Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

• 15 Minutes with Dick Muir

  Jul 19, 12 • 8191 Views • General News, School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on 15 Minutes with Dick Muir

  Robert “Dick” Muir is the Managing Director of the Investec International Rugby Academy SA. Muir is fondly remembered for his successful tenure as head coach of the Sharks from 2005 to 2007. He also served as an Assistant Springbok coach to Peter de...

• Fire at Mr Price Kings Park

  Jul 19, 12 • 2586 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Fire at Mr Price Kings Park

  Following conflicting reports in the media regarding a fire that broke out at Mr Price KINGS PARK this morning, The Sharks wish to advise the following: At 06h30 today, Thursday 19 July, a suite on the north-west upper level of the stadium caught fire....

• Vodacom Bulls team for Crusaders playoff clash

  Jul 18, 12 • 3408 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls team for Crusaders playoff clash

  It will be a first quarter-final for all of them, but eleven players from the Vodacom Bulls match 22 have won the Super Rugby title before. Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke announced his team to play the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday and named a side...

• Crusaders qualifier tickets selling fast

  Jul 17, 12 • 2842 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Crusaders qualifier tickets selling fast

  Rugby fans have been snapping up tickets for the qualifier match between the Crusaders and the Bulls since they went on sale this morning.  The Crusaders will host the Bulls at AMI Stadium (Addington) this Saturday night to determine which team will progress...

• DHL Stormers – Semi Final ticket information

  Jul 17, 12 • 5124 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on DHL Stormers – Semi Final ticket information

  Opposition: The DHL Stormers will only know after this weekends Super Rugby Qualifier games who their opposition in the semi will be. Should the Sharks beat the Reds the DHL Stormers play the Sharks at Newlands in the semis. Should the Reds win, the Stormers...

• Dates and time confirmed for the 2012 Super Rugby Semi Finals

  Jul 17, 12 • 3177 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Dates and time confirmed for the 2012 Super Rugby Semi Finals

  Chiefs to play on Friday 27 July – Stormers on Saturday 28 July   SANZAR has announced the dates and times for the Super Rugby Semi-Finals, to be played in the second week of the 2012 Super Rugby Finals Series.   The Stormers, South African...

• Kings allegedly accept SARU payment and forfeit SuperRugby inclusion for now

  Jul 15, 12 • 3429 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Kings allegedly accept SARU payment and forfeit SuperRugby inclusion for now

  The Lions can breath a sigh of relief after it has been reported that they will most likely remain in Super Rugby for at least three more years. The Cape Argus’ Zelim Nel reported on Sunday that the EP Kings have accepted a R40million payment from SARU...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 18

  Jul 15, 12 • 3362 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 18

  The DHL Stormers topped the Vodacom Super Rugby log for the first time and will be joined in the Finals Series by two other South African teams as the Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks also qualified for the playoffs. The DHL Stormers, who fired hot and cold in...

• Quade Cooper cited for high tackle on Berrick Barnes

  Jul 15, 12 • 3032 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Quade Cooper cited for high tackle on Berrick Barnes

  Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC, Quade Cooper of the Reds will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Cooper is alleged to...

• Bulls beat Lions to book play-off spot

  Jul 14, 12 • 3433 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bulls beat Lions to book play-off spot

  The Vodacom Bulls booked their spot in the 2012 Super Rugby play-offs when they beat the MTN Lions 37-20 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls secured 5th spot on the final SuperRugby log with a bonus point victory and will now travel to Christchurch to...

• Nathan Sharpe returns for final Force hurrah

  Jul 13, 12 • 3240 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Nathan Sharpe returns for final Force hurrah

  Lock Nathan Sharpe will return to the starting line-up as captain for his final match with the Emirates Western Force against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night. The 34-year-old, who will complete his rugby career with the Wallabies during the...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 18

  Jul 12, 12 • 2756 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 18

  With one round of league action to go, eight teams can still make the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series, with only two – the DHL Stormers and the Chiefs – guaranteed of their positions. These two sides have already won the South African and New Zealand...

• Boom starts for the Cheetahs in Durban

  Jul 11, 12 • 3676 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Boom starts for the Cheetahs in Durban

  1. Trevor Nyakane 2. Adriaan Strauss (Captain) 3. WP Nel 4. Andries Ferreira 5. Izak van der Westhuizen 6. Heinrich Brüssow 7. Pieter Labuschagne 8. Boom Prinsloo 9. Piet van Zyl 10. Riaan Smit 11. Philip Snyman 12. Barry Geel 13. Robert Ebersohn (Vice...

• Blues team to play Brumbies

  Jul 11, 12 • 2213 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Blues team to play Brumbies

  Blues prop Charlie Faumuina is back to full fitness and will start against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night (kick-off 7:35am CAT).   Faumuina hasn’t played for the Blues for two months since tearing his calf against the Lions in round 12,...

• Hurricanes Host Final Round Robin Clash

  Jul 11, 12 • 2293 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Hurricanes Host Final Round Robin Clash

  The Hurricanes are back in action on Friday night following their second bye of the competition to take on Super Rugby leaders, the Chiefs. This is the final round robin game for the Hurricanes and their last chance to make a bid for the top six. Victor Vito...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 17

  Jul 8, 12 • 4672 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 17

  Three South African sides occupy places in the top six at the end of the penultimate round of Vodacom Super Rugby action and look set to reach the Finals Series. The Sharks moved into sixth spot thanks to their impressive 32-10 victory over the Vodacom Bulls...

• Lions sneak it in the end against Rebels

  Jul 7, 12 • 3734 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Lions sneak it in the end against Rebels

  The MTN Lions rallied back late in the second half to beat the Rebels 37-32 at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. The Lions started off with a flash and quickly scored two tries in the first ten minutes. Waylon Murray was first to cross over as the Lions spread...

• Leon Potgieter well settled at the Bulls

  Jul 7, 12 • 4449 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Leon Potgieter well settled at the Bulls

  Grounded and experienced, Leon welcomes change yet knows the value of history. Eager to further commercialise the Blue Bulls brand, the Limpopo born Chartered Accountant is ready to take the Bulls game plan to the next level.   Leon Potgieter’s passion and...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 17

  Jul 5, 12 • 2399 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 17

  The race for places in the Finals Series is still wide open as the penultimate round of Vodacom Super Rugby action for 2012 kicks off on Friday morning. In New Zealand, the Chiefs will top their Conference – that is a fact. In Australia, the defending...

• Two rounds to the Super Rugby Finals Series – permutations for 2012 Super Rugby

  Jul 5, 12 • 2623 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Two rounds to the Super Rugby Finals Series – permutations for 2012 Super Rugby

  Super Rugby made a welcome return last weekend, with Round 16 serving up six local Conference derbies, and in terms of the final standings, the top-of-the-table Chiefs became the first franchise to secure a Finals Series position. The Chiefs 27-21 victory...

• Mealamu to lead Blues against Force

  Jul 5, 12 • 2815 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Mealamu to lead Blues against Force

  Captain Keven Mealamu will lead out his side for the first time in almost three months when the Blues face the Western Force at Eden Park on Saturday night. Mealamu has not played for the Blues since round eight against the Sharks as a recurring calf injury...

• Nathan Sharpe captains Force against Blues

  Jul 5, 12 • 3135 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Nathan Sharpe captains Force against Blues

  The Emirates Western Force will feature a revamped back row as part of four changes to its starting XV to tackle the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday night. In the absence of David Pocock (groin) and Matt Hodgson (ankle), who were both ruled out following last...

• Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  Jul 4, 12 • 6394 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  The original “Pocket-Rocket” Brent Russell is considered by many to be the first breed of a new smaller than average, dynamic rugby player. His smaller stature gave him the added advantage of explosive speed and a low centre of gravity, which in return...

• Frans Steyn back home but no Lambie or Alberts for Sharks

  Jul 4, 12 • 3760 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Frans Steyn back home but no Lambie or Alberts for Sharks

  Sharks coach John Plumtree has announced his side to face the Vodacom Bulls in the penultimate match of the Super Rugby round-robin stages. The Sharks will have to do without two of their most influential Springboks with fullback Pat Lambie and loose forward...

• Last home game for three Cheetahs

  Jul 4, 12 • 4021 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Last home game for three Cheetahs

  Morgan Piek – This weekend sees the Toyota Cheetahs face one of their toughest battles of the season. Considering the men from Bloemfontein were taught a rugby lesson of note by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend at Loftus, the task at hand this coming...