Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Brumbies vs Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 16, 15 • 1497 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 18 april 2015 Kick-off: 11h40 CAT Venue: Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Brumbies: 15. Robbie Coleman, 14. Lausii Taliauli, 13. Henry Speight, 12. Nigel Ah Wong, 11. Joseph Tomane, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 9. Michael Dowsett, 8. Jarrad Butler,...

  • Hurricanes vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 16, 15 • 2016 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 18 April 2015 Venue: Kick-off: 06h30 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe Milner-Skudder, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Beauden Barrett, 9. TJ Perenara, 8. Brad Shields, 7....

  • Re-jigged Vodacom Bulls pack to face Sharks

    Apr 16, 15 • 2411 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Re-jigged Vodacom Bulls pack to face Sharks

    Photo: Anton Geyser Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke reshuffled his pack of forwards and recalled Handré Pollard at flyhalf for his team to face the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Pollard, who replaces Jacques-Louis Potgieter in the only change to the...

  • ASHLEY-COOPER RETURNS TO THE XV

    Apr 16, 15 • 1889 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ASHLEY-COOPER RETURNS TO THE XV

    Adam Ashley-Cooper will make a welcome return for the Waratahs this weekend as they take on competition leaders the Hurricanes. The Australian international makes his first start since being sidelined by an Bakers cyst back at the beginning of March. He...

  • “No play, no pay” for suspended Sharks players

    Apr 16, 15 • 2755 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on “No play, no pay” for suspended Sharks players

    Photo: @HowzitJax According to The Mercury, The Cell C Sharks board of directors have hit back against foul play after the poor disciple shown by various senior sharks and players in this year’s Super Rugby competition. Bismarck du Plessis, Frans Steyn...

  • Sharks side named to play the Bulls

    Apr 16, 15 • 2132 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side named to play the Bulls

    The Cell C Sharks team named to play the Bulls at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on Saturday shows nominal changes to the side that was picked last weekend, with two Springbok additions. The only changes to the starting XV are in a front row that this week features...

  • SA Conference closer than it’s ever been – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

    Apr 16, 15 • 2372 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SA Conference closer than it’s ever been – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

    The 2015 season is shaping up as the most-closely contested South African Conference title race since the expansion of Vodacom Super Rugby in 2011.   The leadership of the SA Conference is up for grabs once more this weekend after four teams have already...

  • DHL Stormers change four for Force

    Apr 16, 15 • 2590 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers change four for Force

    Head coach Allister Coetzee has announced four personnel changes to the DHL Stormers starting XV ahead of their final 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour match on Saturday – against the Western Force in Perth (kick-off 13h45 SA time). Hooker Bongi...

  • ALCOCK RUNS ON FOR MILESTONE 50TH MATCH

    Apr 16, 15 • 1529 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ALCOCK RUNS ON FOR MILESTONE 50TH MATCH

    Flanker Chris Alcock returns to the starting line-up for the Western Force’s clash against the Stormers at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Saturday night.   The 26-year-old fetcher will run out for his 50th Asteron Life Super Rugby match,...

  • Highlanders vs Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 16, 15 • 1504 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 18 April 2015 Kick-off: 09h35 CAT Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Highlanders: 15. Ben R Smith, 14. Waisake Naholo, 13. Malakai Fekitoa, 12. Jason Emery, 11. Patrick Osborne, 10. Lima Sopoaga, 9. Aaron Smith, 8....

  • Crusaders vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 16, 15 • 1663 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 17 April 2015 Kick-off: 09h35 Venue: AMI Stadium Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 15. Israel Dagg, 14. David Havili, 13. Kieron Fonotia, 12. Dan Carter, 11. Nemani Nadolo, 10. Colin Slade, 9. Andy Ellis, 8. Kieran Read (Captain), 7. Richie...

  • FOLEY INKS ARU AND WARATAH EXTENSION

    Apr 16, 15 • 1559 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FOLEY INKS ARU AND WARATAH EXTENSION

    Waratahs Super Rugby-winning flyhalf Bernard Foley has signed a three-year contract extension with the Australian Rugby Union. The new agreement locks away the 25-year-old incumbent Wallaby flyhalf until at least the end of 2018 and ensures he will be...

  • SARU congratulates Schalk Burger

    Apr 15, 15 • 2029 Views • General News, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on SARU congratulates Schalk Burger

    SARU congratulates Schalk Burger on Laureus AwardMr Oregan Hoskins, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), paid tribute to Springbok flank Schalk Burger who on Wednesday won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award in Shanghai, China.  ...

  • COURAGEOUS SCHALK BURGER RECEIVES LAUREUS COMEBACK AWARD AFTER INCREDIBLE RETURN TO INTERNATIONAL RUGBY FOLLOWING MENINGITIS

    Apr 15, 15 • 2444 Views • Springbok News, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on COURAGEOUS SCHALK BURGER RECEIVES LAUREUS COMEBACK AWARD AFTER INCREDIBLE RETURN TO INTERNATIONAL RUGBY FOLLOWING MENINGITIS

    ·         From intensive care to the Rugby Championship… Schalk Burger completes an incredible comeback to pull on Springbok jersey once more ·         ‘I remember the day when my wife phoned and everyone said, listen, this is probably...

  • SONNY BILL AMONG THE RETURNING CHIEFS

    Apr 15, 15 • 2549 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SONNY BILL AMONG THE RETURNING CHIEFS

    Chiefs head coach Dave Rennie has made five changes to his starting XV for Friday’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. Brad Weber starts at scrumhalf and Sonny Bill Williams and Charlie Ngatai return from injury to take their place in the...

  • BLACKADDER MIXES IT UP

    Apr 15, 15 • 1497 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BLACKADDER MIXES IT UP

    Crusaders boss Todd Blackadder has made five changes to his starting XV for their clash with the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday. Wyatt Crockett and Nepo Laulala will be this week’s starting props, with Joe Moody and Owen Franks acting as front-row...

  • ‘UNFINISHED BUSINESS’ FOR HODGSON

    Apr 15, 15 • 1603 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ‘UNFINISHED BUSINESS’ FOR HODGSON

    Captain Matt Hodgson will continue his career with Force after extending his contract through to the end of the 2016 season. The evergreen back-rower, who is currently sidelined as he returns from a hamstring injury, remains the most-capped player in the...

  • CHEETAHS REST LE ROUX FOR REDS

    Apr 15, 15 • 1643 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CHEETAHS REST LE ROUX FOR REDS

    Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok fullback Willie le Roux will be rested by the Cheetahs for this weekend’s Super Rugby clash against the Reds in Bloemfontein. Coenie van Wyk comes in for the Springbok at 15 as Le Roux misses out in accordance with the...

  • Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Apr 15, 15 • 1357 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    The Crusaders play a derby at home again this week, this time against the Chiefs.  Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the team that was beaten by the Highlanders last Saturday night.   Wyatt Crockett and Nepo Laulala will be the starting...

  • BETTER NEWS FOR BULLS ON INJURY FRONT

    Apr 15, 15 • 2004 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BETTER NEWS FOR BULLS ON INJURY FRONT

    Incumbent Springboks Adriaan Strauss, Jan Serfontein and Handré Pollard are fit again and will be considered for Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Sharks in Durban. According to Bulls team doctor Org Strauss, all three are ready to travel to the...

  • 2015 tour update: Robbie Fleck live from Perth

    Apr 14, 15 • 1786 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 2015 tour update: Robbie Fleck live from Perth

    DHL Stormers backline coach Robbie Fleck spoke to us from the team’s base in Perth a bit earlier today – ahead of their final 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour match against the Western Force on Saturday. The DHL Stormers recorded an excellent 32-18...

  • Cheetahs team to take on the Reds

    Apr 14, 15 • 2259 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Reds

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Reds     The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Reds on Saturday, 18 April on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Springbok fullback, Willie le Roux will be sitting out this game due...

  • Paddy Ryan re-signs with NSW Waratahs

    Apr 14, 15 • 1780 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Paddy Ryan re-signs with NSW Waratahs

    The NSW Waratahs have today announced that prop Paddy Ryan has signed for the 2016 season, his sixth with the club.  NSW Waratahs CEO Greg Harris said it was a great result that a player of Paddy’s talent and accomplishments had chosen to re-sign...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Apr 14, 15 • 1785 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 10 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Match Crusaders v Chiefs @ AMI...

  • Colin Slade confirms move to Pau

    Apr 14, 15 • 2151 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Colin Slade confirms move to Pau

    All Black and Crusaders back Colin Slade has signed with the Section Paloise Rugby Club, departing following the World Cup. Slade said he had not found it easy to come to the decision to play overseas but he was now excited about the opportunity.  ...