Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Regent Insurance signs new sponsorship deal with Boland Rugby

    Aug 27, 12 • 4052 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Regent Insurance signs new sponsorship deal with Boland Rugby

    Regent Insurance Group announced the signing of a new sponsorship with Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd at Boland Park in Worcester.  The new sponsorship agreement extends the partnership from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 with a further renewal option for 1 July 2014...

  • Auckland team to face Canterbury

    Aug 27, 12 • 2706 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New ZealandComments Off on Auckland team to face Canterbury

    ITM Cup round two Wednesday August 29 AMI Stadium, Christchurch Kick-off 7.35pm (New Zealand Time) Auckland head coach Wayne Pivac has made just one injury-enforced change to his starting line-up for Wednesday’s round two clash withCanterburyinChristchurch....

  • ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Round 3

    Aug 27, 12 • 2967 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Round 3

    THE deadly boot of flyhalf Elton Jantjies ensured that defending champions the MTN Golden Lions climbed back to the top of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division standings, while there were also wins for the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Vodacom Blue Bulls in...

  • ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 9

    Aug 27, 12 • 3203 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 9

    THE unbeaten Eastern Province Kings hold a commanding eight-point lead at the top of the Absa Currie Cup First Division standings following their 29-7 win over the SWD Eagles in George in what was the weekend’s only lop-sided result in the new-look,...

  • Sharks Rugby side launches Anti-Bullying Campaign in partnership with Childline KZN

    Aug 24, 12 • 4355 Views • National, School, South AfricaComments Off on Sharks Rugby side launches Anti-Bullying Campaign in partnership with Childline KZN

    Durban, 24 August 2012: The Sharks are pleased to announce the launch of our Anti-Bullying Campaign in partnership with Childline KZN, which aims to raise awareness and support a serious issue that is becoming more prevalent amongst the youth in our country....

  • SARU delegation meets Golden Lions Rugby Union to discuss future of MTN Lions

    Aug 23, 12 • 3132 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SARU delegation meets Golden Lions Rugby Union to discuss future of MTN Lions

    A delegation from the South African Rugby Union met Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) officials in Johannesburg on Thursday to discuss ways of managing the impact of the exclusion of the MTN Lions from the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in 2013. Mr Oregan...

  • DHL Western Province U19 team to take on the SWD Eagles

    Aug 23, 12 • 4006 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province U19 team to take on the SWD Eagles

    Nazeem Adams, the DHL Western Province Under-19 coach, has announced his team to take on the SWD Eagles at City Park, in Athlone, on Saturday (kick-off 14h00).   Adams has made numerous changes to his team from the line-up that beat the Free State...

  • Assistant referee protocols reaffirmed after “unique” incident

    Aug 23, 12 • 2992 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Assistant referee protocols reaffirmed after “unique” incident

    The South African Rugby Union have reaffirmed best practice for assistant referees (ARs) when judging kicks at poles following a “unique” incident in an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match last weekend. Andre Watson, GM Referees at SARU, also advised...

  • Absa Currie Cup First Division Preview – Round 9

    Aug 23, 12 • 3851 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup First Division Preview – Round 9

    THE Ford Pumas will want to keep the pressure on log leaders the Eastern Province Kings when they travel to Worcester on Friday to play defending champions the Regent Boland Kavaliers in the first of four crucial Absa Currie Cup First Division matches this...

  • Gloucester Rugby announce fixture against Fiji

    Aug 23, 12 • 5287 Views • England Premier League, EuropeComments Off on Gloucester Rugby announce fixture against Fiji

    Gloucester Rugby are delighted to confirm that Fiji will become the latest international side to play at Kingsholm when the two teams meet on Tuesday, 13th November (7:45pm). Recent seasons have seen the likes of Australia, Georgia, Ireland and Samoa play at...

  • Sharks team to play the Blue Bulls

    Aug 22, 12 • 2646 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Sharks team to play the Blue Bulls

    The Sharks vs Blue Bulls Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Saturday 25 August, 2012 @ 19:10 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Marius Joubert 11. S’bura Sithole 10. Riaan Viljoen 9. Charl McLeod 8. Jacques Botes 7. Jean Deysel (C) 6....

  • Two returning Boks start for DHL Western Province

    Aug 22, 12 • 4037 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Two returning Boks start for DHL Western Province

    DHL Western Province head coach Allister Coetzee has named his team for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup meeting with the MTN Golden Lions in Johannesburg (17h05). Springbok squad members Siya Kolisi (flank) and Juan de Jongh (centre) make a return, with...

  • Sadie returns to Blue Bulls starting lineup

    Aug 22, 12 • 3068 Views • NationalComments Off on Sadie returns to Blue Bulls starting lineup

    Johann Sadie will start in his first Absa Currie Cup match for the Vodacom Blue Bulls. The attacking midfielder has been included in the side to face The Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday and is one of four changes made by coach Pine Pienaar. Sadie...

  • The “Goose” starts against the Griquas

    Aug 22, 12 • 2473 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on The “Goose” starts against the Griquas

    Morgan Piek – The Toyota Free State Cheetahs face the GWK Griquas in Kimberley this coming Saturday in the third round of the 2012 ABSA Currie Cup. The men from Bloemfontein are still on a high after defeating bitter rivals the Vodacom Blue Bulls last...

  • John Kirwan names Blues coaching team for 2013

    Aug 22, 12 • 3210 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on John Kirwan names Blues coaching team for 2013

    Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan today confirmed his new coaching team. Sir Graham Henry, Mick Byrne and Grant Doorey are to join the Blues for the coming season. “I’m thrilled with this coaching team. The experience and individual expertise these three...

  • SARU National Club Championships 2012 draw announced

    Aug 20, 12 • 3083 Views • Club Rugby, National, Varsity & ClubComments Off on SARU National Club Championships 2012 draw announced

    SARU National Club Championships 2012 draw announced Hosts Rustenburg Impala will face Boland champions Villagers Worcester in the main match of the opening round of the 2012 SARU National Club Championships, which take place in the North West city next...

  • Nienaber signs three-year deal with WP Rugby

    Aug 20, 12 • 2667 Views • South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Nienaber signs three-year deal with WP Rugby

    Renowned defence guru Jacques Nienaber has signed a three-year deal with Western Province Rugby, which will keep him in Cape Town until 2016. Regarded as the best defensive coach in rugby union, with the statistics at Vodacom Super Rugby and Absa Currie Cup...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Round 2

    Aug 19, 12 • 2087 Views • NationalComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Round 2

    The Sharks surged to the top of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division table after beating defending champions the MTN Golden Lions 30-14 in Durban on Saturday night to exact revenge for their loss to the men from Johannesburg in last year’s final. The...

  • ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 8

    Aug 19, 12 • 2735 Views • NationalComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 8

    THE Eastern Province Kings have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Absa Currie Cup First Division standings with six rounds remaining following their comprehensive 57-19 victory over defending champions the Regent Boland Kavaliers in Port...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – Round 2

    Aug 16, 12 • 2773 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – Round 2

    THE Toyota Free State Cheetahs will look to register their first win of the new-look, six-team 2012 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division when they host the Vodacom Blue Bulls at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday night, in the first of three matches...

  • Sharks opt for experience in "Currie Cup Final rematch"

    Aug 16, 12 • 2364 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Sharks opt for experience in "Currie Cup Final rematch"

    The Sharks have settled down into a routine after a particularly hectic last month as they focus for the Absa Currie Cup match against the Lions at Mr Price KINGS PARK this Saturday. Sharks coach John Plumtree has made a number of changes to The Sharks side...

  • ABSA Currie Cup First Division Preview – Round 8

    Aug 16, 12 • 1904 Views • General News, National, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup First Division Preview – Round 8

    THE Eastern Province Kings will look to do the ‘double’ over reigning Absa Currie Cup First Division champions the Regent Boland Kavaliers in Port Elizabeth on Friday night when they meet in what could be a season-defining second-round match for...

  • Lions Relegation from Super Rugby Media Statement

    Aug 16, 12 • 3631 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Lions Relegation from Super Rugby Media Statement

    The SARU General Council took a decision this morning that the last placed South African team in the 2012 SupeRugby competition will be relegated for the 2013 competition. Thereafter, a promotion-relegation match for participation in 2014 will take place....

  • SARU confirms Vodacom Super Rugby participation for 2013

    Aug 16, 12 • 3372 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SARU confirms Vodacom Super Rugby participation for 2013

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday confirmed South Africa’s participants in Vodacom Super Rugby at a General Meeting of the member provinces. The top four teams in the South African Conference in 2012 (DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, The Sharks...

  • MTN Golden Lions – Derrick Minnie out for Sharks clash

    Aug 16, 12 • 3133 Views • General News, National, South AfricaComments Off on MTN Golden Lions – Derrick Minnie out for Sharks clash

    Two changes to the 22-man match squad, both the result of a single injury, are all that MTN Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has come up with for the Absa Currie Cup match against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The injury to No 8 Derick Minnie has...