Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • PUMA HONOURS TRADITION WITH TOYOTA CHEETAHS KIT

    Feb 5, 16 • 4587 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PUMA HONOURS TRADITION WITH TOYOTA CHEETAHS KIT

    Cape Town, South Africa, 5 February 2016 – PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Toyota Cheetahs unveiled the team’s Super Rugby kit today, with a return to a traditional all-white Home strip and an all-orange Away strip. The design...

  • Toulon vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA

    Feb 5, 16 • 2288 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toulon vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA

    Date: 5 February 2016 Venue: Stade Mayol, Toulon, France Kick-off: 21h30 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Toulon: 15 Delon Armitage, 14 James O’Connor, 13 Théo Belan, 12 Louis Rousset, 11 Bryan Habana (C) , 10 Frédéric Michalak, 9...

  • Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Bulls

    Feb 4, 16 • 2297 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Bulls

    Coach Franco Smith announced his team to take on the Vodacom Bulls in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday, 6 February at 15:00.                                                   CHEETAHS 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP...

  • Kings squad announced for SWD friendly

    Feb 4, 16 • 1773 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings squad announced for SWD friendly

    The Southern Kings have selected a strong squad to take on the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George tomorrow, with Steven Sykes being selected to captain the side. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said he had selected Sykes based on his experience...

  • Lions teams to play Valke and Leopards

    Feb 4, 16 • 2422 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions teams to play Valke and Leopards

    The Emirates Lions will play two warm-up games against the Valke and Leopards on Saturday 6 February in the Barnard stadium with the kick-off times 14:30 (vs Valke) and 16:15 (vs Leopards).   Team 1 will be led by Warren Whiteley while Jaco Kriel will...

  • Force Defeat Hurricanes in Gosford!

    Feb 4, 16 • 1450 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force Defeat Hurricanes in Gosford!

    The Western Force have come away with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford last night. The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders’ team to play Racing 92 in Hong Kong

    Feb 4, 16 • 1730 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders’ team to play Racing 92 in Hong Kong

    The Pulse Energy Highlanders will begin their 2016 preseason campaign on Saturday 7th February in Hong Kong when they context the Natixis Cup against the Racing 92. The game is being played at Sui Sai Wan Stadium in Hong Kong kicking-off at 5.00pm local time...

  • Brumbies team to play NSW Waratahs in Wagga

    Feb 4, 16 • 1592 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies team to play NSW Waratahs in Wagga

    Head Coach Stephen Larkham has named a side featuring seven internationals for the Aquis Brumbies first match of 2016, this Saturday’s trial against the NSW Waratahs in Wagga Wagga. Wallabies representatives Matt Toomua, Tevita Kuridrani, Joe Tomane, Ben...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Crusaders at Ballymore

    Feb 4, 16 • 1705 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Crusaders at Ballymore

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 30-man squad to take on the Crusaders at Ballymore this Saturday. The match is the first hit out for the Reds in 2016 and presents an opportunity for players to push for selection ahead of their opening round...

  • NSW Waratahs team announced for away trial against the Brumbies

    Feb 4, 16 • 1391 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team announced for away trial against the Brumbies

    NSW Waratahs Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has today named his side for the opening pre-season trial match against the Brumbies at Wagga Wagga this Saturday night. The 26-man touring party features a range of Super Rugby experience and a huge line-up of home-grown...

  • Sharks name their team for Toulon clash

    Feb 3, 16 • 1620 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks name their team for Toulon clash

    PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY – FRENCH TOUR Toulon vs. Cell C Sharks                                      Date:  Friday, 5 February 2016 Time:  20h30 (GMT+1)  Venue:  Stade Mayol, Toulon, France 15. Joe Pietersen 14. Lwazi...

  • The Toyota Cheetahs introduce a new member of the sponsorship family – TWIZZA

    Feb 3, 16 • 3493 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The Toyota Cheetahs introduce a new member of the sponsorship family – TWIZZA

    With the launch of the new Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby Jersey for the 2016 season, rugby supporters will be introduced to the Twizza brand proudly applied on the right upper chest area of the new Toyota Cheetah jersey. Twizza is a carbonated soft drink...

  • Youngsters get chance to shine as Vodacom Bulls name team for Cheetahs clash

    Feb 3, 16 • 1661 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Youngsters get chance to shine as Vodacom Bulls name team for Cheetahs clash

    Photo by: Anton Geyser/ Rugby 15/ SASPA Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named a number of young stars in his team to play the Toyota Cheetahs in Harare on Saturday at 15h00 in a Super Rugby warm-up match. The likes of Divan Rossouw, Dan Kriel, Jason Jenkins...

  • FORCE DEFEAT HURRICANES IN GOSFORD

    Feb 3, 16 • 1947 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE DEFEAT HURRICANES IN GOSFORD

    The Western Force have come away with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford this evening.   The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super...

  • BNZ Crusaders team named for pre-season game against Reds

    Feb 3, 16 • 1682 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team named for pre-season game against Reds

    The BNZ Crusaders will kick their pre-season off with a game against the Queensland Reds this Saturday.  A raft of players are set to pull on the BNZ Crusaders strip for the first time, and a new captain will lead the team onto Ballymore Stadium.  ...

  • Cheetahs squad announced for Zimbabwe

    Feb 2, 16 • 1955 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs squad announced for Zimbabwe

    The Toyota Cheetah squad who will be touring to Zimbabwe on Friday has been announced. They will be playing against the Bulls in Harare on Saturday at 15:00 in a Super Rugby warm-up match. Herewith the squad in alphabetical order: 1. Clayton Blommetjies 2....

  • Rasivhenge, Immelman added to Vodacom Super Rugby referee panel

    Feb 2, 16 • 1755 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rasivhenge, Immelman added to Vodacom Super Rugby referee panel

      Seven South African referees on panel Try-scoring bonus point criteria changed TMO protocols to remain the same Organisation name changed to SANZAAR   Two of South Africa’s brightest refereeing prospects, Rasta Rasivhenge and Quinton Immelman,...

  • REFEREES AND LAW VARIATIONS REVEALED AS SUPER RUGBY PREPARES FOR KICK-OFF

    Feb 2, 16 • 1327 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REFEREES AND LAW VARIATIONS REVEALED AS SUPER RUGBY PREPARES FOR KICK-OFF

    2016 Super Rugby referees announced with nine first-time members of the squad including Federico Anselmi (Argentina) and Shuhei Kubo (Japan); Try-scoring bonus point criteria changed to encourage more competitive rugby for the full 80 minutes; Teams may now...

  • FORCE NAME SQUAD FOR CLASH WITH HURRICANES

    Feb 2, 16 • 1857 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE NAME SQUAD FOR CLASH WITH HURRICANES

    The Western Force will return to the field this Wednesday, 3 February, when they take on 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby grand finalists the Hurricanes in the first of their two pre-season matches. The Force have travelled to Gosford on the Central Coast to...

  • No major injuries to Southern Kings from Madibaz game

    Feb 1, 16 • 1870 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Varsity CupComments Off on No major injuries to Southern Kings from Madibaz game

    Following the contact session against the NMMU Madibaz on Friday last week, a few players have picked up minor injuries and will be monitored through the week. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said Lukanyo Am had sustained a bruised knee, while Malcolm...

  • R.I.P oom Jannie le Roux

    Feb 1, 16 • 2734 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on R.I.P oom Jannie le Roux

    Message from Golden Lions Rugby Union president Kevin de Klerk on the passing of Jannie le Roux:   It is with great sadness that we have come to learn of the passing of Jannie le Roux, president of the Transvaal Rugby union from 1965-1985.   Le Roux was...

  • KEEGAN DANIEL RETURNS HOME

    Feb 1, 16 • 1759 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on KEEGAN DANIEL RETURNS HOME

    Durban, 1st February 2016: The Sharks are pleased to announce that Keegan Daniel, who has spent two seasons with Kubota in Japan, will be making a welcome return to the Cell C Sharks for the 2016 Super Rugby season. With 199 caps to date for the Cell C...

  • Dave Dennis to depart NSW Waratahs at season’s end after signing with the Exeter Chiefs

    Feb 1, 16 • 1901 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Dave Dennis to depart NSW Waratahs at season’s end after signing with the Exeter Chiefs

    Waratahs Rugby has today confirmed Dave Dennis has signed with English Premiership club, the Exeter Chiefs for three years. Dennis will depart following this year’s Super Rugby season, joining Queensland Reds prop, Greg Holmes in the side previously...

  • Fleck encouraged by George display

    Feb 1, 16 • 2368 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fleck encouraged by George display

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck was encouraged by his team’s performance in their 40-15 victory over the South Western Districts Eagles in George on Saturday. In what was their first pre-season friendly of the year the DHL Stormers outscored their...

  • STORMAGTIGE TYE IN 2016 SE RUGBYLAND ?

    Jan 29, 16 • 3295 Views • General News, International, Pale Toe, South Africa, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on STORMAGTIGE TYE IN 2016 SE RUGBYLAND ?

    Simon Riekert van #Pale toe! skryf: So hier met die begin van die nuwe jaar is groet tyd seker in orde? Vrede en vreugde vir jou in die komende rugby jaar. Mag jou span wen, en as hulle nie wen nie, mag hulle jou rugby hart baie bly maak. Sonder om te veel te...