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  • Rebels Squad for Reds Friendly

    Jan 27, 15 • 2418 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Rebels Squad for Reds Friendly

    The game kicks off at 8:30pm Melbourne time Melbourne Rebels Cruze Ah-Nau, Paul Alo-Emile, Luke Burgess, Cam Crawford, Steve Cummins, Jack Debreczeni, Tom English, Colby Fainga’a, Scott Fuglistaller, Mike Harris, Bryce Hegarty, Scott Higginbotham, Mitch...

  • DHL Stormers injury report – 26/01/15

    Jan 26, 15 • 1925 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 26/01/15

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Star DHL Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth is likely to be unleashed on the Cheetahs in Friday’s pre-season clash at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h00). The powerhouse Springbok lock was rested from this past Saturday’s...

  • Van Heerden promoted to Vodacom Super Rugby panel

    Jan 26, 15 • 2078 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Van Heerden promoted to Vodacom Super Rugby panel

    South African referee Jaco van Heerden has been promoted to the Vodacom Super Rugby panel and will join five compatriots in the competition this year, SANZAR announced on Monday. Van Heerden, a Pretoria-born Advocate, will join local referees Stuart Berry,...

  • WAYLON MURRAY CONTRACTED BY THE SHARKS

    Jan 26, 15 • 3114 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on WAYLON MURRAY CONTRACTED BY THE SHARKS

    Durban born Waylon Murray has come a full circle after being offered a one year contract with the Cell C Sharks, having spent four years away from the team where his professional career all started. In 2005 he made his debut for the Cell C Sharks as a 19 year...

  • SANZAR APPOINTS SUPER RUGBY REFEREES

    Jan 26, 15 • 3297 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SANZAR APPOINTS SUPER RUGBY REFEREES

    Ben O’Keeffe (left) and Jaco van Heerden (right) SANZAR has announced its referee squad for the forthcoming Super Rugby season with Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Jaco van Heerden (South Africa) promoted and in line for debut during 2015....

  • FORCE DRAW FIRST BLOOD IN 2015

    Jan 24, 15 • 1952 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on FORCE DRAW FIRST BLOOD IN 2015

    The Force have defeated the Brumbies 31-21 in the opening trial match of 2015, in Perth on Friday night. The match was billed as an opportunity for injury returners, David Pocock and Scotty Sio, to stretch their legs. New comers Rod Iona and Sean Doyle were...

  • Quade Cooper sidelined for 10-12 weeks due to injury

    Jan 23, 15 • 2076 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Quade Cooper sidelined for 10-12 weeks due to injury

    St.George Queensland Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will be sidelined for 10-12 weeks after suffering a fractured collar bone during a training session at Ballymore Stadium on Thursday. The 26-year-old playmaker, who was out for 16 weeks in 2014 due to an AC joint...

  • Twenty days until the twentieth Crusade kicks off

    Jan 23, 15 • 2053 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Twenty days until the twentieth Crusade kicks off

    In twenty days tomorrow the Crusaders will host the opening game of the 2015 Super Rugby season, and mark the official start of their twentieth Crusade. Crusaders fans have already been securing their seats at AMI Stadium, with 4,000 season tickets sold...

  • BULLS vs CHEETAHS Teamsheets for pre-season friendly

    Jan 22, 15 • 3368 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BULLS vs CHEETAHS Teamsheets for pre-season friendly

    Photo: Etienne Burger Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Date: 24/1/2015 Kick-off: 17h00 CAT Bulls: 15 Jesse Kriel, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 William Small-Smith, 11 Jamba Ulengo, 10 Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 9 Rudy Paige, 8 Hanro...

  • SWD EAGLES vs STORMERS Teamsheets for Pre-season Friendly

    Jan 22, 15 • 4102 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SWD EAGLES vs STORMERS Teamsheets for Pre-season Friendly

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Date: 24/1/2015 Kick-off: 16h30 CAT Venue: Outeniqua Park, George SWD Eagles: 15 Elric van Vuuren, 14 Clint Wagman, 13 Kirsten Heyns, 12 Luzuko Lulundli, 11 Alshaun Bock, 10 Leighton Eksteen, 9 Dillion Snell, 8 Zandré...

  • SUPER RUGBY – PRE-SEASON: WESTERN FORCE V BRUMBIES

    Jan 22, 15 • 1822 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY – PRE-SEASON: WESTERN FORCE V BRUMBIES

    The Western Force returns to the field this Friday (23 January) for first the first time in 2015 when they take on 2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby finalists, the ACT Brumbies, in the first of their two pre-season matches. The Force will be looking to its ‘Sea...

  • Cheetahs – Sergeal Petersen

    Jan 22, 15 • 3051 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cheetahs – Sergeal Petersen

    Sergeal Petersen played for the Eastern Province Kings at all youth levels, (2007 Under-13 Craven Week, the 2010 Under-16 Grant Khomo Week ,and in the 2012 Under-18 Craven Week ). His performances in the latter tournament earned him inclusion in the SA...

  • Charlie Faumuina re-signs for two years

    Jan 22, 15 • 2355 Views • General News, International, New Zealand, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Charlie Faumuina re-signs for two years

    All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina has re-committed to the Blues and New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2017. One of the most mobile props in the game, 28-year-old Faumuina has established himself as a dominant and versatile tighthead, with the ability to play...

  • Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season clash

    Jan 22, 15 • 2443 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season clash

    Crusaders and Highlanders fans will get their first opportunity to see their teams in action this weekend, when they meet in a pre-season clash in Timaru. The game kicks off at 2:30 at Alpine Energy Stadium and will be played in four quarters with rolling...

  • Huawei scores rugby’s big five

    Jan 21, 15 • 2716 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby • • Comments 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...

  • Force named to face Brumbies in pre-season opener

    Jan 21, 15 • 2105 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Force named to face Brumbies in pre-season opener

    The Western Force has named a 31-man squad to tackle the ACT Brumbies at McGillivray Oval this Friday night (23 January) in the club’s opening pre-season fixture of its 10th anniversary season. Kick-off for the match is 5pm. Friday’s match will provide...

  • DHL Stormers name 28 for Eagles friendly

    Jan 20, 15 • 2283 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers name 28 for Eagles friendly

    Photo: Marc Sing Key A 28-man DHL Stormers squad will head to George this weekend, as the Men from the Cape start their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby preparations against the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park on Saturday (kick-off 16h30). New captain Duane Vermeulen...

  • SupeRugby pre-season friendlies Fixture List

    Jan 20, 15 • 2389 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SupeRugby pre-season friendlies Fixture List

    29 January: Blues vs Chiefs Toll Stadium, Whangarei – Kick-off: 07h00 CAT January 30: Stormers vs Cheetahs, Newlands Stadium, Cape Town – Kick-off: 19h00 CAT 31 January: Hurricanes vs Crusaders, Eketahuna, Manawatu – Kick-off: 03h00 CAT...

  • Enable partners with the Crusaders to take kids to footy

    Jan 19, 15 • 2303 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Enable partners with the Crusaders to take kids to footy

    Christchurch-based fibre broadband network provider, Enable and the Crusaders announce a sponsorship deal for Enable Take a Kid to Footy. Enable will be naming rights sponsor of the Crusaders’ unique family-focused rugby entertainment experience for the...

  • DHL Stormers injury report – 19/01/15

    Jan 19, 15 • 3298 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 19/01/15

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Loose forwards Nizaam Carr and Siya Kolisi will not be available for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against the SWD Eagles in George, but the DHL Stormers’ long-term injured players are all making good progress...

  • Cheetahs side for Bulls friendly

    Jan 19, 15 • 3583 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cheetahs side for Bulls friendly

    Photo: Etienne Burger The Toyota Cheetah will be taking on the Bulls on Saturday, 24 January in a pre-season match in Polokwane.  The game kicks off at 17:00.   Francois Uys will lead the team as captain.  The permanent captain for the 2015 Vodacom...

  • The Bulls name their side for friendly against the Cheetahs

    Jan 19, 15 • 4187 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on The Bulls name their side for friendly against the Cheetahs

    Photo: Hennie Homann The Vodacom #Bulls will be taking on the Toyota #Cheetahs in a Vodacom #SupeRugby warmup match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Kick off set for 17h00 on 24 January 2015. Rugby 15 will covering the game on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls team:...

  • Springboks, WP to oversee Jean De Villiers rehabilitation

    Jan 19, 15 • 3115 Views • General News, International, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Springboks, WP to oversee Jean De Villiers rehabilitation

    The Springbok medical team and their counterparts from Western Province will work together in the coming months to ensure Jean de Villiers is afforded every opportunity to make a successful comeback to the playing field in time for the Rugby World Cup. The...

  • TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FORCE PRE-SEASON MATCHES

    Jan 19, 15 • 1784 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FORCE PRE-SEASON MATCHES

    Tickets for the Western Force’s two pre-season fixtures against the ACT Brumbies this Friday, 23 January and Asia Pacific Dragons (Saturday, 31 January) are now available. Tickets can be purchased in the Western Force Team Store (203 Underwood Ave, Floreat)...

  • Bulls SupeRugby training squad 2015

    Jan 17, 15 • 5044 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Bulls SupeRugby training squad 2015

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen The Blue Bulls XV will also play an invitational match against Saracens in London on January 31st. The Bulls Super Rugby training squad is: Backs: Jesse Kriel, Duncan Matthews, Warrick Gelant, Jurgen Visser (Kriel, Gelant is with SA...