Archive for the ‘National’ Category

• Boland slaggereed vir Leeus na geskiedkundige sege

  Mar 8, 11 • 6469 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Boland slaggereed vir Leeus na geskiedkundige sege

  Ná verlede Saterdag se geskiedkundige oorwinning oor die magtige Blou Bulle op Loftus Versfeld, kan die Boland Kavaliers eerskomende naweek die Goue Leeus met selfvertroue aandurf in ‘n Vodacombekerwedstryd op Moorreesburg. Die Kavaliers se 20-17 sege oor...

• Vodacom Cup Review – Round Two

  Mar 7, 11 • 2239 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Review – Round Two

  The defending champions – Vodacom Blue Bulls – conceded their second defeat in the 2011 Vodacom Cup after going down to the Boland Cavaliers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The defending champions conceded a 30-19 loss to the Sharks XVs last weekend, and...

• Western Force centre Rory Sidey suspended for three weeks

  Mar 7, 11 • 1830 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Western Force centre Rory Sidey suspended for three weeks

  Western Force centre, Rory Sidey, has been suspended for three weeks after a SANZAR judicial hearing found him guilty on the charge of dangerous tackling under law 10.4(j) during the Forces’ games against the Sharks on Saturday. SANZAR Judicial Officer...

• Vodacom Cup Preview – Round Two

  Mar 3, 11 • 2497 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Preview – Round Two

  The Ford Pumas and the Toyota Free State Cheetahs be aiming to continue their great starts to the season when these teams meet up in their second Vodacom Cup match of the season at Ermelo on Saturday at 15h00. The team from Mpumalanga kicked off their...

• DHL WP team announced to play aganst the FALCONS at The BARNARD STADIUM in Kempton Park

  Mar 2, 11 • 2221 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on DHL WP team announced to play aganst the FALCONS at The BARNARD STADIUM in Kempton Park

  DHL WP TEAM TO PLAY THE FALCONS AT THE BARNARD STADIUM, KEMPTON PARK, ANNOUNCED John Dobson, head coach of the DHL WP Vodacom Cup side, today announced his team to play the Falcons on Saturday 5 March in Kempton Park. Kick off is at 15h00. Dobson’s charges...

• Rossouw to partner with Matfield against Highlanders

  Mar 2, 11 • 2129 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Rossouw to partner with Matfield against Highlanders

  Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has included Danie Rossouw in the starting side to face the Highlanders at Loftus Versveld on Saturday 5 March at 19h10. Rossouw replaces Bakkies Botha who has been given a rest after bruising his foot badly against the Toyota...

• DHL Stormers team to play the Cheetahs announced

  Mar 2, 11 • 2695 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on DHL Stormers team to play the Cheetahs announced

  Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday 5 March. Kick off is at 17h05. Gates open at 15h30, and fans are encouraged to make their way to the stadium early as they can...

• Boland announce six changes for clash with Bulls

  Mar 1, 11 • 4126 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Boland announce six changes for clash with Bulls

  Boland Team Jacquin Jansen, Cornal Hendricks, Johnathan Francke, Braam Gerber, PJ Vermeulen, Elgar Watts, Bolla Conradie (k), Alwyn Bester, Thor Halvorsen, Franzel September, Hottie Louw, Grant le Roux, Charl du Plessis, Clemen Lewis, Janro van Niekerk....

• Hougaard not fit for Highlanders

  Feb 28, 11 • 2145 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Hougaard not fit for Highlanders

  Vodacom Bulls utility back, Francois Hougaard, has lost the moonboot, but also the race against time to play against the Highlanders on Saturday. Hougaard has returned to training today after been sidelined with a stress fracture to his foot, but will not be...

• Vodacom Cup Review – Round One

  Feb 27, 11 • 2365 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Review – Round One

  Last year’s Vodacom Cup losing finalists – Toyota Free State Cheetahs – ended round one in first position on the South Section log after they kicked off their 2011 season to the perfect start following their 55-19 win over the Valke at the Free State...

• Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman suspended for one week

  Feb 26, 11 • 1858 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman suspended for one week

  Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman has today been suspended from playing for one week after a SANZAR Judicial hearing following last night’s Super rugby match between the Rebels and the Brumbies in Melbourne. Chapman was called to answer a charge of...

• Brumbies Flanker Mitchell Chapman to face SANZAR judicial hearing

  Feb 25, 11 • 1656 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Brumbies Flanker Mitchell Chapman to face SANZAR judicial hearing

  Brumbies Flanker, Mitchell Chapman will face a SANZAR judicial hearing on Saturday morning (26 February) in Melbourne. The Brumbies Flanker was referred to the Citing Commissioner after the game against the Melbourne Rebels for an alleged incident at the end...

• Francois Davids re-elected as Boland Rugby Union president

  Feb 25, 11 • 5076 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Francois Davids re-elected as Boland Rugby Union president

  Mr. Francois Davids was re-elected as president of the Boland Rugby Union last night (Thursday, February 24, 2011) during the union’s Annual General Meeting. Mr. Davids will serve as BRU president for a term of four years. VICE–PRESIDENT: Mr....

• SANZAR Nations stand as one behind Christchurch and New Zealand

  Feb 24, 11 • 1754 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SANZAR Nations stand as one behind Christchurch and New Zealand

  SANZAR today announced that the South African, Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby teams would stand as one in round two to show their support for the victims of this week’s earthquake in Christchurch. SANZAR CEO, Greg Peters said it was hard to...

• Vodacom Cup – Bringing Rugby back to You

  Feb 24, 11 • 1971 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Cup – Bringing Rugby back to You

  Sixteen teams line up at the start of the 2011 Vodacom Cup on Friday, aiming to lift the title while SARU and provincial unions will take rugby back to the community by creating family fun days at selected matches. A total of 140 schools across the country...

• Ma’a Nonu suspension clarified

  Feb 24, 11 • 2788 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspension clarified

  Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu’s one week ban following a SANZAR judicial hearing this week, will be served out during his team’s next match against the Chiefs on 12 March. SANZAR Judicial Officer Nigel Hampton QC clarified that the one week...

• WIN! with Samsonite and Rugby15

  Feb 23, 11 • 4514 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on WIN! with Samsonite and Rugby15

  To celebrate the start of the new Super Rugby season, Rugby15.co.za in association with Samsonite Luggage are giving Rugby15 Facebook Fans the chance to win a Samsonite B-Lite 75cm Trolley Case to the value of R1995.00. Rugby15 will sweeten the deal by...

• Crusaders withdraw from Super Rugby match, SANZAR nations stand behind earthquake-stricken franchise

  Feb 23, 11 • 1798 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Crusaders withdraw from Super Rugby match, SANZAR nations stand behind earthquake-stricken franchise

  SANZAR CEO Greg Peters has announced that the Crusaders will withdraw from their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, following the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch yesterday. SANZAR rugby nations New Zealand,...

• DHL Stormers announce team to face the Lions

  Feb 23, 11 • 3130 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on DHL Stormers announce team to face the Lions

  Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Lions in the Stormers first game of their 2011 Super Rugby campaign. The match is on Saturday 26 February at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium. Kick off is at 19h10, with the...

• Vodacom Bulls Pick Ralepelle at hooker for Cheetahs-clash

  Feb 22, 11 • 1832 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Pick Ralepelle at hooker for Cheetahs-clash

  Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke included Chiliboy Ralepelle at hooker for his team’s second match of Super Rugby, against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The inclusion of the 25 year old rake is one of two changes to the side that secured a win...

• SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake

  Feb 22, 11 • 2074 Views • General News, International, National • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake

  The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has written to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to express its condolences and offer solidarity with New Zealanders and their rugby community following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Mr Oregan Hoskins,...

• BOK 3 launched into cyber space

  Feb 21, 11 • 1723 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on BOK 3 launched into cyber space

  The third edition of BOK (www.bokonlinemag.co.za), the South African Rugby Union’s ground-breaking digital magazine, was released last week to coincide with the Vodacom Super Rugby season kicked off. Bok is filled with unique and fun features – such as...

• Ma’a Nonu suspended for one week

  Feb 21, 11 • 1861 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspended for one week

  Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu has been suspended for one week after appearing at a SANZAR judicial hearing in Wellington today. Nonu was sent off during the Hurricanes’ season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on...

• Ma’a Nonu to appear at judicial hearing

  Feb 19, 11 • 2176 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu to appear at judicial hearing

  Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu will appear at a judicial hearing on Monday after he was sent off during his team’s Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium last night. The Highlanders won the match 14...

• Rugby scores Virgin Sports Industry Awards hat-trick

  Feb 18, 11 • 1635 Views • International, National • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Rugby scores Virgin Sports Industry Awards hat-trick

  Rugby scooped three awards at the Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards at a glittering ceremony at Emperor’s Palace on Thursday evening. The South African Rugby Union (SARU), the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province were all honoured at a star-studded...