Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Upcoming Toyota Cheetahs team announced to play EP Kings

    Jul 5, 11 • 1767 Views • NationalComments Off on Upcoming Toyota Cheetahs team announced to play EP Kings

    Upcoming Toyota Cheetah team announced to play EP Kings on Friday 8th July 2011 at Port Elizabeth at 19:00   1.         Marcel van der Merwe 2.         Michael van Vuuren 3.         Trevor Nyakane 4.         Francois Uys...

  • Springbok Legends Dream Team

    Jul 5, 11 • 13493 Views • International, National, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok NewsComments Off on Springbok Legends Dream Team

    There are a lot of names out there at aren’t on this list. This is a a team of legends  that never got an opportunity to represent the Springboks at a  World Cup. Rugby has changed tremendously over the years and one might agrue that some of these men...

  • 2011 VODACOM SUPER RUGBY SEMI-FINAL REVIEW

    Jul 4, 11 • 3327 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby ResultsComments Off on 2011 VODACOM SUPER RUGBY SEMI-FINAL REVIEW

    Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-Finals Review of Stormers vs Crusaders & Reds vs Blues The Crusaders became only the third team in the history of Vodacom Super Rugby to cross the Indian Ocean and win a playoff match when they beat the DHL Stormers in the second...

  • Guma TAC explains terminiation at press conference

    Jul 1, 11 • 2475 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Guma TAC explains terminiation at press conference

    Johannebsurg 1 July 2011 “We have had the support of the Lions supporters and players throughout the process and we are sorry that we had to take a decision which is not good for the Lions.”, Guma chairman Robert Gumede said today while explaining why he...

  • Lions refute ‘leak’ claims

    Jul 1, 11 • 2332 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Lions refute ‘leak’ claims

    Lions refute ‘leak’ claims The Golden Lions Rugby Union is looking forward with renewed vigour and excitement to the kick off of the 2011 Absa Currie Cup tournament on July 15, said Union president Kevin de Klerk on Friday. Mr De Klerk dismissed...

  • Rugby15 "Springbok Hall of Fame"

    Jul 1, 11 • 9104 Views • International, National, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok NewsComments Off on Rugby15 "Springbok Hall of Fame"

    Morgan Piek Bloemfontein – It has been nearly twenty-five years since the All Blacks beat Italy 70-6 on 22 May 1987 at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand in the very first IRB Rugby World Cup match ever played. The Springboks however were unable to...

  • Sarel moves to the Tahs

    Jul 1, 11 • 1889 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sarel moves to the Tahs

    The NSW Waratahs have moved quickly to bolster their halfback ranks for the next Super Rugby season with the acquisition of Cheetahs No.9 Sarel Pretorius. Pretorius has signed as the Waratahs’ senior foreign player and will be with the franchise for the...

  • Ma'a Nonu becomes a Blue

    Jul 1, 11 • 2555 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Ma'a Nonu becomes a Blue

    All Blacks and former Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu has signed with the Blues after committing to New Zealand rugby for two more seasons. Nonu, 29, today confirmed speculation he would be moving north after being axed by the Hurricanes for being a...

  • General Council of SARU to decide ABSA Currie Cup Format

    Jun 30, 11 • 2668 Views • NationalComments Off on General Council of SARU to decide ABSA Currie Cup Format

    The General Council of the South African Rugby Union has the final responsibility for determining the format of the Absa Curie Cup competition, Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, confirmed at the launch of the 2011 tournament in Johannesburg on...

  • Women’s domestic season kicks off with rematch of 2010 final

    Jun 30, 11 • 3183 Views • NationalComments Off on Women’s domestic season kicks off with rematch of 2010 final

    The local domestic Women’s season kicks off on Saturday with a rematch of the 2010 Women’s Provincial Championship final between Western Province and the Golden Lions in Cape Town. Last year WP managed to break a five year winning streak of Eastern...

  • Absa Currie Cup – “My team, my passion”

    Jun 30, 11 • 1910 Views • NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup – “My team, my passion”

    South African rugby fans are known for their unwavering support for their provincial sides and that is exactly what they have been urged to provide at today’s launch of the 72nd Absa Currie Cup.   The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on...

  • SANZAR unveils new Vodacom Super Rugby Trophy

    Jun 30, 11 • 3134 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SANZAR unveils new Vodacom Super Rugby Trophy

    The new trophy that will be presented to the inaugural Vodacom Super Rugby champions on 9 July, 2011 has been unveiled by SANZAR.   The trophy is made from solid stainless steel, stands 65 cm tall, weighs 18 kilograms and will be the symbol of Vodacom...

  • DHL Stormers team announced for Semi-Finals against The Crusaders

    Jun 29, 11 • 2290 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team announced for Semi-Finals against The Crusaders

    DHL STORMERS SIDE TO TAKE ON THE CRUSADERS ANNOUNCED Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Crusaders at DHL Newlands on 02 July 2011.   The team is as follows: Wicus Blaauw Tiaan Liebenberg Brok Harris...

  • Pine Pienaar joins Bulls with Heyneke at head of professional structures

    Jun 29, 11 • 6053 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Pine Pienaar joins Bulls with Heyneke at head of professional structures

    The Blue Bulls Company Pty (Ltd) is pleased to announce several new additions to its current coaching staff, as well as the long term appointment of Heyneke Meyer as Executive: Rugby. Meyer will run a streamlined rugby department, which will see the...

  • Why The Springbok is on the sleeve

    Jun 29, 11 • 4701 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Why The Springbok is on the sleeve

    The Springbok emblem which up until now has always been seen on the front of the South African national-team jersey will be moved during this year’s World Cup in New Zealand. Instead it will be seen on the left sleeve as the International Rugby Board...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview – DHL Stormers Vs Crusaders

    Jun 29, 11 • 2663 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview – DHL Stormers Vs Crusaders

    The DHL Stormers will host only their third Vodacom Super Rugby playoff match in the history of the competition when they face the Crusaders at 17:05 in the second semi-final at DHL Newlands on Saturday. South African conference winners, the DHL Stormers,...

  • Statement from Guma TAC regarding contract with Lions Rugby

    Jun 28, 11 • 2167 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Statement from Guma TAC regarding contract with Lions Rugby

    Joint statement by Guma TAC, Mr. Robert Gumede & Ivor Ichikowitz Guma TAC confirmed they have withdrawn from the Lions transaction. We also confirm that Guma TAC has provided a detailed letter of withdrawal with several fundamental reasons to Golden Lions...

  • Gumede terminates lucrative deal with Lions

    Jun 28, 11 • 2763 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Gumede terminates lucrative deal with Lions

    June 28 – The Golden Lions Rugby Union today wishes to confirm that negotiations around the completion of the shareholders agreement with GUMA TAC has been terminated by GUMA TAC. It is with deep regret that the Lions received this notification today as...

  • Highlanders Captain saves womans life

    Jun 28, 11 • 2595 Views • International, Mitre 10 Cup, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Highlanders Captain saves womans life

    New Zealand rugby union player Jamie Mackintosh is being hailed a hero after saving a woman from choking – even though he broke her rib in the process. Mackintosh, the captain of Super 15 side the Highlanders, was dining at a restaurant in Dunedin...

  • Battle of the centres

    Jun 28, 11 • 2184 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Battle of the centres

    Morgan Piek Bloemfontein – While 38-year-old, Tana Umaga is recovering from surgery he underwent to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. In coming Waikato Chiefs, Coach Dave Rennie might have sleepless nights trying to put together a squad for next...

  • Tenacious and feisty.

    Jun 24, 11 • 1678 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Tenacious and feisty.

    By Morgan Piek Enrico “Ricky’ Januarie has always been bit of a controversial figure in South African Rugby. He has never been one to shy away from a challenge, both on and off the field. Be it because of DUI charges or weight issues. Like most ...

  • Ricky Januarie announces his retirement from international rugby

    Jun 24, 11 • 5784 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Ricky Januarie announces his retirement from international rugby

    Ricky Januarie has withdrawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad after announcing his retirement from international rugby today. The 29-year-old DHL Western Province scrumhalf made his decision after discussions with Springbok coach Peter...

  • Regent Insurance Company Limited announces new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd

    Jun 23, 11 • 3168 Views • NationalComments Off on Regent Insurance Company Limited announces new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd

    Regent Insurance Company Limited today announced its new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd at the home of the Boland Cavaliers, the Boland Stadium in Wellington. Regent is a well-respected insurer offering a comprehensive range of quality insurance...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifiers preview: Crusaders vs The Sharks

    Jun 23, 11 • 2751 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifiers preview: Crusaders vs The Sharks

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY QUALIFIERS PREVIEW – CRUSADERS VS THE SHARKS The side with the best record ever in Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs await The Sharks in Nelson on Saturday when they take on the New Zealand Conference winners, the Crusaders, in the second...

  • Sharks opt for Alberts over Kankowski

    Jun 23, 11 • 1717 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sharks opt for Alberts over Kankowski

    Sharks coach John Plumtree has named his side to face the Crusaders in the second Super Rugby qualifier on Saturday 25 June in Nelson, New Zealand. Plumtree has made only one change to the run-on side that beat the Bulls at Loftus a week ago. With wet, windy...