Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Paarl Boys vs Grey College Overview

    May 20, 14 • 11474 Views • Premier Schools, SA Schools, School, School Rugby Overview, South AfricaComments Off on Paarl Boys vs Grey College Overview

    Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools Paarl Boys vs Grey College Derby   Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s...

  • Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby

    May 19, 14 • 4164 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby

    MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014 – South African franchises experienced a successful Vodacom SupeRugby weekend in general while Toyota Cheetahs eighthman Boom Prinsloo was one of the star players in Round 14.   The livewire loose forward was instrumental in his...

  • JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    May 19, 14 • 2551 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must not stamp or trample an opponent. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 16th minute SANZAR NEWS RELEASE...

  • ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME

    May 19, 14 • 1860 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME

    Hearing Details: Monday 19 May 2014 (5pm AEST, 9am SAST, 7pm NZST) Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Ed O’Donoghue Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship...

  • Lions injury update

    May 19, 14 • 2278 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions injury update

    INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 15   The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the Vodacom Super Rugby outfit’s 41-13 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney yesterday.   Unfortunately utility backs Lionel Mapoe (MCL),...

  • Stormers too Strong for Force

    May 18, 14 • 1759 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers too Strong for Force

    The Western Force will return to Perth with one win from its two-match South African tour after succumbing to the Stormers, 24-8, at Cape Town’s DHL Newlands tonight. The Western Australians were forced to defend for the bulk of the first half with the...

  • GWK Griquas crowned Vodacom Cup champs for record fifth time

    May 17, 14 • 2909 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas crowned Vodacom Cup champs for record fifth time

    GWK Griquas dethroned the defending champions to clinch the Vodacom Cup for the fifth time when then beat the Golden Lions by 30-6 in the final at GWK Park in Kimberley on Friday evening. These two teams are now the undoubted kings of Vodacom Cup rugby, both...

  • Rhule ruled out of Cheetahs team due to injury

    May 16, 14 • 2265 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rhule ruled out of Cheetahs team due to injury

    Due to an injury, Riaan Smith will be replacing Raymond Rhule on the bench for Saturday’s clash against the Brumbies at 19:10 in the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein.     NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Caylib Oosthuizen 2 HOOKER Adriaan...

  • Tickets For All Blacks v England In Hot Demand

    May 16, 14 • 2171 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Tickets For All Blacks v England In Hot Demand

    Tickets for the first Steinlager Series fixture on June 7 at Eden Park are all but sold out. With just three weeks until the match, only single seats and restricted view seating is left available in the seating bowl area. In excess of 46,000 rugby fans are...

  • Blues Injury Update

    May 16, 14 • 1767 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues Injury Update

    Midfielders Francis Saili (high ankle sprain) and Jackson Willison (grade two hamstring strain) are progressing well from their injuries and should be available for any games the Blues play during the June Test window. Charles Piutau (grade two medial...

  • Milestones aplenty this weekend – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    May 15, 14 • 2311 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Milestones aplenty this weekend – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    Three Australian sides and the most successful team of all time stand in the way of the four South African franchises in action in Vodacom Super Rugby, as a number of players celebrate personal milestones this weekend. First up, in Christchurch, the Cell C...

  • 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant

    May 15, 14 • 2919 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant

    Peter Grant will start at flyhalf for the DHL Stormers – against the Force at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05) – in what will be his 100th match for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...

  • Waratahs team for Lions clash

    May 15, 14 • 2869 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs team for Lions clash

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just the one change to his starting line-up for the Tahs’ must-win clash against the Lions on Sunday afternoon (4.05pm) at Allianz Stadium. After a standout performance off the bench in the win over the Hurricanes,...

  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    May 15, 14 • 2543 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to play the top-of-the-table Sharks at AMI Stadium this Saturday night.  He has made three changes to the team that beat the Reds last weekend.   Dominic Bird will partner up with Samuel...

  • Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    May 15, 14 • 2182 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks   Date : Saturday, 17 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee : Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser, Mike Lash (New Zealand) Television Match Official :...

  • And the Cup goes to… – Vodacom Cup Final Preview

    May 14, 14 • 2775 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on And the Cup goes to… – Vodacom Cup Final Preview

    The two biggest ‘dogs’ in the history of the Vodacom Cup, the Golden Lions and GWK Griquas, take on each other in Kimberley on Friday evening in the grand finale of the competition in 2014. Between these two sides, who will clash at 19h10 at GWK Park,...

  • Griquas name their side to face the Lions

    May 14, 14 • 2933 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griquas name their side to face the Lions

    GWK Griquas team to play the Lions at GWK PARK on Friday 16th May. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Martin Bezuidenhout 3. Ewald Van Der Westhuizen 4. Jonathan Adendorf 5. Hilton Lobberts 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Jaco Nepgen 8. Burger Schoeman 9. Tian Meyer 10. Francois...

  • Lions name their side for the Vodacom Cup Final against Griquas

    May 14, 14 • 2125 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Lions name their side for the Vodacom Cup Final against Griquas

    Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has named his 22-man side to front the GWK Griquas in the 2014 Vodacom Cup final, in Kimberley, on Friday evening. Winter has opted for consistency, selecting the exact same team that won both their quarter final clash...

  • Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Brumbies

    May 14, 14 • 2894 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Brumbies

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Brumbies  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Brumbies on Saturday, 17 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00.   Out of the previous past eight encounters...

  • Vodacom Cup Final Program

    May 13, 14 • 2160 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Cup Final Program

    Vodacom Cup Final 16 May 2014 19:10 – GWK Griquas vs. Golden Lions GWK Park, Kimberley 13:00 : Gates open. 14h00: Tag rugby 14h00: William Pescod vs. Adamantia – U/16– B – Field. 15h00: William Pescod vs. Adamantia – U/19 – B...

  • Pollard takes to Vodacom SupeRugby

    May 12, 14 • 1943 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pollard takes to Vodacom SupeRugby

    Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard may have only started in two Vodacom SupeRugby matches but he has shown signs that he could live up to expectations. The 20-year-old was on song with his deft place-kicking in his side’s 28-12 victory over the DHL...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Cartrack Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    May 12, 14 • 4454 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Cartrack Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    Cartrack has announced their Associate Sponsorship of The Toyota Free State Cheetahs for the next three years, with immediate effect. The sponsorship will see the Cartrack brand represented on the official playing kit in the Currie Cup tournament and the...

  • Corey Flynn confirms move to Toulouse

    May 12, 14 • 1997 Views • Europe, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Corey Flynn confirms move to Toulouse

    Crusaders and Canterbury hooker, Corey Flynn, has confirmed that he has signed a 2 year contract with Toulouse rugby club in France starting after the current Crusaders season. Flynn said the time is right for him to move on to the next step of his rugby...

  • Players named to attend All Blacks wider training group camps

    May 12, 14 • 2111 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Players named to attend All Blacks wider training group camps

    A wider training group of 35 players has been selected to attend the All Blacks training camps ahead of the three Steinlager Series Tests against England. The two training camps will be held in Christchurch from Sunday 18 May – Tuesday 20 May and...

  • Canterbury scrum coach appointed to Black Ferns coaching team

    May 11, 14 • 1963 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Canterbury scrum coach appointed to Black Ferns coaching team

    Canterbury scrum coach Jason Ryan has been appointed the new scrum coach and analyst for the Black Ferns heading into this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup. As well as being the scrum coach for the Canterbury ITM Cup team, Ryan has worked with the NZ Under...