Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • FORCE NAME SQUAD FOR CLASH WITH HURRICANES

    Feb 2, 16 • 1945 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 • 1945 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 • 2860 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 • 1862 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 • 1985 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 • 2425 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 • 3359 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...

  • DHL Stormers squad to face SWD Eagles

    Jan 28, 16 • 3302 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers squad to face SWD Eagles

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named a 30-man squad for their pre-season friendly against the South Western Districts Eagles in George on Saturday. Following their successful pre-season match against the Eagles at Outeniqua Park in 2015, Fleck said...

  • Whiteley lead Emirates Lions in 2016 Super Rugby

    Jan 28, 16 • 2576 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Whiteley lead Emirates Lions in 2016 Super Rugby

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15   Warren Whiteley will be captaining the Emirates Lions for the third consecutive Super Rugby season when he again takes the reigns for 2016. The experienced Whiteley welcomed the responsibility of the captaincy bestowed...

  • Bryce Hegarty signs with the NSW Waratahs for 2016

    Jan 28, 16 • 1829 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bryce Hegarty signs with the NSW Waratahs for 2016

    The NSW Waratahs are pleased to announce the signing of fly-half Bryce Hegarty who has been added to the main squad for 2016. With 33 Super Rugby caps to his name, Hegarty is the final piece of this year’s Waratahs outfit. A former Melbourne Rebels...

  • DHL Stormers relishing Jaguares challenge

    Jan 27, 16 • 1813 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers relishing Jaguares challenge

    The DHL Stormers are looking forward to testing themselves against Vodacom SupeRugby newcomers, the Jaguares, in their pre-season friendly at DHL Newlands on February 13. The team from Argentina boasts a formidable squad which features a large number of the...

  • BrightRock announces DHL Stormers and WP Rugby sponsorship

    Jan 27, 16 • 3139 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on BrightRock announces DHL Stormers and WP Rugby sponsorship

    Fast-growing life insurance player BrightRock today announced the signing of a three-year Official Associate Sponsorship agreement with the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province, effective from January 2016. The deal signals a major milestone for the company,...

  • Three more signings for the Southern Kings

    Jan 25, 16 • 1806 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Three more signings for the Southern Kings

    The Southern Kings have confirmed three more player signings ahead of their return to the Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 competition. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed the signing of the young up and coming lock, Phillip du Preez (22) the versatile...

  • Southern Kings secure friendly against SWD in George

    Jan 25, 16 • 1614 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings secure friendly against SWD in George

    The Southern Kings have confirmed that they will be playing their first friendly match against the SWD Eagles in George on the 5th of February. Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said the team had originally been planning to play the Stormers, but this was...

  • Simmons named interim St.George Queensland Reds captain

    Jan 25, 16 • 1633 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Simmons named interim St.George Queensland Reds captain

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced lock Rob Simmons as interim captain of the St.George Queensland Reds, until prop James Slipper returns from injury. It will be Simmons’ first time captaining Queensland, but he has spent the last 12 months in a senior...

  • Christian Lealiifano signs on with Australian Rugby and Brumbies for two more years

    Jan 25, 16 • 1774 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Christian Lealiifano signs on with Australian Rugby and Brumbies for two more years

    Qantas Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano has today inked a new two-year deal with the Australia Rugby Union and the Brumbies. The flexible contract will see the 16-Test utility remain with the Brumbies until at least the end of 2018, while enabling him...

  • More players join the ranks of the Southern Kings squad

    Jan 22, 16 • 2214 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on More players join the ranks of the Southern Kings squad

    The Southern Kings have confirmed a number of new signings following a week of intensive training with the SA rugby Mobi Unit.   Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed that Pumas flanker, Chris Cloete, (24) and Sharks Lock John-Charles (JC)...

  • Super Rugby warm-up fixtures / results

    Jan 22, 16 • 4949 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby warm-up fixtures / results

      Thursday 18: Rebels vs Manu Samoa Friday 19: Lions vs Jaguars (Emirate Airline Park, JHB, Time: TBC) Crusaders vs Hurricanes Highlanders vs Waratahs Chiefs vs Blues ***Some venues and times still need to be confirmed***...

  • Pollard might miss start of Vodacom Super Rugby season

    Jan 21, 16 • 1822 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pollard might miss start of Vodacom Super Rugby season

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard might miss the opening weeks of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition due to a shoulder strain. This was confirmed by the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Thursday. Pollard picked up a...

  • Slight Rugby Law Changes

    Jan 21, 16 • 2823 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Slight Rugby Law Changes

    South Africa’s top match officials met in Newlands for its annual course and were told small changes to the laws. The changes make things clearer, always a good idea for laws. 1. Maul When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier,...

  • Michael Hooper named NSW Waratahs team captain

    Jan 20, 16 • 2029 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Michael Hooper named NSW Waratahs team captain

    NSW Waratahs Head Coach Daryl Gibson has named Michael Hooper as team captain for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season. Hooper will lead the squad together with club captain, Dave Dennis, with the two to be underpinned by a senior leadership team. The...

  • Baby steps for Southern Kings

    Jan 19, 16 • 1725 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Baby steps for Southern Kings

    With just over a month left before the Southern Kings take the field in their first match in the all new expanded Super Rugby season, head coach Deon Davids gave some insight on what’s been happening at the 6th South African franchise. Davids explained...

  • Mobi Unit put Southern Kings through their paces

    Jan 18, 16 • 3549 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Mobi Unit put Southern Kings through their paces

    The SA Rugby Mobi Unit has begun a week’s worth of intensive training with the Southern Kings squad at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. This high performance ‘think-tank’ of top rugby coaches was established by SA Rugby in 2013 to assist elite teams at...

  • DHL Stormers thrive at Wilderness training camp

    Jan 15, 16 • 1953 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers thrive at Wilderness training camp

    The DHL Stormers have been gearing up for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season on a training camp in Wilderness and George this week. The 38-man training squad travelled from Cape Town on Tuesday, and embarked on a teambuilding exercise on Wednesday that saw...

  • Super Rugby 2016 Squads

    Jan 14, 16 • 5040 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby 2016 Squads

    South African Group: Africa 1 Conference: Cheetahs:  (Extended squad) Justin Basson, Ryno Benjamin, Clayton Blommetjies, Tienie Burger, Willie Britz, Johan Coetzee, Luan de Bruin, Lood de Jager, Maphutha Dolo, Jacques du Toit, Joseph Dweba, Sias Ebersohn,...