Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Mpumalanga Pumas beats improved Kenyan team

    Jun 12, 11 • 2279 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Mpumalanga Pumas beats improved Kenyan team

    The Kenya rugby team put forth an improved performance but lost 27-41 at the hands of the visiting Ford Pumas in an international friendly played Saturday at Nairobi’s RFUEA Grounds. The Pumas from Mpumalanga in South Africa went ahead with a converted...

  • SA teams SuperRugby review: Round 17

    Jun 12, 11 • 2725 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SA teams SuperRugby review: Round 17

    The Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks are still in the hunt to qualify for the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series, while the DHL Stormers have confirmed their place in the Top Six after a weekend of nailbiting action in two South African derbies. The bonus point...

  • O'Connor cops one-week ban while Butch awaits his fate

    Jun 12, 11 • 2513 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on O'Connor cops one-week ban while Butch awaits his fate

    The Western Force’s star player James O’Connor has been suspended from rugby for one week and will miss his side’s final Super Rugby match of the season against Melbourne Rebels next weekend. O’Connor was cited after his side’s...

  • Rugby Legends join at Du Toitskloof Wines for Paarl Gimnasium Fundraiser

    Jun 11, 11 • 6417 Views • National, SchoolComments Off on Rugby Legends join at Du Toitskloof Wines for Paarl Gimnasium Fundraiser

    Rugby legends, amongst other, John McGrath, Pieter Rossouw, Toks van der Linde, Balie Swart and Schalk Burger Snr joined Du Toitskloof Wines in support of the Paarl Gimnasium Rugby fundraising event on 10 June.   The evening was hosted by Du Toitskloof...

  • Beast starts as Smit moves back to hooker

    Jun 9, 11 • 1629 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Beast starts as Smit moves back to hooker

    The Sharks have announced their team to do battle with the Lions at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday 11 June at 16h00.   15. Louis Ludik 14. JP Pietersen 13. Stefan Terblanche 12. Meyer Bosman 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Charl McLeod 8. Ryan...

  • MTN Lions announced to play against The Sharks this Saturday 11 June 2011

    Jun 9, 11 • 1793 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MTN Lions announced to play against The Sharks this Saturday 11 June 2011

    MTN Lions Team Announcement The MTN Lions will be playing The Sharks this Saturday, 11 June 2011 at Coca-Cola Park. Kick off is at 16:05. The team was announced this morning and is: No Position Name Surname 15 Fullback Jaco Taute 14 Right Wing Dylan Des...

  • DHL Stormers team announced to take on Vodacom Bulls at Newlands

    Jun 8, 11 • 2546 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team announced to take on Vodacom Bulls at Newlands

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday 11 June 2011.   The team has been selected as follows: Wicus Blaauw Deon Fourie Brok Harris Rynhardt Elstadt Andries Bekker Schalk...

  • MTN Lions vs Sharks please bring old or new blankets for those in need

    Jun 8, 11 • 2160 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MTN Lions vs Sharks please bring old or new blankets for those in need

    Lions Blanket Drive – 11 June 2011   June 2 – Winter has officially arrived in Johannesburg, and if the first few days are anything to go by, we are in for a very cold few months. The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to invite you to make a...

  • The thirty-seven players called to a national planning camp named

    Jun 8, 11 • 1652 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on The thirty-seven players called to a national planning camp named

    Thirty-seven players have been called to a national planning camp in Durban on Sunday and Monday, the South African Rugby Union announced on Wednesday. The assembly is the second of three planned get-togethers for leading South African players and Springbok...

  • Pumas on tour in Kenya playing against Kenyan International Rugby team

    Jun 8, 11 • 2355 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Pumas on tour in Kenya playing against Kenyan International Rugby team

    When Kenya last played South African provincial side Mpumalanga Pumas, they succumbed to a 101-7 defeat in June 2010. The Pumas are coming to Kenya, to take on the national rugby team in two fixtures on June 8 and 11. They are currently placed third in the...

  • Stats favour Habana over Bjorn

    Jun 8, 11 • 4146 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Stats favour Habana over Bjorn

    Cape Town – Bjorn Basson will come to Newlands this week with two personal goals: to improve on the Bulls try-scoring record he jointly holds with Bryan Habana and to stake his claim for the Springbok No 11 jersey. However, don’t be surprised if...

  • O'Connor to stay with the Force

    Jun 8, 11 • 2991 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on O'Connor to stay with the Force

    Perth – In-demand Wallabies sensation James O’Connor is poised to re-sign with the Western Force after knocking back pitches from the Reds, Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels. O’Connor is expected to sign a new one-year deal with the Force in the...

  • Knee injury forces Bakkies out

    Jun 7, 11 • 1589 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Knee injury forces Bakkies out

    Bakkies Botha is out of the Vodacom Bulls/Stormers clash on Saturday. The lock, who was due to play his 100th Super Rugby match for the Vodacom Bulls, cried off during Tuesdays training and was ruled out by team doctor, Org Strauss. “Bakkies is battling...

  • Castle Lager Crowns Bloemfontein Springbok SuperFans

    Jun 7, 11 • 2292 Views • NationalComments Off on Castle Lager Crowns Bloemfontein Springbok SuperFans

      Castle Lager has crowned Bloemfontein’s Springbok SuperFans in a tightly contested “scrum-off” held at the Free State Stadium during halftime when the Toyota Cheetahs played the Sharks on the 4th of June. The winning team displayed their strength...

  • SA Teams SuperRugby Review: Round 16

    Jun 6, 11 • 2097 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SA Teams SuperRugby Review: Round 16

    With two rounds of league action left, three South African teams are well placed as the race for Vodacom Super Rugby play-off places intensifies. Victories for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks, coupled with the Reds, Blues, Waratahs and...

  • Crusaders lose McCaw again

    Jun 5, 11 • 1629 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Crusaders lose McCaw again

    The Crusaders will be without skipper Richie McCaw for next weekend’s vital Super Rugby clash with the Blues due to injury. The openside, who had a screw inserted into a broken metatarsal earlier this year, went for scans following the Crusaders’...

  • SANZAR explains Judicial process

    Jun 5, 11 • 2130 Views • General News, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on SANZAR explains Judicial process

    The Judicial Rules for the Super Rugby and Tri Nations competitions are set out in IRB Regulation 17 as modified by SANZAR. In summary, a hearing will take place if a player is red-carded by the match referee, cited by the Citing Commissioner or receives...

  • Vaea banned one week for Ioane KO

    Jun 5, 11 • 2355 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vaea banned one week for Ioane KO

    Brumbies No 8 Ita Vaea has been suspended for one week for his dangerous tackle on Reds winger Digby Ioane in their clash at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. Vaea was not penalised for a high tackle in the second half which left Ioane unconscious and...

  • Vodacom Bulls beat spirited Waratahs

    Jun 3, 11 • 1718 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls beat spirited Waratahs

    The Vodacom Bulls held out a spirited Waratahs side with 14 men to claim a 23-17 victory and take one step closer to a spot in the play-offs.   The first half was dominated by play in the middle of the field and a brace of penalties from both sides...

  • SARU moves to accredit player agents

    Jun 3, 11 • 6836 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on SARU moves to accredit player agents

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced the names of 40 player agents, who have been accredited for 2011 by the Union under a new regulatory system. The registration system is designed to help players, provincial unions and agents ensure that...

  • Baywatch out. Rookie Kriel rushed over to NZ

    Jun 3, 11 • 2396 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Baywatch out. Rookie Kriel rushed over to NZ

    The MTN Lions will be playing the Hurricanes in Wellington tomorrow morning (Saturday, 4 June 2011) at 7:30am (South African time). Due to a family bereavement, Cobus “Baywatch” Grobbelaar is returning to South Africa this evening and Jaco Kriel will join...

  • The MTN Lions Blanket Drive for Charities around Coca-Cola Park

    Jun 2, 11 • 1502 Views • NationalComments Off on The MTN Lions Blanket Drive for Charities around Coca-Cola Park

    Lions Blanket Drive – 11 June 2011 June 2 – Winter has officially arrived in Johannesburg, and if the first few days are anything to go by, we are in for a very cold few months. The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to invite you to make a difference in...

  • MTN Lions Team Announcement

    Jun 1, 11 • 2258 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MTN Lions Team Announcement

    The MTN Lions will be playing the Hurricanes this Saturday, 4 June 2011 in Dunedin. Kick off is at 17:30 (New Zealand time). The team was announced this morning and is:   No Position Name Surname 15 Fullback Jaco Taute 14 Right Wing Dylan Des Fountain 13...

  • DHL STORMERS team announced to play against the REBELS

    Jun 1, 11 • 2037 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL STORMERS team announced to play against the REBELS

    DHL STORMERS SIDE TO TAKE ON THE REBELS ANNOUNCED Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Rebels at AAMI Park on Friday 3 June. The team has been selected as follows: 15. Conrad Jantjes 14. Gio Aplon 13. Jaque...

  • Pote Human to coach Griquas

    Jun 1, 11 • 3501 Views • NationalComments Off on Pote Human to coach Griquas

    Former Free State captain and Blue Bulls coach Pote Human has packed his bags and is heading down to Kimberley where he will take up the reigns as the Griquas’ forwards coach for the remainder of the 2011 season under current acting head coach Abrie Minnie....