Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Emirate Lions make a late change

    May 29, 15 • 2364 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions make a late change

    Photo: Anton Geyser Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made a change to his side which will face the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Scrumhalf Dillon Smit has been drafted into the Emirates Lions squad on loan from the Leopards and...

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  • PRIOR, LOUWRENS RE-SIGN WITH THE FORCE

    May 29, 15 • 1618 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PRIOR, LOUWRENS RE-SIGN WITH THE FORCE

    The Western Force has extended the stay of scrumhalves Ryan Louwrens and Ian Prior through until the end of the 2017 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. The pair joins fellow halfback Alby Mathewson, who is signed to the Force until the end of 2016. Head Coach...

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  • Saia Fainga’a launches the St.George Queensland Reds Indigenous Round

    May 29, 15 • 2365 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Saia Fainga’a launches the St.George Queensland Reds Indigenous Round

    Photo: Sportography/QRU. St.George Queensland Reds hooker Saia Fainga’a today launched the Reds Indigenous Round with the unveiling of the new unique playing jersey to be worn in their match against the Chiefs on Saturday 6 June. The Reds Indigenous Round...

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  • New Vodacom Wi-Fi solution to combine the best of home viewing with the live big game experience

    May 29, 15 • 1850 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New Vodacom Wi-Fi solution to combine the best of home viewing with the live big game experience

      Large crowds at sports matches can mean frustratingly slow uploads of status updates and selfies, and make it all-but-impossible to view the video instant replays that you get when watching the big game at home. Vodacom’s latest full-stadium Wi-Fi...

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  • Leyds cracks Stats XV team

    May 29, 15 • 1526 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Leyds cracks Stats XV team

    A superb individual performance that includes a brace of tries earned DHL Stormers wing Dillyn Leyds a place in the Vodacom Rugby App’s Stats XV team for the week. Leyds was among five South African players in the team after the 15th round of Vodacom...

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  • Coaches, Manager confirmed for New Zealand Barbarians

    May 29, 15 • 1504 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Coaches, Manager confirmed for New Zealand Barbarians

    The New Zealand Barbarians Club has appointed the management team to prepare the Barbarians for the 18 July match against the Maori All Blacks. They are: Head Coach: Scott McLeod – former All Black, current assistant coach to Highlanders Assistant...

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  • George Moala misconduct outcome

    May 29, 15 • 1489 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on George Moala misconduct outcome

    New Zealand Rugby has completed its misconduct process with Blues player George Moala following his recent criminal trial. New Zealand Rugby General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen said: “We have concluded that George’s conduct and the subsequent damage to...

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  • Western Force vs Queensland Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1344 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Western Force vs Queensland Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Force v Reds @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Saturday 30 May 2015 Kick-Off 17:40 local, 19:40 AEST, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Matt O’Brien AR1 Damien Mitchelmore AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 15. Dane...

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  • Highlanders vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1309 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Highlanders v Chiefs @ Rugby Park, Invercargill Date Saturday 30 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Mike Lash TMO Glenn Newman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders 1Brendon Edmonds...

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  • Emirates Lions vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1614 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday 30 May 2015 SA Time: 19h10 CAT Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant referees: Jaco van Heerden (South Africa), Lesego Legoete (South Africa) Television match official: Johan Greeff Follow on...

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  • DHL Stormers vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1387 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday 30 May 2015 SA Time: 17h05 CAT Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Assistant referees: Jason Jaftha (South Africa), Francois Pretorius (South Africa) Television match official: Deon van Blommestein (South...

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  • Cell C Sharks vs Melborne Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1279 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Melborne Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Friday 29 May 2015 SA Time: 19h10 CAT Venue: Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Referee: Jaco van Heerden (South Africa) Assistant referees: Rodney Boneparte (South Africa), Ben Crouse (South Africa) Television match official: Marius Jonker (South Africa)...

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  • DHL Western Province change six for Vodacom Cup Final

    May 28, 15 • 1465 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Western Province change six for Vodacom Cup Final

    DHL Western Province coach John Dobson has made six changes for Saturday’s first-ever Vodacom Cup Final at DHL Newlands (kick-off 14h10). DHL WP will host the in-form Pumas in Cape Town in what should be a cracking 2015 final this weekend, with flanker...

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  • WILL SKELTON APPEAL DISMISSED #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1226 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WILL SKELTON APPEAL DISMISSED #SuperRugby

    Hearing Details: 28 May 2015 @ 5pm AEST, 7pm NZST, 9am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Lex Mpati (Chairman), Adam Casselden, Chris Morris Player: Will Skelton Team: Waratahs Position: Lock Date of Incident: 23 May 2015 Outcome...

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  • SILATOLU LATU APPEAL DISMISSED #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1442 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SILATOLU LATU APPEAL DISMISSED #SuperRugby

    Hearing Details: 28 May 2015 @ 5pm AEST, 7pm NZST, 9am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Lex Mpati (Chairman), Adam Casselden, Chris Morris Player: Silatolu Latu Team: Waratahs Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 23 May 2015 Outcome...

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  • It’s all about the Aussies and a local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Preview

    May 28, 15 • 1390 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on It’s all about the Aussies and a local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Preview

    The DHL Stormers will be hoping to retain their top spot in the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference when they host the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, while the three other local teams are in action against Australian opposition.   Round 16 kicks...

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  • DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup Final

    May 28, 15 • 5489 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup Final

    Vodacom Cup Final DHL Western Province v Steval Pumas Date: Saturday, May 30 2015 Kick-off: 14h10 Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Quinton Immelman Assistant referees: Jason Jaftha, Francois Pretorius TMO: Deon van Blommestein Live on SS1 Follow on...

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  • #SUPERRUGBY PREVIEW: CRUSADERS vs HURRICANES

    May 28, 15 • 1269 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #SUPERRUGBY PREVIEW: CRUSADERS vs HURRICANES

    It truly is last chance saloon for the Crusaders in terms of Finals Series hopes when they face the Hurricanes at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on Friday. They currently sit in ninth spot on the overall standings, seven points off the knockout positions with three...

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  • Carr to win his 50th cap for the Stormers

    May 28, 15 • 1497 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Carr to win his 50th cap for the Stormers

    One of the changes sees Nizaam Carr replace Schalk Burger at No.6, the latter being rested as part of the SA Franchises’ agreement with SA Rugby and Carr winning his 50 DHL Stormers cap in the process. In the second change up front, Vincent Koch gets a...

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  • Steval Pumas team for the #VodacomCup Final

    May 28, 15 • 5354 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas team for the #VodacomCup Final

    Match: VODACOM CUP FINAL | DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Date: 30-5-2015 Kick-off: 14:10 SuperSport 1 Coaches MJ Mentz and Corné Steenkamp announced their 22-man line-up for the final match in the 2015 Vodacom Cup series....

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  • All eyes on Cape Town – Vodacom Cup Final Preview

    May 28, 15 • 5611 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on All eyes on Cape Town – Vodacom Cup Final Preview

    The Steval Pumas and DHL Western Province have travelled as far afield as Windhoek, Secunda, Kimberley and Caledon, and will converge on Cape Town this weekend for the Vodacom Cup Final.   The match – the first time ever the Vodacom Cup Final will be...

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  • Emirate Lions team to face the Waratahs

    May 28, 15 • 1616 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions team to face the Waratahs

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 16: EMIRATES LIONS VS WARATAHS   Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his 23-man outfit to face the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.   In the forwards, Ackermann has made three changes to...

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  • ZEILINGA JOINS CHEETAHS

    May 28, 15 • 2373 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ZEILINGA JOINS CHEETAHS

    Further to current media reports, The Sharks confirm the departure of flyhalf Fred Zeilinga who has been given an early release from his contract to join the Free State Cheetahs ahead of the start of the Absa Currie Cup tournament. Confirming his departure,...

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  • DHL Western Province team for Vodacom Cup Final

    May 28, 15 • 5574 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL Western Province team for Vodacom Cup Final

    Jean-Luc Du Plessis, 14. William Ndayara, 13. Patrick Howard, 12. Jaco Taute, 11. Tshotsho Mbovane, 10. Robert du Preez, 9. Godlen Masimla, 8. Rayn Smid, 7. Justin Benn, 6. Tapiwa Tsomondo, 5. Chris van Zyl, 4. Jan de Klerk, 3. Wilco Louw, 2. Michael Willemse...

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  • Crusaders vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1328 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Friday 29 May 2015 Venue: Trafalgar Park, Nelson Kick-off: 19:35 local (07:35 GMT, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST) Referee: Ben O’Keeffe Assistant Referees: Kane McBride, Richard Kelly TMO: Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 15 Tom...

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