Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Steval Pumas vs Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls Match Report

    Mar 22, 15 • 2212 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas vs Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls Match Report

    Keeping in mind the coaching staff of the Steval Pumas made 20 changes to this week’s team, they still scored eight tries in only 67 minutes in a shortened version of the game yesterday in the Secunda Stadium. Their third match in the 2015 Vodacom Cup...

  • BISMARCK DU PLESSIS RED CARD OFFENCE

    Mar 22, 15 • 5204 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS RED CARD OFFENCE

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Bismarck du Plessis Team: Sharks Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 22 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (c) A player must not kick an opponent. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 18th minute Bismarck...

  • FRANCOIS STEYN RED CARD OFFENCE

    Mar 22, 15 • 4292 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANCOIS STEYN RED CARD OFFENCE

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Francois Steyn Team: Sharks Position: Centre Date of Incident: 22 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s...

  • COURAGEOUS FORCE SUNK BY LAST-MINUTE PENALTY

    Mar 21, 15 • 1853 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on COURAGEOUS FORCE SUNK BY LAST-MINUTE PENALTY

    The Western Force has suffered a heartbreaking 25-24 loss to the Bulls at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld tonight.   The Force wrestled back a 24-22 lead with three minutes remaining through a booming Sias Ebersohn penalty attempt from inside his own half,...

  • Griquas off to winning start in PE

    Mar 21, 15 • 1896 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griquas off to winning start in PE

    GWK Griquas had a good start to their Vodacom Cup campaign by beating the EP Kings 27-19 in Port Elizabeth this afternoon Carel Greeff opened the scoring for the visiting team in the 15th minute. The Kings then hit back in the 18th minute with a try. The...

  • St.George Queensland Reds rejuvenated ahead of Lions

    Mar 20, 15 • 1663 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds rejuvenated ahead of Lions

    The St.George Queensland Reds have returned from a short break during their bye week with a renewed focus ahead of their Round 7 clash with South Africa’s Lions. Reds players had a three day break following their Round 5 clash with the Brumbies in Brisbane...

  • STEVE WALSH TO RETIRE FROM RUGBY

    Mar 20, 15 • 2243 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on STEVE WALSH TO RETIRE FROM RUGBY

    The Australian Rugby Union today announced international referee Steve Walsh has retired from all forms of match officiating with immediate effect to pursue business interests outside of rugby. The 43-year-old is a veteran of four Rugby World Cups. Walsh...

  • Leopards vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 19, 15 • 2065 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Leopards vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 14h30 CAT Venue: HS Lichtenburg Kick-off: 14h30 CAT   Leopards: 15. Myburgh Briers, 14. Jacobus Hayward, 13. George Tossel, 12. Adri Jacobs, 11. Hagen Mumba, 10. Warren Gilbert, 9. Percy Williams, 8. Juan Language (Captain), 7. Andrich Nortje, 6....

  • Xerox Golden Lions vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 19, 15 • 2680 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 20 March 2015 Kick-off: 15h00 CAT Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg   Xerox Golden Lions: 15. Damian Engledoe, 14. Mark Richards, 13. Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 12. Alwyn Hollenbach, 11. Anthony Volmink, 10. Ashlon Davids, 9. Lohan Jacobs,...

  • Steval Pumas vs Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 19, 15 • 2251 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas vs Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 21 March 2015 Venue: Secunda Kick-off: 16h00 CAT Steval Pumas: 15. JW Bell, 14. Ruwellyn Isbell, 13. Hennie Skorbinski, 12. Dewald Pretorius, 11. Bernardo Botha, 10. JC Roos, 9. Sinovuyo Nyoka, 8. Lambert Groenewald (Captain), 7. Uzair Cassiem, 6....

  • Greyling, Schoeman, Van der Westhuizen extend stay

    Mar 19, 15 • 2114 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Vodacom CupComments Off on Greyling, Schoeman, Van der Westhuizen extend stay

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday confirmed the extensions of contracts with Springbok prop Dean Greyling, Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Tian Schoeman and Junior Springbok prop Dayan van der Westhuizen. All three have signed contracts that will keep them...

  • Botha to start against Leopards XV

    Mar 19, 15 • 2074 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Botha to start against Leopards XV

      Springbok flanker Arno Botha will start for the Vodacom Blue Bulls at flank when they face the Leopards XV in a Vodacom Cup match at Loftus Versfeld B on Friday. The flanker, who is returning to full fitness after almost no rugby in the past 18 months,...

  • Cell C Sharks XV vs Border Bulldogs Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 19, 15 • 2199 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Cell C Sharks XV vs Border Bulldogs Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 21 March 2015 Venue: Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Kick-off: 15h30 CAT (Live on SS1) Cell C Sharks XV: 15. Jaco van Tonder, 14. Alcino Izaacs, 13. Sibusiso Sithole, 12. Heimar Williams, 11. Sizo Maseko, 10. Fred Zeilinga, 9. Stefan Ungerer, 8. Johan...

  • Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Western Province Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 19, 15 • 3124 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Western Province Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 21 March 2015 Venue: Caledon Kick-off:  16h30 CAT   Boland Cavaliers: 15. Eric Zana, 14. Harlon Klaasen, 13. Wilneth Engelbrecht, 12. Edwin Sass, 11. Senan Van Der Merwe, 10. Christian Rust, 9. Jovelian de Koker, 8. Wayne Wilschut, 7. Chaney...

  • New starting props for Vodacom Bulls

    Mar 19, 15 • 1999 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New starting props for Vodacom Bulls

    Marcel van der Merwe and Dean Greyling will earn first starts in the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby competition as Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made three changes to his pack that will face the Western Force at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Van der Merwe and...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Force Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 19, 15 • 1562 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Force Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Bulls v Force @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date Saturday 21 March 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 02:05* AEDT, 04:05* NZDT Referee Nick Briant AR1 Jason Jaftha AR2 Pro Legoete TMO Shaun Veldsman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls: 1Dean Greyling 2Adriaan...

  • Waratahs vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 19, 15 • 1845 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Waratahs v Brumbies @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date Sunday 22 March 2015 Kick-Off 16:05 local, 18:06 NZDT, 07:05 SAST Referee Craig Joubert AR1 Jaco Peyper AR2 Stuart Berry TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs 1Benn Robinson...

  • Cell C Sharks vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 19, 15 • 1532 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Sharks v Chiefs @ Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Date Saturday 21 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:10 local, 04:10* AEDT, 06:10* NZDT Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Cwengile Jadezweni TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen...

  • Chiefs team named to face the Sharks

    Mar 19, 15 • 3114 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs team named to face the Sharks

    The Chiefs have named their team to play the Sharks in Durban this weekend. Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to the starting fifteen with two of those in the front row and the midfield. Jamie Mackintosh and Siate Tokolahi will start the match in...

  • Rebels vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 19, 15 • 1558 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Rebels v Lions @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Friday 20 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:00 NZDT, 10:40 SAST Referee Mike Fraser AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Will Houston TMO James Leckie Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: Team 1. Toby Smith 2. Pat...

  • SHARKS CHANGE ONE FOR CHIEFS

    Mar 19, 15 • 1743 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS CHANGE ONE FOR CHIEFS

    The Sharks have made one enforced change to their starting line-up that will face the Chiefs on Saturday, as Marco Wentzel comes into the second-row. Wentzel replaces the injured Pieter-Steph du Toit in an otherwise unchanged XV, with Daniel du Preez and...

  • Border Bulldogs team to play the KZN Sharks

    Mar 19, 15 • 2202 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Bulldogs team to play the KZN Sharks

      VENUE: GROWTHPOINT KINGS PARK-DURBAN DAY: SATURDAY TIME: 15H30 DATE: 21/03/15   TEAM LIST                           Surname                 Initials                   Name          Player...

  • England Counties Under 18s face Leicester test

    Mar 19, 15 • 2611 Views • Europe, General News, International, SchoolComments Off on England Counties Under 18s face Leicester test

    Action at Hartpury College ENGLAND Counties Under 18s will warm up for the forthcoming International Triangular Festival at Hartpury College by playing the Leicester Tigers Under 19 side at the Aviva Premiership club’s Oval Park training ground on Saturday...

  • Vodacom and Steval Pumas take hands for charity

    Mar 19, 15 • 2152 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom and Steval Pumas take hands for charity

      Caption: Vodacom’s Sli Ngcobo holding up the ball for the Steval Pumas’ JC Roos during a practice session earlier this week. Photo: Hennie Homann|Steval Pumas The Steval Pumas’ kicking sensation, JC Roos, who is playing in his 50th Puma match this...

  • KOTEKA EARNS FIRST START FOR THE FORCE AGAINST THE BULLS

    Mar 19, 15 • 2078 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on KOTEKA EARNS FIRST START FOR THE FORCE AGAINST THE BULLS

    Flanker Kane Koteka will make his starting debut when the Western Force takes on the Bulls at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night (21 March). Koteka, the first player to graduate to Asteron Life Super Rugby from the club’s Future Force academy...