Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • All Blacks nominated for Laureus World Team of the Year Award

    Mar 2, 16 • 2004 Views • General News, International, South AfricaComments Off on All Blacks nominated for Laureus World Team of the Year Award

    BERLIN, March 2, 2016 – South Africa’s remarkable and versatile Paralympic athlete Pieter du Preez has been nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award, following his outstanding performances in 2015. Du Preez won...

  • CELL C SHARKS STAND UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA

    Mar 2, 16 • 1865 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CELL C SHARKS STAND UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA

    Durban, 2nd March 2016:  The new generation Cell C Sharks play their first home match in 2016 Super Rugby when they face the Jaguares, from Argentina, at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday – and the Durban team will be making a stand for national...

  • One change for Vodacom Bulls

    Mar 2, 16 • 1583 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on One change for Vodacom Bulls

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged pack to play the Rebels on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in the first home game for the team in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, but an injury to Jesse Kriel will see Burger Odendaal start in the...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues

    Mar 2, 16 • 1647 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues

    The BNZ Crusaders will host the Blues at AMI Stadium this Friday night in round 2 of the Investec Super Rugby competition. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made just one change to the side that played the Chiefs last weekend – Pete Samu comes into the...

  • Milestones aplenty as Tahs keep same starting side for Brumbies

    Mar 2, 16 • 1440 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Milestones aplenty as Tahs keep same starting side for Brumbies

    NSW Waratahs Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has made no changes to his starting side for this Friday’s round two blockbuster against the Brumbies in Canberra. Gibson has opted for the same run-on 15 that helped deliver a bonus point 30-10 win over the Queensland...

  • Three stars extend Vodacom Bulls contracts

    Mar 2, 16 • 1788 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Three stars extend Vodacom Bulls contracts

    Three Vodacom Bulls stars extended their contracts with the Vodacom Bulls for another two years, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Wednesday. Rugby World Cup bronze medallist and Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige, Junior Springbok and utility back...

  • Things can only get better from here

    Mar 1, 16 • 1511 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Things can only get better from here

    Round 1 of Super Rugby is done and dusted and it was not the result the Southern Kings hoped for when they played the Cell C Sharks in Port Elizabeth this past Saturday. The home side gave the Sharks a good run for their money in the first 40 minutes, as...

  • Western Province Rugby CEO Rob Wagner retires

    Mar 1, 16 • 3891 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Western Province Rugby CEO Rob Wagner retires

    After 25 years of unwavering service to Western Province Rugby and the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRFU), CEO Rob Wagner will take long leave effective immediately. Mr Wagner has been a faithful servant of the union, and was at the forefront in the...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 2

    Mar 1, 16 • 2024 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 2

    SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 2 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Blues @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 4 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Paul Williams AR1 Chris Pollock AR2 Brendon Pickerill TMO Ben...

  • Riveting Vodacom Super Rugby opening weekend

    Feb 29, 16 • 1652 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Riveting Vodacom Super Rugby opening weekend

    All Out Rugby Weekly Stats Review: Round 1 If the first round is anything to go by, the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition will be one to remember. The opening weekend produced chock-a-block action from the historic clash between the Emirates Lions and the...

  • Fonotia heading to Wales after 2016 season

    Feb 29, 16 • 1380 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fonotia heading to Wales after 2016 season

    BNZ Crusaders back, Kieron Fonotia, has decided to make the 2016 season his last in Christchurch and will take up a contract with the Ospreys Rugby Club in Wales.   Fonotia is playing his fourth season with the BNZ Crusaders and will complete his sixth...

  • TOMAS LAVANINI SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Feb 29, 16 • 1410 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 26 February 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the...

  • Thrilling opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby

    Feb 28, 16 • 1527 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Thrilling opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby

      Three South African teams clinch bonus-point wins Jaguares, Sunwolves debut in expanded competition The DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks all made bonus-point winning starts to the 2016 edition of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, which...

  • NSW Waratahs secure opening round 30-10 win over Queensland Reds

    Feb 28, 16 • 1609 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs secure opening round 30-10 win over Queensland Reds

    The NSW Waratahs have secured a 30-10 win over the Queenslands Reds in their opening round of Super Rugby 2016 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night. Played in front of a crowd of 24,044, the Tahs ran home four tries to one in their first clash of the...

  • FORCE FALL TO REBELS IN SEASON OPENER

    Feb 28, 16 • 1466 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE FALL TO REBELS IN SEASON OPENER

    The Western Force have fallen to the Melbourne Rebels 25-19, despite a stunning performance from new recruit Jono Lance who put up all 19 of the Force’s points, scoring a four penalties, and converting the kick attempt on his own try.   The Force, who...

  • WILL SKELTON ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Feb 28, 16 • 1988 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WILL SKELTON ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Will Skelton Team: Waratahs Position: Lock Date of Incident: 27 February 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (k) Dangerous play in a scrum, ruck or maul. Players must not charge into a ruck or maul without binding onto a player in the ruck or maul....

  • Stormers down Bulls in season opener

    Feb 27, 16 • 2157 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers down Bulls in season opener

    The long awaited match between the Stormers and Bulls in the Super Rugby operner was contested very closely. Both sides were not scared to throw the ball around in the opening minutes and showed their counter attack intent. The Bulls got first points on the...

  • Sharks outclass Southern Kings at home

    Feb 27, 16 • 1659 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks outclass Southern Kings at home

    Despite an early try from the Southern Kings the Sharks ran in two first half tries and a penalty to take a slender eight point lead at the break, when the two teams met in the opening weekend of Super Rugby. Southern Kings’ Chris Cloete went over for...

  • TOMAS LAVANINI CITED

    Feb 27, 16 • 2675 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI CITED

    Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 26 February 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow, shoulder, head or knee(s). Elapsed time...

  • FIVE DAYS TO GO…..WORLD’S TOP SPORTS STARS WAIT FOR LAUREUS NOMINATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

    Feb 26, 16 • 2146 Views • General News, International, South AfricaComments Off on FIVE DAYS TO GO…..WORLD’S TOP SPORTS STARS WAIT FOR LAUREUS NOMINATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

    BERLIN, February 26, 2016 – The Nominations for the 2016 Laureus World Sports Awards will be announced on March 2 – and some of the greatest names in sport are waiting to see if they will be on the shortlist, following a vote by the world’s media....

  • Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby jersey giveaway by @PUMASouthAfrica

    Feb 26, 16 • 2192 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby jersey giveaway by @PUMASouthAfrica

    Since 1948, PUMA has changed the game with speed, spontaneity and performance innovation.  For the first time this season, the Bulls will take to the Super Rugby field in the Black Away Stellar Kit at Newlands stadium.  It gives Rugby Fifteen great...

  • SAL ONS SUPERRUGBY SUKSES SMAAK? #PaleToe

    Feb 26, 16 • 1874 Views • General News, Pale Toe, Super RugbyComments Off on SAL ONS SUPERRUGBY SUKSES SMAAK? #PaleToe

    Simon Riekert van #PaleToe trek die vergrootglas nader vir die begin van 2016 se Superrugby, in ‘n ongekende toernooiformaat van ‘n bekende kompetisie.   Die Superrugby-reeks, wat vanjaar uitbrei na 18 spanne, is uiteindelik hier. Dit gaan fyn...

  • PUMA RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH VODACOM BULLS AND VODACOM BLUE BULLS

    Feb 26, 16 • 1760 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on PUMA RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH VODACOM BULLS AND VODACOM BLUE BULLS

    Cape Town, South Africa (26 February 2016) – PUMA and the Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Blue Bulls announced today the extension of their partnership beyond 2020.   PUMA initially signed the Bulls in 2011 and the success of the partnership has resulted in...

  • Swisse Powering Australian Rugby

    Feb 26, 16 • 4289 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on Swisse Powering Australian Rugby

    Australian Rugby Union (ARU) today announced that Swisse, official Vitamin and Supplement Partners of the Qantas Wallabies since 2012, are extending their support of Australian Rugby to become the official Vitamin and Supplement Partners of the Asteron Life...

  • South African Rugby Annual 2016 goes on sale

    Feb 26, 16 • 16740 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Springboks, Super Rugby, Vodacom CupComments Off on South African Rugby Annual 2016 goes on sale

    The 2016 edition of the South African Rugby Annual, widely considered to be the finest yearbook in world rugby, goes on sale nationwide on Friday.   In keeping with a long-standing tradition, the 45th edition of the unrivalled ‘bible’ of the game...