Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Waratahs hold off circling Sharks

    May 16, 15 • 1539 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs hold off circling Sharks

    NSW Waratahs 33 – Durban Sharks 18 Asteron Life Super Rugby round 14 – Allianz Stadium, Sydney   The NSW Waratahs have overcome the Sharks 33-18 in a gripping arm wrestle at Allianz Stadium. Both sides traded blows in a see-sawing second half but it...

  • REGGIE GOODES CITED

    May 16, 15 • 1518 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REGGIE GOODES CITED

    Player: Reggie Goodes Team: Hurricanes Position: Prop Date of Incident: 16 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or without...

  • Jano Vermaak to join Western Province Rugby

    May 15, 15 • 2259 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jano Vermaak to join Western Province Rugby

    Springbok scrumhalf Jano Vermaak has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Western Province Rugby and will be available for selection from July 1, once he has completed his current club commitments in France. The 30-year-old will make the move back to South...

  • Vodacom Bulls get losing bonus point in Auckland

    May 15, 15 • 1914 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls get losing bonus point in Auckland

    The Vodacom Bulls’ hopes of making the playoffs took a nose-dive with a frustrating 23-18 loss to the lowly Blues at Eden Park on Friday. While the Bulls technically stay in second and level on points with the DHL Stormers because of the losing bonus...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lock in Chris Kuridrani and James Tuttle

    May 14, 15 • 1679 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lock in Chris Kuridrani and James Tuttle

    St.George Queensland Reds have locked in powerful winger Chris Kuridrani and emerging scrumhalf James Tuttle for the 2016 season and beyond. Kuridrani has signed for a further two seasons, while Tuttle has committed for three years. Kuridrani, the younger...

  • DHL Western Province vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 14, 15 • 4504 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 16 May 2015 Venue: City Park Stadium, Cape Town Kick-off: 15h30 CAT WP: 15. EW Viljoen, 14. Tshotsho Mbovane, 13. Jaco Taute, 12. Robert du Preez, 11. JP Lewis, 10. Jean-Luc Du Plessis, 9. Godlen Masimla, 8. Rayn Smid, 7. Justin Benn, 6. Tapiwa...

  • Xerox Golden Lions vs SWD Eagles Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 14, 15 • 3762 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs SWD Eagles Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 16 May 2015 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, JHB Time: 14h10 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 15. Ashlon Davids, 14. Damian Engledoe, 13. Jacques Nel, 12. Stokkies Hanekom, 11. Sampie Mastriet, 10. Marnitz Boshoff, 9. Ricky Schroeder (Captain),...

  • Visser and Schoeman return for the Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Free State Clash

    May 14, 15 • 5341 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Visser and Schoeman return for the Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Free State Clash

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls have been boosted by Jurgen Visser and Tian Schoeman for their Vodacom Cup quarterfinal match against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs on Friday evening (kick-off 19h10). Veteran winger Akona Ndungane will also play at Loftus Versfeld as...

  • GWK Griquas vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 14, 15 • 3391 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 15 May 2015 Venue: GWK Park, Kimberley Kick-off: 19h00 CAT GWK Griquas 15. Jacquin Jansen, 14. Ntabeni Dukisa, 13. Ederies Arendse, 12. PJ Vermeulen, 11. Rocco Jansen, 10. Dean Grant, 9. Rudi van Rooyen, 8. Jono Janse van Rensburg, 7. RJ Liebenberg, 6....

  • Reds vs Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 14, 15 • 1520 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Reds v Rebels @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Friday 15 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 James Leckie AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. James O`Connor, 14. Chris...

  • Hurricanes vs Chiefs teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 14, 15 • 1416 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Chiefs teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Hurricanes v Chiefs @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Saturday 16 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Aki Aso TMO Vinny Munro Follow: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder,...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 14, 15 • 1600 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Highlanders @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 16 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:10 local, 03:10* AEST, 05:10* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Pro Legoete TMO Shaun Veldsman Cheetahs: 15. Clayton Blommetjies, 14....

  • Emirates Lions vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 14, 15 • 1715 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday 16 May 2015 SA Time: 17h05 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa) Television match official: Johan Greeff...

  • Waratahs vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 14, 15 • 2097 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday 16 May 2015 SA Time: 11h40 Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Referee: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant referees: Angus Gardner (Australia), Will Houston (Australia) Television match official: George Ayoub (Australia) Follow on Twitter:...

  • Golden Lions team to tackle the Eagles

    May 14, 15 • 6478 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Golden Lions team to tackle the Eagles

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  • Griquas ring the changes going into the quarters

    May 14, 15 • 5620 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griquas ring the changes going into the quarters

    Team has a number of changes going into the quarter final.   Jonathan Francke is not available due to a knee injury sustained in a dangerous tackle vs Free State.   Jonathan Adendorff, Leon Karremaker, Hilton Loberts and Jaco Nepgen are still on...

  • Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks looking for tour redemption – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    May 14, 15 • 1909 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks looking for tour redemption – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    The Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks will be going all-out to change their recent fortunes in Australasia in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby action.   Back home, the Emirates Lions and Toyota Cheetahs will be facing opposition from Down Under in...

  • Lions team to tackle the Brumbies

    May 14, 15 • 2047 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team to tackle the Brumbies

      Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Brumbies  at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon. Ackermann has made two changes to the forwards for the encounter, as Martin Muller will start at lock and Robert...

  • Blue Bulls App launched powered by Vodacom

    May 14, 15 • 4381 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Vodacom CupComments Off on Blue Bulls App launched powered by Vodacom

    Vodacom powers Blue Bulls App Vodacom TourPhones up for grabs   The Blue Bulls App powered by Vodacom has been launched to bring fans a touch and a swipe closer to one of South Africa’s leading rugby teams. Fans that claim their blood...

  • Naiyaravoro visa approved

    May 14, 15 • 1725 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Naiyaravoro visa approved

    The NSW Waratahs are pleased to confirm that Fijian-born winger Taqele Naiyaravoro’s application for an Australian Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa (subclass 401) has been approved by the Department of Immigration and he will be available to travel...

  • Kings end campaign on a high

    May 14, 15 • 4915 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Kings end campaign on a high

    The Eastern Province Kings ended their Vodacom Cup campaign on a high when they beat the Sharks XV at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Friday night. In retrospect the convincing 23 – 8 victory came somewhat a day too late and a few...

  • Matson remains committed to Crusaders

    May 14, 15 • 1615 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Matson remains committed to Crusaders

    Crusaders Assistant Coach Tabai Matson has confirmed that he is committed to his current role at the Crusaders, despite reports linking him with the Blues.   Matson said he wanted nothing more than to help the Crusaders towards the play-offs this season...

  • Sharks team to take on the TAHS

    May 14, 15 • 2032 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the TAHS

    Waratahs vs Cell C Sharks    Date : Saturday, 16 May 2015 Time : 11:40 (SAST) 19:40 (AEST) Venue : Allianz Stadium, Sydney Referee : Rohan Hoffmann Assistant Referees : Angus Gardner, Will Houston Television Match Official : George Ayoub   15....

  • Wen met Rugby15 en @PenguinBooksSa

    May 13, 15 • 2661 Views • General News, South Africa, Springbok News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wen met Rugby15 en @PenguinBooksSa

    Hier by Rugby15 gaan dit om rugby. Ons bring vir jou die varsste rugbynuus, tellings en fotos van oraloor. Ons praat met almal op-en van die veld af en gee menings, ontledings en inligting wat jy nêrens anders sal kry nie. Rugby15 wil graag dankie sê...

  • DHL WP ready for ‘massive’ quarterfinal clash

    May 13, 15 • 5021 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL WP ready for ‘massive’ quarterfinal clash

    DHL Western Province coach John Dobson is aware that his team’s unbeaten run will count for nothing as they head into the knockout phase of the 2015 Vodacom Cup competition. DHL WP made sure of a home passage into the 2015 play-offs after winning seven...