Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS ROUND 3 #Tries4Books

    Mar 14, 16 • 1234 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS ROUND 3 #Tries4Books

    TRIES FOR BOOKS Weekly Tries Tally:  Round 3     ROUND 3 STATS:   Total number of tries Round 3:  11 Total donation from Vodacom to Tries for Books for Round 3:  R77 000 (R7000 per try by a South African team)   Broken down as follows: Toyota...

  • Super Rugby Post Match: Chiefs outclass Southern Kings at home

    Mar 14, 16 • 1408 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby Post Match: Chiefs outclass Southern Kings at home

    The Galagher Chiefs out scored the Southern Kings seven tries to two in their Round 3 Vodacom Super Rugby match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The Southern Kings showed great fighting spirit in the first half as both teams...

  • Portrait of RUGBY

    Mar 13, 16 • 2081 Views • General News, International, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on Portrait of RUGBY

    Portrait of RUGBY, second edition, is another breathtaking collector’s item; a unique publication, printed in A5 landscape size with an elegant leatherette cover. Some of the features of the book that marks Wessel Oosthuizen’s 54-year career as a rugby...

  • Sharks remain SA’s only unbeaten franchise – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 wrap

    Mar 13, 16 • 1276 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks remain SA’s only unbeaten franchise – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 wrap

    Photo: Werner Nysschen / Rugby 15 Cell C Sharks remain only unbeaten South African franchise Toyota Cheetahs register valuable away-win in Singapore DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions, Southern Kings suffer defeats The Cell C Sharks on Saturday earned the...

  • WARWICK TECKLENBURG CITED

    Mar 12, 16 • 2234 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARWICK TECKLENBURG CITED

    Player: Warwick Tecklenburg Team: Lions Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 12 March 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or without grasping a...

  • BRUMBIES TOO STRONG FOR FORCE AT NIB

    Mar 11, 16 • 1526 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BRUMBIES TOO STRONG FOR FORCE AT NIB

    The Western Force has fallen to the Brumbies in Perth, after a courageous effort by the West Australian side that refused to give up until the final minute. Coming within 10 points of the Canberrans twice within the match, the Force never stopped competing...

  • Preview: Southern Kings vs Chiefs

    Mar 11, 16 • 1662 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Preview: Southern Kings vs Chiefs

    The last time the Southern Kings played the Chiefs was in a Round 5 match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth in 2013. The Super Rugby debutants gave the defending champions a hard time as only 8 points separated the teams after 70 minutes. It...

  • JEROME KAINO ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Mar 11, 16 • 2008 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JEROME KAINO ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Jerome Kaino Team: Blues Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 11 March 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling around the head Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 24th Minute Jerome Kaino of the Blues has been issued with...

  • DIE PUNTELEER SAL PRAAT #PaleToe

    Mar 11, 16 • 1729 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on DIE PUNTELEER SAL PRAAT #PaleToe

    “Kyk mooi na laasweek se plaaslike uitslae, dit gaan nie sommer weer so lyk nie, “ sê Nick Mallet vroeër. En hy’s doodreg. Enige afrigter sal in sy slaap vir jou sê dat jy punte vat wat op ʼn skinkbord kom, skryf Simon Riekert van PaleToe!...

  • Crusaders Knights team to play Highlanders Development team

    Mar 11, 16 • 1388 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders Knights team to play Highlanders Development team

    Crusaders Knights coach Joe Maddock has named a team stacked with Super Rugby talent to play its final game of the season against the Highlanders Development team tomorrow.  With the BNZ Crusaders on a bye, a number of Super Rugby players have been named in...

  • Four changes for DHL Stormers

    Mar 11, 16 • 1357 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers

    Photo: Werner Nysschen / Rugby 15 DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has made four changes and a positional switch in the starting XV to face the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There is just one injury-enforced change to the backline, with Kurt...

  • Weekend Rugby Fixtures and Results (11 – 13 March 2016)

    Mar 10, 16 • 8777 Views • AVIVA Premiership, General News, International, Six Nations, Super Rugby, Top 14Comments Off on Weekend Rugby Fixtures and Results (11 – 13 March 2016)

    Scores are updated after each game Super Rugby: 11 March 2016 Blues 19 v Hurricanes 23 Force 14 v Brumbies 31 12 March 2016 08:35 Highlanders v Lions, Rebels 25 v Reds 23 Sunwolves 31 v Cheetahs 32 Kings 24 v Chiefs 58 Stormers 13 v Sharks 18 RBS 6 Nations...

  • DHL Stormers v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 10, 16 • 1499 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Stormers v Sharks @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: Saturday 12 March 2016 Kick-Off: 17:15 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Ben O’Keeffe AR2: Stuart Berry TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15 Cheslin Kolbe 14 Dillyn...

  • FOUR CHANGES FOR DHL STORMERS

    Mar 10, 16 • 1309 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FOUR CHANGES FOR DHL STORMERS

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has made four changes and a positional switch in the starting XV to face the Cell C Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There is just one injury-enforced change to the backline, with Kurt Coleman stepping up at flyhalf in...

  • Challenging tests await SA franchises – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview

    Mar 10, 16 • 1347 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Challenging tests await SA franchises – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Preview

    Photo: @howzitjax   Challenging tests await the five South African Vodacom Super Rugby franchises in action this weekend as the unbeaten DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks meet in an intense derby, while the Emirates Lions and Toyota Cheetahs hunt victories...

  • Southern Kings v Chiefs #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 10, 16 • 1585 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Chiefs #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Southern Kings v Chiefs @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Saturday 12 March 2016 Kick-Off: 15:05 SA Time Referee: Jaco van Heerden AR1: Jaco Peyper AR2: Rodney Bonaparte TMO: Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Sunwolves v Cheetahs #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 10, 16 • 1753 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Cheetahs #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Cheetahs @ Singapore National Stadium, Singapore Date: Saturday 12 March 2016 Kick-Off: 18:55 local / 12:55 SA Time Referee: Quinton Immelman AR1: Shuhei Kubo AR2: Aki Aso TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Rebels v Reds Teamsheet #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 10, 16 • 1391 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels v Reds Teamsheet #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Rebels v Reds @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date: Saturday 12 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 10:45 SA Time Referee: Paul Williams AR1: Graham Cooper AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 1  Toby Smith 2 ...

  • Cheetahs makes changes for the Sunwolves

    Mar 10, 16 • 1540 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs makes changes for the Sunwolves

    Sunwolves vs Toyota Cheetahs  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Sunwolves in a historical Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 12 March 2016 at the National Stadium in Singapore.  The game kicks off at 12:55 (SA time).  Coach Franco Smith has...

  • Highlanders v Emirates Lions Teamsheet #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 10, 16 • 1370 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders v Emirates Lions Teamsheet #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Highlanders v Lions @ Fortyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date: Saturday 12 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 08h35 SA Time Referee: Chris Pollock AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Aaron Paterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Force v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 10, 16 • 1388 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Force v Brumbies @ nib Stadium, Perth Date: Friday 11 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:05 local / 13:05 SA Time Referee: Andrew Lees AR1: Damien Mitchelmore AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 1. Pekahou Cowan 2....

  • Blues v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 10, 16 • 1543 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Blues v Hurricanes @ Eden Park, Auckland Date: Friday 11 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee: Nick Briant AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Brett Johnson TMO: Shane McDermott TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 1, Ofa...

  • The Gallagher Chiefs team to play the Southern Kings

    Mar 10, 16 • 1411 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The Gallagher Chiefs team to play the Southern Kings

    A largely new look forward pack will front for the Gallagher Chiefs when they take on the Southern Kings this Saturday in Port Elizabeth. Head coach Dave Rennie has made numerous changes to the team that narrowly lost 36-32 to the Lions last Saturday at FMG...

  • QUEENSLAND REDS TEAM TO PLAY REBELS IN MELBOURNE

    Mar 10, 16 • 1244 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on QUEENSLAND REDS TEAM TO PLAY REBELS IN MELBOURNE

    St.George Queensland Reds co-interim head coaches Nick Stiles and Matt O’Connor have announced their team to take on the Rebels in Melbourne this Saturday, with five changes to the starting side from last week’s match. The side features two changes to the...

  • REID RECALLED FOR REDS DERBY

    Mar 10, 16 • 1302 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REID RECALLED FOR REDS DERBY

    The Melbourne Rebels Head Coach Tony McGahan has shown faith in his starting line up by making just one change to the team for Saturday night’s local derby with the Queensland Reds at AAMI Park. Flanker Jordy Reid has been recalled to the Rebels run-on team...