Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    May 5, 16 • 1534 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 • 1697 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 • 1589 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 • 1480 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 • 1815 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 • 1459 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 • 1332 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 • 1704 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 • 4359 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...

  • WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    May 5, 16 • 1557 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    Western Force head coach Michael Foley has made four changes to the starting XV for the club’s clash with the Sunwolves at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with Kyle Godwin to make his first start since Round One.   Godwin...

  • Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    May 4, 16 • 2350 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Namibian World Cup star Renaldo Bothma will make his Vodacom Blue Bulls debut on Saturday when the Pretoria side takes on EP Kings in Port Elizabeth in the Currie Cup Qualifying tournament. The abrasive Bothma, who had provincial stints with the Golden Lions,...

  • BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    May 4, 16 • 1557 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    The BNZ Crusaders will play the Reds at AMI Stadium this Friday 6th May, 7.35pm. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Reds making five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies 40-14 last weekend.   Wyatt...

  • DHL Stormers injury report

    May 3, 16 • 1594 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers injury report

    There were no new injury concerns for the DHL Stormers heading into the bye week following their clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands. On the long-term injury list there are a number of players that have made good progress, with the likes of Wilco Louw,...

  • SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    May 3, 16 • 1456 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    Durban, 3 May 2016:  After arriving home from their three-week tour to New Zealand on Saturday night, the Cell C Sharks resumed training today.  Dr Alan Kourie, The Sharks team doctor, has issued the following injury update. Name of Player...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    May 3, 16 • 1757 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 11 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Chris...

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    May 3, 16 • 1482 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    Weekly Tries Tally after Round 10 29 & 30 April 2016     ROUND 10 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 10: 20 Total donation from Vodacom:  R140 000 (R7000 per South African team try)   Broken down as follows: Vodacom Bulls: 5 Southern Kings:...

  • Vodacom Bulls run-on team unchanged for Brumbies

    May 3, 16 • 1338 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls run-on team 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...

  • VODACOM BULLS SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARK

    May 3, 16 • 1293 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on VODACOM BULLS SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARK

    3 MAY 2016 – The Vodacom Bulls shone in an otherwise dour Vodacom Super Rugby weekend for South African sides as the only victorious side of the six franchises. The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks can count themselves unlucky to not have been on the...

  • Schalk Ferreira out with hand injury

    May 3, 16 • 1937 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Schalk Ferreira out with hand injury

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that loosehead prop Schalk Ferreira sustained a hand injury during the game against the Jaguares on the weekend. “Schalk will be going for scans today and we should know the extent of his injury later in...

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

    May 3, 16 • 1942 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Blues #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 Blues at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 7 May at 17h10) How to stand a chance of winning? Hint:...

  • Zas suspended for 2 Weeks

    May 2, 16 • 2026 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Zas suspended for 2 Weeks

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Leolin Zas Team: Stormers Position: Wing Date of Incident: 30 April 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (i) Tackling, tapping, pushing or pulling an Opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play....

  • DHL Stormers to bid Groom farewell

    May 2, 16 • 1450 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers to bid Groom farewell

    DHL Stormers stalwart Nic Groom will be leaving at the end of the season to join English Premiership side the Northampton Saints. The scrumhalf recently brought up his half-century of Vodacom Super Rugby caps for the DHL Stormers in their victory against the...

  • Alaalatoa re-signs with BNZ Crusaders

    May 2, 16 • 1610 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Alaalatoa re-signs with BNZ Crusaders

    BNZ Crusaders’ tight-head prop, Michael Alaalatoa, has re-signed with the team for another two years, following an impressive debut season so far. Alaalatoa joined the squad for the first time this season, after attracting the attention of the Crusaders...

  • Leolin Zas red card offence

    May 1, 16 • 2783 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Leolin Zas red card offence

    Leolin Zas of the Stormers has received a red card for foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Zas is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (i) Tackling… an Opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play, when he made contact...

  • PAUL SCHOEMAN SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK

    May 1, 16 • 2044 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PAUL SCHOEMAN SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Paul Schoeman Team: Cheetahs Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 30 April 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent including early or late and including the action known as the...