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  • Saints and Army honour Edgar Mobbs

    Mar 20, 14 • 2043 Views • Europe, General News • • Comments Off on Saints and Army honour Edgar Mobbs

    NORTHAMPTON Saints and the British Army served up an 11-try feast in an entertaining Mobbs Memorial Match at Franklin’s Gardens this evening. The match proved a fitting tribute to the memory of Edgar Mobbs, the former Northampton and England wing, who died...

  • Sharks team for Bulls clash

    Mar 20, 14 • 1753 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks team for Bulls clash

    Bulls vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 22 March 2014 Time: 19h10 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Craig Joubert, Jaco van Heerden Television Match Official: Deon van Blommenstein 15. SP Marais 14. JP...

  • Mastriet, Potgieter added to Vodacom Bulls to face Cell C Sharks

    Mar 19, 14 • 1990 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Mastriet, Potgieter added to Vodacom Bulls to face Cell C Sharks

    Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named Sampie Mastriet on the wing and Dewald Potgieter as no 8 in his team to play Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Both players will make their first appearance in the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament this year....

  • Cheetahs side named to face the Blues

    Mar 19, 14 • 2052 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cheetahs side named to face the Blues

    The Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Blues on Saturday, 22, March at 08:35 (SA Time) at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zeeland has been announced.   Changes to the team from last week: Jean Cook to replace Lappies Labuschagne on flank.  Labuschagne moves...

  • Vodacom Cup team announced for clash against Western Province in Cape Town

    Mar 18, 14 • 3360 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Vodacom Cup team announced for clash against Western Province in Cape Town

    EP Kings Vodacom Cup head coach, Mzwandile Stick, announced a relatively unchanged team to face Western Province at City Park in Cape Town on Saturday. The team, captained by Stephan Zaayman, has three changes to the starting 15, with Brendan Hector coming in...

  • Willie le Roux and Marnitz Boshoff dominate South African stats

    Mar 18, 14 • 4693 Views • General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Willie le Roux and Marnitz Boshoff dominate South African stats

    South African franchises won two of the four matches they were involved in in round-five of the 2014 Vodacom SupeRugby competition over the past weekend. Toyota Cheetahs fullback Willie le Roux and Lions flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff continue to make major...

  • Potgieter back in the kraal

    Mar 17, 14 • 2343 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Potgieter back in the kraal

    Following successful negotiations with his Japanese club, Yamaha Jubilo, former Vodacom Bulls captain Dewald Potgieter joined up with his Pretoria team mates again.   Potgieter received the necessary release clearances from his club and will be available...

  • Pumas klink Bulle se doppie

    Mar 15, 14 • 3129 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Pumas klink Bulle se doppie

    NELSPRUIT – Die nuweling van die Steval Pumas, Justin van Staden het na die sirene ‘n strafskop deur die pale gejaag en sy span van ‘n tweede oorwinning in die Vodacombeker van 22-20 teen die Blou Bulle verseker. Alhoewel die tuisspan skitterende rugby...

  • New Zealand Rugby congratulates Conrad Smith on 100 Investec Super Rugby games

    Mar 15, 14 • 2132 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Conrad Smith on 100 Investec Super Rugby games

    Hurricanes skipper and dynamic midfielder, Conrad Smith is set to become the 32nd player to join the exclusive club of New Zealand Investec Super Rugby centurions. The 75-Test cap All Blacks centre will lead the Hurricanes out at Westpac Stadium today for...

  • New Zealand Rugby congratulates Tanerau Latimer on 100th Investec Super Rugby match

    Mar 14, 14 • 1612 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Tanerau Latimer on 100th Investec Super Rugby match

    Chiefs loose forward Tanerau Latimer is set to join a small club of New Zealand players to notch up 100 Investec Super Rugby matches. The 27-year-old will become the 31st New Zealander to reach the milestone in Super Rugby after their Round 5 match against...

  • Cell C Sharks aim for number four as De Villiers celebrates his century

    Mar 13, 14 • 2311 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cell C Sharks aim for number four as De Villiers celebrates his century

    Springbok captain Jean de Villiers reaches a very special Vodacom Super Rugby milestone this weekend, while the Cell C Sharks will be looking to make their home ground advantage count when they aim for their fourth consecutive win of the season. The Reds,...

  • Reds side to take on the Sharks

    Mar 13, 14 • 2389 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Reds side to take on the Sharks

    Reds: Aidan Toua; Rod Davies, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Mike Harris, Lachie Turner; Quade Cooper, Will Genia; Jake Schatz, Liam Gill, Ed Quirk; James Horwill, Rob Simmons; Greg Holmes, Saia Fainga’a, James Slipper Replacements: James Hanson, Ben Daley, Jono...

  • Waratahs team to take on the Brumbies

    Mar 13, 14 • 4253 Views • General News, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Waratahs team to take on the Brumbies

    WARATAHS: Israel Folau, Alofa Alofa, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Kurtley Beale, Peter Betham, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Wycliff Palu, Michael Hooper, Dave Dennis (c), Kane Douglas, Jacques Potgieter, Paddy Ryan, Tatafu Polota Nau, Benn Robinson Reserves (from):...

  • Highlanders team named to play the Western Force

    Mar 13, 14 • 1589 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Highlanders team named to play the Western Force

    1 – Kane Hames 2 – Liam Coltman 3 – Chris King 4 – Jarrad Hoeata 5 – Joe Wheeler 6 – John Hardie 7 – Shane Christie 8 – Nasi Manu (co-captain) 9 – Aaron Smith 10 – Lima Sopoaga 11 – Kurt Baker...

  • The Hurricanes team to face the Cheetahs

    Mar 13, 14 • 1626 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on The Hurricanes team to face the Cheetahs

    1. Ben Franks 2. Dane Coles 3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 4. Jeremy Thrush 5. Mark Reddish 6. Faifili Levave 7. Ardie Savea 8. Blade Thomson 9. Chris Smylie 10. Beauden Barrett 11. Julian Savea 12. Hadleigh Parkes 13. Conrad Smith (c) 14. Alapati Leiua 15. James...

  • Chiefs team to play the Stormers

    Mar 13, 14 • 2297 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Chiefs team to play the Stormers

    Chiefs: Gareth Anscombe, Tim Nanai-Williams, Charlie Ngatai, Tom Marshall, James Lowe, Aaron Cruden (c), Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Liam Squire, Tanerau Latimer, Liam Messam, Brodie Retallick, Matt Symons, Ben Tameifuna, Mahonri Schwalger, Jamie Mackintosh Reserves:...

  • Rebels side to play the Crusaders

    Mar 13, 14 • 1446 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Rebels side to play the Crusaders

    Rebels: Jason Woodward, Lachlan Mitchell, Tamati Ellison, Mitch Inman, Tom English, Bryce Hegarty, Luke Burgess, Scott Higginbotham (capt), Scott Fuglistaller, Sean McMahon, Luke Jones, Hugh Pyle, Laurie Weeks, Pat Leafa, Toby Smith. Reserves: Shota Horie,...

  • Crusaders team to play the Rebels

    Mar 13, 14 • 1614 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Rebels

    Team: 1. Wyatt Crockett 2. Ben Funnell 3. Owen Franks 4. Luke Romano 5. Samuel Whitelock 6. Luke Whitelock 7. Matt Todd 8. Kieran Read (c) 9. Andy Ellis 10. Colin Slade 11. Johnny McNicholl 12. Tom Taylor 13. Ryan Crotty (vc) 14. Nafi Tuitavake 15. Israel...

  • Stormers side to tackle the Chiefs

    Mar 13, 14 • 2871 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Stormers side to tackle the Chiefs

    15. Jaco Taute 14. Kobus van Wyk 13. Jean de Villiers (captain) 12. Damian de Allende 11. Gio Aplon 10. Demetri Catrakilis 9. Nic Groom 8. Duane Vermeulen 7. Schalk Burger (vice-captain) 6. Deon Fourie 5. De Kock Steenkamp 4. Ruan Botha 3. Brok Harris 2....

  • Golden lions team named for Vodacom Cup clash against the Valke

    Mar 13, 14 • 2161 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup • • Comments Off on Golden lions team named for Vodacom Cup clash against the Valke

    VODACOM CUP ROUND 2: GOLDEN LIONS VS VALKE Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has made several changes to his side, ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom Cup clash against the Valke at Ellis Park. In the forwards, Charles Marais moves into the starting side at...

  • Lions team named for Blues clash

    Mar 13, 14 • 2550 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Lions team named for Blues clash

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 5: LIONS VS BLUES Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to front the Auckland-based Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday. Ackermann has made several changes after the Lions went down to The Sharks in Durban last...

  • Force unchanged to front highlanders

    Mar 13, 14 • 2045 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Force unchanged to front highlanders

    The Western Force has maintained an unchanged squad to tackle the Highlanders at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday (15 March). The Force will run out the identical 23-man line-up that defeated the Melbourne Rebels 32-7 in Perth last weekend. It is...

  • Cell C Sharks vs Reds

    Mar 13, 14 • 2405 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Reds

    Date: Saturday, 15 March 2014 Time: 17h05 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Lourens van der Merwe Assistant Referees: Jaco van Heerden, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official: Shaun Veldsman 15. SP Marais 14. JP Pietersen 13. S’bura Sithole...

  • Blues team to face the Lions

    Mar 13, 14 • 1923 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Blues team to face the Lions

    Benji Marshall will make his first start for the Blues when they take on the Lions at Ellis Park on Sunday morning (kick-off 2am NZT). The star rugby league convert will line up at fullback in a Blues side featuring five changes to the one that lost to the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs Team announced for clash with Hurricanes

    Mar 12, 14 • 2567 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Team announced for clash with Hurricanes

    The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Hurricanes on Saturday, 15 March at 05:35 (SA Time) at the Westpac-stadion in Wellington, New Zeeland. Changes to the team from last week:   Sarel Pretorius replacing...