Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Sunwolves 2016 Squad

    Dec 21, 15 • 2146 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves 2016 Squad

    Forwards: Ryuhei Arita, Timothy Bond, Andrew Durutalo, Ziun Gu, Shohei Hirano, Shota Horie, Yoshiya Hofsoda, Keita Inagaki, Shinnosuke Kakinaga, Takeshi Kizu, Yamamoto Koki, Faatiga Lemalu, Tomas Leonardi, Shinya Makabe, Masataka Mikami, Liaki...

  • Christchurch City Mission and Crusaders CANterbury Christmas

    Dec 21, 15 • 1842 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Christchurch City Mission and Crusaders CANterbury Christmas

    The BNZ Crusaders are teaming up with the Christchurch City Mission to bring some Christmas joy to those in need this year.  On Wednesday morning the BNZ Crusaders team will erect the marquee that will house over 600 people for Christmas dinner thanks to the...

  • Greg Holmes to depart Reds after 2016 season

    Dec 21, 15 • 1732 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Greg Holmes to depart Reds after 2016 season

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced that St.George Queensland Reds stalwart Greg Holmes will leave the side following the 2016 Super Rugby season. Holmes has signed a two-year contract with English Premiership side the Exeter Chiefs, from the 2016-17...

  • Wallabies captain signs three year deal with the Reds

    Dec 18, 15 • 1581 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wallabies captain signs three year deal with the Reds

    Queensland Rugby Union has secured the signature of current Wallabies captain Stephen Moore from 2017. A product of the Queensland pathway, Moore will return home to the St.George Queensland Reds on a three-year deal from 2017 through to the next Rugby World...

  • Australian Rugby announces new media rights arrangements for 2016-2020

    Dec 17, 15 • 1841 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on Australian Rugby announces new media rights arrangements for 2016-2020

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has announced new and significantly improved media rights arrangements for 2016-2020 which will enable the code to re-energise the game at grassroots level and invest in key strategic areas to ensure its future health and...

  • Courtesy relay on behalf of Unión Argentina de Rugby

    Dec 17, 15 • 2335 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Courtesy relay on behalf of Unión Argentina de Rugby

    The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) held a press conference today in which the Jaguares were presented as the official Argentine franchise that will compete in Super Rugby from 2016. Not only was the name of the franchise unveiled, but also its institutional...

  • The Kings Connection opens at The Boardwalk

    Dec 14, 15 • 1780 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The Kings Connection opens at The Boardwalk

    Southern Kings Rugby fans can now fill up their Christmas stockings with a range of the franchise’s fanwear, thanks to The Kings Connection shop, which opens today at the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth [SUBS: Monday December...

  • The Southern Kings launch their 2016 kit

    Dec 14, 15 • 2072 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The Southern Kings launch their 2016 kit

    The Southern Kings have revealed their playing kit for the 2016 season. Speaking at the launch, Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, said he was extremely happy with the design that had been put together. “The jersey encapsulates the Kings...

  • Southern Kings announce first signings

    Dec 13, 15 • 3927 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings announce first signings

    The Southern Kings on Sunday announced the signing of the first 20 players to their new Vodacom Super Rugby squad. The group will report for duty at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday for the continuation of administration and logistical preparations as...

  • Fleck appointed interim head coach of the DHL Stormers

    Dec 12, 15 • 2857 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fleck appointed interim head coach of the DHL Stormers

    Robbie Fleck has been appointed interim head coach of the DHL Stormers for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Fleck, who has been an assistant coach for the franchise since 2010, has been acting as the DHL Stormers’ coaching co-ordinator since the...

  • De Jager and De Allende stand out in SA Rugby Player of the Year nominations

    Dec 10, 15 • 4187 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on De Jager and De Allende stand out in SA Rugby Player of the Year nominations

    Springboks Damian De Allende and Lood de Jager were rewarded for their good form at the Rugby World Cup when both earned two nominations in the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards, while Warrick Gelant, Seabelo Senatla, Warren Whiteley and Jaco Kriel...

  • New Rugby Park facility officially opened by Prime Minister #Crusaders

    Dec 10, 15 • 1848 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on New Rugby Park facility officially opened by Prime Minister #Crusaders

    The new training home of Canterbury Rugby and the Crusaders was officially opened by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. John Key, at a special opening celebration today.   The Prime Minister arrived at Rugby Park in style with local rugby legend Richie McCaw...

  • Mellett calls it a day

    Dec 10, 15 • 1797 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Mellett calls it a day

    Vodacom Bulls prop Morne Mellett has retired from rugby with immediate effect due to medical advice. The prop suffered vertebral artery dissection in July and was ruled out of rugby for the remainder of the year. Recent medical advice suggested that the...

  • Lambie and Coetzee to lead the Sharks

    Dec 9, 15 • 2040 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lambie and Coetzee to lead the Sharks

    The Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold on Wednesday announced the appointment of Springbok flyhalf, Patrick Lambie, as the Cell C Sharks captain for the 2016 Super Rugby tournament. Born and bred in KwaZulu-Natal, Pat is regarded as one of the most talented...

  • EP Kings players hand over petition to Watson

    Dec 7, 15 • 2412 Views • General News, South Africa, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on EP Kings players hand over petition to Watson

    EP Rugby President Cheeky Watson and members of the union’s executive held an amicable meeting with a group of Kings Rugby players, who handed over a petition at the union’s offices in Port Elizabeth on Monday morning. Before the meeting, an unfortunate...

  • Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders congratulate awards winners

    Dec 6, 15 • 1747 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders congratulate awards winners

    Last night’s Canterbury Rugby Awards evening was a celebration of success in the Canterbury and Crusaders region.  The annual event at Horncastle Arena is to recognise and reward the hard work of many of those involved with rugby in this region, from...

  • WESTERN FORCE LAUNCHES 2016 PLAYING STRIP

    Dec 5, 15 • 2510 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE LAUNCHES 2016 PLAYING STRIP

    The Western Force has unveiled its playing strip and team kit for the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby competition. The jersey, an evolution of the club’s 10th season jersey, features a number of high performance features, making it the toughest, lightest and...

  • SA Rugby unveils Southern Kings management team and operational plan

    Dec 4, 15 • 3706 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SA Rugby unveils Southern Kings management team and operational plan

      Southern Kings staff and players to be paid next week Deon Davids named as head coach  Fully transformed squad identified for signing Mzwandile Stick and Zingi Hela promoted to management positions The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday...

  • PUMAS AWARDS EVENING

    Dec 4, 15 • 2010 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PUMAS AWARDS EVENING

    MBOMBELA NELSPRUIT – A year of hard work was celebrated at the annual Mpumalanga Rugby Union 2015 Awards evening held last night at the Emnotweni Casino Arena. SARU President, Oregon Hoskins was the guest speaker and he gave insight to the coming 2016...

  • INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016

    Dec 3, 15 • 3266 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016

    Durban, 3 December 2015: The Cell C Sharks are delighted to present our home and away kit for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The design of the jerseys is culturally inspired and based on the five pillars of The Sharks brand, which is Innovation,...

  • DHL Stormers launch new kit for 2016

    Dec 3, 15 • 4066 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers launch new kit for 2016

    The DHL Stormers have launched their new home and away kit for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season, both of which retain the proud heritage of Western Province Rugby. The new DHL Stormers home jersey will continue to feature the signature look of WP Rugby...

  • Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned from his post as coach of the EP Kings

    Dec 2, 15 • 2805 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned from his post as coach of the EP Kings

    EASTERN Province rugby confirmed on Wednesday (December 2) that coach Brent Janse van Rensburg had resigned from his post with the EP Kings. Janse van Rensburg joined the EP Kings as their defence coach at the start of 2015 and was promoted to head coach of...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane

    Dec 2, 15 • 2327 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane

    Confirmation of highly anticipated warm-up match between Gauteng neighbours at Peter Mokaba Stadium.  The Vodacom Bulls on Wednesday confirmed the highly rated Emirates Lions as their opponents for their annual Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match at the Peter...

  • Lions Jersey in the Making

    Dec 1, 15 • 2380 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions Jersey in the Making

    At the beginning of 2015, the Emirates Golden Lions challenged Canterbury South Africa to create a unique Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 Jersey that stands up to the physicality of the game that not only represents everything the Emirates Lions stand for, but...

  • DAAR IS NIKS SOOS VOORGEVOEL NIE, VERAL NIE BY DIE BULLE NIE #PaleToe

    Dec 1, 15 • 2893 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DAAR IS NIKS SOOS VOORGEVOEL NIE, VERAL NIE BY DIE BULLE NIE #PaleToe

    Simon Riekert van #PaleToe! sê hy het ʼn voorgevoel gehad oor Adriaan Strauss by laasweek se Bulls 2016 trui-bekendstelling. Hier is sy storie. Een ding is ons eens in die media, daar is geen ander Suid Afrikaanse rugby-franchise wat so ʼn ophef maak van hul...