Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • DIE ONTNUGTERING VAN SUPERUGBY #Paletoe

    May 22, 15 • 2441 Views • General News, Pale Toe, Super RugbyComments Off on DIE ONTNUGTERING VAN SUPERUGBY #Paletoe

    Artikel deur Simon Riekert #Paletoe   “Die uitspeelfase van die toernooi is die mees ongenaakbare en voordat ‘n afrigter en sy spelers dit besef, is dit reg of weg.”- Werner Swanepoel Springbok Skrumskakel   Met vier weke se ligawedstryde in die...

  • Senatla to wing it for DHL Stormers

    May 21, 15 • 2175 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Senatla to wing it for DHL Stormers

    DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has announced his team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Rebels at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h10), with SA Sevens star Seabelo Senatla named to start. Senatla will start in the No.14 jersey – with...

  • Waratahs vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1902 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Crusaders @ ANZ Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Marius van der Westhuizen AR1 James Leckie AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15....

  • DHL Stormers vs Melbourne Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 2178 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Melbourne Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Stormers v Rebels @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:10 local, 03:10* AEST, 05:10* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Quinton Immelman AR2 Rodney Boneparte TMO Deon van Blommestein Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15....

  • Top spot in SA Conference up for grabs … again – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    May 21, 15 • 1935 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Top spot in SA Conference up for grabs … again – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    Photo: Anton Geyser Can the Vodacom Bulls hang on to their top spot in the South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference or will the DHL Stormers regain the lead?   That question will be answered this weekend when all five South African teams take to the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1756 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Lions @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee Jaco van Heerden AR1 Jaco Peyper AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs:...

  • Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs

    May 21, 15 • 2450 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: TOYOTA CHEETAHS VS EMIRATES LIONS   Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening.   Ackermann has opted to rotate several players for this...

  • Western Force vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1875 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Western Force vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Force v Highlanders @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:45 local, 21:45 AEST, 23:45 NZST, 13:45 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 15. Dane...

  • Blues vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1502 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Hurricanes @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Saturday 23 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Aki Aso TMO Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Lolagi Visinia, 14. Ben...

  • Reds vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1902 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Reds v Sharks @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Friday 22 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. James...

  • Chiefs vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    May 21, 15 • 1541 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Chiefs v Bulls @ Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Date Friday 22 May 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Glen Jackson AR2 Aki Aso TMO Glenn Newman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Tom Marshall,...

  • HAYLETT-PETTY RETURNS TO FACE HIGHLANDERS

    May 21, 15 • 1860 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HAYLETT-PETTY RETURNS TO FACE HIGHLANDERS

      Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty will return to the Western Force’s starting XV when the Western Australian club takes on the Otago Highlanders at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Saturday (23 May)....

  • St.George Queensland Reds hooker James Hanson signs with Melbourne Rebels

    May 21, 15 • 1690 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds hooker James Hanson signs with Melbourne Rebels

    St.George Queensland Reds hooker James Hanson will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2015 Super Rugby season, after signing with the Melbourne Rebels. Hanson made his Reds debut in 2010 and has played 80 games for Queensland. He has also played nine...

  • Lions team to take on the Pumas

    May 21, 15 • 1404 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team to take on the Pumas

    VODACOM CUP SEMI-FINAL: XEROX GOLDEN LIONS VS STEVAL PUMAS   Xerox Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has announced his 22-man team to face the Steval Pumas in Friday evening‘s Vodacom Cup semi-final to be held at Emirates Airline Park....

  • Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    May 21, 15 • 1622 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    The Crusaders head to Sydney this evening to prepare for their clash with the Waratahs on Saturday night.  Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the side that beat the Reds two weeks ago.   Keeping the number 1 jersey this week is prop...

  • VISAGIE TO START FOR BULLS AGAINST THE CHIEFS

    May 20, 15 • 1934 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on VISAGIE TO START FOR BULLS AGAINST THE CHIEFS

    Bulls head coach Frans Ludeke has handed hooker Callie Visagie his first start of the season when they face the Chiefs in Rotorua on Friday. Visagie moves from the bench and replaces Adriaan Strauss for this Super Rugby clash, with Jaco Visagie replacing his...

  • Cheetahs team for Lions clash

    May 20, 15 • 2179 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team for Lions clash

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Emirates Lions   The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Lions on Saturday, 23 May on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Kick-off is at 17:05 and gates open at 15:30.   Rayno Benjamin will be running onto the...

  • Sharks team to take on the Reds in Brisbane

    May 20, 15 • 1916 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Reds in Brisbane

    Reds vs Cell C Sharks    Date : Friday, 22 May 2015 Time : 11:40 (SAST) 19:40 (AEST) Venue : Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Referee : Angus Gardner Assistant Referees : Matt O’Brien, Damien Mitchelmore Television Match Official : Peter Marshall...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Sharks at Suncorp Stadium

    May 20, 15 • 1886 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Sharks at Suncorp Stadium

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made one change to his match-day squad to take on the Sharks at Suncorp Stadium this Friday. In the most consistent week-to-week lineup this season, the only change to last week’s side which defeated...

  • Naka Drotske requests early release

    May 20, 15 • 1653 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Naka Drotske requests early release

    Os du Randt has accepted a very exciting opportunity to coach abroad and to be an ambassador for the Toyota Cheetahs.  He will leave the Toyota Cheetah during the first week of June.  A full media conference is scheduled for the 23rd of May in the Free...

  • Queensland to boar in on World’s Largest Scrum World Record

    May 19, 15 • 1783 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Queensland to boar in on World’s Largest Scrum World Record

    Queensland Rugby will attempt to break the World Record for the World’s Largest Scrum this September. The current world record was set at Twickenham in September 2014, with a total of 1,008 people taking part. In the lead up to the Wallabies’ World Cup...

  • SA players take over Stats XV team #FanUp

    May 19, 15 • 1827 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SA players take over Stats XV team #FanUp

    Despite the worst showing by South African teams in Vodacom SupeRugby in more than eight years, eight players from our shores made it into the Stats XV team. The team has a strong blue and red tinge with the Vodacom Bulls contributing four players and the...

  • Silver linings on otherwise dark weekend

    May 18, 15 • 1773 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Silver linings on otherwise dark weekend

    In a weekend where the South African conference experienced its worst Vodacom SupeRugby showing in more than eight years it is hard to find the positives. The four sides that were in action – the Cell C Sharks, Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs and Emirates...

  • TWO UNCAPPED REBELS IN SOUTH AFRICAN TOURING SQUAD

    May 18, 15 • 2022 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TWO UNCAPPED REBELS IN SOUTH AFRICAN TOURING SQUAD

    Two uncapped Rebels are in contention to make their debut during the Club’s tour of South Africa, after Head Coach Tony McGahan named his travelling party ahead of tomorrow’s departure. Japanese international prop Keita Inagaki and winger Cam Crawford, a...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    May 18, 15 • 2305 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    After a pivotal round of fixtures played at high intensity, SANZAR has had the opportunity review each match and announce its referee appointments for the forthcoming weekend. SANZAR Game Manager Lyndon Bray said, “While we acknowledge that the...