Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Lions side to take on Rebels at Ellis Park

    Jul 4, 14 • 3597 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Lions side to take on Rebels at Ellis Park

    Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park on Friday evening.   In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and loose trio that faced the Bulls before the...

  • ALL BLACK STAR CONTEMPLATES A FIRST FOR CHARITY

    Jul 4, 14 • 2170 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ALL BLACK STAR CONTEMPLATES A FIRST FOR CHARITY

      As Crusaders captain Kieran Read prepares to face the Blues tomorrow night, he is also contemplating having to turn up to training wearing a Blues jersey! Read is one of four Child Cancer Foundation ambassadors taking part in the One Day...

  • NSW replacements confirmed

    Jul 4, 14 • 1893 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW replacements confirmed

    Michael Cheika has confirmed his eight-man bench for Sunday’s Round 18 Asteron Life Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders. The coach has opted six forwards, with scrumhalf Brendan McKibbin and wing Taqele Naiyaravoro covering the backline. The front row...

  • Sharks keep sighs on top two – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview

    Jul 3, 14 • 2425 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks keep sighs on top two – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Preview

    Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa this weekend, with two pool matches remaining before the top six can set their sights on the playoffs.   As it stands, the Cell C Sharks are assured of winning the South African Conference and will feature in...

  • Sharks team to take on the Cheetahs in Bloem

    Jul 3, 14 • 2740 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Cheetahs in Bloem

    Cheetahs vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 5 July 2014 Time: 19h10 Venue: Toyota Free State XV Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee: Rohan Hoffman (Australia) Assistant Referees: Marius Jonker, Francois de Bruin Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein 15. SP...

  • Crusaders team to play the Blues

    Jul 3, 14 • 2079 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues

    Kieran Read, Dan Carter, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo all return to the starting line-up for the Crusaders this weekend when they take on the Blues at AMI Stadium.  They are four of six new faces in the starting fifteen.   In the forwards, Ben Funnell...

  • Burger back on deck; Senatla on debut for DHL Stormers

    Jul 2, 14 • 2067 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Burger back on deck; Senatla on debut for DHL Stormers

    Springbok flank Schalk Burger will captain the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby Derby at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05), whilst SA Sevens speedster Seabelo Senatla has been named on the bench. Burger missed his...

  • Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks

    Jul 2, 14 • 4930 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks

    The Boks are back and Saturday’s match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Sharks promise to be a very exciting one.  Come support the Toyota Cheetahs in their Vodacom SupeRugby home game.  The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00. Supporters...

  • Lions opt for consistency

    Jul 2, 14 • 2186 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions opt for consistency

    Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park when Vodacom Super Rugby resumes in South Africa on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and...

  • COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS

    Jul 2, 14 • 1863 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on COTTRELL TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER TWO SEASONS

    The Western Force has received a boost in the lead-in to Saturday’s match against the Queensland Reds with flanker Angus Cottrell re-committing to the club for another two years through until 2016. The gritty back-rower started in all but one match for the...

  • KAVALIERS VS VALKE

    Jul 1, 14 • 4040 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Super RugbyComments Off on KAVALIERS VS VALKE

    Die Boland Kavaliers het Saterdag se spannende Absa Curriebeker Kwalifiserende wedstryd teen die SWD Arende met 17-21 verloor op die Boland Stadion in Wellington. Vir die tuisspan was die agtsteman Ryno Coetzee (foto) ‘n handvol op die aanval, asook op die...

  • Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV

    Jul 1, 14 • 2552 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV

    Southern Kings team to play Sharks XV At Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Friday, 4 July 2014 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Albé de Swardt 3. Charl du Plessis 4. Steven Cummins 5. David Bullbring 6. Thembelani Bholi 7. Devin Oosthuizen 8. Luke Watson (Captain) 9. Tobie Botes...

  • Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    Jul 1, 14 • 2247 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hoiles to replace injured Dennis for showdown with Highlanders

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has brought in the experienced Stephen Hoiles to cover for Dave Dennis at blindside flanker for this Sunday’s final home match of the season at Allianz Stadium, after the skipper was ruled out for the rest of the season...

  • Blues Injury update

    Jun 30, 14 • 2166 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues Injury update

    Angus Ta’avao suffered a laceration to his nose during Saturday night’s victory over the Western Force and had stitches. Ofa Tu’ungafasi also jammed up his neck but it was a minor issue and both players are available this week. Outside back...

  • NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Jun 27, 14 • 3314 Views • Australia, General News, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW rugby community mourns the death of Charlie Onus

    Former NSW Waratah Charlie Onus (62) has passed away in a crash on his farm in Coolac, between Canberra and Gundagai, earlier this week. Charlie was originally from Mungindi and represented Moree RFC, Central North, NSW Country and NSW in the early 1970s....

  • Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Jun 27, 14 • 2193 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Ellis to recommit to Crusaders following stint in Japan

    Crusaders and Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis has committed to the Crusaders for 2015, but will first play a season for the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers rugby club in Japan. Ellis said he was excited about the opportunity to play in a new environment and a new...

  • Blues team to face the Western Force

    Jun 26, 14 • 2191 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues team to face the Western Force

    Investec Super Rugby Round 17 Saturday June 28 nib Stadium Kick-off 11.45pm NZ time   Steven Luatua returns to the starting XV for Saturday’s must-win match against the Western Force in Perth (kick-off 11.45pm NZT).   The 23-year-old blindside...

  • Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    Jun 26, 14 • 2408 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Hurricanes this weekend.  The team will head to Wellington tomorrow to prepare for the game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.   Eight players have returned from the All Blacks to...

  • Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown

    Jun 24, 14 • 2703 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Robinson to make history in Brumbies showdown

    Benn Robinson will make NSW history on Saturday night when he runs out against the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium in the crunch match for top spot in the Australian conference. Today named in the starting XV, Robinson will earn his 130th NSW cap and join fellow NSW...

  • McCaw out with broken rib

    Jun 24, 14 • 1901 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on McCaw out with broken rib

    The Crusaders have confirmed that an x-ray last night revealed Richie McCaw has a broken rib. The rib injury was most likely sustained in the second All Black test against England and is likely to keep McCaw out of contention for the Crusaders for the next...

  • Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years

    Jun 13, 14 • 1908 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years

    New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010...

  • Blues Injury Update

    Jun 9, 14 • 1952 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues Injury Update

    After a week away last week, the Blues (minus their All Blacks and New Zealand Under 20 representatives) are back at training this week to prepare for a match against the Taniwha Northland Barbarians in Whangarei on Friday (kick-off 6.30pm). Injury update...

  • Tahs delivering for two ‘best in class’ partners

    Jun 6, 14 • 1921 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tahs delivering for two ‘best in class’ partners

    Whilst their on-field performances have put the NSW Waratahs at the top of the Australian conference in this year’s Asteron Life Super Rugby competition, the Tahs’ two newest sponsors are reaping the rewards of the team’s strong off-field performance....

  • Upsets in Joburg and Durbs usher in June break – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    Jun 2, 14 • 2577 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Upsets in Joburg and Durbs usher in June break – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    The Lions secured their first-ever Vodacom Super Rugby victory over the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, just before the DHL Stormers won their first away game of the season when they beat the Cell C Sharks in Durban. On a weekend where the Vodacom Bulls had a...

  • No stop to Marnitz ‘drop goal’ Boshoff

    Jun 2, 14 • 2494 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on No stop to Marnitz ‘drop goal’ Boshoff

    2 JUNE 2014 – Drop goals proved to be the weapons of choice in the South African derby upsets while Lions pivot Marnitz Boshoff was pronounced as the undisputed points machine of the weekend. Boshoff used the drop goal to great effect in his side’s...