Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Vodacom WP u21 team to face Boland announced

    Aug 5, 10 • 2396 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP u21 team to face Boland announced

    Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on Boland at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday 7 August. Kick-off is at 14h45. The team return to action after a bye last weekend, and will look to continue their...

  • Vodacom WP team to play the GWK Griquas announced

    Aug 4, 10 • 1664 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP team to play the GWK Griquas announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the GWK Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday 7 August 2010. Kick-off is at 15h00. Vodacom WP remain top of the log after Round 4 of the competition, but the Griquas are hot on their heels, just...

  • Groepes, Ralepelle to start for Blue Bulls against Leopards

    Aug 3, 10 • 2303 Views • NationalComments Off on Groepes, Ralepelle to start for Blue Bulls against Leopards

    Former Boland player Hayden Groepes and returning Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle, will earn first starts in this year’s Absa Currie Cup competition when the Vodacom Blue Bulls face the Leopards at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. Groepes, who joined the Blue...

  • Bulls too strong for brave Lions

    Jul 31, 10 • 1903 Views • NationalComments Off on Bulls too strong for brave Lions

    The Blue Bulls stayed in touch with the leaders on the Absa Currie Cup log when they beat the Lions 32-18 at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday night. The scoreline might suggest that it was an easy win for the defending champions, but two tries apiece and the narrow...

  • Sharks snatch victory at the end

    Jul 31, 10 • 1689 Views • NationalComments Off on Sharks snatch victory at the end

    A late fight back from the Sharks, which saw three tries scored within six minutes, secured the visitors a stunning 25-13 win over the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup match in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Centre Pat Lambie was in superb form, scoring 20 of the...

  • Province crush the Pumas for another easy win.

    Jul 31, 10 • 1575 Views • NationalComments Off on Province crush the Pumas for another easy win.

    Western Province beat the Pumas 54-13 last night to continue their winning streak. Even though the scorecard tells a sad story the Pumas put in a good effort and played with a lot of heart. After 25mins the teams had exchanged a few penalties through...

  • Currie Cup Round 4: Fixtures & Teams

    Jul 29, 10 • 2610 Views • NationalComments Off on Currie Cup Round 4: Fixtures & Teams

    30 July – 19h00 Leopards vs Griquas, Potchefstroom Leopards: 15. Daniel Dames, 14. Deon Scholtz, 13. Jovan Bowles, 12. Walter Venter, 11. Dumisani Matyeshana, 10. Neill Jacobs, 9. Michael Bondesio, 8. Riaan Swanepoel, 7. Wilhelm Koch (Captain), 6. Danie...

  • Vodacom Cheetahs announce Teams to Play Sharks in Bloemfontein

    Jul 29, 10 • 2337 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom Cheetahs announce Teams to Play Sharks in Bloemfontein

    VODACOM FREE STATE CHEETAHS 1. OOSTHUIZEN COENIE 2. STRAUSS ADRIAAN 3. NEL WP 4. VAN DER WESTHUIZEN IZAK 5. PIETERSE BAREND 6. SCHOLTZ HENDRO 7. SMITH (Capt) JUAN 8. JOHNSON ASHLEY 9. DE BRUYN TEWIS 10. STRYDOM LOUIS 11. NOKWE JONGI 12. UYS CORNe 13. EBERSOHN...

  • Vodacom WP u19 team to face Griffons announced

    Jul 29, 10 • 1916 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP u19 team to face Griffons announced

    Vodacom WP u19 head coach Nazeem Adams today announced his team to take on their Griffons counterparts in Welkom on Saturday 31 July. Kick-off is at 16h30. Vodacom WP are currently second on the log with 14 points and are undefeated so far in the competition....

  • Griquas announce 2 changes in side to play Platunum Leopards

    Jul 28, 10 • 1681 Views • NationalComments Off on Griquas announce 2 changes in side to play Platunum Leopards

    Griquas coach Dawie Theron has made two changes to the side which beat the Lions last weekend for Friday night’s Absa Currie Cup match against the Platinum Leopards in Potchefstroom. Rocco Jansen makes way for Richard Lawson on the right wing, while...

  • Ludeke changes five on way to Lions den

    Jul 28, 10 • 1885 Views • NationalComments Off on Ludeke changes five on way to Lions den

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made five changes to his starting line up for his side’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Three Springboks returning from Tri-Nations duty, Francois Hougaard, Flip van der Merwe and...

  • Vodacom WP team to play the Pumas at Newlands announced

    Jul 27, 10 • 1654 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP team to play the Pumas at Newlands announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Barloworld Toyota Pumas at Newlands on Friday 30 July 2010. Kick-off is at 19h10. The only unbeaten team remaining in the competition after three rounds of rugby, Vodacom WP will look...

  • Currie Cup Results: Round 3

    Jul 25, 10 • 1871 Views • NationalComments Off on Currie Cup Results: Round 3

    Western Province remains unbeaten after an easy match against the Leopards while the Free State Cheetahs clinch a nail-biter at Loftus. Friday, 23 July, 19h00 – Sharks 27-17 Pumas, Durban Keegan Daniel continued his try-scoring run to help the Sharks beat a...

  • Cheetahs snatch win after hooter

    Jul 24, 10 • 1901 Views • NationalComments Off on Cheetahs snatch win after hooter

    The Free State Cheetahs scored a try 3 minutes after the hooter to secure a nail-biting 25-23 win over the Blue Bulls at Loftus. The first half was full of errors from both sides and numerous penalties for ruck infringements. Although the Cheetahs dominated...

  • Currie Cup Round 3: Fixtures & Teams

    Jul 22, 10 • 5011 Views • NationalComments Off on Currie Cup Round 3: Fixtures & Teams

    23 July – 19h00 Sharks vs Pumas, Durban Sharks: 15. Louis Ludik, 14. JP Pietersen, 13. Stefan Terblanche (Captain), 12. Patrick Lambie, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Steve Meyer, 9. Charl McLeod, 8. Keegan Daniel, 7. Michael Rhodes, 6. Jacques Botes, 5. Alistair...

  • Lions make one change for Griquas

    Jul 22, 10 • 1706 Views • NationalComments Off on Lions make one change for Griquas

    Xerox Lions coach John Mitchell has made only one change to the starting side that lost 32-0 to Western Province, for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup rugby match against GWK Griquas in Kimberley. Kevin Buys replaces injured loosehead JC Janse van Rensburg....

  • Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Leopards announced

    Jul 21, 10 • 1780 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Leopards announced

    Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on their Leopards counterparts at Olen Park, Potchefstroom on Friday 23 July. Kick-off is at 17h00. Vodacom WP will be hoping to maintain their winning form, after securing a convincing...

  • Kruger back for Vodacom Blue Bulls for Free State clash

    Jul 21, 10 • 1924 Views • NationalComments Off on Kruger back for Vodacom Blue Bulls for Free State clash

    Lock Juandré Kruger is back for the Vodacom Blue Bulls and ready to take on the Free State Cheetahs in an Absa Currie Cup match to be played at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Kruger missed the Sharks clash last weekend due to a shoulder injury, but has...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls names sevens stars in juniors line up

    Jul 21, 10 • 2109 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls names sevens stars in juniors line up

    Three South African sevens players have been included in the Vodacom Blue Bulls u.21 side to play the Free State at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Deon Helberg, Branco du Preez and Sampie Mastriet all played for the Blitsbokke in the recent IRB series and will...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls young ones ready to tackle Free State at Loftus

    Jul 21, 10 • 2400 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls young ones ready to tackle Free State at Loftus

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls u.19 team is keen to retain their undefeated status thus far in the Absa u.19-competition when they take on the Free State at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Blue Bulls youngsters opened up their campaign with two good wins and will be...

  • Vodacom Free State Cheetahs announce teams to play Blue Bulls

    Jul 21, 10 • 2595 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom Free State Cheetahs announce teams to play Blue Bulls

    Vodacom Free State Cheetahs vs Blue Bulls 15. Hennie Daniller 14. Philip Snyman 13. Robert Ebersohn 12. Corne Uys 11. Jongi Nokwe 10. Louis Strydom 9. Tewis de Bruyn 8. Ashley Johnson 7. Juan Smith 6. Hendro Scholtz (C) 5. Barend Pieterse 4. Izak van der...

  • Vodacom WP team to play the Leopards announced

    Jul 20, 10 • 1851 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP team to play the Leopards announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Platinum Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday 23 July 2010. Kick-off is at 19h10. WP are currently top of the log with 8 points, after their convincing 32-0 victory over the Golden Lions...

  • Currie Cup Results: Round 2

    Jul 18, 10 • 2077 Views • NationalComments Off on Currie Cup Results: Round 2

    WP remains the only unbeaten team in the early stage of the 2010 ABSA Currie Cup and dislodges the Lions from the top of the log. Friday, 16 July, 19h00 In a very cold Bloemfontein the Free State Cheetahs got their campaign back on track with a convincing...

  • Currie Cup Round 2: Fixtures & Teams

    Jul 15, 10 • 2792 Views • NationalComments Off on Currie Cup Round 2: Fixtures & Teams

    16 July – 19h00 Free State Cheetahs vs Griquas, Bloemfontein FS Cheetahs: 15. Hennie Daniller, 14. Philip Snyman, 13. Robert Ebersohn, 12. Meyer Bosman, 11. Jongi Nokwe, 10. Louis Strydom, 9. Tewis de Bruyn, 8. Ashley Johnson, 7. Juan Smith (Captain), 6....

  • GWK Griquas Team announced for Vodacom Free State Cheetahs clash

    Jul 15, 10 • 2029 Views • NationalComments Off on GWK Griquas Team announced for Vodacom Free State Cheetahs clash

    GWK Griquas Team 1. Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes 3. Albertus Buckle 4. Frikkie Spies 5. Cecil Kemp 6. Wesley Wilkins 7. Davon Raubenheimer 8. Leon Karemaker 9. Sarel Pretorius 10. Naas Olivier ( Kaptein ) 11. Bjorn Basson 12. Barry Geel 13. Wilmaure Louw 14....