Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

    Mar 14, 15 • 1753 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

      The NSW Waratahs have been defeated by the Highlanders 26-19 in Dunedin, New Zealand on Saturday night. The Waratahs rallied late to challenge the Highlanders for victory late in the match but it wasn’t enough, with the defending champions left to...

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  • LIAM GILL CITED #SANZAR

    Mar 14, 15 • 1644 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIAM GILL CITED #SANZAR

    Player: Liam Gill Team: Reds Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 14 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle, Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off...

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  • FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

    Mar 13, 15 • 1465 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

       The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels, 21-17, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   The Rebels got off to the better start, scoring two first-half tries for a 15-0 lead, before an Alby Mathewson quick tap on...

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  • JAMES BROADHURST CITED

    Mar 13, 15 • 2152 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JAMES BROADHURST CITED

      Player: James Broadhurst Team: Hurricanes Position: Lock Date of Incident: 13 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow, shoulder, head or knee(s)....

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  • Five changes for England Counties XV

    Mar 13, 15 • 1662 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Five changes for England Counties XV

      England Counties captain Billy Johnson ENGLAND Counties XV have made five changes to their squad for the international against France Federale XV in Perigueux on Friday March 20. Blackheath centre Markus Burcham has been called up to replace...

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  • Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 2079 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Kick-off: 19h10 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls: 15. Sheldon van den Berg, 14. Dean Gordon, 13. Jurgen Lochner, 12. Andries Truter, 11. Fanie Raseroka, 10. Anton...

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  • Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 1844 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: Loftus B, Pretoria Time: 15h30 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Vodacom Blue Bulls: 15. Ganfried May, 14. Travis Ismaiel, 13. Marquit September, 12. Warrick Gelant, 11. Jamba Ulengo, 10. Kobus Marais, 9. Ivan van Zyl, 8....

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  • Force vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1215 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Force v Rebels @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Friday 13 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:00 local, 22:00 AEDT, 00:00* NZDT, 13:00 SAST Referee Rohan Hoffmann AR1 Angus Gardner AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force 1Pekahou Cowan...

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  • Reds vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1340 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Reds v Brumbies @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 18:40 local, 19:40 AEDT, 21:40 NZDT, 10:40 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds...

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  • Highlanders vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1245 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Highlanders v Waratahs @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Craig Joubert AR1 Kane McBride AR2 Mike Lash TMO Vinny Munro Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders: 15 Ben...

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  • Vodacom RuggaChat

    Mar 13, 15 • 1791 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom RuggaChat

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar Vodacom are hosting a Q&A with Vodacom SupeRugby players each week during the Vodacom SupeRugby season. The campaign is aimed at giving the fans the opportunity to ask the players the questions they’ve always wanted to. Fans can post...

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  • St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    Mar 13, 15 • 1428 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to the starting side for this weekend’s match against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium – highlighted by the return of experienced lock James Horwill. Horwill was a late withdrawal...

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  • Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Development team

    Mar 13, 15 • 1583 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Development team

      The Crusaders Knights will play their final game of the season tomorrow against the Highlanders Development team.   A number of players involved in tomorrow’s game have just returned from the New Zealand Under 20s trial camp, including George...

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  • WARATAHS NAME UNCHANGED SIDE

    Mar 12, 15 • 1599 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS NAME UNCHANGED SIDE

    Waratahs Head coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged starting side for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin. Cheika has stuck with the same team that beat the Reds by 18 points in Brisbane in Round Four. Matt Carraro...

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  • BLUES LOSE KAINO FOR ‘CANES CLASH

    Mar 12, 15 • 1544 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BLUES LOSE KAINO FOR ‘CANES CLASH

    The Blues suffered another blow when their captain Jerome Kaino was ruled out of Friday’s clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North due to concussion. Kaino sustained the injury in last weekend’s clash against the Lions and his absence means...

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  • HIGHLANDERS CHANGE THREE FOR ‘TAHS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1402 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HIGHLANDERS CHANGE THREE FOR ‘TAHS

    Highlanders boss Jamie Joseph has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Waratahs in Dunedin. Elliot Dixon moves to six, after a strong game last week, to make way for Shane Christie who will be making his 2015 Super Rugby...

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  • Crusaders recall the big guns

    Mar 12, 15 • 1398 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders recall the big guns

    Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their 2015 Super Rugby return when the Crusaders host the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday. They are among ten changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs in Hamilton two weeks ago. Read...

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  • BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Mar 12, 15 • 1494 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Reds in Brisbane. Lausii Taliauli maintains his spot on the bench due to an ongoing ear infection which kept Jesse Mogg out of the 23-man squad just...

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  • HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1404 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s derby with the Brumbies in Brisbane. Veteran lock James Horwill was a late withdrawal from last week’s clash with the Waratahs due to back spasms, but has been...

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  • JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Mar 12, 15 • 1416 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Utility forward Luke Jones will make his 50th appearance for the Rebels when they face the Force in Perth on Friday. Jones, who starts in the second row, will become just the fourth Rebel to reach 50 caps for the five-year old franchise, following in the...

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  • Crusaders vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 2057 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Crusaders v Lions @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 16:30 local, 14:30 AEDT, 05:30 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Paul Williams TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen Crusaders: Tom Taylor,...

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  • Stormers vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 1507 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Stormers v Chiefs @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 00:00* AEDT, 02:00* NZDT Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Shaun Veldsman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen DHL...

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  • Cheetahs vs Sharks Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 1413 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs vs Sharks Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Sharks @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 02:05* AEDT, 04:05* NZDT Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen  ...

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  • Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Mar 12, 15 • 1523 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Photo: @HowzitJax Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has made four changes to his team for this Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. All four personnel changes have been made in the pack, with a return to the all...

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  • Van Wyk back for DHL Stormers for Chiefs clash

    Mar 12, 15 • 1578 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Van Wyk back for DHL Stormers for Chiefs clash

    Photo: Etienne a Burger Fit-again DHL Stormers wing Kobus van Wyk will slot straight back into the starting XV for his team’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 15h00). The powerful runner has shaken off the...

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