Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Pumas medical report and game stats #VodacomCup

    Mar 30, 15 • 2212 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas medical report and game stats #VodacomCup

    The Steval Pumas full back, JW Bell and a Blue Bull opponent competes for the ball mid-air. Photo: GB Jordaan. The medical team of the Steval Pumas has released the following statement with regards to injuries in the squad after the Vodacom Cup match between...

  • Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions victorious – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Review

    Mar 29, 15 • 2069 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions victorious – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Review

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen The Vodacom Bulls delivered their top performance of the season as the Emirates Lions recorded their best Vodacom Super Rugby tour yet during an exciting weekend of Southern Hemisphere rugby.   The match in Pretoria was the...

  • Bonus point win for Kings

    Mar 28, 15 • 2097 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Bonus point win for Kings

    The Eastern Province Kings traveled to East London on Friday to face the Border Bulldogs in their second Vodacom Cup match at the BCM Stadium. The Kings can feel satisfied with the outcome as they scored two tries in each half to secure a 27 – 17 bonus...

  • Disappointed, but Coetzee looks ahead

    Mar 28, 15 • 3456 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Disappointed, but Coetzee looks ahead

    Photo: etienne Burger DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee was disappointed with his team’s showing against the Highlanders, but he still believes they have what it takes to play winning rugby on their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour. The DHL Stormers went...

  • Waratahs vs Blues Teamsheet #SupeRugby

    Mar 27, 15 • 1617 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Blues Teamsheet #SupeRugby

    Venue: Allianz Stadium Date: 28 March Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15. Israel Folau, 14. Teqele Naiyaravoro, 13. Matt Carraro, 12. Kurtley Beale, 11. Rob Horne, 10. Bernard Foley, 9. Nick Phipps, 8. Wycliff Palu, 7. Michael...

  • Highlanders vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 27, 15 • 1562 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium Date: 28 March 2015 Kick-off: 08h35 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders: 15. Ben R Smith, 14. Waisake Naholo, 13. Malakai Fekitoa, 12. Shaun Treeby, 11. Patrick Osborne, 10. Lima Sopoaga, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Nasi Manu...

  • St.George Queensland Reds fall to Lions despite late charge

    Mar 27, 15 • 1536 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds fall to Lions despite late charge

    The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen 18-17 to the Lions in Brisbane tonight in a thrilling Asteron Life Super Rugby clash. After a 72nd minute penalty from Elton Jantjies had put the Lions in front the returning Quade Cooper had a snatch at field goal...

  • Steval Pumas make late changes

    Mar 27, 15 • 2382 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas make late changes

    Coaches MJ Mentz and Corné Steenkamp made late changes to their 22-man line-up for the fourth round in the 2015 Vodacom Cup series, to be played in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon, 28 March, against the Vodacom Blue Bulls. Kick-off is at 16:30.   Jannie...

  • DHL Western Province vs Sharks XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 27, 15 • 2687 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Sharks XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 28 March 2015 Venue: City Park, Cape Town Kick-off: 15h00 CAT DHL Western Province: 15. Grant Hermanus 14. EW Viljoen 13. Pat Howard (vice-captain) 12. Kyle Lombard 11. Tshotsho Mbovane 10. Jean-Luc du Plessis 9. Godlen Masimla 8. Rayn Smid 7. Jacques...

  • Border Rugby announces new partners, sponsors and strip

    Mar 27, 15 • 3839 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Rugby announces new partners, sponsors and strip

    With their first Vodacom Cup match under their belt, the Border Bulldogs face their provincial neighbours, The EP Kings, in a ‘sibling rivalry’ match this Friday, the 27th of March on home turf. Yesterday, at an interactive press briefing, Mr Monde...

  • Intrust Super Shute Shield Round 2 Preview

    Mar 27, 15 • 1559 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on Intrust Super Shute Shield Round 2 Preview

    The second round of the Intrust Super Shute Shield will see Randwick taking on West Harbour at Coogee Oval as the televised Match of the Round on 7TWO. Both teams will be looking to register their first wins of the season; with West Harbour losing to Northern...

  • Hermanus on senior debut for DHL WP

    Mar 27, 15 • 2039 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Hermanus on senior debut for DHL WP

    Former Western Province schoolboy rugby star Grant Hermanus will make his senior provincial debut when he lines up at fullback for DHL WP in Vodacom Cup action against the Sharks XV at City Park on Saturday (kick-off 16h00). Hermanus – a mainstay for...

  • Sharks XV named for Cape Town Clash

    Mar 27, 15 • 2100 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Sharks XV named for Cape Town Clash

    Western Province vs Cell C Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 28 March 2015 Time: 15h00 Venue: City Park, Cape Town Referee : Pro Legoete 15. Jaco van Tonder 14. Alcino Izaacs 13. S’bura Sithole 12. Heimar Williams 11. Sizo Maseko 10. Lionel Cronje 9. Cameron...

  • Hurricanes vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 27, 15 • 1614 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 27 March 2015 Venue: Westpac Stadium Kick-off: 08h35 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Jason Woodward, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Matt Proctor, 10. James Marshall, 9. TJ Perenara, 8. Victor...

  • Shane Gates warns not to underestimate Border

    Mar 27, 15 • 2260 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Shane Gates warns not to underestimate Border

    Photo: Stan Blumberg Eastern Province captain, Shane Gates warned that his team must not underestimate the Border Bulldogs in their second Vodacom Cup match when they travel to East London for Friday night’s match. “We know that we must never...

  • Toyota Free State XV Team Announcement

    Mar 26, 15 • 2203 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Free State XV Team Announcement

    The Toyota Free State XV team will be taking on the Boland Cavaliers on Saturday, 28 March at 15:00 in the Clive Solomon Stadium in Heidedal, Bloemfontein.   Entry is free.   Coach Rory Duncan has announced his team for the clash.  ...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 26, 15 • 1857 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 28 March 2015 Venue: Loftus Versveld, Pretoria Kick-off: 19h10 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls: 15. Jesse Kriel 14. Francois Hougaard 13. JJ Engelbrecht 12. Jan Serfontein 11. Bjorn Basson 10. Handré Pollard 9. Rudy Paige 8. Pierre Spies (c)...

  • Vodacom Bulls team to take on the Crusaders at Loftus

    Mar 26, 15 • 4017 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to take on the Crusaders at Loftus

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke restored props Morné Mellett and Trevor Nyakane to the starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Both props played off the bench in...

  • De Jongh leads DHL Stormers in Burger’s 100th

    Mar 26, 15 • 3775 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on De Jongh leads DHL Stormers in Burger’s 100th

    Centre Juan de Jongh will captain the DHL Stormers in their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour-opener against the Highlanders at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 19h35 NZ time; 08h35 SA time). De Jongh takes over the leadership reins from...

  • Cell C Sharks vs Western Force Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 26, 15 • 1689 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Western Force Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 28 March 2015 Venue: Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Kick-off: 17h05 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sharks: 15. SP Marais 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. JP Pietersen 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Frans Steyn 9. Conrad Hoffmann 8. Ryan Kankowski...

  • DEYSEL RETURNS TO CAPTAIN SHARKS AGAINST THE FORCE

    Mar 26, 15 • 4165 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DEYSEL RETURNS TO CAPTAIN SHARKS AGAINST THE FORCE

    The Cell C Sharks team to take on the Western Force on Saturday at Growthpoint KINGS PARK sees a number of changes to the side that defeated the Chiefs at the same venue last weekend. Due to the suspension of Bismarck du Plessis, Jean Deysel who returns to...

  • HAYLETT-PETTY RETURNS TO FACE SHARKS

    Mar 26, 15 • 3537 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY RETURNS TO FACE SHARKS

    Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty is set to make his return from a foot injury on Saturday night when the Western Force takes on the Sharks at Durban’s Kings Park Stadium.   The 25-year-old, who will start from the bench, is the only change to the Western...

  • WA SIDES NAMED TO CONTEST JUNIOR GOLD CUP FINALS

    Mar 26, 15 • 2959 Views • Australia, General News, SchoolComments Off on WA SIDES NAMED TO CONTEST JUNIOR GOLD CUP FINALS

    The Western Australia Under 15 and Under 17 squads have named their line-ups to contest Sunday’s national Junior Gold Cup grand finals at UWA Sports Park’s McGillivray Oval.   The Under 15 final against the ACT will kick off at 2.30pm while the Under...

  • QEGS end wait for NatWest Schools title

    Mar 26, 15 • 1967 Views • Europe, General News, SchoolComments Off on QEGS end wait for NatWest Schools title

      Warwick School 6 QEGS Wakefield 15 QEGS Wakefield ended Warwick’s domination of the NatWest Schools Under15 Cup by winning a tense final thanks to a strong forward effort led by No 8 Edan Kelly and flanker Max Hanson. For the Yorkshire school it gave...

  • Churcher’s win NatWest Schools Under 18 Vase

    Mar 26, 15 • 1923 Views • Europe, General News, SchoolComments Off on Churcher’s win NatWest Schools Under 18 Vase

      SEEVIC College 5 Churcher’s College 13 Churcher’s College, the Hampshire school, survived a late charge from Essex-based Seevic College to win their first final at Twickenham. A try from fly half Seb Head in the first half and centre Zach Housden,...