Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

  • EP Kings announce their Vodacom Cup squad

    Jan 30, 15 • 2492 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings announce their Vodacom Cup squad

    The EP Kings have announced a 38 man squad today as preparations step up a gear for the EP Kings 2015 Vodacom Cup campaign. Notable new additions among the squad are Cornell Hess and Dylan Frylinck, who have both secured contracts for the Vodacom Cup season...

  • Cape Town Stadium to host annual Cavaliers vs Stormers friendly

    Jan 29, 15 • 2027 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Cape Town Stadium to host annual Cavaliers vs Stormers friendly

    The Boland Cavaliers will be hosting the DHL Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point this year, when they square off in their annual pre-season friendly next Saturday (7 February 2015). This match, between neighbours Boland Rugby and the DHL...

  • Affies rugby fixtures 2015

    Jan 28, 15 • 4945 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Affies rugby fixtures 2015

    21-Mar: Helpmekaar vs Affies 28-Mar: Paul Roos vs Affies – Paul Roos 150th 02-Apr: EG Jansen vs Affies – Kearsney Easter Rugby Fest 04-Apr: Affies vs SACS – Kearsney Easter Rugby Fest 06-Apr: Framesby vs Affies – Kearsney Easter Rugby...

  • GWK extend Griquas sponsorship

    Jan 28, 15 • 2734 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK extend Griquas sponsorship

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  • Exciting rugby line-up for Kings Supporters in 2015

    Jan 22, 15 • 1995 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Exciting rugby line-up for Kings Supporters in 2015

    EP Rugby supporters in Nelson Mandela Bay are in for a feast of top class rugby this year based on the provisional fixtures list recently made available. The EP Kings are currently preparing for the Vodacom Cup tournament, which officially kicks off on the...

  • Border Rugby announcement

    Jan 21, 15 • 4088 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Rugby announcement

    BRU Administrator, Mr Monde Tabata Written by: Bronwyn Claridge – Rugby 15 “Border will never be the same…” was the promise made by BRU Administrator, Mr Monde Tabata, at a media briefing today. He was talking about the general progress made by...

  • Border Bulldog Fixtures – Vodacom Cup 2015:

    Jan 21, 15 • 3089 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Bulldog Fixtures – Vodacom Cup 2015:

    BORDER BULLDOGS: Vodacom Cup 2015: DATE MATCH VENUE KICK-OFF STADIUM Friday , 23 January 2015 Border Bulldogs  v/s  CUT BCM Stadium, East London 17H00 Friendly Friday , 30 January 2015 Border Bulldogs  v/s Old Boys Grens  H.School  / Hams 18H00 Friendly...

  • Border has turned the corner

    Jan 21, 15 • 2227 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border has turned the corner

    Border Rugby Union has turned the corner in all the areas that have been identified as cause for concern. Monde Tabata Border Administrator; announced in the media briefing today at the Buffalo City Stadium. He said; “After he had been assigned by SARU and...

  • Safer scrums through BokSmart

    Jan 21, 15 • 1991 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Safer scrums through BokSmart

    Photo: Etienne Burger The modern scrum with all is processes, despite criticism at many levels, is proving safer according to BokSmart – a lot safer. Based on Rugbysmart in New Zealand, Smartrugby in Australia and Rugbyready of the IRB, BokSmart got off...

  • Huawei scores rugby’s big five

    Jan 21, 15 • 2512 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Huawei scores rugby’s big five

    Photo: Anton Geyser Technology provider Huawei is proud to announce a partnership with South Africa’s top five rugby unions – including Western Province Rugby – as their official smartphone, tablet & talkband supplier. Announcing the...

  • All Blacks Rugby Legend Christian Cullen set to headline the takealot.com Cape Town 10s

    Jan 20, 15 • 2763 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on All Blacks Rugby Legend Christian Cullen set to headline the takealot.com Cape Town 10s

    The takealot.com Cape Town 10s announces International Sporting Legends (Cape Town, 20 January 2014) – The takealot.com Cape Town 10s, the biggest 10s rugby event have announced its line-up of star-studded international sporting legends who will be...

  • Pumas statement on Coaching team

    Jan 15, 15 • 2796 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas statement on Coaching team

    “We are proud to announce that the board of directors of the Mpumalanga Rugby Pty Ltd has come to a decision to leave the coaching team as they are for the duration of the 2015 Vodacom Cup. All of them where instrumental in the team’s success over the...

  • Rugby 15 and School Rugby Contributors needed

    Jan 9, 15 • 3554 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Vodacom CupComments Off on Rugby 15 and School Rugby Contributors needed

    Are you passionate about rugby? Do you want a front row seat to games in your area? We are looking for contributors for Rugby Fifteen and School Rugby. This is not a job offer but rather an opportunity for rugby fans to become part of our team by covering...

  • Official response from Mpumalanga Rugby – Jimmy Stonehouse

    Jan 7, 15 • 7287 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Official response from Mpumalanga Rugby – Jimmy Stonehouse

    It’s with great regret to announce that Jimmy Stonehouse, head coach of the Steval Pumas has handed in his resignation yesterday to join the Japan based club team, Toshiba as assistant coach. According to the Managing Director of Mpumalanga Rugby PTY Ltd,...

  • @takealot10s Ticket Give-away

    Jan 7, 15 • 2918 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on @takealot10s Ticket Give-away

    We are giving away two double tickets to attend the Cape Town 10s on Friday 6 February, which includes the rugby action and performances by Jack Parow and Goodluck. How can you win? Answer the following Question: How many Rugby teams are taking part in the...

  • Nuwelinge versterk Pumas

    Jan 6, 15 • 2647 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Vodacom CupComments Off on Nuwelinge versterk Pumas

    Skrywer: Carli Koch – Rugby 15 Foto: Hennie Homann – Pumas Die leen-speler van die Goue Leeus, Lambert Groenewald is een van vier nuwe gesigte wat Maandag by die Steval Pumas se oefengroep vir 2015 aangesluit het. Die 25-jarige vervang die plek...

  • LAUREUS YES YOUTH LEADERS CELEBRATED

    Dec 18, 14 • 2578 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on LAUREUS YES YOUTH LEADERS CELEBRATED

    Photo – CT YES: Marlene Coetzee-George (Laureus Sport for Good Foundation SA Trustee), graduate Taahirah Matthew, Elana Meyer, graduates Jill Benting, Abongile Qasana, Rudi van der Poel with Dan Nicholl and Iain Banner (Laureus Sport for Good Foundation...

  • WP Rugby statement – 18/12/14

    Dec 18, 14 • 2258 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on WP Rugby statement – 18/12/14

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography A Special General Meeting of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) was held at DHL Newlands on Wednesday, 17 December 2014 to give feedback and to discuss the investigation of the feasibility and desirability to...

  • 2015 SEASON PREVIEW: SHARKS

    Dec 18, 14 • 2420 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on 2015 SEASON PREVIEW: SHARKS

    Photo: Ruby Wolff There was more than one stage where it looked like the men from Durban were going to create a new ledger in the Republic’s rugby history, with Jake White guiding his troops to an immense start which was backed up by a record breaking...

  • takealot.com Cape Town 10s Release Early Bird Tickets and Entertainment Line-up for 2015 Event

    Dec 17, 14 • 2847 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on takealot.com Cape Town 10s Release Early Bird Tickets and Entertainment Line-up for 2015 Event

    The world’s biggest Tens rugby tournament, the takealot.com Cape Town 10s, taking place on the 6th and 7th of February, has released a limited number of early bird tickets to the public and announced a world-class entertainment line-up for the 2015 event!...

  • SARU Tag Rugby Clinic

    Dec 11, 14 • 2650 Views • General News, School, South AfricaComments Off on SARU Tag Rugby Clinic

    The outer field at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was a hive of activity on Wednesday afternoon as 10 local Primary Schools from all over Port Elizabeth enjoyed a wind free afternoon playing Tag Rugby® against each other. The event marked the 15th and final...

  • SARU takes administrative control of Border’s affairs

    Dec 10, 14 • 1576 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on SARU takes administrative control of Border’s affairs

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Wednesday that it had assumed control of the financial and administrative affairs of the Border Rugby Football Union, following a resolution by the Union’s executive. The union handed over control to SARU to...

  • Cheetahs Year End Awards

    Dec 7, 14 • 9749 Views • General News, Super Rugby News, Vodacom Cup News, Womens RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs Year End Awards

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Winners: • Under-19 Player of the Year 2014 – Jasper Wiese • Women’s Rugby Player of the Year 2014 – Mirriam Nthlafu • Under-21 Player of the Year 2014 – Carel-Jan Coetzee • Vodacom Cup Player of...

  • Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls player awards

    Dec 3, 14 • 4993 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls player awards

    As 2014 draws to an end, and the festive spirit starts to take over, it also brings with it a time to reflect on the year gone by. The Blue Bulls Company today hosted their annual Player Awards at very casual and relaxed event hosted on the Loftus B-Field....

  • Win a copy of “THE BLACK & WHITE STORY – 125 Year History of the KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union and The Sharks”

    Dec 1, 14 • 3082 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Win a copy of “THE BLACK & WHITE STORY – 125 Year History of the KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union and The Sharks”

    2 Lucky Rugby 15 Followers / Readers will each win a copy of “The Black and White Story – 125 Year History of the KZNRU and The Sharks”. How to win: 1- You will need to answer the following question: The Sharks (previously known as...