Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Mar 16, 15 • 1931 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 6 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. Match Highlanders v Hurricanes @...

  • JAMES BROADHURST SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Mar 16, 15 • 1773 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JAMES BROADHURST SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC 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...

  • LIAM GILL SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Mar 16, 15 • 1940 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIAM GILL SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC 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...

  • Pumas storm to top of Vodacom Cup log

    Mar 15, 15 • 2185 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas storm to top of Vodacom Cup log

    Photo: SARU The Steval Pumas are the frontrunners in the northern section of the Vodacom Cup after racking up an impressive 61-7 win over the FNB Welwitschias in Windhoek on Friday evening. After two rounds, the side captained by lock Eduan van der Walt are...

  • Golden Lions clinch victory

    Mar 15, 15 • 2220 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Golden Lions clinch victory

    Photo: SARU The Xerox Golden Lions held off a strong second-half performance from the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls on their way to a 31-21 (halftime 17-6) win in their Vodacom Cup North Section match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday. The young...

  • Blue Bulls sweep away Leopards

    Mar 15, 15 • 2233 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Blue Bulls sweep away Leopards

    Article: Dan Lombard Photo: SARU The Vodacom Blue Bulls scored seven tries to beat the Leopards XV 46-25 in their Vodacom Cup North Section encounter at Loftus B on Friday. The Blue Bulls were 29-22 up at halftime. The visitors started the stronger of the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    Mar 15, 15 • 1944 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    MATCH SUMMARY TEAMS Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks VENUE Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein DATE 14 March 2015 17:05 COMPETITION Vodacom Super Rugby FINAL SCORE 10 – 27 TRIES 1 – 4 HALFTIME SCORE 3 – 22 MAN OF THE MATCH Marcell Coetzee,...

  • DHL Stormers vs Chiefs Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    Mar 15, 15 • 2889 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Chiefs Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    MATCH SUMMARY TEAMS DHL Stormers vs Chiefs VENUE DHL Newlands, Cape Town DATE 14 March 2015 15:00 COMPETITION Vodacom Super Rugby FINAL SCORE 19 – 28 TRIES 1 – 3 HALFTIME SCORE 16 – 13 MATCH OFFICIALS Referee Jaco Peyper Assistant...

  • Crusaders vs Lions Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    Mar 15, 15 • 1982 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Lions Match Breakdown #SupeRugby

    MATCH SUMMARY TEAMS Crusaders vs Emirates Lions VENUE AMI Stadium, Addington, Christchurch DATE 14 March 2015 05:30 COMPETITION Vodacom Super Rugby FINAL SCORE 34 – 6 TRIES 4 – 0 HALFTIME SCORE 13 – 3 MATCH OFFICIALS Referee Nick Briant...

  • Steval Pumas go top of the log – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review

    Mar 15, 15 • 1865 Views • Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas go top of the log – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review

    The Steval Pumas, Xerox Golden Lions and Vodacom Blue Bulls all recorded good victories in the second round of the Vodacom Cup this weekend.   These three teams from the North Section are tied on 10 log points at the top of the standings, with the side...

  • Cell C Sharks back to winning ways – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review

    Mar 15, 15 • 1571 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks back to winning ways – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar The Cell C Sharks scored an impressive bonus-point victory in Bloemfontein as the three other South African Vodacom Super Rugby sides in action in round five faltered.   The Emirates Lions could not emulate their win from last weekend...

  • FORCE SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR

    Mar 14, 15 • 1645 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR

      The Western Force has announced its 28-man travelling squad for the two-match South African leg of the Asteron Life Super Rugby competition.   Flanker Angus Cottrell (ankle), fullback Dane Haylett-Petty (foot) and winger Luke Morahan (hamstring)...

  • Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

    Mar 14, 15 • 2049 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...

  • LIAM GILL CITED #SANZAR

    Mar 14, 15 • 1945 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...

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

    Mar 13, 15 • 1816 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...

  • JAMES BROADHURST CITED

    Mar 13, 15 • 2436 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)....

  • Five changes for England Counties XV

    Mar 13, 15 • 1907 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...

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

    Mar 13, 15 • 2474 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...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 2114 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....

  • Force vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1469 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...

  • Reds vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1584 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...

  • Highlanders vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 13, 15 • 1471 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...

  • Vodacom RuggaChat

    Mar 13, 15 • 2157 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...

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

    Mar 13, 15 • 1762 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...

  • Crusaders Knights team named to play Highlanders Development team

    Mar 13, 15 • 1955 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...