Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Lions change two for Bulls clash

    Apr 1, 15 • 2547 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions change two for Bulls clash

    Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to face the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s local Vodacom Super Rugby derby match.   In the forwards, Ackermann has made just two changes with Jacques van Rooyen starting at loosehead prop...

  • KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE

    Apr 1, 15 • 3665 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE

    SANZAR has amended the kick-off time of two matches in Round 11 to accommodate extended pre-game Anzac Centenary remembrance ceremonies. The Brumbies v Highlanders and Waratahs v Rebels clashes on April 24 and 25 respectively will now each kick off at 19:55...

  • MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB

    Apr 1, 15 • 1797 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB

    Photo: Anton Geyser Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu will join an elite club of four when he runs on against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium this Friday. The match will be his 150th Super Rugby game, with 114 of those being played as a member of the...

  • CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO

    Apr 1, 15 • 1655 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO

    Cheetahs head coach Naka Drotské has recalled Bok duo Willie le Roux and Coenie Oosthuizen for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. The pair, who were rested for last week’s game against the Chiefs, return alongside outside centre...

  • CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH

    Apr 1, 15 • 3334 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH

    The Crusaders will face the Sharks without All Blacks pivot Dan Carter who has returned to New Zealand on paternity leave. According to Fairfax Media, Carter will miss the second match of the Christchurch-based franchise’s tour to South Africa to await...

  • HAYLETT-PETTY RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017

    Apr 1, 15 • 1826 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY RE-SIGNS WITH THE FORCE TO 2017

    Western Force fullback Dane Haylett-Petty has extended his stay with the Western Australian club for a further two seasons – through to the end of 2017. The 25-year-old local product returned to the Western Force for the 2014 season, after three seasons...

  • Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson

    Apr 1, 15 • 1481 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson

    The Crusaders are returning to play in Nelson for the first time since 2011, and tickets for this mouthwatering match against the Hurricanes on Friday 29 May go on public sale tomorrow.   The Crusaders have had wonderful support from the Tasman region in...

  • Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies

    Apr 1, 15 • 2272 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies

    The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske announced the team to take on the Brumbies on Saturday, 4 April at 10:40 (SA Time) in Canberra, Australia.   Cheetahs vs Brumbies Previous encountersBen O’Keeffe of New Zealand will be the referee for...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Nathan Hughes

    Mar 31, 15 • 1974 Views • Europe, General NewsComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Nathan Hughes

    Nathan Hughes (Wasps Rugby) appeared before an RFU Disciplinary panel this evening, charged with striking with the knee and/or shin, contrary to Law 10.4(a), during Northampton Saints v Wasps RFC on Friday March 27 in the Aviva Premiership. Hughes was found...

  • FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Mar 31, 15 • 4984 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Photo: @HowzitJax Appeal Hearing Details: 31 March 2015 @ 5pm AEDT, 7pm NZDT, 8am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman, Australia), Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand), Robert Stelzner SC (South Africa) Player: Francois Steyn...

  • Cell C Sharks & Toyota Cheetahs trying their best for teachers

    Mar 31, 15 • 1792 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks & Toyota Cheetahs trying their best for teachers

    31 MARCH 2015 – The Cell C Sharks and the Toyota Cheetahs are scoring on and off the field as they have made the biggest impact to the Tries for Teachers campaign so far in the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby tournament. With the two sides scoring 15 tries each...

  • SHARKS FOREVER FANS

    Mar 31, 15 • 4186 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS FOREVER FANS

    Durban, 31 March 2015: Over the years, The Sharks philosophy has been to utilise our brand to create awareness around the various social issues affecting our fans in an effort to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve. As one of the most...

  • Kaino re-commits to New Zealand Rugby

    Mar 31, 15 • 1740 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Kaino re-commits to New Zealand Rugby

    Inspirational loose forward Jerome Kaino has committed himself for the next three years to New Zealand Rugby, the Blues and Auckland Rugby. Kaino today announced he has re-signed to play his rugby in New Zealand until 2018. It’s a major announcement for...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Mar 31, 15 • 1679 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 8 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. Please note that daylight savings...

  • Captain Vermeulen returns for Wellington clash

    Mar 31, 15 • 3536 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Captain Vermeulen returns for Wellington clash

    Photo: Anton Geyser Duane Vermeulen will assume the DHL Stormers captaincy, as well as the No.8 jersey, for Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the top of the table – and unbeaten – Hurricanes team in Wellington (kick-off 08h35 SA...

  • Stormers 2015 tour update: Lessons learnt

    Mar 30, 15 • 1424 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers 2015 tour update: Lessons learnt

    We chatted to DHL Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot earlier today, from his team’s base in Queenstown, as our 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby squad continues with life on tour in Australasia. The Men from the Cape went down 21-39 to the Highlanders in...

  • Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions highlights of the weekend

    Mar 30, 15 • 3784 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions highlights of the weekend

    A historic end to an Australian tour for the Emirates Lions with three victories from four and a comprehensive victory for the Vodacom Bulls over the Crusaders highlighted the weekend’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. While the DHL Stormers and the Toyota...

  • England Counties Under 18s end French hoodoo

    Mar 30, 15 • 1919 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on England Counties Under 18s end French hoodoo

    England Counties Under 18s 7 France Under 18 Regional Academies XV 5 England Counties Under 18s produced a superb defensive display to record their first win over French opposition in nine years in the opening match of the Triangular International Festival at...

  • Two hat-tricks in the Vodacom Cup – Round 4 Review

    Mar 30, 15 • 1927 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Two hat-tricks in the Vodacom Cup – Round 4 Review

    EP Kings flank Paul Schoeman and FNB Welwitschias fullback Justin Nel both recorded hat-tricks of tries this weekend in the fourth round of the Vodacom Cup.   A further four players – Enver Brandt (Toyota Free State XV), Anrich Richter (Hino Valke),...

  • Pumas medical report and game stats #VodacomCup

    Mar 30, 15 • 2261 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 • 2182 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 • 2202 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 • 3575 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 • 1671 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 • 1617 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...