Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • EP Rugby Statement

    Nov 16, 15 • 2405 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP Rugby Statement

    EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2015   Pre Season Preparations get underway   Eastern Province Rugby can confirm that our pre-season preparations began today (Monday, 16 November 2015) with a practice session...

  • UPDATE: Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union

    Nov 13, 15 • 2165 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on UPDATE: Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union

    The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there continues to be a large amount of speculation over players that are leaving the Union.   Aside from Tim Whitehead and Lizo Gqoboka, who were confirmed as leaving yesterday, the EP Kings can confirm...

  • Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner

    Nov 13, 15 • 1940 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner

    The NSW Waratahs have today announced the signing of a three-year partnership agreement with Daikin Australia who will become the club’s Principal Partner. The Daikin brand will appear on the front of the NSW Waratahs match jersey from the 2016 season...

  • EP RUGBY STATEMENT

    Nov 12, 15 • 1882 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT

    Ongoing situation at the Eastern Province Rugby Union The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted that there have been a number of issues raised in the media over the past few days, and acknowledge and apologise for our lack of proper communication on these...

  • Volvo Extends Partnership with NSW Waratahs

    Nov 12, 15 • 1905 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Volvo Extends Partnership with NSW Waratahs

    Waratahs Rugby is delighted to confirm that Volvo Cars Australia has extended its partnership with the NSW Waratahs for a further three seasons, becoming the naming rights sponsor of the NSW Waratahs High Performance Centre, Official Sponsor of the NSW...

  • RICHIE ARNOLD JOINS WESTERN FORCE

    Nov 12, 15 • 2152 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on RICHIE ARNOLD JOINS WESTERN FORCE

    The Western Force has added significant size to its forward pack for 2016 with the recruitment of Queensland Country lock Richie Arnold.   Arnold, identical twin to ACT Brumbies and Wallabies lock Rory Arnold, stands at a towering 208cm and 127kg –...

  • Access Management responds to NMBRA allegations #EPKings

    Nov 10, 15 • 2239 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Access Management responds to NMBRA allegations #EPKings

    November 10, 2015: Access Facilities and Leisure Management Pty (Ltd) acknowledges having read the statement issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Ratepayers Association titled EP Kings cash crisis is true and real on 09 November 2015.   Firstly, Access...

  • EP RUGBY STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, EXECUTIVE MEMBER, EPRU

    Nov 10, 15 • 2221 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP RUGBY STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MR VERNON STUURMAN, EXECUTIVE MEMBER, EPRU

      The Eastern Province Rugby Union has noted media reports on allegations made by the Ratepayers Association and AfriForum Port Elizabeth of money being paid to Access Management to fund the EP Kings. As the finance referred to is said to have come from...

  • Vodacom Bulls confirm management teams for 2016

    Nov 9, 15 • 5671 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls confirm management teams for 2016

      Photo: Anton Geyser Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais on Monday announced his management team for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, with the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd also confirming the management teams for the rest of the Blue Bulls teams for...

  • EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE, 6 NOVEMBER 2015

    Nov 6, 15 • 2243 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP RUGBY MEDIA RELEASE, 6 NOVEMBER 2015

    EP Rugby Union Executive Members, Vernon Stuurman (left) and Freddie Makoki (right) go over the documentation relating to the Kings sponsor agreement. PHOTO: OLGA WILLIAMS EP Rugby has noted the article in Die Burger this morning (6 November 2015) over the...

  • FIJI TO HOST HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY CLASH

    Nov 6, 15 • 2122 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FIJI TO HOST HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY CLASH

    SANZAR is delighted to announce that Super Rugby is coming to the Pacific Islands for the first time as Fiji is announced to host the Round 15 clash between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. The match, to be played at Suva’s ANZ Stadium, will see Fiji...

  • Sharks to take on Toulon

    Nov 4, 15 • 1887 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks to take on Toulon

    The Cell C Sharks travel to France in February 2016, on a pre-season tour ahead of the start of their Super Rugby campaign. There are two games lined-up for the tour with a visit to Stade Mayol first up to take on two-time European champs Toulon on Friday,...

  • St.George Queensland Reds sign Japanese Test fullback Ayumu Goromaru for 2016

    Nov 4, 15 • 2226 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds sign Japanese Test fullback Ayumu Goromaru for 2016

    Japan’s Rugby World Cup hero Ayumu Goromaru will join the St.George Queensland Reds in 2016 after signing with the club for the 2016 Super Rugby season. The 29-year-old fullback became a household name in Japan and turned the Rugby world on its head last...

  • Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby Pre-season squad announced

    Nov 3, 15 • 2935 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby Pre-season squad announced

    The SuperRugby pre-season for the Toyota Cheetahs are commencing on Monday, 9 November in Bloemfontein.  The players who have been invited are in alphabetical order: Justin Basson, Ryno Benjamin, Clayton Blommetjies, Tienie Burger, Willie Britz, Johan...

  • EP Rugby players released from contracts

    Nov 2, 15 • 2506 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP Rugby players released from contracts

    AS the Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise continue their planning for the return to the southern hemisphere competition in 2016, Eastern Province rugby released a list of players on Monday (November 2) whose contracts have not been renewed as from November...

  • Steval Pumas 2016 signings

    Nov 2, 15 • 4818 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Steval Pumas 2016 signings

    The CEO of Mpumalanga Rugby Union, Pieter Burger, today announced the appointment of the 2016 Coaching and Player group of the Steval Pumas. MJ Mentz has been reappointed the Head Coach of the Steval Pumas on a two year term and will be assisted by Marius van...

  • Highlanders 2016 squad

    Oct 30, 15 • 2010 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders 2016 squad

    The 38-man squad has 29 players returning from the 2015 team. Mid-season injury replacements, Daniel Lienert-Brown and James Lentjes return on full contracts. While the loose forward stocks have been bolstered by Liam Squire (Tasman) and Luke Whitelock...

  • Hurricanes 2016 squad

    Oct 30, 15 • 1936 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes 2016 squad

    Building on the success of last year is at the forefront of the Hurricanes’ minds heading into the 2016 season, and they believe they have the right balance of experience and youth to do just that. Coach Chris Boyd is pleased with the scale of expertise...

  • Chiefs 2016 Squad Announced

    Oct 30, 15 • 2876 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs 2016 Squad Announced

    The Gallagher Chiefs have named their squad for the upcoming 2016 Investec Super Rugby season.  Head coach Dave Rennie believes they have assembled a squad with a good blend of enthusiastic debutants and experience, with 12 current and former All Blacks in...

  • THE CELL C SHARKS SIGN CHILIBOY – STATEMENT

    Oct 30, 15 • 2306 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on THE CELL C SHARKS SIGN CHILIBOY – STATEMENT

    We are happy to announce the signing of Springbok hooker, Chiliboy Ralepelle, who will join us from the new season. The year 2006 was a breakthrough year for the then 19 year-old Ralepelle, who made both his Super Rugby debut for the Bulls as well as his...

  • WP Rugby pays tribute to Jean de Villiers

    Oct 29, 15 • 4801 Views • England Premier League, General News, Heineken Cup, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on WP Rugby pays tribute to Jean de Villiers

    Photo: Anton Geyser Western Province Rugby would like to wish former DHL WP and DHL Stormers captain Jean de Villiers well as he embarks on the next phase of his stellar rugby career at top English club, Leicester Tigers. De Villiers first wore the Blue &...

  • 2016 Blues squad announced

    Oct 28, 15 • 2597 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 2016 Blues squad announced

    The Blues have named a largely home-grown squad with returning stars and a heavy accent on youth for the 2016 Super Rugby campaign. The Blues squad for 2016 is: Forwards:  Hookers: James Parsons (North Harbour), Matt Moulds (Northland), Quentin MacDonald...

  • 2016 Highlanders Team

    Oct 27, 15 • 3183 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 2016 Highlanders Team

              Click on picture to enlarge Courtesy of the Highlanders...

  • 2016 BNZ Crusaders squad announced

    Oct 27, 15 • 2161 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 2016 BNZ Crusaders squad announced

    The BNZ Crusaders will contest the 2016 Investec Super Rugby competition with a squad strong in experience but also brimming with new talent. Eleven players join the squad for the first time in 2016, and a further four players have been promoted from the 2015...

  • Russell Winter takes up coaching position with WP

    Oct 27, 15 • 2745 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Russell Winter takes up coaching position with WP

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union will bid farewell to coach Russell Winter who has signed a contract to coach the forwards at Western Province as of November 2015.   Winter is severing his ties with the Golden Lions after an association with the Union that...