Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Crusaders recall the big guns

    Mar 12, 15 • 1739 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders recall the big guns

    Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their 2015 Super Rugby return when the Crusaders host the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday. They are among ten changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs in Hamilton two weeks ago. Read...

  • BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Mar 12, 15 • 1790 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Reds in Brisbane. Lausii Taliauli maintains his spot on the bench due to an ongoing ear infection which kept Jesse Mogg out of the 23-man squad just...

  • HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1678 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s derby with the Brumbies in Brisbane. Veteran lock James Horwill was a late withdrawal from last week’s clash with the Waratahs due to back spasms, but has been...

  • JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Mar 12, 15 • 1761 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Utility forward Luke Jones will make his 50th appearance for the Rebels when they face the Force in Perth on Friday. Jones, who starts in the second row, will become just the fourth Rebel to reach 50 caps for the five-year old franchise, following in the...

  • Crusaders vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 2291 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Lions Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Crusaders v Lions @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 16:30 local, 14:30 AEDT, 05:30 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Paul Williams TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen Crusaders: Tom Taylor,...

  • Stormers vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 1824 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Stormers v Chiefs @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 00:00* AEDT, 02:00* NZDT Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Shaun Veldsman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen DHL...

  • Cheetahs vs Sharks Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 12, 15 • 1706 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs vs Sharks Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Sharks @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 14 March 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 02:05* AEDT, 04:05* NZDT Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen  ...

  • Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Mar 12, 15 • 1795 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Photo: @HowzitJax Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has made four changes to his team for this Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. All four personnel changes have been made in the pack, with a return to the all...

  • Van Wyk back for DHL Stormers for Chiefs clash

    Mar 12, 15 • 1971 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Van Wyk back for DHL Stormers for Chiefs clash

    Photo: Etienne a Burger Fit-again DHL Stormers wing Kobus van Wyk will slot straight back into the starting XV for his team’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Chiefs at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 15h00). The powerful runner has shaken off the...

  • All to play for in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

    Mar 12, 15 • 1748 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on All to play for in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar The Cell C Sharks will travel to one of their favourite destinations in South Africa when they take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon. It’s the only local derby on the Vodacom Super Rugby menu in round five as...

  • FORCE READY TO TAKE ON THE REBELS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1662 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE READY TO TAKE ON THE REBELS

    Nick Cummins will make his return to the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) when the Western Force takes on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night (13 March) – in just the second home match of the club’s 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby. The ‘Honey...

  • Crusaders team to play the Lions

    Mar 12, 15 • 2063 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Lions

    Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their 2015 return to Super Rugby on Saturday afternoon when the Crusaders take on the Lions.  They are among ten changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs two weeks ago.   Kieran Read...

  • Hurricanes vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Mar 11, 15 • 1695 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Blues Teamsheets #SupeRugby

    Match Hurricanes v Blues @ FMG Stadium, Palmerston North Date Friday 13 March 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEDT, 08:35 SAST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Mike Fraser AR2 Shane McDermott TMO Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen Hurricanes: 15. Nehe...

  • Emirate Lions team to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch

    Mar 11, 15 • 2217 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions team to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch

    Photo: Etienne Burger TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND FIVE: CRUSADERS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Ackermann has opted for consistency,...

  • Rhodes to head overseas after 2015 Super Rugby

    Mar 10, 15 • 2109 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rhodes to head overseas after 2015 Super Rugby

    DHL Western Province and DHL Stormers forward Michael Rhodes will join English club, Saracens, at the conclusion of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. The 27-year-old will see out the remainder of the 2015 Super Rugby season before moving to London and...

  • #FanUp – Upgrade and join the Vodacom Fan Tour

    Mar 10, 15 • 1892 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #FanUp – Upgrade and join the Vodacom Fan Tour

    Vodacom Fan Tour to the Final Samsung upgrade could get you a ticket to ride     JOHANNESBURG, 10 March 2015:  With the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby in full swing, supporters stand a chance to win the ultimate rugby trip with the final touring squad on the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs make a change to their side for Sharks clash

    Mar 10, 15 • 2258 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs make a change to their side for Sharks clash

    Change to Toyota Cheetah team for Saturday’s match – Tienie Burger was withdrawn due to an injury.  He will be replaced by Oupa Mohoje.   Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks on Saturday, 14 March...

  • JUDICIAL HEARING NEWS RELEASE

    Mar 9, 15 • 1813 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JUDICIAL HEARING NEWS RELEASE

    Hearing Details: 9 March 2015 @ 6pm AEDT, 5pm AEST, 8pm NZDT, 9am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Chris Kuridrani Team: Reds Position: Wing Date of Incident: 7 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (g) Dangerous...

  • Pollard a points machine for the Vodacom Bulls

    Mar 9, 15 • 1801 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pollard a points machine for the Vodacom Bulls

    Photo: Anton Geyser Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard was in top form and distinguished himself as a points machined for his side in the fourth round of the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition. Statistics taken from the Vodacom Rugby App demonstrates how...

  • Bringing ‘The Bank’ back to Crusaders rugby

    Mar 9, 15 • 2491 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bringing ‘The Bank’ back to Crusaders rugby

    The Crusaders are bringing back an icon of rugby in this region, with the launch of ‘The Bank’ at Crusaders vs Lions this Saturday afternoon. The Bank is a play on the embankment at the old Lancaster Park, where many a red and black rugby fan enjoyed...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 5

    Mar 9, 15 • 1986 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 5

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 5 of the 2015 Super Rugby season, including Shaun Veldsman’s return to the TMO box in Cape Town after recovering from a recent attack. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the...

  • DHL Stormers top log as Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions make strong statements – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Review

    Mar 8, 15 • 1997 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers top log as Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions make strong statements – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Review

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar The DHL Stormers continued their impressive winning run and the Vodacom Bulls showed they mean business, but it was the Emirates Lions who arguably caused the biggest upset of the fourth round of Vodacom Super Rugby.   The team from...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Waratahs

    Mar 8, 15 • 1773 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Waratahs

    The St.George Queensland Reds have gone down 23-5 to the NSW Waratahs, in a ferocious Asteron Life Super Rugby clash at Suncorp Stadium tonight. Lock Marco Kotze scored a late try for the Reds while NSW scored tries through Bernard Foley and Peter Betham....

  • NSW Waratahs defeat Queensland Reds in Brisbane

    Mar 8, 15 • 1754 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs defeat Queensland Reds in Brisbane

    The NSW Waratahs have defeated arch rivals the Queensland Reds 23-5 on Saturday night after a grinding, physical encounter in Brisbane. The victory means that the Bob Templeton Cup-the trophy competed for between the two states-has returned to NSW for another...

  • JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT

    Mar 8, 15 • 1783 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JUDICIAL HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT

    Hearing Details: 9 March 2015 @ 6pm AEDT, 5pm AEST, 8pm NZDT, 9am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Chris Kuridrani Team: Reds Position: Wing Date of Incident: 7 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous...