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  • Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Apr 18, 14 • 2063 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 1648 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2073 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 1759 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2109 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2207 Views • International, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2004 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 1683 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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 • 2082 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments 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...

  • Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back

    Apr 16, 14 • 2033 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back

    The Toyota Cheetahs will face the Cell C Sharks in a local Vodacom Super Rugby derby this weekend with veteran loose forward Heinrich Brussow back in the mix after he’s recovered from injury. Brussow comes into a reshuffled loose trio at openside flank...

  • Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs

    Apr 16, 14 • 2571 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs

    Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe has been passed fit to face the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday and will lead the team for their third tour match to Australasia. This will be the first of two matches the Vodacom Bulls will play in Australia as part of...

  • Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks

    Apr 16, 14 • 2423 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks

    The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks on Saturday, 19 April at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban. Changes to the team from last week: · Caylib Oosthuizen replacing Trevor Nyakane on prop · Heinrich...

  • Mvovo has “Vooma”

    Apr 14, 14 • 2348 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Mvovo has “Vooma”

    14 APRIL 2014: Cell C Sharks speedster Lwazi Mvovo proved this weekend he was equally adept in the last line of defense as on the wing. There had been questions whether director of rugby Jake White made the right decision to shift the flyer from the wing to...

  • All to play for in the North as the South is settled – Vodacom Cup Round 6 Review

    Apr 14, 14 • 2964 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on All to play for in the North as the South is settled – Vodacom Cup Round 6 Review

    While the four teams who will contest the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals from the South Section have been decided, the race to get into the playoffs in the North Section is not over yet after the penultimate round of pool action. And to add some spice, in the...

  • Cell C Sharks remain at the summit – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review

    Apr 14, 14 • 1962 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cell C Sharks remain at the summit – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review

    The Cell C Sharks ground out their sixth win of the Vodacom Super Rugby season to stay at the top of the standings, but for the other three South African teams in action this weekend, the ninth round wasn’t a happy one. The KwaZulu-Natalians beat a plucky...

  • Ihaia West called into Blues squad to replace Baden Kerr

    Apr 14, 14 • 1840 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Ihaia West called into Blues squad to replace Baden Kerr

    Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West has been called into the Blues squad to replace the injured Baden Kerr who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. After fracturing a bone at the base of his thumb in a pre-season...

  • Australian Rugby Union rules Israel Folau out of Western Force clash

    Apr 11, 14 • 2509 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Australian Rugby Union rules Israel Folau out of Western Force clash

    NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s match against the Western Force in Perth by Australian Rugby Union, following further medical advice regarding his throat injury. The decision was made by the Australian Rugby...

  • RFU statement on European Rugby

    Apr 11, 14 • 2419 Views • Europe, General News • • Comments Off on RFU statement on European Rugby

    RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont CBE said: “The benefits will be seen far and wide, from the clubs to the supporters, sponsors and everyone who has followed the fabulous mix of high class rugby and good natured rivalry – all played out in many spectacular...

  • BRACHE STARTS AS FORCE READIES FOR WARATAHS

    Apr 10, 14 • 2013 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BRACHE STARTS AS FORCE READIES FOR WARATAHS

    Outside centre Marcel Brache earns his first opportunity in the starting line-up when the Western Force fronts the NSW Waratahs at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) this Saturday (12 April). The Force returns home on the back of four successive victories...

  • CAVALIERS MUST PLAY FULL 80 MINUTES AGAINST KINGS

    Apr 10, 14 • 2630 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on CAVALIERS MUST PLAY FULL 80 MINUTES AGAINST KINGS

    If there is one thing the Regent Boland Cavaliers would want to replicate in their clash against the Eastern Province Kings this coming Friday, it would be their first-half display against the Vodacom Cup log leaders, the Cell C Sharks XV, this past Saturday...

  • Cell C Sharks XV announced

    Apr 10, 14 • 2486 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Cell C Sharks XV announced

    Tusker Simba XV vs Cell C Sharks XV Date: Saturday, 12 April 2014 Time: 14h00 Venue: City Park, Cape Town 15. Sean Robinson 14. Sizo Maseko 13. Quentin Crocker 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Tonderai Chavhanga 10. Tim Swiel 9. Shannon Rick 8. Johan Meyer 7. Justin...

  • Golden Lions team announced for Vodacom Cup fixture

    Apr 10, 14 • 2462 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Golden Lions team announced for Vodacom Cup fixture

    TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM CUP ROUND 6: LIMPOPO BLUE BULLS VS GOLDEN LIONS Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has named his 22-man side to front the Limpopo Blue Bulls in Polokwane on Friday. The match will kick off at 15h00. Ricky Schroeder will once...

  • Toyota Vrystaat XV vs DHL WP

    Apr 10, 14 • 3911 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Toyota Vrystaat XV vs DHL WP

    Toyota Vrystaat XV speel Saterdag, 12 April teen DHL WP in die City Park Stadion in Kaapstad. Die wedstryd skop om 15:30 af. Toyota Vrystaat XV vs DHL WP City Park Stadion, Kaapstad Saterdag, 12 April 2014 15 Full back Cyster Luke 14 Right wing Brandt Alvin...

  • Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Apr 10, 14 • 2326 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Cheetahs this weekend and has stuck with largely the same 23 players who beat the Lions last week. The only player who was not involved last week is Kieran Read, who returns to captain the...

  • Israel Folau back to face Force

    Apr 10, 14 • 1917 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Israel Folau back to face Force

    NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return to Asteron Life Super Rugby against the Western Force on Saturday, after being sidelined for two weeks with a throat injury.   Fully recovered and ready to go, Folau makes his comeback as part of a...