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  • Stegmann to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls against Saracens

    Jan 28, 15 • 2262 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Stegmann to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls against Saracens

    Flanker Deon Stegmann will lead the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday when they take on Saracens in a friendly match outside London. The Blue Bulls named their final travelling squad on Wednesday, just before departure to England. Regular captain Pierre Spies...

  • Toyota Cheetahs side to tackle the DHL Stormers at Newlands

    Jan 28, 15 • 2231 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs side to tackle the DHL Stormers at Newlands

    Photo: Etienne Burger The Toyota Cheetah will be taking on the Stormers on Friday, 30 January in a pre-season match in Cape Town. The game kicks off at 19:00. Willie Britz will lead the team as captain. The permanent captain for the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby...

  • FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO TACKLE THE DRAGONS

    Jan 28, 15 • 1717 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO TACKLE THE DRAGONS

    The Western Force has included its Wallaby contingent to take on the Asia Pacific Dragons in the club’s final pre-season fixture at McGillivray Oval this Saturday afternoon (31 January). Kick-off for the match is 5pm. Captain Matt Hodgson and No.8 Ben...

  • ASTERON LIFE SUPER RUGBY IS BACK FOR 2015

    Jan 28, 15 • 1717 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on ASTERON LIFE SUPER RUGBY IS BACK FOR 2015

    179 days after Bernard Foley kicked the decisive penalty goal to seal a maiden Super Rugby title for the NSW Waratahs, captains and coaches from each Australian franchise today gathered at Sydney’s iconic Opera House to launch the 2015 Asteron Life Super...

  • DHL Stormers power up for Cheetahs friendly

    Jan 28, 15 • 2677 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers power up for Cheetahs friendly

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has announced a powerful line-up for Friday night’s friendly clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h00). As expected, Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will start in his...

  • Rennie recommits to Chiefs through to 2017

    Jan 28, 15 • 4206 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Rennie recommits to Chiefs through to 2017

    Chiefs Head Coach Dave Rennie has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs and will continue to lead the Investec Super Rugby team for another two years. Rennie has enjoyed a very successful three years at the Chiefs, taking them to their...

  • Lions extend contracts

    Jan 27, 15 • 2400 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Lions extend contracts

    Photo: Anton Geyser The Lions have announced new deals for several players, including Marnitz Boshoff, Jaco Kriel and Warren Whiteley, ahead of the new season. Springboks Boshoff and Julian Redelinghuys join Whiteley, Kriel and Ruan Dreyer in renewing their...

  • Rebels Squad for Reds Friendly

    Jan 27, 15 • 2464 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 • 1964 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 • 2148 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 • 3234 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 • 3352 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 • 1995 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 • 2164 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 • 2103 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 • 3409 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 • 4215 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 • 1858 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 • 3136 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 • 2480 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 • 2525 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 • 2815 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 • 2150 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 • 2356 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 • 2473 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...