Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • FNB Welwitschias vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Apr 30, 15 • 2415 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FNB Welwitschias vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Venue: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek Date: 1 May 2015 Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Welwitschias: 15. Russell van Wyk, 14. Phillip Nashikaku, 13. Johann Tromp, 12. Jacques Nell, 11. Silvano Beukes, 10. Shaun Kaizemi, 9. Eneill...

  • Brumbies vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 30, 15 • 1502 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 1 May 2015 Kick-off: 11h40 CAT Venue: GIO Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15. Jesse Mogg, 14. Henry Speight, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 12. Robbie Coleman, 11. Joseph Tomane, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 9. Michael Dowsett, 8. Ita Vaea, 7....

  • Highlanders vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 30, 15 • 1659 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Friday, May 1 SA Time: 09h35 Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia) Assistant referees: Kane McBride (New Zealand), Mike Lash (New Zealand) Television match official: Aaron Paterson (New Zealand) Follow on Twitter:...

  • DHL WP expecting ‘massive test’ in Bloemfontein

    Apr 30, 15 • 3733 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL WP expecting ‘massive test’ in Bloemfontein

    The unbeaten DHL Western Province team will continue to push for that top of the log finish in the South Section of the 2015 Vodacom Cup competition when they head to Bloemfontein to take on the Free State XV on Saturday. Saturday afternoon‘s clash will...

  • The tussle at the top intensifies – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview 

    Apr 30, 15 • 1977 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The tussle at the top intensifies – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview 

    As the Cell C Sharks kick off their Vodacom Super Rugby tour of Australasia, the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will be involved in two derbies which could go a long way in determining the eventual champion of the SA Conference.   The Durbanites will try...

  • Leyds back as Kebble, Kleyn also start for DHL Stormers

    Apr 30, 15 • 2191 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Leyds back as Kebble, Kleyn also start for DHL Stormers

    Fit-again back Dillyn Leyds has been named in the DHL Stormers’ line-up for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein (kick-off 17h05). Leyds slots back into the No.11 jersey after missing his team’s hard-fought 15-13 win...

  • CARTER, ALEXANDER BACK FOR BRUMBIES

    Apr 30, 15 • 2121 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CARTER, ALEXANDER BACK FOR BRUMBIES

    Sam Carter and Ben Alexander return to the Brumbies starting side when their team take on the Waratahs in Canberra this Friday. Carter missed last week’s win over the Highlanders after being given personal leave while Alexander started from the bench....

  • Emirates Lions team to play the Bulls

    Apr 30, 15 • 2372 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to play the Bulls

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND TWELVE: VODACOM BULLS VS EMIRATES LIONS   Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team for Saturday’s clash with the Vodacom Bulls, taking place at Loftus Versfeld.   In the only forward changes,...

  • BULLS TRIO WITHDRAWN AFTER CAR ACCIDENT

    Apr 30, 15 • 4070 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BULLS TRIO WITHDRAWN AFTER CAR ACCIDENT

    Dean Greyling, Basil Short and Hencus van Wyk have been withdrawn from this weekend’s matches for the Bulls and Blue Bulls after suffering minor injuries in a car crash on Wednesday. Greyling (knee) and Van Wyk (scrape wounds) were due to play for the...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lock in six promising youngsters ahead of 2016 season

    Apr 30, 15 • 2534 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lock in six promising youngsters ahead of 2016 season

    St.George Queensland Reds have locked in six promising young players for the 2016 season and beyond. Sef Fa’agase (prop), Michael Gunn (loose forward), Adam Korczyk (loose forward) and Andrew Ready (hooker) have committed to the club for three years,...

  • LOUWRENS MAKES STARTING DEBUT FOR THE FORCE AGAINST BLUES

    Apr 30, 15 • 2266 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LOUWRENS MAKES STARTING DEBUT FOR THE FORCE AGAINST BLUES

    Scrumhalf Ryan Louwrens will make his Asteron Life Super Rugby run-on debut when the Western Force takes on the Auckland Blues at Eden Park on Saturday (2 May).   The 24-year-old Cottesloe half made an impressive tournament debut against the Chiefs...

  • Cell C Sharks XV to play the Griquas

    Apr 30, 15 • 4179 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Cell C Sharks XV to play the Griquas

    Date : Saturday, 2 May 2015 Time : 15h30 Venue : Woodburn Stadium, Pietermaritzburg Referee : Linton Lloyd (Scotland) 15. Garth April 14. Alcino Izaacs 13. Paul Jordaan  12. Marius Louw 11. Tonderai Chavanga  10. Cameron Wright  9....

  • Australian U20’s team named for opening Oceania Rugby Junior Championship clash

    Apr 30, 15 • 2200 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on Australian U20’s team named for opening Oceania Rugby Junior Championship clash

    The Australian U20’s side to play Samoa has been named as the Australian side looks to start the Oceania Rugby Junior Championship off with a win against Pacific heavy weights, Samoa. Australian U20’s Head Coach, Adrian Thompson was happy with the...

  • Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    Apr 30, 15 • 2342 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    The Crusaders head to Wellington tomorrow for a clash against the top-of-the-table Hurricanes on Saturday night.  Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made just two changes to the starting line-up that beat the Blues last weekend.   Matt Todd...

  • Kellaway to captain Australia U20s

    Apr 30, 15 • 1740 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on Kellaway to captain Australia U20s

    NSW Waratahs’ Gen Blue star Andrew Kellaway has been named Captain of the Australian U20’s side for the Oceania Rugby Junior Championship kicking off on the Gold Coast this Friday 1 May. The outside back is returning for another campaign in the...

  • Uys and Prinsloo lead SA charge in Stats XV

    Apr 29, 15 • 1928 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Uys and Prinsloo lead SA charge in Stats XV

    Toyota Cheetahs duo Francois Uys and Boom Prinsloo lead a six-member squad in this week’s Stats XV on the Vodacom Rugby App. Uys and Prinsloo made it into the team for the second consecutive week of Vodacom SupeRugby based on the stats that are important to...

  • Toyota Free State XV team to take on WP

    Apr 29, 15 • 4184 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Free State XV team to take on WP

    The Toyota Free State XV team will be taking on WP on Saturday, 2 May at 14:30 in the Free State Stadium.  Bloemfontein.  This game will be played as a curtain raiser to the Vodacom SupeRugby match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Stormers clash

    Apr 29, 15 • 3511 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for Stormers clash

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Stormers on Saturday, 2 May on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Changes to the team: ·         Caylib Oosthuizen replaces Danie...

  • Race to the playoffs is getting serious – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Preview

    Apr 29, 15 • 2611 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Race to the playoffs is getting serious – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Preview

    While the top teams in the North and South Sections have all but secured their places in the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals, home ground advantage in the playoffs is still up for grabs as the pool phase nears its end.   In the North Section, the Xerox Golden...

  • DOUBLE BOK BOOST FOR BULLS

    Apr 29, 15 • 1783 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DOUBLE BOK BOOST FOR BULLS

    Bulls stalwarts Victor Matfield and Jan Serfontein both returned to the training field this week as the team prepares for its Super Rugby derby clash against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Matfield is back in action after a medical procedure on his...

  • MORE REST LIKEY FOR RICHIE MCCAW

    Apr 29, 15 • 1807 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MORE REST LIKEY FOR RICHIE MCCAW

    Photo: Anton Geyser All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is “unlikely” to feature for the Crusaders in Saturday’s Super Rugby show down with the Hurricanes. The Crusaders flanker was concussed in his team’s 14-point win over the Blues in...

  • De Allende takes centre stage

    Apr 29, 15 • 2384 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on De Allende takes centre stage

    Vodacom Rugby App review – after round 11 With Springbok captain Jean de Villiers incapacitated, young Damian de Allende has made a good case to occupy the vacant number 12 jersey for the national side, during the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition. Team...

  • Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    Apr 29, 15 • 2491 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    Highlanders vs Cell C Sharks    Date : Friday, 1 May 2015 Time : 09:35 (SAST) 19:35 (NZST) Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee : Angus Gardner (Australia) Assistant Referees : Kane McBride, Mike Lash Television Match Official : Vinny...

  • BISMARCK DU PLESSIS CHOOSES TEAM ABOVE SELF

    Apr 28, 15 • 3837 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS CHOOSES TEAM ABOVE SELF

    Bismarck du Plessis returns to the Cell C Sharks this weekend after serving a period of time away from the game, but, by his own noble request, will not be selected as captain for the match against the Highlanders. “The situation is this,” explains...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Apr 28, 15 • 1975 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 12 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Match Highlanders v Sharks @...