

    May 25, 16 • 2455 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan

    Former junior springbok and versatile backline player Wandile Mjekevu has joined the Southern Kings on loan for the rest of the Vodacom Super Rugby  season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous said Mjekevu, who had been based at the Cell C...

  • Vodacom Bulls and CANSA come out winners #GetYourPinkOn

    May 24, 16 • 1621 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls and CANSA come out winners #GetYourPinkOn

    The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) partnered with the Vodacom Bulls for a #GetYourPinkOn (http://www.getyourpinkon.co.za/) game against the Toyota Cheetahs on 2 April 2016. The Vodacom Bulls were not the only winners that night, when they beat the...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 14

    May 24, 16 • 1841 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 14

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 14 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Mike Fraser AR1 Brendon Pickerill AR2 Jamie Nutbrown...

  • Kings have 3 injury concerns ahead of Jaguares

    May 24, 16 • 2006 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings have 3 injury concerns ahead of Jaguares

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that three players will not be available for selection against the Jaguares on Friday, following injuries sustained during the game against he Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Davids confirmed that...

  • Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Jaguares #AllOutRugby

    May 24, 16 • 2220 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Jaguares #AllOutRugby

    We are giving away 10 sets of 3 tickets (30) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 27 May at 19h00) How to stand a chance of winning?...

  • NAIL-BITING STUFF IN NORTH-SOUTH DERBY

    May 23, 16 • 1835 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NAIL-BITING STUFF IN NORTH-SOUTH DERBY

    23 MAY 2016 – The North-South derby between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers did not disappoint as the Pretoria side clinched the victory in a nail-biting affair, while the Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions were in rampant form in their...

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom

    May 23, 16 • 1627 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom

    Weekly Tries Tally after Round 13 21 May 2016 ROUND 13 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 13: 18 Total donation from Vodacom:  R126 000 (R7000 per South African team try)   Broken down as follows: Emirates Lions: 8 Cell C Sharks:  8 DHL Stormers:...

  • Ayumu Goromaru injury update

    May 22, 16 • 1509 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Ayumu Goromaru injury update

    St.George Queensland Reds fullback Ayumu Goromaru will undergo surgery next week after suffering an AC joint separation in his side’s win over the Sunwolves yesterday. He is expected to be sidelined for 12 weeks, ruling him out of the Reds’ final...

  • Vodacom Bulls edge DHL Stormers at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Wrap

    May 22, 16 • 1391 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls edge DHL Stormers at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Wrap

    The Vodacom Bulls defeated the DHL Stormers 17-13 in a typical, tense South African derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening to keep their unbeaten home record in this year’s campaign intact. They also halted a run of four Vodacom Super Rugby losses in...

  • Waratahs put in courageous 80 minute effort in 29-10 loss to loss to Crusaders

    May 20, 16 • 2391 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs put in courageous 80 minute effort in 29-10 loss to loss to Crusaders

    The NSW Waratahs have put in a courageous display, going down to the Crusaders by 29-10 in trying conditions in Christchurch tonight. The Tahs applied pressure to the Crusaders all night, showing maximum effort for the full 80 minutes. They managed two tries...

  • St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi signs two-year contract extension

    May 20, 16 • 1814 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi signs two-year contract extension

    St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi has signed a two-year contract with Queensland Rugby Union, which will see him remain at Ballymore until 2018. Kerevi has been in rampant form for the Reds this season and is one of the most potent attacking...

  • Reds v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1570 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Reds v Sunwolves @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:05 local / 07:05 SA Time Referee: Will Houston AR1: Andrew Lees AR2: Nic Berry TMO: Damien Mitchelmore TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 1. James Slipper...

  • Chiefs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1594 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Chiefs v Rebels @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local  09h35 SA Time Referee: Angus Gardiner AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Angus Mabey TMO: Ben Skeen TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 1. Mitchell Graham...

  • Emirates Lions v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1938 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Lions v Jaguares @ Emirates Airlines Stadium, Johannesburg Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 SA time  Referee: Stuart Berry AR1: Cwengile Jadezweni AR2: Lourens van der Merwe TMO: Willie Vos TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Emirates...

  • Cell C Sharks v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1701 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sharks v Kings @ Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off 17:10 SA Time Referee: Quinton Immelman AR1: Rodney Bonaparte AR2: Archie Sehlako TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cell C Sharks:  15 Willie...

  • Vodacom Bulls v DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 2169 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls v DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Bulls v Stormers @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:20 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keeffe AR1: Glen Jackson AR2: AJ Jacobs TMO: Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Vodacom Bulls: 15 SP Marais, 14 Jamba...

  • Sykes back to captain side against the Cell C Sharks

    May 19, 16 • 1617 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sykes back to captain side against the Cell C Sharks

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced that Steven Sykes will return to captain the team to take on the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Davids also confirmed that Schalk Ferreira will also return having missed two games due to injury....

  • North vs South derby at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview

    May 19, 16 • 1601 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on North vs South derby at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview

      Emirates Lions face stiff Jaguares challenge in Johannesburg Resurgent Cell C Sharks host Southern Kings in Durban The Vodacom Bulls are back from a difficult Australian trip and will be determined to lift their game at Loftus Versfeld and avoid a...

  • Emirates Lions team announced

    May 19, 16 • 3005 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team announced

    Lourens Erasmus will get his first start in this years’ Vodacom Super Rugby tournament after making his debut against the Cheetahs earlier in the season when he runs on at lock against the Jaguares at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 21 May at 15:00....

  • Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Kings

    May 19, 16 • 1572 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Kings

    Cell C Sharks vs Southern Kings Date : Saturday, 21 May 2016 Time : 17h10 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Quinton Immelman Assistant Referees : Rodney Bonaparte, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie le Roux 14. JP...

  • Force v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1719 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Force v Blues @ nib Stadium, Perth Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 17:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Jamie Nutbrown AR1: Rohan Hoffmann AR2: Jordan Way TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 1 Francois Van Wyk 2...

  • BEKHUIS RETURNS TO BOLSTER BLUES LINEOUT

    May 19, 16 • 1628 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BEKHUIS RETURNS TO BOLSTER BLUES LINEOUT

    Super Centurion Josh Bekhuis will make a welcome return when the Blues take on the Western Force in the Investec Super Rugby clash in Perth on Saturday. A calf strain sidelined Bekhuis from last week’s loss against the Lions in Johannesburg, but he returns...

  • FORCE TEAM NAMED FOR CLASH WITH BLUES

    May 19, 16 • 1916 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE TEAM NAMED FOR CLASH WITH BLUES

    Coming off the bye last week the Western Force have made one change to the starting XV for the clash with the Blues at the ‘Force Field’ on Saturday evening.   In the only change to the run-on side Ben Tapuai returns at outside centre after a two...

  • Chiefs name team to take on Rebels

    May 19, 16 • 2202 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs name team to take on Rebels

    A determined Gallagher Chiefs team are out to right the wrongs from their last performance when they take on the Melbourne Rebels this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato. Supporters can expect an impassioned, physical display of quality rugby as these...