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Jan 9, 15 •
3780 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Jan 7, 15 •
7799 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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,...
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Jan 7, 15 •
3148 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Jan 6, 15 •
2755 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Dec 18, 14 •
2830 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Dec 18, 14 •
2425 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Dec 18, 14 •
2650 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Dec 17, 14 •
3024 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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!...
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Dec 11, 14 •
2816 Views •
General News, School, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Dec 10, 14 •
1755 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Dec 7, 14 •
10431 Views •
General News, Super Rugby News, Vodacom Cup News, Womens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Dec 3, 14 •
5299 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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....
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Dec 1, 14 •
3468 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments 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...
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Nov 27, 14 •
6966 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Win a 2015 Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby Jersey courtesy of @PUMASouthAfrica #BullsEye
5 Lucky Rugby 15 readers / followers will each win a 2015 Bulls Super Rugby replica Jersey courtesy of Puma and the Vodacom Bulls How to win: 1- You will need to answer the following question: What “eye” can be found on the...
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Nov 24, 14 •
2259 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok centurions included for Wanderers Cricket challenge
Photo: Ruby Wolff National captain Jean de Villiers and vice-captain Victor Matfield have both been included in a star-studded Springbok T20 cricket team who will face off against the Proteas at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium for the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup...
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Nov 22, 14 •
3346 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Springbok News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Charles James Benjamin, 1943-2014
The South African Rugby Union has noted with sadness the passing for former Proteas flyhalf Charles Benjamin, who passed away on Saturday aged 70. Charles Benjamin earned his rugby stripes in the Progress RFC of the Caledon Rugby Union and from that modest...
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Nov 19, 14 •
3958 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on GAWIE VISAGIE 1955-2014
The KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union and The Sharks are saddened to hear the news of the passing of former Natal scrumhalf Gawie Visagie, who passed away this morning after a brave battle with Cancer. Having joined Natal from Griqualand West, Visagie played 42 games...
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Nov 17, 14 •
3651 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Touch Isithembiso
On the 6th of December, Isithembiso Babies Home will have their third touch rugby fundraiser, Touch Isithembiso (in Port Elizabeth). The touch fundraiser continues on the success of the previous two events. Isithembiso officially opened their doors on the 1st...
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Nov 5, 14 •
2390 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on DHL WP to honour Linee at Allianz Park
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography DHL Western Province will wear black armbands in Sunday’s clash against Saracens at London’s Allianz Park in honour of the late Tinus Linee, who passed away on Monday from Motor Neuron Disease. Linee, 45, played...
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Nov 3, 14 •
2083 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on ASICS FOOT ID embarks on a National Road Show this summer at selected TOTALSPORTS country wide
The ASICS FOOT ID has been developed by the ASICS Institute of Sport Science in Kobe, Japan and is a high-tech system which assists runners to find the right running shoe. The ASICS FOOT ID was revealed at the 2014 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Expo which took...
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Nov 3, 14 •
2936 Views •
Europe, General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on DHL WP choose 24 for Saracens excursion
Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography A 24-man DHL Western Province squad will leave Cape Town for London on Thursday, as the 2014 Absa Currie Cup champions get set to take on top English club Saracens in the Sanlam Private Investments Challenge this coming...
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Oct 24, 14 •
2966 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on THE SHARKS APPOINT GARY GOLD
Photo: Ruby Wolff The Sharks CEO John Smit today confirmed the appointment of former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold as The Sharks new Director of Rugby. 47-year-old Gold, who is currently Head Coach of Top League Japanese Club Kobelco Steelers, has...
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Oct 20, 14 •
2820 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Leopards are the APC Champs
The Leopards on Saturday showed nerves of steel in the national Amateur Provincial Championship final against Emerging Western Province in Potchefstroom for a 33-30 victory and the title. The Amateur Provincial Champions are crowned each year following a...
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Oct 6, 14 •
2197 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rugby unites to explore post-career player issues
The South African rugby community is backing ground-breaking new research that might one day help players in coping with the stresses and emotional pressure of a professional rugby career. The South African Rugby Players’ Association (SARPA) and South...
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Sep 25, 14 •
6696 Views •
General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steval Pumas Medical report – Renaldo Bothma
The medical team of the Steval Pumas, Dr. Kobus Hugo, Luzahn Louw and Harry Wiltshire has cleared Renaldo Bothma tp play in the eighth Absa Currie Cup encounter against the DHL Western Province at the Mbombela Stadium tomorrow night. Bothma suffered a knee...
