Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Highlanders vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1518 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 • 1866 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 • 1686 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 • 1531 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 • 1818 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 • 1525 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...

  • SILATOLU LATU APPEAL DISMISSED #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1673 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...

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

    May 28, 15 • 1769 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...

  • DHL Western Province vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup Final

    May 28, 15 • 6447 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...

  • #SUPERRUGBY PREVIEW: CRUSADERS vs HURRICANES

    May 28, 15 • 1689 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...

  • Carr to win his 50th cap for the Stormers

    May 28, 15 • 1828 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...

  • Steval Pumas team for the #VodacomCup Final

    May 28, 15 • 6171 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....

  • All eyes on Cape Town – Vodacom Cup Final Preview

    May 28, 15 • 6594 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...

  • Emirate Lions team to face the Waratahs

    May 28, 15 • 1913 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...

  • ZEILINGA JOINS CHEETAHS

    May 28, 15 • 2675 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,...

  • DHL Western Province team for Vodacom Cup Final

    May 28, 15 • 6405 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...

  • Crusaders vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1574 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...

  • Brumbies vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 28, 15 • 1580 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Friday 29 May 2015 Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra Kick-off: 19:40 local (09:40 GMT, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST) Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Ed Martin TMO: Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15 Jesse...

  • #SuperRugby Preview: BRUMBIES vs VODACOM BULLS

    May 28, 15 • 1770 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #SuperRugby Preview: BRUMBIES vs VODACOM BULLS

    Fresh off their bye week, the Brumbies will be looking to re-take their top spot in the Australian Conference when they tackle the Bulls in Canberra. A nasty run of injuries to their backline appears to have come to a welcome end for Stephen Larkham’s...

  • FORCE UNCHANGED TO TACKLE QUEENSLAND REDS

    May 28, 15 • 2019 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE UNCHANGED TO TACKLE QUEENSLAND REDS

    The Western Force has named an unchanged 23-man squad to take on the Queensland Reds at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Saturday (30 May).   It is the first time this season the side has named an unchanged line-up, and the first time since the...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force in Perth

    May 28, 15 • 1723 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force in Perth

    St.George Queensland Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will make his return from a two-month injury layoff this Saturday after being named in the starting side to take on the Western Force in Perth this Saturday. Cooper’s inclusion is one of two changes to the...

  • Dylan Hartley suspended

    May 28, 15 • 4896 Views • AVIVA Premiership, England Premier League, Europe, General NewsComments Off on Dylan Hartley suspended

      Following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing at the Coventry Holiday Inn tonight (Wednesday), Dylan Hartley of Northampton Saints has been suspended from playing for four weeks. Hartley, who pleaded guilty to striking an opponent with his...

  • HINO SA SPONSORS VALKE RUGBY UNION

    May 27, 15 • 7797 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on HINO SA SPONSORS VALKE RUGBY UNION

      Hino South Africa, one of the leading truck brands in the country, has moved into the realm of sports sponsorship with support for the Valke Rugby Union based at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park. The team, which plays in the Vodacom Cup and Currie...

  • Kankowski back for the Sharks

    May 27, 15 • 1616 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kankowski back for the Sharks

    The Cell C Sharks will feature at Growthpoint KINGS PARK for the first time since mid-April where they host the Melbourne Rebels in the Australian team’s second South African Vodacom Super Rugby fixture. The Rebels are still seeking their first success on...

  • Visser to start against Brumbies

    May 27, 15 • 2165 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Visser to start against Brumbies

    Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named Jurgen Visser at fullback in his team to play the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday. Visser will replace Jesse Kriel who has been named on the bench for this match, the first of two on Australian soil for the...