Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • NSW Waratahs head to Auckland in hunt for second away win

    Apr 23, 14 • 1639 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs head to Auckland in hunt for second away win

    After notching up an important away against the Stormers in South Africa three weeks ago, NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika is now looking to add a second, today naming an unchanged starting XV for the ANZAC Day clash with the Blues in Auckland. Although the...

  • Williams to make first start for DHL Stormers

    Apr 23, 14 • 2537 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Williams to make first start for DHL Stormers

    DHL Western Province Vodacom Cup star Devon Williams will make his first start for the DHL Stormers when the team travels to Bloemfontein to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Vodacom Super Rugby action on Saturday (kick-off 17h05). Williams made his debut off...

  • Statement on the Blues and Benji Marshall

    Apr 23, 14 • 2034 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Statement on the Blues and Benji Marshall

    New Zealand Rugby and the Blues have today agreed and confirmed the terms of Benji Marshall’s release from his Investec Super Rugby contract. Following Friday night’s match against the Hurricanes, Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan and Benji Marshall...

  • Blues team to face the Waratahs

    Apr 23, 14 • 1788 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues team to face the Waratahs

    Investec Super Rugby Round 11 April 25 Eden Park Kick-off 5.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made four changes to the starting XV for Friday’s ANZAC day clash with the Waratahs at Eden Park (kick-off 5.35pm). In the only change to the forward...

  • Brussow makes stellar return

    Apr 22, 14 • 2719 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brussow makes stellar return

    After a lengthy absence where he missed the first part of this year’s Vodacom SupeRugby, Toyota Cheetahs flanker Heinrich Brussow made a stellar return against the Cell C Sharks in Durban over the weekend. Statistics taken from the Vodacom Rugby Stats App...

  • Kings team announced to take on Sharks

    Apr 22, 14 • 2488 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Kings team announced to take on Sharks

    Relatively unchanged EP Kings team announced to take on Sharks in Durban The Eastern Province Kings will be heading to Durban this week as they face off against the Sharks XV at Growthpoint Kings Park stadium on Friday in what is to be their final match of...

  • JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT – Flip van der Merwe

    Apr 22, 14 • 2714 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT – Flip van der Merwe

    Hearing Details: Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 8am SAST, 4pm AEST, 6pm NZST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Flip van der Merwe Team: Bulls Position: Lock Date of Incident: 19 April 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking. A...

  • Coastal sides win low-scoring derbies – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10

    Apr 21, 14 • 1923 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Coastal sides win low-scoring derbies – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10

    April 20, 2014 The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers were victorious on a weekend where all five South African Vodacom Super Rugby franchises were involved in low-scoring matches. In all three matches involving teams from the Republic, the most points the...

  • Statement on Benji Marshall

    Apr 21, 14 • 2658 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Statement on Benji Marshall

    The Blues and New Zealand Rugby can confirm they have received a request from Benji Marshall to be released early from his contract. All parties are currently in discussions regarding this request and need to work through a formal process before making any...

  • Blues injury update

    Apr 20, 14 • 1706 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues injury update

    Injury update First five-eighths Chris Noakes suffered a concussion in Friday night’s match against the Hurricanes. He still presented with symptoms this morning and will be retested tomorrow morning to be considered for selection for Friday’s...

  • Chiefs vs Crusaders teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 1816 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Crusaders teamsheets

    Chiefs 1. Pauliasi Manu , 2. Rhys Marshall , 3. Ben Tameifuna , 4. Michael Fitzgerald , 5. Brodie Retallick , 6. Liam Messam © , 7. Tanerau Latimer 100th Chiefs Match , 8. Liam Squire , 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow , 10. Gareth Anscombe , 11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma...

  • Sharks vs Cheetahs teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 2242 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks vs Cheetahs teamsheets

    Date :Saturday 19 April Venue : Kings Park Kick Off local: 15:00 Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Ref 1: Craig Joubert Assistant Ref 2: Marius Jonker TMO: Deon van Blommenstein Teams Sharks 15. Lwazi Mvovo , 14. Tonderai Chavhanga , 13. S’bura Sithole ,...

  • Waratahs vs Bulls Teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 1871 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Bulls Teamsheets

    Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Cam Crawford, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Dave Dennis (captain), 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Jacques Potgieter, 5 Kane Douglas, 4 Will Skelton, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota...

  • Stormers vs Lions Teamsheets

    Apr 18, 14 • 2041 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers vs Lions Teamsheets

    Stormers: 15 Peter Grant, 14 Damian de Allende, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Jean de Villiers (captain), 11 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 10 Demetri Catrakilis, 9 Nic Groom, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Nizaam Carr, 5 Michael Rhodes, 4 Ruan Botha, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2...

  • Cronje, Volmink to start for Lions in CT

    Apr 18, 14 • 1863 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cronje, Volmink to start for Lions in CT

    Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday.In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of the injured Willie Wepener. Jaco Kriel returns...

  • REBELS END WESTERN FORCE WINNING STREAK

    Apr 18, 14 • 1795 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REBELS END WESTERN FORCE WINNING STREAK

    The Western Force’s winning streak has come to an end at the hands of the Melbourne Rebels, 22-16, at Melbourne’s AAMI Park tonight. The Western Australians entered the match with five successive victories over the Rebels, Highlanders, Chiefs, Reds and...

  • Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Apr 18, 14 • 1850 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to his starting fifteen to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. In the forwards, Owen Franks and Nepo Laulala have switched places again so that Franks takes the number 3 jersey this week and...

  • Nonu ruled out of Hurricanes clash

    Apr 18, 14 • 1536 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nonu ruled out of Hurricanes clash

    Ma’a Nonu has been ruled out of tonight’s match against the Hurricanes through injury. The All Black midfielder had been experiencing some tightness in his left calf during the week, and while he travelled with team to Wellington yesterday, he was...

  • Two local derbies add spice – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

    Apr 17, 14 • 1943 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Two local derbies add spice – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

    The two coastal sides both host South African Vodacom Super Rugby derbies on Saturday afternoon as the Vodacom Bulls crossed the Tasman Sea for their third tour match. The Cell C Sharks will get a rare opportunity to host a 15h00 game at Growthpoint Kings...

  • Sharks side announced for Cheetahs clash

    Apr 17, 14 • 1676 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side announced for Cheetahs clash

    Cell C Sharks vs Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 19 April 2014 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Craig Joubert, Marius Jonker Television Match Official: Deon van Blommenstein 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14....

  • Lions team to face the Stormers

    Apr 17, 14 • 2015 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team to face the Stormers

    TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 10: DHL STORMERS VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the DHL Stormers at DHL Newlands on Saturday. In the forwards, Robbie Coetzee will start at hooker, in place of Willie...

  • Stormers make 5 changes ahead of Lions clash

    Apr 16, 14 • 2132 Views • International, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers make 5 changes ahead of Lions clash

    Stormers 15. Peter Grant , 14. Damian de Allende , 13. Juan de Jongh , 12. Jean de Villiers (captain) , 11. Sailosi Tagicakibau , 10. Demetri Catrakilis , 9. Nic Groom , 8. Duane Vermeulen (vice-captain) , 7. Siya Kolisi , 6. Nizaam Carr , 5. Michael Rhodes ,...

  • Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash

    Apr 16, 14 • 1918 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash

    Waratahs 1. Benn Robinson , 2. Tatafu Polota Nau , 3. Sekope Kepu , 4.Will Skelton , 5. Kane Douglas , 6. Jacques Potgieter , 7. Michael Hooper , 8. Dave Dennis (captain), 9. Nick Phipps , 10. Bernard Foley , 11. Rob Horne , 12. Kurtley Beale , 13. Adam...

  • Hurricanes team to play the Blues

    Apr 16, 14 • 1586 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Blues

    1. Reggie Goodes,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush,5. James Broadhurst,6. Faifili Levave,7. Jack Lam,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane,15. Andre Taylor...

  • Blues change seven for Hurricanes

    Apr 16, 14 • 1989 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues change seven for Hurricanes

    Blues team: 15. Charles Piutau,14. George Moala,13. Francis Saili,12. Ma’a Nonu,11. Lolagi Visinia,10. Chris Noakes,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Steven Luatua,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven...