Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 12 RESULTS

    Jun 13, 15 • 2297 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 12 RESULTS

      SOUTHERN DISTRICTS V EASTWOOD The rematch of a thrilling battle just weeks ago, when Eastwood stole the victory with just seconds left in the match, the return fixture at Forshaw Park was a similarly high scoring affair with a heartstopping finish....

  • Greg Holmes signs on for 2016 Super Rugby season

    Jun 13, 15 • 2426 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Greg Holmes signs on for 2016 Super Rugby season

      St.George Queensland Reds prop Greg Holmes has signed a one-year contract extension, meaning 2016 will be his 12th Super Rugby season with the club. Holmes this year became Queensland’s most-capped Super Rugby player of all time, with 129 appearances...

  • FORCE FINISHES SEASON WITH VICTORY OVER REBELS

    Jun 12, 15 • 1555 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE FINISHES SEASON WITH VICTORY OVER REBELS

    The Western Force has finished its 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season with a 13-11 victory over the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park tonight.   In a farewell to club stalwarts Sam Wykes and Patrick Dellit, the Force built the victory on the back of a...

  • Cell C Sharks visit Vodacom ICT Centre

    Jun 12, 15 • 1980 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks visit Vodacom ICT Centre

    Members of the Cell C Sharks team visited the Vodacom ICT Centre in Umbilo (Berea) in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday to see how their tries in the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition made a difference in the lives of others.   This year’s Vodacom SupeRugby...

  • JERRY COLLINS TO BE REMEMBERED AT PUBLIC SERVICE

    Jun 12, 15 • 2178 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on JERRY COLLINS TO BE REMEMBERED AT PUBLIC SERVICE

    Former All Black Jerry Collins is to be farewelled at a public funeral service in Porirua next week. Jerry and his partner Alana Madill were tragically killed in a car accident in France last week. Their baby daughter Ayla remains in a critical condition in...

  • Liam Gill signs contract extension with Queensland Rugby

    Jun 12, 15 • 2010 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Liam Gill signs contract extension with Queensland Rugby

    Queensland Rugby Union has secured flanker Liam Gill on a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the St.George Queensland Reds for the 2016 season. The 23-year-old has been in career-best form in 2015, featuring in all but one of the Reds’ matches...

  • Waratahs vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1601 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Reds @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15. Israel Folau, 14....

  • Chiefs vs Hurricanes Teamsheet #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1675 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Hurricanes Teamsheet #SuperRugby

    Match Chiefs v Hurricanes @ Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Paul Williams TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Tom...

  • Brumbies vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1555 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Brumbies v Crusaders @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:30 local, 17:30 NZST, 07:30 SAST Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO George Ayoub Follow 0n Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15. Jesse...

  • Rebels vs Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1567 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels vs Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Rebels v Force @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Friday 12 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 10:40 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 James Leckie AR2 Ed Martin TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Bryce...

  • Blues vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1504 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Highlanders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Friday 12 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Angus Mabey TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Ben...

  • Ludeke changes four in pack to face Cheetahs

    Jun 11, 15 • 2601 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Ludeke changes four in pack to face Cheetahs

    Photo: @Nader_pale_toe Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made four changes to his starting team that will face the Toyota Cheetahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The coach’s hand was forced through injury and the SARU rest...

  • Carr to lead the Stormers in the Durban

    Jun 11, 15 • 2871 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Carr to lead the Stormers in the Durban

    Nizaam Carr will lead the DHL Stormers into action, as the 2015 SA Conference winners face up to the Sharks in both teams’ final Vodacom Super Rugby league match of the season in Durban on Saturday (kick-off 19h10). Carr will line up at No.8 in a...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1792 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-off: 17h05 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Assistant referees: Jason Jaftha (South Africa), Ben Crouse (South Africa) Television match official: Willie Vos (South Africa) Follow on...

  • DHL Stormers still in hunt for top two spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview

    Jun 11, 15 • 1792 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers still in hunt for top two spot – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview

    After being crowned South African Conference winners last weekend, the DHL Stormers can still qualify in the top two for the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series, but they will need a couple of results to go their way.   The Capetonians will finish the...

  • THE TOP 6: THEIR JOURNEY TO THE SUPER RUGBY FINALS SERIES

    Jun 11, 15 • 1618 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on THE TOP 6: THEIR JOURNEY TO THE SUPER RUGBY FINALS SERIES

    With the Super Rugby Finals Series teams decided in the penultimate week of the Regular Season, there is now only position to play for within the top six. This week, we take a look at where the strengths of each team lie, and why they have risen to the top of...

  • EDEN PARK STARTS SEARCH FOR NEW CEO

    Jun 11, 15 • 2552 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on EDEN PARK STARTS SEARCH FOR NEW CEO

    Chairman of the Eden Park Trust, Doug McKay, today announced that the Park had commenced a search process for a new CEO following the resignation of incumbent CEO David Kennedy to take up a position in Ngai Tahu Property.   “David has made an...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Waratahs in Sydney

    Jun 11, 15 • 1675 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Waratahs in Sydney

    Photo: BLK St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made one change to his starting side to take on the NSW Waratahs in Sydney this weekend, in the 300th encounter between the two states. Chris Kuridrani returns to the match-day 23 for his...

  • Crusaders announce raft of re-signings for 2016

    Jun 11, 15 • 1861 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders announce raft of re-signings for 2016

    The Crusaders have re-signed a number of their current players who come off contract at the end of this season, including All Blacks Wyatt Crockett and Ryan Crotty.   Crockett’s re-signing until the end of 2018 was announced earlier this week, and...

  • Crusaders team to play the Brumbies

    Jun 11, 15 • 1445 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Brumbies

    The Crusaders will play their final game of 2015 against the Brumbies this Saturday.  Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Blues last weekend.   Kieran Read will return to play this weekend at 8 and as...

  • Sharks team to take on the Stormers at the Tank

    Jun 11, 15 • 2816 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Stormers at the Tank

    Cell C Sharks vs Stormers   Date : Saturday, 13 June 2015 Time : 19:10 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Glen Jackson Assistant Referees : Quinton Immelman, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker   15. Lwazi Mvovo 14. Odwa...

  • Mealamu to lead the Blues in his 175th and final Super Rugby Game

    Jun 10, 15 • 1676 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Mealamu to lead the Blues in his 175th and final Super Rugby Game

    Iconic hooker Keven Mealamu will lead the team in his 175th and final Super Rugby match this Friday when we take on the Highlanders. Blues: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Ben Lam, 13. Hamish Northcott, 12. George Moala, 11. Melani Nanai, 10. Ihaia West, 9. Jamison...

  • A year on ASICS SA continues to get behind Tag Rugby® Adopt-a-School Programme in the Western Cape

    Jun 10, 15 • 2837 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on A year on ASICS SA continues to get behind Tag Rugby® Adopt-a-School Programme in the Western Cape

      –      ASICS sponsored Heathfield Primary in the Tag Rugby ‘Adopt a School’ programme last year and continues to commit to and grow the cause a year on. The programme uses sport as a platform to build communities –  ASICS have been...

  • Cheetahs team to tackle the Bulls at Loftus

    Jun 10, 15 • 1895 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team to tackle the Bulls at Loftus

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Vodacom Bulls   The Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Vodacom Bulls in their last Vodacom SupeRugby match of the 2015 season on Saturday, 13 June at 17:05 at Loftus in Pretoria has been announced.   Changes to the team:  ...

  • England Counties sink Romania A to complete successful tour

    Jun 10, 15 • 2191 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties sink Romania A to complete successful tour

    The England Counties squad for the summer tour to Romania. ENGLAND Counties secured an impressive 28-20 victory over Romania A to complete a highly successful summer tour. Following Friday’s 28-16 win over club side CSM Bucuresti, tonight’s meeting at...