Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • DHL Stormers team to take on the Sunwolves in Singapore

    May 12, 16 • 1380 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers team to take on the Sunwolves in Singapore

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named his team for the DHL Stormers’ first-ever match in Singapore against the Sunwolves on Saturday. There are just two changes to the backline that did duty in the clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands, with...

  • Hurricanes v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 12, 16 • 1756 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Reds @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 14 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Angus Mabey AR2: Brett Johnson TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15...

  • GOOSEN TO DEBUT V REDS AS CANES STAND DOWN FIVE

    May 12, 16 • 1609 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GOOSEN TO DEBUT V REDS AS CANES STAND DOWN FIVE

    Wellington wing Wes Goosen has been named to make his Investec Super Rugby debut against the Reds in Hurricanes team missing five players who have been stood down for breaching team protocols. Goosen, 20, takes over on the left wing from Julian Savea in one...

  • Reds team to play Hurricanes in Wellington

    May 12, 16 • 1380 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds team to play Hurricanes in Wellington

    St.George Queensland Reds lock Rob Simmons will earn a milestone 100th cap for his side this Saturday when they take on the Hurricanes in Wellington. Hailing from the tiny town of Theodore in central Queensland, Simmons made his Super Rugby debut for his...

  • Waratahs v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 12, 16 • 2024 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Bulls @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 14 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Glen Jackson AR1: Ben O’Keeffe AR2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan...

  • NSW Waratahs team continue with unchanged line-up to tackle the Bulls

    May 12, 16 • 1341 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team continue with unchanged line-up to tackle the Bulls

    The NSW Waratahs have continued with the same team for their round 12 match against the Bulls at Allianz Stadium this Saturday night. The team received welcome news this week with the same players available for selection. The Tahs will be looking to continue...

  • Rebels v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 11, 16 • 1610 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Rebels v Brumbies @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date: Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Rohan Hoffmann AR1: Will Houston AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 1. Toby Smith 2. James...

  • Brumbies unchanged for the Rebels

    May 11, 16 • 1506 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies unchanged for the Rebels

    Head Coach Stephen Larkham has stuck with the same Match Day 23-man squad that defeated the Bulls 23-6 in Canberra last Friday night. The experienced front row of Scott Sio, co-captain Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander pack down in the front row while Rory...

  • REBELS WELCOME BACK EXPERIENCE FOR BRUMBIES

    May 11, 16 • 1353 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REBELS WELCOME BACK EXPERIENCE FOR BRUMBIES

    The Melbourne Rebels welcome back experienced campaigners Colby Fainga’a, Mike Harris and Lopeti Timani to the starting line-up against the Brumbies at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Friday. The return of the trio is a boost for the Rebels heading into the local...

  • Toyota Cheetahs and ClickaBet Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    May 11, 16 • 1463 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs and ClickaBet Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    ClickaBet has announced their Associate Sponsorship of the Toyota Cheetahs for the 2016 season, with immediate effect.   The sponsorship will see the ClickaBet brand represented on the official playing kit in the Super Rugby, Currie Cup and junior...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Kings

    May 11, 16 • 1999 Views • Analysis, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Kings

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Kings    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Kings in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 14 May 2016 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 17:05.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Jenkins, Ulengo to face Waratahs in Sydney

    May 11, 16 • 1767 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jenkins, Ulengo to face Waratahs in Sydney

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named Jason Jenkins and Jamba Ulengo in his starting team that will face the Waratahs in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Jenkins pulled out of the first match of the tour against the Force due to an injury, but is...

  • Highlanders v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 11, 16 • 1512 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Highlanders v Crusaders @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date: Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19h35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Chris Pollock AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Aaron Paterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Crusaders

    May 11, 16 • 1295 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Crusaders

    Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has been able to select a largely unchanged line-up for the battle of the mainland after coming through last week’s win against the Chiefs with no new injuries. There is just one change to the starting team that took the field in...

  • BNZ Crusaders name team for the Southern Derby

    May 11, 16 • 1347 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team for the Southern Derby

    This weekend see’s the classic Southern Derby of the Investec Super Rugby tournament Pulse Energy Highlander’s vs BNZ Crusaders. The game takes place on Friday 13th May at Forsyth Bar Stadium, Dunedin. Kick off is at 7.35pm.   Crusaders Head Coach...

  • Nathan Sharpe Appointed to QRU Board as Player Appointed Director

    May 10, 16 • 1490 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nathan Sharpe Appointed to QRU Board as Player Appointed Director

    Former Wallabies captain Nathan Sharpe has been appointed to the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) Board as the Player Appointed Director. Sharpe, who played 70 times for the Reds and earned 116 caps for Australia, replaces fellow second-row forward James Horwill,...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 12

    May 10, 16 • 1997 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 12

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 12 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Highlanders v Crusaders @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride...

  • VELLEMAN, ESTERHUIZEN SHINE IN DIRE WEEKEND #AllOutRugby

    May 9, 16 • 1729 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on VELLEMAN, ESTERHUIZEN SHINE IN DIRE WEEKEND #AllOutRugby

    9 MAY 2016 – South African teams managed only two victories in as many weeks with the Cell C Sharks shining the light in this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby. To highlight the South African franchises’ struggles to score points this weekend, Sharks...

  • DHL Stormers touring squad to Singapore announced

    May 9, 16 • 1967 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers touring squad to Singapore announced

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 25-man touring squad for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Sunwolves in Singapore this weekend. Outside back Khanyo Ngcukana and prop Alistair Vermaak are the two additions to the squad for the historic...

  • Kings suffer setback with injuries after Blues game

    May 9, 16 • 1818 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings suffer setback with injuries after Blues game

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that both CJ Velleman and Chris Cloete will not be available for the match against the Cheetahs this weekend. Velleman has broken his thumb and will be going for scans today, but would be out for at east six...

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    May 9, 16 • 1294 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    Weekly Tries Tally after Round 11 6 & 7 May 2016     ROUND 11 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 11: 6 Total donation from Vodacom:  R42 000 (R7000 per South African team try)   Broken down as follows: Cell C Sharks:  4 Southern Kings: 2...

  • BLUES TAKE BONUS-POINT WIN AGAINST THE KINGS

    May 8, 16 • 2334 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BLUES TAKE BONUS-POINT WIN AGAINST THE KINGS

    It took five minutes after the hooter for the Blues to chalk up their first bonus victory of the season with a 34-18 win over the Kings at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth. A turnover five minutes after the siren had sounded and a slick back pass by...

  • Cell C Sharks sparkle in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Wrap

    May 8, 16 • 1475 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks sparkle in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Wrap

    The Cell C Sharks produced a sparkling performance to clinch a morale-boosting 32-15 win over the Hurricanes in Durban on Saturday afternoon. They delivered one of their best displays of the season to outscore the ‘Canes by four tries to two and also to...

  • OUTSTANDING CELL C SHARKS SMASH HURRICANES

    May 7, 16 • 1533 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on OUTSTANDING CELL C SHARKS SMASH HURRICANES

    The Cell C Sharks concluded their New Zealand commitments in their fifth Vodacom Super Rugby clash against Kiwi opposition when they defeated the Hurricanes 32-15 at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on Saturday afternoon. It was a welcome return home and with the field...

  • NSW Waratahs notch their third straight win with a 21-6 victory over the Cheetahs

    May 7, 16 • 2444 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs notch their third straight win with a 21-6 victory over the Cheetahs

    The NSW Waratahs have won their third match in a row, with a 21 points to 6 win over the Cheetahs at Allianz Stadium in round 11 of Super Rugby tonight. In his 71st Super Rugby match, NSW fly-half Bernard Foley scored 16 points in the same game he became...