Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • The Cell C Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    Apr 20, 16 • 1174 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The Cell C Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    The Cell C Sharks have turned their attentions to the Highlanders, their Vodacom Super Rugby opponents on Friday morning (9.35am kick-off), as they hit the midway point of their New Zealand tour. There has been little rotation in team selection for the first...

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  • Patrick Tuipulotu recommits to the Blues and New Zealand Rugby until 2019

    Apr 20, 16 • 1772 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Patrick Tuipulotu recommits to the Blues and New Zealand Rugby until 2019

    New Zealand Rugby and the Blues are delighted to announce that lock Patrick Tuipulotu has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through until the end of the 2019 season. Twenty-three year old Tuipulotu, who played seven Tests for the All Blacks in 2014 and 26...

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  • Toyota Cheetahs take on Rebels in Melbourne

    Apr 20, 16 • 1305 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take on Rebels in Melbourne

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Rebels in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Friday, 22 April 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. The game kicks off at 11:45 (SA Time). Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. The only change to the team...

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  • Southern Kings Injury Update: 19 April 2016

    Apr 19, 16 • 1234 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings Injury Update: 19 April 2016

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has said  a number of the Vodacom Super Rugby players were still battling with injuries. Davids confirmed that both Edgar Marutlulle and Sti Sithole would not be available for selection ahead of the match against the...

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  • Marais picks an exciting Bulls squad for Australian tour

    Apr 19, 16 • 2030 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Marais picks an exciting Bulls squad for Australian tour

    Vodacom Bulls head coach, Nollis Marais, has selected a squad for their Australian tour that is the perfect blend of youth and experience.   The majority of the squad has already seen action in this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby competition with Hanro...

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  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 9

    Apr 19, 16 • 2139 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 9

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 9 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Highlanders v Sharks @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Friday 22 April 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Ben O’Keefe AR1 Mike Fraser AR2 Kane McBride TMO...

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  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by @Vodacom #Tries4Books

    Apr 18, 16 • 1524 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by @Vodacom #Tries4Books

    Weekly Tries Tally:  Round 8     ROUND 8 STATS:   Total number of South African team  tries in Round 8: 24 Total donation from Vodacom:  R168 000   Broken down as follows: Toyota Cheetahs: 14 Vodacom Bulls: 5 Emirates Lions: 2 Cell C Sharks:  2...

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  • WEEKEND CHARACTERISED BY INLAND ASSAULT #AllOutRugby

    Apr 18, 16 • 1512 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WEEKEND CHARACTERISED BY INLAND ASSAULT #AllOutRugby

    18 APRIL 2016 – It was an inland assault of note as the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions gave Gauteng an unbeatable weekend while the Toyota Cheetahs went on a rampage in Bloemfontein. While Lions pivot Elton Jantjies turned in another commanding...

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  • Vodacom SupeRugby tickets – Southern Kings vs Emirate Lions #AllOutRugby

    Apr 18, 16 • 1439 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby tickets – Southern Kings vs Emirate Lions #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 Emirates Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 23th April at 17h10) How can you win?...

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  • Triumphant Emirates Lions impress in local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Wrap, Round 8

    Apr 17, 16 • 1135 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Triumphant Emirates Lions impress in local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Wrap, Round 8

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15   The Emirates Lions continued with their impressive start to the Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with a 29-22 South African derby win over the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening.   Wing...

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  • NSW Waratahs’ tough fight not enough as Brumbies hold on to win by six

    Apr 16, 16 • 1159 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs’ tough fight not enough as Brumbies hold on to win by six

    The NSW Waratahs have gone down to the Brumbies by 26 points to 20 in round eight at Allianz Stadium tonight. A roaring home crowd of 25,319 watched on as the Waratahs and Brumbies went head-to-head in a typically tough local derby, which saw NSW almost...

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  • Toyota Cheetahs to Australia

    Apr 15, 16 • 1434 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to Australia

    Toyota Cheetahs will be leaving for their tour to Australia on Sunday, 17 April at 15:25 from Bloemfontein.  They will be arriving in Melbourne Australia on Monday, 18 April 2016 at 18:35.   The team will be playing against the Rebels on Friday, the...

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  • Crusaders v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 14, 16 • 2052 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Crusaders v Jaguares @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date: Friday 15 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09h35 SA Time Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Jaco Peyper AR2: Jamie Nutbrown TMO: Aaron Paterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1  ...

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  • Waratahs v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 14, 16 • 1086 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Brumbies @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 16 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Nick Briant AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Benn...

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  • Rebels v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 14, 16 • 1183 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Rebels v Hurricanes @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date: Friday 15 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Rohan Hoffmann AR1: Damien Mitchelmore AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 1. Toby...

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  • Blues v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 14, 16 • 1335 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Blues v Sharks @ Eden Park, Auckland Date: Saturday 16 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09h35 SA Time Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Craig Joubert AR2: Paul Williams TMO: Ben Skeen TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15 Lolagi Visinia, 14...

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  • Sharks team to tackle the Blues

    Apr 14, 16 • 1158 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to tackle the Blues

    The Cell C Sharks face a tough, yet exciting, challenge on their opening assignment of their Vodacom Super Rugby tour when they face the Blues in Auckland on Saturday morning. Getting the tour off to a good start is high up on the list of desires, and not...

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  • Emirates Lions v DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 14, 16 • 1180 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions v DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Lions v Stormers @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg Date: Saturday 16 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:15 local Referee: Stuart Berry AR1: Lourens van der Merwe AR2: Cwengile Jadezweni TMO: Willie Vos TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Emirates Lions:...

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  • Vodacom Bulls v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 14, 16 • 1289 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Bulls v Reds @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date: Saturday 16 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17:05 local Referee: Angus Gardner AR1: TBC AR2 AJ Jacobs TMO: Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Vodacom Bulls: 15 SP Marais, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13...

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  • Toyota Cheetahs v SunwolvesTeamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 14, 16 • 2167 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs v SunwolvesTeamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Cheetahs v Sunwolves @ Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Date: Friday 15 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:00 local Referee: Nic Berry AR1: Angus Gardner AR2 : Lourens van der Merwe TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Toyota Cheetahs: 15...

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  • African conference leaders meet in Johannesburg – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

    Apr 14, 16 • 969 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on African conference leaders meet in Johannesburg – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

    The two top teams in the African conferences, the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers, will battle it out on Saturday night at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg in a thrilling finale to a gripping weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby action.   This local derby...

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  • Four changes for DHL Stormers

    Apr 14, 16 • 1437 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers

    There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up to face the Emirates Lions in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Emirates Airlines Park on Saturday. The DHL Stormers travel to Johannesburg in search of their third consecutive away win of this...

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  • Emirates Lions team to take on the Stormers

    Apr 14, 16 • 1302 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Stormers

    The Emirates Lions have picked the same run-on team for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 16 April at 19:15 as the one that played against the Cell C Sharks in Durban last week. It is the first time this...

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  • Brad Thorn joins St.George Queensland Reds coaching staff

    Apr 14, 16 • 1326 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brad Thorn joins St.George Queensland Reds coaching staff

    Rugby World Cup-winning lock Brad Thorn will join the St.George Queensland Reds coaching staff as an Assistant Coach for the remainder of the 2016 Super Rugby season. After more than two decades and countless successes on the field, Thorn joined Queensland...

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  • St.George Queensland Reds sign forward Caleb Timu

    Apr 14, 16 • 1038 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign forward Caleb Timu

    The St.George Queensland Reds have signed Broncos forward Caleb Timu through to the end of 2017. The 22-year-old will join the Reds for training at Ballymore immediately, after seeking an early release from his contract with the NRL club. He has signed as a...

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