Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    May 9, 16 • 1194 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    Weekly Tries Tally after Round 11 6 & 7 May 2016     ROUND 11 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 11: 6 Total donation from Vodacom:  R42 000 (R7000 per South African team try)   Broken down as follows: Cell C Sharks:  4 Southern Kings: 2...

  • BLUES TAKE BONUS-POINT WIN AGAINST THE KINGS

    May 8, 16 • 2209 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BLUES TAKE BONUS-POINT WIN AGAINST THE KINGS

    It took five minutes after the hooter for the Blues to chalk up their first bonus victory of the season with a 34-18 win over the Kings at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth. A turnover five minutes after the siren had sounded and a slick back pass by...

  • Cell C Sharks sparkle in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Wrap

    May 8, 16 • 1332 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks sparkle in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Wrap

    The Cell C Sharks produced a sparkling performance to clinch a morale-boosting 32-15 win over the Hurricanes in Durban on Saturday afternoon. They delivered one of their best displays of the season to outscore the ‘Canes by four tries to two and also to...

  • OUTSTANDING CELL C SHARKS SMASH HURRICANES

    May 7, 16 • 1429 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on OUTSTANDING CELL C SHARKS SMASH HURRICANES

    The Cell C Sharks concluded their New Zealand commitments in their fifth Vodacom Super Rugby clash against Kiwi opposition when they defeated the Hurricanes 32-15 at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on Saturday afternoon. It was a welcome return home and with the field...

  • NSW Waratahs notch their third straight win with a 21-6 victory over the Cheetahs

    May 7, 16 • 2279 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs notch their third straight win with a 21-6 victory over the Cheetahs

    The NSW Waratahs have won their third match in a row, with a 21 points to 6 win over the Cheetahs at Allianz Stadium in round 11 of Super Rugby tonight. In his 71st Super Rugby match, NSW fly-half Bernard Foley scored 16 points in the same game he became...

  • Preview: Southern Kings vs Blues

    May 7, 16 • 1894 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Preview: Southern Kings vs Blues

    The Southern Kings will play their first ever Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Blues, when they face the team from New Zealand at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth later today. The visitors, currently 12th on the combined Super Rugby log...

  • FORCE FIRE IN TOKYO

    May 7, 16 • 1835 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE FIRE IN TOKYO

    A first half hat trick from Marcel Brache has helped the Western Force claim an emphatic 40-22 win over a gallant Sunwolves outfit at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo. Brache became just the fourth Western Force player to bag a hat trick when he went...

  • Brumbies grab Bulls by the horns

    May 6, 16 • 1845 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies grab Bulls by the horns

    The Aquis Brumbies have defeated the Bulls 23-6 at GIO Stadium in a tough encounter, to move back to the top of the Australian Super Rugby conference. A defensive line that did not allow any tries, coupled with tries from Nigel Ah Wong and Tomas Cubelli as...

  • RUGBY IS EINTLIK ‘n EENVOUDIGE SPEL #PaleToe

    May 6, 16 • 3422 Views • General News, International, Pale Toe, Super RugbyComments Off on RUGBY IS EINTLIK ‘n EENVOUDIGE SPEL #PaleToe

    Dwarslat is vandeesweek seker ons maak rugby kyk te moeilik en hoor dat ons te emosioneel is. #Pale toe Om rugby te kyk is soos om die weer te voorspel, nes jy dink dat jy die edele spel verstaan, verander dit. Dis die wyse woorde van ‘n kollega, nou die...

  • Reds go down to Crusaders in Christchurch

    May 6, 16 • 1537 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds go down to Crusaders in Christchurch

    The St.George Queensland Reds were outclassed 38-5 in their Asteron Life Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night. The Reds dominated possession for large chunks of the game but ultimately earned little reward in the...

  • Vodacom Bulls hunt fourth away win – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    May 5, 16 • 1183 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls hunt fourth away win – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    The Vodacom Bulls will be chasing a fourth away win when they face the Brumbies on Friday morning at 11h45 (SA time) in the GIO Stadium in Canberra. This will be their second fixture of their three-match Australian trip. Success for the Pretoria side will...

  • Stand a chance of winning a signed Vodacom Bulls Rugby Jersey #BullsDownUnder

    May 5, 16 • 1928 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stand a chance of winning a signed Vodacom Bulls Rugby Jersey #BullsDownUnder

    We will giving away a signed replica Bulls jersey to one of our lucky readers. How can you win? You will need to download the Bulls App where you need to follow the Bulls tour down under and answer the related question below: What does Werner Kruger enjoy...

  • Cell C Sharks v Hurricanes TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 2092 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks v Hurricanes TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sharks v Hurricanes @ Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 local Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen AR1: Quinton Immelman AR2: Rodney Bonaparte TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sharks: 15....

  • Chiefs v Highlanders TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 2185 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Highlanders TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Chiefs v Highlanders @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local Referee: Angus Gardner AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Angus Mabey TMO : Shane McDermott TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Toni...

  • Sunwolves v Force TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1180 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Force TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Force @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 14:15 local / 07:15 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Paul Williams AR2: Aki Aso TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sunwolves: 15...

  • Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1437 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Cheetahs @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local Referee: Nic Berry AR1: Andrew Lees AR2: Graham Cooper TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    May 5, 16 • 1354 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    Waratahs vs Toyota Cheetahs  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Waratahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 7 May 2016 in Sydney, Australia.  The game kicks off at 11:45 (SA Time).  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1570 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Brumbies v Bulls @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keeffe AR1: Will Houston AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: Scott Sio Stephen...

  • Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    May 5, 16 • 1416 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged team to face the Brumbies in the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday in his side’s second match of their Australian trip. The Bulls started their tour with a solid win over the Force in Perth last...

  • Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    May 5, 16 • 1374 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    The Aquis Brumbies will welcome back co-captain Stephen Moore and veteran prop Ben Alexander, while Matt Toomua will miss Friday night’s matchup against the Blue Bulls at GIO Stadium. Moore and Alexander missed last week’s 23-10 loss to the Highlanders in...

  • Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1660 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Chris Wratt TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Wyatt...

  • NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    May 5, 16 • 1209 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    The NSW Waratahs will run out with a similar team that defeated the Stormers 32-20 last weekend in South Africa for this Saturday’s round 11 match against the Cheetahs at Allianz Stadium. Only one change has been made, with hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS SIDE TO PLAY CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH

    May 5, 16 • 1132 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS SIDE TO PLAY CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH

    St.George Queensland Reds scrumhalf Nick Frisby will earn a milestone 50th cap for his side this Friday when they take on the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Reds have made two changes to the starting side for the match, with Queensland Under-20s standout...

  • Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    May 5, 16 • 1572 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    Cell C Sharks vs. Hurricanes Date : Saturday, 7 May 2016 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS Park Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Quinton Immelman, Rodney Bonaparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie le Roux...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw

    May 5, 16 • 3756 Views • AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General NewsComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw

    Francois Louw will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m). In the second half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby on 30 April, the Bath flanker...