Archive for the ‘National’ Category

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

    Mar 31, 15 • 1841 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 • 4253 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 • 1779 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 • 1717 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 • 3609 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 • 1487 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 • 3860 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 • 1973 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 • 2002 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 • 2307 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 • 2255 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 • 2266 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 • 3636 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 • 1696 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 • 1650 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 • 1687 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 • 2507 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 • 2785 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 • 4037 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 • 1674 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 • 2220 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 • 2202 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 • 1729 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 • 2447 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 • 2336 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.  ...