Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Rebels vs Reds Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Apr 2, 15 • 3575 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels vs Reds Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Venue: AAMI Park Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Tom English, 13. Tamati Ellison, 12. Mitch Inman, 11. Sefanaia Naivalu, 10. Jack Debreczeni, 9. Nick Stirzaker, 8. Scott Higginbotham...

  • Jukskei Derby no Easter egg hunt – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

    Apr 2, 15 • 1923 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jukskei Derby no Easter egg hunt – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview

    There will be no hiding place at Emirates Airline Park when the high-flying Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls clash in a tough Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday afternoon.   The Jukskei Derby is the final match of Round 8, featuring all five South...

  • Sharks side named for Crusaders clash

    Apr 2, 15 • 3919 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side named for Crusaders clash

    Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders   Date : Saturday, 4 April 2015 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Ben Crouse, Rodney Boneparte Television Match Official : Willie Vos   15. SP...

  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    Apr 2, 15 • 4031 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    The Crusaders will play the second game of their South African leg this weekend, against the current South African conference leaders, the Sharks.  Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team which includes seven changes to the starting line-up...

  • Hurricanes vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Apr 1, 15 • 1886 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 3 April 2015 Kick-off: 8h35 CAT Venue: Westpac Stadium 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....

  • Lions change two for Bulls clash

    Apr 1, 15 • 2583 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions change two for Bulls clash

    Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to face the Vodacom Bulls in Saturday’s local Vodacom Super Rugby derby match.   In the forwards, Ackermann has made just two changes with Jacques van Rooyen starting at loosehead prop...

  • KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE

    Apr 1, 15 • 3699 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on KICK-OFF TIMES AMENDED FOR ANZAC REMEMBRANCE

    SANZAR has amended the kick-off time of two matches in Round 11 to accommodate extended pre-game Anzac Centenary remembrance ceremonies. The Brumbies v Highlanders and Waratahs v Rebels clashes on April 24 and 25 respectively will now each kick off at 19:55...

  • MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB

    Apr 1, 15 • 1847 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MA’A NONU TO JOIN 150 CLUB

    Photo: Anton Geyser Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu will join an elite club of four when he runs on against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium this Friday. The match will be his 150th Super Rugby game, with 114 of those being played as a member of the...

  • CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO

    Apr 1, 15 • 1683 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CHEETAHS WELCOME BACK BOK DUO

    Cheetahs head coach Naka Drotské has recalled Bok duo Willie le Roux and Coenie Oosthuizen for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies. The pair, who were rested for last week’s game against the Chiefs, return alongside outside centre...

  • CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH

    Apr 1, 15 • 3366 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CARTER TO MISS SHARKS CLASH

    The Crusaders will face the Sharks without All Blacks pivot Dan Carter who has returned to New Zealand on paternity leave. According to Fairfax Media, Carter will miss the second match of the Christchurch-based franchise’s tour to South Africa to await...

  • Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson

    Apr 1, 15 • 1531 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tickets on sale for Crusaders in Nelson

    The Crusaders are returning to play in Nelson for the first time since 2011, and tickets for this mouthwatering match against the Hurricanes on Friday 29 May go on public sale tomorrow.   The Crusaders have had wonderful support from the Tasman region in...

  • Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies

    Apr 1, 15 • 2346 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team to take on the Brumbies

    The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske announced the team to take on the Brumbies on Saturday, 4 April at 10:40 (SA Time) in Canberra, Australia.   Cheetahs vs Brumbies Previous encountersBen O’Keeffe of New Zealand will be the referee for...

  • FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Mar 31, 15 • 5045 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Photo: @HowzitJax Appeal Hearing Details: 31 March 2015 @ 5pm AEDT, 7pm NZDT, 8am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman, Australia), Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand), Robert Stelzner SC (South Africa) Player: Francois Steyn...

  • Cell C Sharks & Toyota Cheetahs trying their best for teachers

    Mar 31, 15 • 1836 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks & Toyota Cheetahs trying their best for teachers

    31 MARCH 2015 – The Cell C Sharks and the Toyota Cheetahs are scoring on and off the field as they have made the biggest impact to the Tries for Teachers campaign so far in the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby tournament. With the two sides scoring 15 tries each...

  • SHARKS FOREVER FANS

    Mar 31, 15 • 4247 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS FOREVER FANS

    Durban, 31 March 2015: Over the years, The Sharks philosophy has been to utilise our brand to create awareness around the various social issues affecting our fans in an effort to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve. As one of the most...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Mar 31, 15 • 1712 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 8 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. Please note that daylight savings...

  • Captain Vermeulen returns for Wellington clash

    Mar 31, 15 • 3602 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Captain Vermeulen returns for Wellington clash

    Photo: Anton Geyser Duane Vermeulen will assume the DHL Stormers captaincy, as well as the No.8 jersey, for Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the top of the table – and unbeaten – Hurricanes team in Wellington (kick-off 08h35 SA...

  • Stormers 2015 tour update: Lessons learnt

    Mar 30, 15 • 1479 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers 2015 tour update: Lessons learnt

    We chatted to DHL Stormers forwards coach Matt Proudfoot earlier today, from his team’s base in Queenstown, as our 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby squad continues with life on tour in Australasia. The Men from the Cape went down 21-39 to the Highlanders in...

  • Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions highlights of the weekend

    Mar 30, 15 • 3853 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions highlights of the weekend

    A historic end to an Australian tour for the Emirates Lions with three victories from four and a comprehensive victory for the Vodacom Bulls over the Crusaders highlighted the weekend’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. While the DHL Stormers and the Toyota...

  • Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions victorious – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Review

    Mar 29, 15 • 2242 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls, Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions victorious – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Review

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen The Vodacom Bulls delivered their top performance of the season as the Emirates Lions recorded their best Vodacom Super Rugby tour yet during an exciting weekend of Southern Hemisphere rugby.   The match in Pretoria was the...

  • Disappointed, but Coetzee looks ahead

    Mar 28, 15 • 3630 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Disappointed, but Coetzee looks ahead

    Photo: etienne Burger DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee was disappointed with his team’s showing against the Highlanders, but he still believes they have what it takes to play winning rugby on their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour. The DHL Stormers went...

  • Waratahs vs Blues Teamsheet #SupeRugby

    Mar 27, 15 • 1694 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Blues Teamsheet #SupeRugby

    Venue: Allianz Stadium Date: 28 March Kick-off: 10h40 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15. Israel Folau, 14. Teqele Naiyaravoro, 13. Matt Carraro, 12. Kurtley Beale, 11. Rob Horne, 10. Bernard Foley, 9. Nick Phipps, 8. Wycliff Palu, 7. Michael...

  • Highlanders vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 27, 15 • 1646 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium Date: 28 March 2015 Kick-off: 08h35 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders: 15. Ben R Smith, 14. Waisake Naholo, 13. Malakai Fekitoa, 12. Shaun Treeby, 11. Patrick Osborne, 10. Lima Sopoaga, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Nasi Manu...

  • St.George Queensland Reds fall to Lions despite late charge

    Mar 27, 15 • 1677 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds fall to Lions despite late charge

    The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen 18-17 to the Lions in Brisbane tonight in a thrilling Asteron Life Super Rugby clash. After a 72nd minute penalty from Elton Jantjies had put the Lions in front the returning Quade Cooper had a snatch at field goal...

  • Hurricanes vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 27, 15 • 1723 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Rebels Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Date: 27 March 2015 Venue: Westpac Stadium Kick-off: 08h35 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. Jason Woodward, 14. Cory Jane, 13. Conrad Smith (Captain), 12. Ma’a Nonu, 11. Matt Proctor, 10. James Marshall, 9. TJ Perenara, 8. Victor...