Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Preview: Southern Kings vs Cheetahs

    Feb 12, 16 • 2291 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Preview: Southern Kings vs Cheetahs

    The Southern Kings are set to face the Toyota Cheetahs tonight, in their final warm-up match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, before the start of their 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign. The Southern Kings, who have had two pre season...

  • Future Crusaders in training at Lincoln

    Feb 12, 16 • 1921 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Future Crusaders in training at Lincoln

    Around fifty aspiring Crusaders are attending a training camp at Lincoln University today and tomorrow, with the Crusaders Knights squad for 2016 to be selected out of a trial game tomorrow afternoon.   The Crusaders Knights squad is the BNZ Crusaders’...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #Rugby

    Feb 12, 16 • 2212 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #Rugby

    Date: 13 February 2016 Venue: Polokwane Kick-off: 17h00 SA Time TV: Not televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls:  15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Jan Serfontein, 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Francois Brummer, 9 Rudy Paige, 8 Arno...

  • Southern Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #Rugby

    Feb 12, 16 • 1902 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #Rugby

    Date: 12 February 2016 Venue: NMB Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 19h00 CAT TV: Not televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Southern Kings: 15 Malcolm Jaer, 14 Luzuko Vulundlu, 13 Stefan Watermeyer, 12 Shane Gates, 11 JP du Plessis, 10 Elgar Watts, 9...

  • NSW Waratahs pipped at the final siren in second trial against the Chiefs

    Feb 12, 16 • 1635 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs pipped at the final siren in second trial against the Chiefs

    The NSW Waratahs have gone down by 17-12 in their second pre-season trial match for 2016, after the Chiefs scored a last minute try on the final siren in New Zealand this afternoon. It was another thriller that went down to the wire as the scores remained...

  • Labuschagne to miss Vodacom Super Rugby opening rounds

    Feb 11, 16 • 2436 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Labuschagne to miss Vodacom Super Rugby opening rounds

    Vodacom Bulls loose forward Lappies Labuschagne has been ruled out of Vodacom Super Rugby action for eight (8) weeks due to an ankle injury, the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd confirmed on Thursday. Labuschagne and Vodacom Bulls team doctor, Dr Herman Rossouw...

  • New signings to get first DHL Newlines run against the Jaguars

    Feb 11, 16 • 2107 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New signings to get first DHL Newlines run against the Jaguars

    New signings Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jano Vermaak and JC Janse van Rensburg will all make their first appearances at DHL Newlands in a DHL Stormers jersey in the pre-season friendly against the Jaguares on Saturday. DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has...

  • CONFIRMATION OF MARCELL COETZEE’S DEPARTURE

    Feb 11, 16 • 1641 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CONFIRMATION OF MARCELL COETZEE’S DEPARTURE

    Durban, 11th February 2016:  The Sharks confirm Marcell Coetzee will join Ulster at the conclusion of the 2016 Super Rugby campaign. Gary Gold, Director of Rugby, said: “Marcell has made a significant contribution in recent seasons but we understand the...

  • Golden Lions Rugby Union welcomes ASUS South Africa to the family

    Feb 11, 16 • 2319 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union welcomes ASUS South Africa to the family

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) has signed a one year deal with ASUS South Africa as their new technical supplier. This sponsorship includes a range of devices such as the much spoken about ASUS ZenBook, Transformer and ZenPad product series.  ...

  • Lions team to face the Bulls in Polokwane

    Feb 11, 16 • 2498 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team to face the Bulls in Polokwane

    The Emirates Lions take on the Vodacom Bulls in their second warm-up game of the season on Saturday 13 February at 17:00 in the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.   Warren Whiteley leads an experienced side sporting all four players who are back from their...

  • Toulouse vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA

    Feb 11, 16 • 2869 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toulouse vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA

    Date: 11 February 2016 Venue: Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse, France Kick-off: 21h45 (SA Time) TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Toulouse: 15  Thomas Ramos, 14 Timoci Matanavou, 13 Arthur Bonneval, 12 Jarrod Poï, 11 Alexis Palisson, 10 Luke...

  • Experience added to NSW Waratahs team for second trial against the Chiefs

    Feb 11, 16 • 1581 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Experience added to NSW Waratahs team for second trial against the Chiefs

    Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has made a number of changes to the NSW Waratahs team to face the Chiefs in their second pre-season trial in New Zealand tomorrow. Following last weekend’s last gasp 21-17 win over the Brumbies, Gibson has injected a few more of his...

  • ‪FORCE‬ NAMES SQUAD FOR DRAGONS TRIAL MATCH

    Feb 11, 16 • 1436 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ‪FORCE‬ NAMES SQUAD FOR DRAGONS TRIAL MATCH

    The Western Force have named a strong 29-man squad for the club’s final preseason hit-out against the Asia Pacific Dragons at McGillivray Oval on Saturday, 13 February. The Force will be on the hunt for back-to-back victories on Saturday as they continue to...

  • Kriel and Serfontein to combine in Polokwane

    Feb 10, 16 • 1721 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kriel and Serfontein to combine in Polokwane

    Springbok midfielders Jesse Kriel and Jan Serfontein will combine for the first time as a centre pairing on Saturday when the Vodacom Bulls play the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in Polokwane. Kriel played at fullback in his 16...

  • Should’ve gone to Specsavers? Not to worry, Investec Super Rugby refs have!

    Feb 10, 16 • 1783 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Should’ve gone to Specsavers? Not to worry, Investec Super Rugby refs have!

    New Zealand Rugby’s high performance referees will have an even sharper eye on the action, thanks to a new partnership with Specsavers. The optometry brand has signed a three-year partnership with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) that sees Specsavers getting behind...

  • Cheetahs team to take on the Kings in a Super Rugby friendly

    Feb 9, 16 • 1860 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Kings in a Super Rugby friendly

    Toyota Cheetah coach, Franco Smith has announced the team to take on the Kings in a Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match in Port Elizabeth on Friday evening.  Kick-off is at 19:00.   NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Charles Marais 2 HOOKER Torsten van...

  • Sharks team to take on Toulouse

    Feb 9, 16 • 1850 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on Toulouse

    Toulouse vs. Cell C Sharks                                              Date:  Thursday, 11 February 2016 Time:  20h45 (GMT+1)  Venue:  Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse, France Willie le Roux 14. Wandile...

  • Southern Kings team announced for Cheetahs game

    Feb 9, 16 • 1858 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings team announced for Cheetahs game

    The Southern Kings team will run out against the Toyota Cheetahs on Friday under the leadership of Steven Sykes. Announcing his extended 26-man squad for the game at a press conference this afternoon, head coach Deon Davids said he was looking forward to the...

  • DHL Stormers welcome back returning stars

    Feb 9, 16 • 2096 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers welcome back returning stars

    The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of key players from duties in the HSBC Sevens World Series and in Japan. Stalwarts Schalk Burger and Eben Etzebeth joined up with the team last week after returning from stints in Japan, along with Damian de...

  • Pollard to miss Vodacom Super Rugby due to knee injury

    Feb 9, 16 • 1994 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pollard to miss Vodacom Super Rugby due to knee injury

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard has been ruled out of rugby for at least nine months after rupturing knee ligaments in training on Monday. He will be operated on Wednesday. Pollard’s injury came on the first day of...

  • Queensland Rugby confirms Liam Gill to depart at end of season

    Feb 9, 16 • 1764 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Queensland Rugby confirms Liam Gill to depart at end of season

    Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Liam Gill will depart the St.George Queensland Reds at the end of the season to take up a contract in France. Gill is in his sixth season with the St.George Queensland Reds, after making his debut in 2011. He has played...

  • Rugby Union Weekly Fixtures and Results (9 – 15 February 2016)

    Feb 9, 16 • 4364 Views • General News, International, Six Nations, Super Rugby, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Rugby Union Weekly Fixtures and Results (9 – 15 February 2016)

    All SA Times – Rugby 15 will update the results after each game: Super Rugby Warm Up Games: February 2016 11 Toulouse 17 v Sharks 31 11 Highlanders 19 v Crusaders 19 12 Reds 18 v Brumbies 31 12 Chiefs 17 v Waratahs 12 12 Southern Kings 11 v Cheetahs 21 13...

  • Sharks injury update

    Feb 9, 16 • 1975 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks injury update

    Durban, 8 February 2016: Last Friday, 5th February the Cell C Sharks played Toulon in a pre-season friendly at the Stade Mayol. It was a spirited performance from the Cell C Sharks who edged the European Champs by 29-21. Unfortunately, there were a few...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season

    Feb 9, 16 • 1708 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season

    The BNZ Crusaders will play their second pre-season game this Thursday night against the Highlanders.  The game wlll be played at Fred Booth Park in Waimumu as a feature of the Southern Field Days.   After a pleasing 31 – 3 win against the Queensland...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies

    Feb 9, 16 • 1597 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 26-man squad for their second and final pre-season match against the Brumbies at Ballymore Stadium this Friday. Reds head coach Richard Graham has made a single change to the starting side, with Reds centurion...