Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

• Goal posts go up at the new crusaders home ground

  Mar 15, 12 • 1944 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Goal posts go up at the new crusaders home ground

  Crusaders first five-eighth Dan Carter will mark a major milestone in the journey to bring the Crusaders back home tomorrow, by kicking the first ball over the goal posts at the new Christchurch Stadium. With just nine days to go until the first Super Rugby...

• Franchise delegation reschedules SANZAR visit

  Mar 14, 12 • 1793 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Franchise delegation reschedules SANZAR visit

  The South African Rugby Union has written to its SANZAR partners, Australia and New Zealand, requesting a re-scheduling of a planned presentation on an expansion of Vodacom Super Rugby to 16 teams in 2013. The request was made today (Wednesday) following a...

• Andries Strauss back for the Toyota Cheetahs

  Mar 14, 12 • 3408 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Andries Strauss back for the Toyota Cheetahs

  Morgan Piek – This coming Sunday morning sees the return of Andries Strauss at centre for the Toyota Cheetahs when they go in to battle against fellow strugglers the Melbourne Rebels. Strauss returns from the two week suspension he picked up in his...

• Grant back in the number 10 for the DHL Stormers

  Mar 14, 12 • 2163 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Grant back in the number 10 for the DHL Stormers

  Morgan Piek – Friday night sees Peter Grant running onto the park at DHL Newlands with the number 10 on his back instead of the unfamiliar number 21. Allister Coetzee has made only one change to the team that beat The Sharks at Newlands two weeks ago....

• Ma'a Nonu starts for the Blues against the DHL Stormers

  Mar 14, 12 • 2475 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Ma'a Nonu starts for the Blues against the DHL Stormers

  Following the Blues win against the Bulls in Pretoria last week, the team has had a short turnaround in preparing to face the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Friday night. Injuries, suspension and bereavement are key factors in who was available for selection...

• Adam Byrnes Judgement Reserved

  Mar 13, 12 • 2516 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Adam Byrnes Judgement Reserved

  A SANZAR Appeals Committee has reserved its judgement at an Appeal hearing held by video conference on 13th March, 2012. Adam Byrnes lodged an appeal after he was found guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship – making contact...

• Jock Hobbs: 15 February 1960 – 13 March 2012.

  Mar 13, 12 • 3892 Views • International, Mitre 10 Cup, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Jock Hobbs: 15 February 1960 – 13 March 2012.

  Morgan Piek – Former All Black captain, Michael James “Jock” Bowie Hobbs CNZM (New Zealand Order of Merit) sadly passed away this morning after a long battle with Leukaemia in Wellington, New Zealand. Hobbs played a total of 21 Tests for the All...

• Tony Woodcock makes long awaited return to the field

  Mar 13, 12 • 3103 Views • International, Mitre 10 Cup, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Tony Woodcock makes long awaited return to the field

  All Black and Blues prop Tony Woodcock will make his long awaited return to the rugby field tonight, playing for the Blues Development team in their final match of the Pacific Rugby Cup against the Fiji Warriors at Bell Park, Pakuranga. The 83 Test veteran...

• Rene Ranger Suspended for Two Weeks

  Mar 12, 12 • 2859 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Rene Ranger Suspended for Two Weeks

  The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron has accepted a guilty plea from Rene Ranger of the Blues for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, after he was Cited during a Super Rugby...

• Crusaders lend a hand at junior rugby club registrations

  Mar 12, 12 • 3378 Views • Club Rugby, General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Varsity & Club • admin • Comments Off on Crusaders lend a hand at junior rugby club registrations

  Canterbury’s top rugby players are helping to recruit the talent of the future.  Junior rugby clubs are currently taking registrations for the 2012 season and members of the Crusaders squad are coming along to lend a hand. Junior rugby clubs all over the...

• Crusaders to thank construction team for new Christchurch stadium

  Mar 12, 12 • 2613 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Crusaders to thank construction team for new Christchurch stadium

  Anticipation is building in the Crusaders camp, with less than a fortnight to go until the Crusaders take on the Cheetahs at the new Christchurch stadium.  It will be the first Super Rugby match to be held in Christchurch since May 2010. “This will be a...

• Jerome Kaino goes under the knife this week

  Mar 12, 12 • 2736 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Jerome Kaino goes under the knife this week

  Jerome Kaino’s Super Rugby season is over because he needs to undergo surgery to repair damage to a shoulder injury sustained in the Blues Round 2  match against the Chiefs. Kaino received a direct blow to his shoulder during the game but continued to play...

• Blues accept apology for unruly fan behaviour

  Mar 11, 12 • 4372 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Blues accept apology for unruly fan behaviour

  As a result of the unruly behaviour of a Vodacom Bulls fan at yesterday’s game at Loftus Versfeld, Blue Bulls Company CEO, Barend van Graan has telephonically apologised to Mr Bryce Anderson the manager of the Blues. Van Graan comments; “Our High...

• Harsh repercussions for unruly Vodacom Bulls fan

  Mar 11, 12 • 4376 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Harsh repercussions for unruly Vodacom Bulls fan

  A moment of disorderly behaviour by a Vodacom Bulls fan has resulted in the individual being arrested and removed from Loftus Versfeld as the Blue Bulls Company continue to crack down on fans that step out of line. Immediately after the final whistle in the...

• Rene Ranger Cited following Super Rugby Match Bulls v Blues

  Mar 11, 12 • 2237 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Rene Ranger Cited following Super Rugby Match Bulls v Blues

  Rene Ranger of the Blues has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Ranger is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, when he made late...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 3

  Mar 11, 12 • 1658 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 3

  The Sharks won their first Vodacom Super Rugby match of 2012 while the Vodacom Bulls let slip an opportunity to remain top of the log as they lost at home to the Blues. The Toyota Cheetahs got the weekend underway from a South African perspective when they...

• Cameron Shepherd issued an Off-Field Yellow Card

  Mar 10, 12 • 3647 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Cameron Shepherd issued an Off-Field Yellow Card

  Cameron Shepherd of the Western Force has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident occurred in the 34rd minute of the match between the Western Force and...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 3

  Mar 8, 12 • 2014 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 3

  The Toyota Cheetahs have hit the road and will face the Brumbies in Canberra first up on their four-week Australasian Vodacom Super Rugby tour on Saturday. The men from Bloemfontein are the first to leave South Africa this year as they travel to the...

• Returning Springboks will boost The Sharks

  Mar 8, 12 • 2721 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Returning Springboks will boost The Sharks

  Morgan Piek – After back-to-back defeats in the opening rounds of the 2012 Super Rugby season The Sharks are somewhat under the cosh. Never one to mince his words, John Plumtree, The Sharks coach admitted that the pressure is now on and that his team is...

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  SARU and Gilbert Rugby extend Ball and Equipment deal

  Mar 8, 12 • 3885 Views • International, National, Six Nations, Six Nations News, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on SARU and Gilbert Rugby extend Ball and Equipment deal

  Gilbert Rugby South Africa are proud to announce that they have been re-awarded the contract to be the Official Ball and Equipment Supplier to the Springboks. Gilbert has been the Official Ball and Equipment Supplier to South African Rugby Union (“SARU”)...

• MTN Lions team for The Sharks clash

  Mar 7, 12 • 2115 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on MTN Lions team for The Sharks clash

  The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced the MTN Lions team to play in their third match of the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby competition against The Sharks on Saturday, 10 March 2012 at a press conference this afternoon. Following their 30 – 28 defeat against the...

• Vermaak gets his chance to shine

  Mar 7, 12 • 2675 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Vermaak gets his chance to shine

  Jano Vermaak will make his first start for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday when the home side play the Blues at Loftus Versfeld. Vermaak made his first Bulls appearance as a replacement in last weekend’s 51-19 romp over the Toyota Cheetahs and will replace...

• Berrick Barnes returns for a tough trip to Dunedin

  Mar 7, 12 • 2492 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Berrick Barnes returns for a tough trip to Dunedin

  Morgan Piek – The Waratahs have this morning announced their team to play the inform Highlanders in Dunedin. After the Tahs convincing win over the Melbourne Rebels last week, few surprises should have been expected.  The most significant change to the...

• New Hurricanes get their first start against the Force

  Mar 7, 12 • 2959 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on New Hurricanes get their first start against the Force

  The Hurricanes have announced their team for the last match of their overseas tour against the Force this Friday in Perth. The line-up sees two new faces get their first start in the Hurricanes jersey. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will start at tighthead prop and TJ...

• Jerome Kaino not joining the Blues in South Africa

  Mar 7, 12 • 2717 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Jerome Kaino not joining the Blues in South Africa

  After sustaining a left shoulder injury during last week’s match, Kaino remained in New Zealand when the rest of the team departed for South Africa, to allow time for further investigations, with the hope he might be able to later join the squad. Team...