Archive for the ‘Vodacom Cup’ Category

  • Eerste opwarmingswedstryd Steval Pumas vs Shumba Ferros

    Feb 6, 15 • 2919 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Eerste opwarmingswedstryd Steval Pumas vs Shumba Ferros

    JW Bell van die Steval Pumas kry die bal weg Foto: Hennie Homann WITBANK – Die Hoër Tegniese Skool Witbank en die Shumba Ferros was Donderdagaand die perfekte gasheer vir die Steval Pumas se eerste oefenwedstryd van die jaar. Alhoewel die wedstryd heel...

  • GWK Griquas team to play Sishen in friendly

    Feb 6, 15 • 3631 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas team to play Sishen in friendly

    GWK Griquas team to play Sishen away on Saturday 7 February 16h00 in Katu.   1.           Wiseman Kamanga 2.           AJ Le Roux 3.           Doctor  Booysen 4.           Steph Malan...

  • GWK Griquas squad 2015

    Feb 5, 15 • 7817 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas squad 2015

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  • Griekwas mik nou suid

    Feb 5, 15 • 3288 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griekwas mik nou suid

    Die Griekwas is vanjaar die eerste keer in die Suidelike afdeling van die Vodacomreeks ingedeel nadat hulle agt jaar agtereenvolgens saam met die noordelike unies gespeel het. Die Vodacombekerkampioene het tot die skuif toegestem nadat Kenia hom op die...

  • LINE UP CONFIRMED FOR 2015 VODACOM CUP

    Feb 4, 15 • 3066 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on LINE UP CONFIRMED FOR 2015 VODACOM CUP

    Sixteen teams, split into two sections of eight each, will contest the 2015 Vodacom Cup, with defending champions GWK Griquas heading up a strong South Section and the Welwitschias from Namibia back in the competition. Joining the five-time champions from...

  • EP Kings Official Statement on Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza

    Feb 3, 15 • 4323 Views • General News, South Africa, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings Official Statement on Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza

    EP Rugby can confirm that both Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza are currently at the EP Kings. “When EP Rugby engaged with Obi and Mahuza via their agent, Jaco du Plessis, we were told that neither player had a valid players’ contract in place,” said EP...

  • Pumas name their Vodacom Cup squad

    Feb 2, 15 • 3342 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas name their Vodacom Cup squad

    The Mpumalanga Rugby (PTY) Ltd is proud to announce their 2015 Vodacom Cup squad. These players, with the exception of Lambert Groenewald, who is a loan player from the Emirates Lions are all contracted players for the Steval Pumas. John-Wessel Bell (JW) –...

  • Pumas Injury Update

    Feb 2, 15 • 2817 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas Injury Update

    Photo: Hennie Homann The team physiotherapist, Luzahn Louw said that the following players are awaiting medical clearance: Uzair Cassiem (loose forward) – recovering from a burst elbow bursa operation. He’ll see the specialist latter today for final...

  • Pumas appoint Vodacom Cup coach

    Feb 2, 15 • 3070 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas appoint Vodacom Cup coach

      Image was supplied by Eunice Nieuwenhuys The Mpumalanga Rugby (PTY) Ltd has made a final decision with regards to their coaching staff for the first half of the year. They proudly announced late last week that MJ Mentz will be the head coach for the...

  • EP Kings announce their Vodacom Cup squad

    Jan 30, 15 • 2763 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...

  • GWK extend Griquas sponsorship

    Jan 28, 15 • 2885 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 • 2142 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 • 4799 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 • 3269 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 • 2629 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...

  • Pumas statement on Coaching team

    Jan 15, 15 • 3176 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 • 3838 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 • 8099 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,...

  • Nuwelinge versterk Pumas

    Jan 6, 15 • 2805 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...

  • Cheetahs Year End Awards

    Dec 7, 14 • 10615 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 • 5516 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....

  • SA Schools Squad Chosen

    Jul 22, 14 • 16811 Views • Craven Week, General News, International, SA Schools, SA Schools Team, School, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on SA Schools Squad Chosen

    July 21, 2014 SARU has announced a squad of 55 school boy rugby players to attend the SA Schools trials on Saturday, 26 July at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.The SA Schools trial squad was selected by the national selectors following the...

  • Interview with Referee Rasta Rasivhenge

    Jul 20, 14 • 6026 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Vodacom CupComments Off on Interview with Referee Rasta Rasivhenge

    We can’t play the game without them. By far more influencial than the players themselves. Ask the Sharks in 2007 or the Springboks in 2011. I caught up with Rasta Rasivhenge. Why would someone be a referee? So who is Rasta? Rasta is a referee who was...

  • LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI

    May 22, 14 • 5020 Views • General News, Super Rugby News, Vodacom CupComments Off on LIONS CEO MANIE BOOYSEN HANDS REINS TO RUDOLF STRAEULI

    Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk today announced that, as of June 1st 2014, CEO Manie Booysen will hand over his position to current General Manager: Professional Rugby, Rudolf Straeuli. This following the conclusion of his current contract....

  • GWK Griquas crowned Vodacom Cup champs for record fifth time

    May 17, 14 • 3248 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas crowned Vodacom Cup champs for record fifth time

    GWK Griquas dethroned the defending champions to clinch the Vodacom Cup for the fifth time when then beat the Golden Lions by 30-6 in the final at GWK Park in Kimberley on Friday evening. These two teams are now the undoubted kings of Vodacom Cup rugby, both...