Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • WARATAHS ON TOP DESPITE LIONS LOSS

    May 31, 15 • 1833 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS ON TOP DESPITE LIONS LOSS

    Photo: Etienne Burger The Waratahs suffered a narrow five-point loss, 27-22, to the Lions at Ellis Park on early Sunday morning AEST, with the bonus point loss margin assisted by three missed penalty goal attempts by Elton Jantjies. The Waratahs retain the...

  • Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review

    May 31, 15 • 6513 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography A new Vodacom Cup champion was crowned in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon when the Steval Pumas lifted the coveted trophy for the first time ever. The Lowvelders, coached by former Springbok Sevens player MJ Mentz, became...

  • A weekend of firsts, doubles and good-byes – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    May 31, 15 • 2257 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on A weekend of firsts, doubles and good-byes – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    Photo: Etienne Burger It was a weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby firsts, doubles and good-byes as the DHL Stormers consolidated their place at the top of the South African Conference, while the Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks both got one over their Australian...

  • STEVAL PUMAS 2015 VODACOM CUP CHAMPIONS

    May 30, 15 • 8922 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on STEVAL PUMAS 2015 VODACOM CUP CHAMPIONS

    Match | Wedstryd: DHL WP vs Steval Pumas Venue | Tuisveld: Newlands, Cape Town | Nuweland, Kaapstad Date | Datum: 30-5-2015 Kick-off | Afskop: 14:10 Televised | Uitsending: SuperSport 1 Point scorers | Puntemakers: Steval Pumas: 1e Tries | Drieë 16 min:...

  • St.George Queensland Reds beat Western Force in Perth

    May 30, 15 • 1737 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds beat Western Force in Perth

    Quade Cooper returned from injury with an impressive display to spearhead the St.George Queensland Reds to a stunning 32-10 triumph over the Western Force in an Asteron Life Super Rugby clash played in Perth tonight. The talented flyhalf tallied 22 points,...

  • QUEENSLAND REDS DOWN WESTERN FORCE

    May 30, 15 • 1823 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on QUEENSLAND REDS DOWN WESTERN FORCE

    The Western Force has been defeated by the Queensland Reds, 32-10, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty crossed for the Force’s only try just before half-time to bring the scores to 17-10 at the break, however,...

  • FRANS STEYN’S SEASON IS OVER

    May 30, 15 • 3034 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANS STEYN’S SEASON IS OVER

    Sharks back Francois Steyn has been handed a major injury setback which will end his Super Rugby season. The World Cup winner tore his pectoral muscle in the Sharks’ last outing against the Reds in Brisbane. Sharks head coach Gary Gold confirmed that...

  • SHARKS BATTLE PAST REBELS

    May 30, 15 • 2434 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS BATTLE PAST REBELS

    The Sharks edged past the 14-man Rebels 25-21 putting an end to their slim Super Rugby play-off hopes in the process. A moment of madness from Laurie Weeks, who threw a series of punches to the face of Jannie du Plessis, saw the Wallaby red-carded late in the...

  • LAURIE WEEKS RED CARD OFFENCE #SuperRugby

    May 30, 15 • 2336 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LAURIE WEEKS RED CARD OFFENCE #SuperRugby

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Laurie Weeks Team: Rebels Position: Prop Date of Incident: 29 May 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

  • SPEIGHT DOUBLE SINKS THE BULLS

    May 30, 15 • 2324 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SPEIGHT DOUBLE SINKS THE BULLS

    The Bulls’ hopes of making the Super Rugby Finals Series were dealt a major blow with a 22-16 loss to the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. The result provisionally takes the Brumbies back to the top of the Australian Conference, one point clear of the...

  • PREVIEW: THE CELL C SHARKS VS REBELS

    May 29, 15 • 1891 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PREVIEW: THE CELL C SHARKS VS REBELS

    The Cell C Sharks are back in Durban in high spirits after returning from tour with a hard-fought victory over the Reds in Brisbane last week, looking forward to hosting the Rebels at Growthpoint KINGS PARK tonight. The Rebels come to Durban with a desire to...

  • Emirate Lions make a late change

    May 29, 15 • 2626 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...

  • PRIOR, LOUWRENS RE-SIGN WITH THE FORCE

    May 29, 15 • 1914 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...

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

    May 29, 15 • 2622 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...

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

    May 29, 15 • 2168 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...

  • Leyds cracks Stats XV team

    May 29, 15 • 1838 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...

  • Coaches, Manager confirmed for New Zealand Barbarians

    May 29, 15 • 1759 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...

  • George Moala misconduct outcome

    May 29, 15 • 1844 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...

  • Western Force vs Queensland Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1512 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...

  • Highlanders vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1471 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...

  • Emirates Lions vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1791 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...

  • DHL Stormers vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1600 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...

  • Cell C Sharks vs Melborne Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1469 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)...

  • DHL Western Province change six for Vodacom Cup Final

    May 28, 15 • 1723 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...

  • WILL SKELTON APPEAL DISMISSED #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1434 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...