Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS

    Feb 23, 15 • 2038 Views • Australia, General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO KICK OFF WITH BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH EVENTS

    The headquarters of the Australian Rugby Sevens program will become home to some of the best emerging talent the country has to offer when the National Sevens Championships begin this weekend in Narrabeen, Sydney. Taking place at the Sydney Academy of Sport...

  • KANE HAMES SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Feb 23, 15 • 1725 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on KANE HAMES SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Kane Hames Team: Highlanders Position: Prop Date of Incident: 21 February 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,...

  • HAYDEN TRIGGS SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Feb 23, 15 • 1778 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HAYDEN TRIGGS SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Hayden Triggs Team: Blues Position: Lock Date of Incident: 21 February 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,...

  • HAYDEN TRIGGS RED CARD OFFENCE

    Feb 22, 15 • 2624 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HAYDEN TRIGGS RED CARD OFFENCE

    Hearing Details: Sunday 22 February (Time TBC) Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Hayden Triggs Team: Blues Position: Lock Date of Incident: 21 February 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent...

  • DHL Stormers go top of the standings – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Review

    Feb 22, 15 • 2221 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers go top of the standings – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Review

    Photo: Jacqueline Herbst The DHL Stormers moved to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log as the Cell C Sharks recorded their first win of 2015 on Saturday.   And while the coastal sides impressed, for the two teams from Gauteng, the Vodacom Bulls and...

  • Crusaders elect new Chairman

    Feb 22, 15 • 1741 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders elect new Chairman

    Grant Jarrold has been elected the new Chairman of the Crusaders. Mr Jarrold said he was looking forward to stepping up to the role of Crusaders Chairman and continuing to contribute to the organisation. “I am passionate about this team and have enjoyed...

  • Rugby 15 and Vodacom #FanUP winners week 2

    Feb 20, 15 • 2251 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rugby 15 and Vodacom #FanUP winners week 2

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Each lucky winner won 4 tickets to the Bulls vs Hurricane game tonight… one of the five winners also walks away with a Bulls replica jersey. See below. Congrats to: 1- Justin Bradfield 2- Raedani Phumudzo 3- Jaco Fouche...

  • BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series

    Feb 20, 15 • 2053 Views • General News, South Africa, SpringboksComments Off on BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series

    Former Springboks Joel Stransky and Hanyani Shimange will host two rugby seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively in the next fortnight titled “Ensuring Smarter Rugby in our Youth”.   The Rugby Seminar Series has been organised by the...

  • Johnson appointed England Counties XV captain

    Feb 20, 15 • 2075 Views • Europe, General News, InternationalComments Off on Johnson appointed England Counties XV captain

    Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground ENGLAND Counties XV have appointed Old Albanians lock Billy Johnson as captain for their international against Scotland Club XV at Fylde’s Woodlands Memorial Ground on Friday February 27 (7.30pm). Johnson, who plays...

  • DECISION ON REDS v FORCE MATCH TO BE MADE ON SATURDAY MORNING

    Feb 20, 15 • 2223 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DECISION ON REDS v FORCE MATCH TO BE MADE ON SATURDAY MORNING

    Following consultation with its stakeholders, SANZAR has confirmed that a decision on whether the Reds v Force match will go ahead will be made at 9am AEDT (8am QLD) on Saturday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:40pm local time (7:40pm AEDT, 9:40pm...

  • Asteron Life Super Rugby Season – ROUND TWO

    Feb 20, 15 • 1696 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Asteron Life Super Rugby Season – ROUND TWO

      Friday 20 February Chiefs (NZ) v Acquis Brumbies  Where: Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Time: 5:35pm AEDT Coverage: FOX SPORTS 2 & 2HD. ABC Grandstand app and online via www.abc.net.au/grandstand Match Information: The Aquis Brumbies have won...

  • Reds vice captain Karmichael Hunt charged with supplying cocaine – ARU and Reds Statement

    Feb 20, 15 • 2208 Views • Australia, General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vice captain Karmichael Hunt charged with supplying cocaine – ARU and Reds Statement

    JOINT AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION AND QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION STATEMENT The Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Rugby Union are aware of reports regarding Karmichael Hunt. The ARU’s Integrity team and the Queensland Rugby Union are making enquiries into the...

  • RUGBYWA & FORCE EMBARK ON ZERO2HERO PARTNERSHIP

    Feb 20, 15 • 1737 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on RUGBYWA & FORCE EMBARK ON ZERO2HERO PARTNERSHIP

    RugbyWA and the Western Force have embarked on a two-year charity partnership with zero2hero, a WA-based not-for-profit organisation addressing mental health issues openly with young people.   Through open communication, zero2hero aims to assist in the...

  • Rebels vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 19, 15 • 2227 Views • General News, Super Rugby, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Rebels vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 20 February 2015 Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Rebels 1Toby Smith 2Pat Leafa 3Laurie Weeks 4Luke Jones 5Lopeti Timani 6Sean McMahon 7Colby Fainga’a 8Scott Higginbotham 9Luke Burgess 10Jack...

  • EP Kings statement regarding Defence Coach

    Feb 19, 15 • 2579 Views • Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings statement regarding Defence Coach

    Eastern Province Rugby CEO, Charl Crous confirmed reports that Kings Defence Coach, Omar Mouneimne, has been approached by French team Lyon OU to possibly assist them on a consultancy basis. “At this point in time nothing has been confirmed and there is no...

  • Stormers vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 19, 15 • 2406 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Photo: Anton Geyser Date: Saturday, 21 February SA Time: 17h05 – Live on SS1 Venue: DHL Newlands, Cape Town Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Quinton Immelman (South Africa) Television...

  • Century beckons for Duane Vermeulen – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview

    Feb 19, 15 • 3116 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Century beckons for Duane Vermeulen – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 2 Preview

    Photo: Anton Geyser South African Rugby Player of the Year for 2014 and Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will make his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby appearance this weekend. Vermeulen, who was also a nominee for World Player of the Year last season, will become the...

  • DHL Stormers change just one for Blues

    Feb 19, 15 • 2011 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers change just one for Blues

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen The DHL Stormers have announced just one change to the starting team for their first home match of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season, against the Blues at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05). Having opened their campaign...

  • Emirate Lions without Kriel for Sharks Clash

    Feb 19, 15 • 2762 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions without Kriel for Sharks Clash

    Photo: Anton Geyser Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The forwards see several changes as Jacques van Rooyen comes in at loosehead prop. Hence, Schalk van der Merwe shifts to the...

  • Griekwas kies Wehr nuwe kaptein

    Feb 19, 15 • 3256 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griekwas kies Wehr nuwe kaptein

    Die flank Wendall Wehr neem die Griekwas se kapteinskap Vrydagaand in George oor wanneer hulle die Arende na ‘n weeklange oefenkamp in Suidkaap aandurf. Wehr neem die leisels by die slot Hugo Kloppers oor met die voormalige Pumakaptein JW Jonker die eerste...

  • Sharks vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 19, 15 • 2988 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

      Date : Saturday, 21 February 2015 Time : 19h10 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant Referees : Andrew Lees, Stuart Berry Television Match Official : Marius Jonker Photo: Etienne Burger Live on SS1 Follow on...

  • Reds vs Force Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 19, 15 • 1930 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Force Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 21 February 2015 Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Kick-off: 10h40 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Reds 1James Slipper 2Saia Fainga’a 3Sam Talakai 4Marco Kotze 5James Horwill 6Adam Thomson 7Liam Gill 8Jake Schatz 9Will...

  • Highlanders vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 19, 15 • 1896 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 21 February 2015 Venue: Forsyth Barr, Dunedin Stadium Kick-off: 08h35 CAT (Live on SS1) Referee: Chris Pollock Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Highlanders 1Josh Hohneck 2Liam Coltman 3Ross Geldenhuys 4Thomas Franklin 5Joseph Wheeler 6Elliot...

  • Bulls vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 19, 15 • 2311 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bulls vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Photo: Anton Geyser Date: 20 February 2015 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Kick-off: 19h10 CAT (Live on SS1) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Bulls 1Mornè Mellett 2Adriaan Strauss 3Trevor Nyakane 4Jacques Du Plessis 5Victor Matfield 6Deon Stegmann...

  • Chiefs vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Feb 19, 15 • 1847 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 20 February 2015 Venue:  Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Kick-off: 08h35 CAT (Live on SS1) Referee: Steve Walsh Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen    Chiefs 1Jamie Mackintosh 2Hikawera Elliot 3Siate Tokolahi 4Matt Symons 5Michael Fitzgerald 6Liam...