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  • NSW Waratahs team to host Hurricanes

    Apr 29, 14 • 2344 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on NSW Waratahs team to host Hurricanes

    Photo (Supplied): Wycliff Palu and Pat McCutcheon modelling the 2014 NSW Waratahs’ charity jersey being worn for the game against the Hurricanes Inspirational No. 8 Wycliff Palu will return to the starting line-up as the NSW Waratahs bid to blow the...

  • Rynier Bernardo to join The Ospreys in Wales

    Apr 28, 14 • 2711 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Rynier Bernardo to join The Ospreys in Wales

    The EP Kings have confirmed that Rynier Bernardo will be joining the Ospreys on a three-year deal. EP Kings CEO Charl Crous confirmed that Bernardo, 22, would be joining the Ospreys in Wales for their pre-season training from June. Born in Pretoria, Bernardo...

  • FORCE EDGES OUT BULLS IN FOURTH STRAIGHT AT FORCE FIELD

    Apr 26, 14 • 1959 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on FORCE EDGES OUT BULLS IN FOURTH STRAIGHT AT FORCE FIELD

    The Western Force has recorded its fourth straight victory at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) following its 15-9 win over the Bulls tonight. In wet conditions, field position was highly sought after with both sides determined to play the match down their...

  • Blues vs Waratahs Match Report (25 April 2014)

    Apr 25, 14 • 2130 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Blues vs Waratahs Match Report (25 April 2014)

    Amidst the media frenzy and controversy surrounding Benji Marshall’s departure from the Blues rugby franchise, the True Blue fans still arrived in their masses to Eden Park on Anzac Day. The NZ Army, NZ Airforce and NZ Navy flanked both sides of the tunnel...

  • REGENT BOLAND CAVALIERS TEAM vs BORDER BULLDOGS

    Apr 24, 14 • 2992 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on REGENT BOLAND CAVALIERS TEAM vs BORDER BULLDOGS

    Piketberg (Rhino Park) Saturday 26 April 2014 Kick-off at 16:00 15. Harlon Klaasen 14. Christopher Bosch 13. Edwinn Sass 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Arno Fortuin 10. Christian Rust 9. Marnus Hugo 8. Conway Pretorius 7. PJ van Zyl 6. Franzel September 5. JC Astle...

  • 2014 LIONS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY TOURING SQUAD NAMED

    Apr 24, 14 • 4431 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on 2014 LIONS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY TOURING SQUAD NAMED

    The Lions management have named a versatile 27-man squad for the team’s tour of Australasia in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. In the forwards Ruan Dreyer, Corne Fourie, Julian Redelinghuys, Schalk van der Merwe and Jacques van Rooyen will cover...

  • SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING: MICHAEL CHEIKA

    Apr 24, 14 • 1894 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING: MICHAEL CHEIKA

    SANZAR wishes to advise that a Judicial Hearing commenced this evening to hear allegations of Misconduct against Waratahs head coach Michael Cheika. Following three hours of hearing evidence and submissions, the Judicial Officer, Mr Nigel Hampton QC (New...

  • Derby time in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    Apr 24, 14 • 2119 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Derby time in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    The Toyota Cheetahs and DHL Stormers clash in Bloemfontein this weekend as the Cell C Sharks get ready to leave South Africa and the Vodacom Bulls play their last match on tour. The South African derby in Bloemfontein will see two sides in action both of whom...

  • SHARKS PROPOSED TOURING SQUAD FOR THE AUSTRALASIAN TOUR

    Apr 24, 14 • 2582 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SHARKS PROPOSED TOURING SQUAD FOR THE AUSTRALASIAN TOUR

    Durban, 24 April 2014: The Sharks Director of Rugby, Jake White has selected a 27 member squad that departs, this Saturday, for the Australasian leg of Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. Commenting on the squad, Jake said: “I have gone for 15 forwards and...

  • Highlanders change three ahead of Sharks clash

    Apr 24, 14 • 1803 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Highlanders change three ahead of Sharks clash

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made three changes to the side starting team that beat the Bulls for this week’s match against the Sharks in Durban on Friday. The Highlanders had a bye last week and Joseph has named Jarrad Hoeata to replace Brad...

  • Cheetahs looking to Rhule Stormers

    Apr 23, 14 • 1812 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cheetahs looking to Rhule Stormers

    Toyota Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made two changes to his starting team for this week’s Vodacom Super Rugby match in Bloemfontein against the DHL Stormers. In the backline Drotske has brought back winger Raymond Rhule and he replaces Cornal...

  • Ludeke changes five to starting line-up for Force clash

    Apr 23, 14 • 2103 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Ludeke changes five to starting line-up for Force clash

    Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made five changes to his starting line-up to face the Force in Perth on Saturday, with suspension, rotation and injury forcing his hand. Three changes are at the back. Jurgen Visser has recovered from the foot injury that...

  • Bulls team to face the Force

    Apr 23, 14 • 2753 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Bulls team to face the Force

    Bulls 15 Jurgen Visser , 14 Akona Ndungane , 13 J J Engelbrecht , 12 Jan Serfontein , 11 Bjorn Basson , 10 Jacques-Louis Potgieter , 9 Francois Hougaard , 8 Grant Hattingh , 7 Jacques du Plessis , 6 Jono Ross , 5 Victor Matfield , 4 Paul Willemse , 3 Werner...

  • Permutations galore before the playoffs – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Preview

    Apr 23, 14 • 2575 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Permutations galore before the playoffs – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Preview

    Although the eight teams that will progress to the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals are basically determined, a lot can still happen in terms of finishing in the top two positions in both sections. The North Section is heading towards a humdinger, with five teams...

  • Cheetahs team named for Stormers Clash

    Apr 23, 14 • 2200 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cheetahs team named for Stormers Clash

    Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers on Saturday in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 17:05 and gates open at 13:00. The Toyota Free State XV will be facing the Simba XV from Kenya...

  • FLIP VAN DER MERWE SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Apr 23, 14 • 2180 Views • International, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on FLIP VAN DER MERWE SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    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...

  • Griquas name their side

    Apr 23, 14 • 2289 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Griquas name their side

    GWK Griquas team to play the Leopards away at 15h30 on Saturday 26 April in Klerksdorp. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Martin Bezuidenhout 3. Ewald Van Der Westhuizen 4. Jonathan Adendorf 5. Hilton Lobberts 6. Carel Greeff 7. Jaco Nepgen 8. Leon Karremaker 9. Tian Meyer...

  • Sharks announce their side to tackle the Highlanders at home

    Apr 23, 14 • 2319 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks announce their side to tackle the Highlanders at home

    Cell C Sharks vs Highlanders Date: Friday, 25 April 2014 Time: 19h10 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Assistant Referees: Stuart Berry, Quinton Immelman Television Match Official: Shaun Veldsman 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14. JP...

  • Chiefs team to face the Brumbies

    Apr 23, 14 • 1711 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Chiefs team to face the Brumbies

    Team: 1. Pauliasi Manu ,2. Mahonri Schwalger ,3. Ben Tameifuna ,4. Ross Filipo ,5. Brodie Retallick ,6. Nick Crosswell ,7. Sam Cane ,8. Liam Messam (c) ,9. Augustine Pulu ,10. Gareth Anscombe,11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma ,12. Bundee Aki,13. Andrew Horrell,14. Tim...

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

    Apr 23, 14 • 1716 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2634 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2121 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 1883 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2837 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2576 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments 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...