Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Gates to captain Kings against the Cheetahs

    May 12, 16 • 1532 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gates to captain Kings against the Cheetahs

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced that Shane Gates will captain the team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday after Steven Sykes was ruled out with a shoulder injury. “Steven has a grade one ligament tear in his...

  • Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Jaguars

    May 12, 16 • 1482 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Jaguars

    Jaguares vs. Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 14 May 2016 Time : 22h40 (SA Time) 17h40 (ART) Venue : Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Juan Sylvestre, Damian Schneider Television Match Official...

  • Emirates Lions team to play the Blues at Emirates Airline Park

    May 12, 16 • 1853 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to play the Blues at Emirates Airline Park

    The Emirates Lions will have their regular front row back in action when they host the Blues at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 14 May at 19:15 with both Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys back in the starting line-up. Both have been out due to injuries...

  • DHL Stormers team to take on the Sunwolves in Singapore

    May 12, 16 • 1297 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers team to take on the Sunwolves in Singapore

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named his team for the DHL Stormers’ first-ever match in Singapore against the Sunwolves on Saturday. There are just two changes to the backline that did duty in the clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands, with...

  • Hurricanes v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 12, 16 • 1691 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Reds @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 14 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Angus Mabey AR2: Brett Johnson TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15...

  • GOOSEN TO DEBUT V REDS AS CANES STAND DOWN FIVE

    May 12, 16 • 1456 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GOOSEN TO DEBUT V REDS AS CANES STAND DOWN FIVE

    Wellington wing Wes Goosen has been named to make his Investec Super Rugby debut against the Reds in Hurricanes team missing five players who have been stood down for breaching team protocols. Goosen, 20, takes over on the left wing from Julian Savea in one...

  • Reds team to play Hurricanes in Wellington

    May 12, 16 • 1274 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds team to play Hurricanes in Wellington

    St.George Queensland Reds lock Rob Simmons will earn a milestone 100th cap for his side this Saturday when they take on the Hurricanes in Wellington. Hailing from the tiny town of Theodore in central Queensland, Simmons made his Super Rugby debut for his...

  • Waratahs v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 12, 16 • 1950 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Bulls @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 14 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Glen Jackson AR1: Ben O’Keeffe AR2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan...

  • NSW Waratahs team continue with unchanged line-up to tackle the Bulls

    May 12, 16 • 1273 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team continue with unchanged line-up to tackle the Bulls

    The NSW Waratahs have continued with the same team for their round 12 match against the Bulls at Allianz Stadium this Saturday night. The team received welcome news this week with the same players available for selection. The Tahs will be looking to continue...

  • Rebels v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 11, 16 • 1518 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Rebels v Brumbies @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date: Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Rohan Hoffmann AR1: Will Houston AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 1. Toby Smith 2. James...

  • Brumbies unchanged for the Rebels

    May 11, 16 • 1410 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies unchanged for the Rebels

    Head Coach Stephen Larkham has stuck with the same Match Day 23-man squad that defeated the Bulls 23-6 in Canberra last Friday night. The experienced front row of Scott Sio, co-captain Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander pack down in the front row while Rory...

  • REBELS WELCOME BACK EXPERIENCE FOR BRUMBIES

    May 11, 16 • 1227 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REBELS WELCOME BACK EXPERIENCE FOR BRUMBIES

    The Melbourne Rebels welcome back experienced campaigners Colby Fainga’a, Mike Harris and Lopeti Timani to the starting line-up against the Brumbies at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Friday. The return of the trio is a boost for the Rebels heading into the local...

  • Toyota Cheetahs and ClickaBet Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    May 11, 16 • 1309 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs and ClickaBet Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    ClickaBet has announced their Associate Sponsorship of the Toyota Cheetahs for the 2016 season, with immediate effect.   The sponsorship will see the ClickaBet brand represented on the official playing kit in the Super Rugby, Currie Cup and junior...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Kings

    May 11, 16 • 1868 Views • Analysis, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Kings

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Kings    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Kings in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 14 May 2016 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 17:05.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Jenkins, Ulengo to face Waratahs in Sydney

    May 11, 16 • 1678 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jenkins, Ulengo to face Waratahs in Sydney

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named Jason Jenkins and Jamba Ulengo in his starting team that will face the Waratahs in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Jenkins pulled out of the first match of the tour against the Force due to an injury, but is...

  • Club player suspended for six years for trafficking steroids

    May 11, 16 • 2240 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on Club player suspended for six years for trafficking steroids

    A former Wellington club player has been banned from all rugby for six years for using and trafficking anabolic steroids while he was involved in rugby. The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Judicial Committee imposed the lengthy ban on Andrew Leicester Burne,...

  • Highlanders v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 11, 16 • 1430 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Highlanders v Crusaders @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date: Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19h35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Chris Pollock AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Aaron Paterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Crusaders

    May 11, 16 • 1220 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Crusaders

    Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has been able to select a largely unchanged line-up for the battle of the mainland after coming through last week’s win against the Chiefs with no new injuries. There is just one change to the starting team that took the field in...

  • BNZ Crusaders name team for the Southern Derby

    May 11, 16 • 1280 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team for the Southern Derby

    This weekend see’s the classic Southern Derby of the Investec Super Rugby tournament Pulse Energy Highlander’s vs BNZ Crusaders. The game takes place on Friday 13th May at Forsyth Bar Stadium, Dunedin. Kick off is at 7.35pm.   Crusaders Head Coach...

  • Steval Pumas team to take on the Bulls

    May 10, 16 • 1599 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Steval Pumas team to take on the Bulls

    Provincial Qualifier: Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Steval Pumas Venue: Loftus Versveld, Pretoria (Tswane) Date: 13 May 2016 Kick-off: 15:00   This week head coach of the Steval Pumas, MJ Mentz made several changes to his starting line-up for the Provincial...

  • Nathan Sharpe Appointed to QRU Board as Player Appointed Director

    May 10, 16 • 1301 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nathan Sharpe Appointed to QRU Board as Player Appointed Director

    Former Wallabies captain Nathan Sharpe has been appointed to the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) Board as the Player Appointed Director. Sharpe, who played 70 times for the Reds and earned 116 caps for Australia, replaces fellow second-row forward James Horwill,...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 12

    May 10, 16 • 1857 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 12

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 12 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Highlanders v Crusaders @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride...

  • VELLEMAN, ESTERHUIZEN SHINE IN DIRE WEEKEND #AllOutRugby

    May 9, 16 • 1591 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on VELLEMAN, ESTERHUIZEN SHINE IN DIRE WEEKEND #AllOutRugby

    9 MAY 2016 – South African teams managed only two victories in as many weeks with the Cell C Sharks shining the light in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby. To highlight the South African franchises’ struggles to score points this weekend, Sharks...

  • DHL Stormers touring squad to Singapore announced

    May 9, 16 • 1859 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers touring squad to Singapore announced

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 25-man touring squad for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Sunwolves in Singapore this weekend. Outside back Khanyo Ngcukana and prop Alistair Vermaak are the two additions to the squad for the historic...

  • Kings suffer setback with injuries after Blues game

    May 9, 16 • 1735 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings suffer setback with injuries after Blues game

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that both CJ Velleman and Chris Cloete will not be available for the match against the Cheetahs this weekend. Velleman has broken his thumb and will be going for scans today, but would be out for at east six...