Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Marais in as pivot for Vodacom Cup semi-finals

    May 22, 15 • 6096 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Marais in as pivot for Vodacom Cup semi-finals

      Leading point’s scorer Kobus Marais has been recalled at flyhalf to the starting line-up of the Vodacom Blue Bulls team that will face DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday in one of the two Vodacom Cup semi-finals this weekend. Marais, who...

  • Senatla to wing it for DHL Stormers

    May 21, 15 • 2182 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Senatla to wing it for DHL Stormers

    DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has announced his team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Rebels at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h10), with SA Sevens star Seabelo Senatla named to start. Senatla will start in the No.14 jersey – with...

  • Waratahs vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1903 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Crusaders @ ANZ Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Marius van der Westhuizen AR1 James Leckie AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15....

  • DHL Stormers vs Melbourne Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 2180 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Melbourne Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Stormers v Rebels @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:10 local, 03:10* AEST, 05:10* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Quinton Immelman AR2 Rodney Boneparte TMO Deon van Blommestein Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15....

  • DHL WP’s Notshe returns for Vodacom Cup semifinal

    May 21, 15 • 5875 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL WP’s Notshe returns for Vodacom Cup semifinal

    Fit-again loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe will wear the No.7 jersey for DHL Western Province in Saturday’s Vodacom Cup semifinal against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at DHL Newlands (kick-off 16h30). Notshe missed his team’s 47-22 quarterfinal win over...

  • Top spot in SA Conference up for grabs … again – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    May 21, 15 • 1939 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Top spot in SA Conference up for grabs … again – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    Photo: Anton Geyser Can the Vodacom Bulls hang on to their top spot in the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference or will the DHL Stormers regain the lead?   That question will be answered this weekend when all five South African teams take to the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1758 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Lions @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee Jaco van Heerden AR1 Jaco Peyper AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs:...

  • Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs

    May 21, 15 • 2453 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: TOYOTA CHEETAHS VS EMIRATES LIONS   Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening.   Ackermann has opted to rotate several players for this...

  • Western Force vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1877 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Western Force vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Force v Highlanders @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:45 local, 21:45 AEST, 23:45 NZST, 13:45 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 15. Dane...

  • Blues vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1508 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Hurricanes @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Aki Aso TMO Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Lolagi Visinia, 14. Ben...

  • Reds vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1905 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Reds v Sharks @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Friday 22 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. James...

  • Chiefs vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1542 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Chiefs v Bulls @ Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Date Friday 22 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Glen Jackson AR2 Aki Aso TMO Glenn Newman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Tom Marshall,...

  • HAYLETT-PETTY RETURNS TO FACE HIGHLANDERS

    May 21, 15 • 1866 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY RETURNS TO FACE HIGHLANDERS

      Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty will return to the Western Force’s starting XV when the Western Australian club takes on the Otago Highlanders at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Saturday (23 May)....

  • St.George Queensland Reds hooker James Hanson signs with Melbourne Rebels

    May 21, 15 • 1697 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds hooker James Hanson signs with Melbourne Rebels

    St.George Queensland Reds hooker James Hanson will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2015 Super Rugby season, after signing with the Melbourne Rebels. Hanson made his Reds debut in 2010 and has played 80 games for Queensland. He has also played nine...

  • Lions team to take on the Pumas

    May 21, 15 • 1406 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team to take on the Pumas

    VODACOM CUP SEMI-FINAL: XEROX GOLDEN LIONS VS STEVAL PUMAS   Xerox Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has announced his 22-man team to face the Steval Pumas in Friday evening‘s Vodacom Cup semi-final to be held at Emirates Airline Park....

  • Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    May 21, 15 • 1623 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    The Crusaders head to Sydney this evening to prepare for their clash with the Waratahs on Saturday night.  Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the side that beat the Reds two weeks ago.   Keeping the number 1 jersey this week is prop...

  • DHL Western Province vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 20, 15 • 6523 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: Saturday 23 May 2015 Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape TownKick-off: 16h30 CAT Referee: Pro Legoete Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen WP: 15. EW Viljoen, 14. Patrick Howard, 13. Jaco Taute, 12. Robert du Preez, 11. Tshotsho Mbovane, 10. Jean-Luc Du Plessis, 9....

  • Xerox Golden Lions vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 20, 15 • 5857 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: Friday 22 May 2015  Kick-off: 17h00 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Francois Pretorius Lions: 15. Kobus de Kock, 14. Damian Engledoe, 13. Stokkies Hanekom, 12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11. Sampie Mastriet, 10. Ashlon Davids, 9....

  • VISAGIE TO START FOR BULLS AGAINST THE CHIEFS

    May 20, 15 • 1940 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on VISAGIE TO START FOR BULLS AGAINST THE CHIEFS

    Bulls head coach Frans Ludeke has handed hooker Callie Visagie his first start of the season when they face the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday. Visagie moves from the bench and replaces Adriaan Strauss for this Super Rugby clash, with Jaco Visagie replacing his...

  • Cheetahs team for Lions clash

    May 20, 15 • 2183 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team for Lions clash

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Emirates Lions   The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Lions on Saturday, 23 May on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Kick-off is at 17:05 and gates open at 15:30.   Rayno Benjamin will be running onto the...

  • Pumas team to take on the Lions

    May 20, 15 • 10153 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas team to take on the Lions

    Match: Xerox Lions vs Steval Pumas Venue: Emirates Airline Park Date: 22-5-2015 Kick-off: 17:00 Coaches MJ Mentz and Corné Steenkamp announced their 22-man line-up for the semi-final round in the 2015 Vodacom Cup series. Team: Khwezi Mona Jacques Momberg...

  • Sharks team to take on the Reds in Brisbane

    May 20, 15 • 1920 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Reds in Brisbane

    Reds vs Cell C Sharks    Date : Friday, 22 May 2015 Time : 11:40 (SAST) 19:40 (AEST) Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Referee : Angus Gardner Assistant Referees : Matt O’Brien, Damien Mitchelmore Television Match Official : Peter Marshall...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Sharks at Suncorp Stadium

    May 20, 15 • 1890 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Sharks at Suncorp Stadium

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made one change to his match-day squad to take on the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium this Friday. In the most consistent week-to-week lineup this season, the only change to last week’s side which defeated...

  • Naka Drotske requests early release

    May 20, 15 • 1658 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Naka Drotske requests early release

    Os du Randt has accepted a very exciting opportunity to coach abroad and to be an ambassador for the Toyota Cheetahs.  He will leave the Toyota Cheetah during the first week of June.  A full media conference is scheduled for the 23rd of May in the Free...

  • Queensland to boar in on World’s Largest Scrum World Record

    May 19, 15 • 1786 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Queensland to boar in on World’s Largest Scrum World Record

    Queensland Rugby will attempt to break the World Record for the World’s Largest Scrum this September. The current world record was set at Twickenham in September 2014, with a total of 1,008 people taking part. In the lead up to the Wallabies’ World Cup...