Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Photos tell the story of Lions vs Blue Bulls

    Sep 25, 11 • 4778 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Photos tell the story of Lions vs Blue Bulls

    A collection of photos by Rugby15 photographers Bruce Taylor and Anton Geyser from the MTN Golden Lions vs Vodacom Blue Bulls match at Coca-Cola Park on 24 September. The Blue Bulls won a nail-biting game by 21 points to 18. Read the match report...

  • Gutsy Bulls defense earns them nail-biting victory

    Sep 24, 11 • 1934 Views • NationalComments Off on Gutsy Bulls defense earns them nail-biting victory

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls defended for their lives as they ground out a 21-18 victory over the table-topping MTN Golden Lions at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. The first half was all Bulls as they dominated territory and possession. First to cross the line was...

  • Lady Rugga & SA’s unknown female rugby stars

    Sep 23, 11 • 5422 Views • National, Womens RugbyComments Off on Lady Rugga & SA’s unknown female rugby stars

    An undisputable fact is that guys dig chicks who know about rugby. Interestingly enough, lots of chicks know and love the game too, and from SuperSport’s Lady Rugga to the rise of Women Springboks and rugby referees, South Africa’s rugby female fan-base...

  • The Nashua Middelburg 7's 2011 tournament in October

    Sep 22, 11 • 4882 Views • International, National, School, Sevens World Series, Womens RugbyComments Off on The Nashua Middelburg 7's 2011 tournament in October

    Welcome to the best in African 7’s which is back in Middelburg this October 2011. As we will highlight, this year’s event will be bigger and better. This year, the festival will take place from 13-15 October  2011.  The Springbok 7’s have since...

  • DHL Western Province to face the FS Cheetahs

    Sep 22, 11 • 2487 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province to face the FS Cheetahs

    Photo by Denese Lups for Rugby15/ phototalk.co.za DHL WP Coach Allister Coetzee named his team to take on the Toyota Freestate Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday 24 September at 17h05. Province have been plagued by injuries all season and have lost three...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Preview – Week 11

    Sep 22, 11 • 2976 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Preview – Week 11

    Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp for Rugby15/ phototalk.co.za/ Super Image The Vodacom Blue Bulls have a tough task if they want to keep alive their Absa Currie Cup semi-final hopes when they travel to Johannesburg on Saturday to face the table-topping MTN Golden...

  • UJ vs PUKKE in SA Club Champs final

    Sep 21, 11 • 3737 Views • Club Rugby, National, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on UJ vs PUKKE in SA Club Champs final

    UJ and MTN Golden Lions hooker Edgar Marutlulle on the charge against defending national club champions College Rovers. UJ won 27-26 to advance to Friday’s final. Photo: alliancephoto.com / Liam Hamer-Nel. The University of Johannesburg will play...

  • The Lions team to face the Blue Bulls

    Sep 21, 11 • 2704 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on The Lions team to face the Blue Bulls

      Photo by Anton Geyser / Rugby15 Two new faces and two positional changes are what MTN Golden Lions coach John Mitchell came up with when he announced the side to play the Blue Bulls in an Absa Currie Cup match at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. Deon van...

  • The Sharks team to face the Griquas

    Sep 21, 11 • 2559 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on The Sharks team to face the Griquas

      Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp/ Rugby15/ Phototalk/ Super image Sharks coach John Plumtree has made just two changes to the starting line-up for Friday’s Absa Currie Cup match against Griquas scheduled for 7.10pm at Mr Price KINGS PARK. Ross Cronje will...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs DHL Western Province

    Sep 20, 11 • 2966 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs DHL Western Province

    Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp for Rugby15/ Phototalk/ Super Image Saturday, 24 September 2011 DHL Newlands, Cape Town Kick-off: 17:05 Toyota Free State Cheetahs   1 Marcel van der Merwe 2 Adriaan Strauss (C) 3 Coenie Oosthuizen 4 Wilhelm Steenkamp 5 Izak van...

  • Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

    Sep 20, 11 • 2431 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World RugbyComments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

    Thursday, 22 September at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Please find below a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match against Namibia in Auckland on Thursday. South Africa and Namibia have met only once before. South Africa won the...

  • Lionel Cronje joins Bulls

    Sep 19, 11 • 4201 Views • NationalComments Off on Lionel Cronje joins Bulls

    The Blue Bulls Company Pty (Ltd) is pleased to announce that former South African u.20 player Lionel Cronjé will be transferred to the Blue Bulls after successful negotiations between the Blue Bulls and Western Province. He signed a two year deal with the...

  • RWC 2011 – Players born in other countries

    Sep 19, 11 • 6456 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC Player StatisticsComments Off on RWC 2011 – Players born in other countries

    RWC2011 Logo Argentina: All born in Argentina   Australia: Dan Vickerman (Cape Town, South Africa), Radike Samo (Nadi, Fiji), Will Genia (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea), Stephen Moore (Khamis, Saudi Arabia), David Pocock (Messina, South Africa), Quade...

  • Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 10

    Sep 18, 11 • 3327 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 10

    Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp Rugby15/ Phototalk The Toyota Free State Cheetahs sent out a strong warning that even though they are lingering in fourth position on the Absa Currie Cup log, they have what it takes to run with the front runners.   And the Vodacom...

  • WP leave it too late as Bulls taste victory again

    Sep 18, 11 • 3118 Views • NationalComments Off on WP leave it too late as Bulls taste victory again

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls returned to winning ways when they wrapped up a 28-20 victory against the DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls started the match and looked a much improved side from the previous weeks. They carried the ball...

  • All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit

    Sep 16, 11 • 2941 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011Comments Off on All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit

    The All Blacks squad is looking forward to joining Canterbury fans in the Rugby World Cup celebrations, with the team flying into Christchurch tomorrow to spend three days in the city, as they prepare for next weekend’s Test against France. The All Blacks...

  • A Man's Guide to the Rugby Experience

    Sep 16, 11 • 2078 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on A Man's Guide to the Rugby Experience

    Aka: Four Ways to enjoy the Absa Currie Cup & the RWC without wrecking your relationship We all believe that everyone is unique and different, however for the most part, it is safe to say that men love their sports and South Africans are mad about their...

  • Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 10

    Sep 16, 11 • 1736 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 10

      Photo by Andrew Schoeman / Rugby15 The second and third placed teams on the Absa Currie Cup log, DHL Western Province and The Sharks, face tricy away games this weekend when they travel to Pretoria and Bloemfontein respectively. Both the Vodacom Blue...

  • Teams announced for Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs The Sharks matches u19, u21 & Currie Cup on 17 Sept

    Sep 16, 11 • 5641 Views • NationalComments Off on Teams announced for Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs The Sharks matches u19, u21 & Currie Cup on 17 Sept

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs. The Sharks The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks Blue Bulls in a Absa Currie Cup match on Saturday, 17 September 2011, in Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein.   The main game kicks-off at 15:00 and gates...

  • DHL Western Province team announced to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus

    Sep 15, 11 • 3913 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province team announced to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus

    DHL WP Coach Allister Coetzee named his team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday at 17h05. Coetzee has retained the same backline that beat the Leopards 49-21 at DHL Newlands last week, with Dollie retaining the 10 jersey.  In the pack...

  • Marius Joubert back for The Sharks this weekend

    Sep 15, 11 • 3208 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Marius Joubert back for The Sharks this weekend

    Sharks coach John Plumtree has made a couple of changes to the side that beat the Pumas for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup showdown with the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Stefan Terblanche will start at fullback with Marius Joubert recalled to the side...

  • Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

    Sep 15, 11 • 3006 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, RWC Player StatisticsComments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 / Photo talk Saturday, 17 September at Wellington Regional Stadium NOTE: Please note a change to the team numbering with numbers 11 and 14 being reversed. Below is a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match...

  • Blue Bulls Celebrate local schools' generosity for Clothing4Children Campaign

    Sep 14, 11 • 4586 Views • National, SchoolComments Off on Blue Bulls Celebrate local schools' generosity for Clothing4Children Campaign

    The Blue Bulls Company has applauded the generosity of local schools for showing just how willing they are to donate to a worthy cause. Clothing4Children, a non-profit organization formed by teenage brothers Schalk and Wim Burger in 2010, pledged to clothe...

  • SARU announce names of South Africa u16 High Performance Squad

    Sep 14, 11 • 14064 Views • National, SA Schools Team, SchoolComments Off on SARU announce names of South Africa u16 High Performance Squad

    Fifty of South Africa’s best Under-16 rugby players have been selected to attend a High Performance Camp in Cape Town early next month, where they will benefit from interaction with some of the best coaches and other sport experts in the country. The South...

  • Mark Lawrence announces retirement from Test refereeing

    Sep 12, 11 • 2999 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Mark Lawrence announces retirement from Test refereeing

    Leading South African referee Mark Lawrence has announced his retirement from international match officiating to concentrate on a new role as a coach and mentor to emerging refereeing talent. Lawrence announced his decision on Monday, following discussions...