-
Apr 16, 13 •
2712 Views •
South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings Team announced to play Sharks
EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY SHARKS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 ARPIL 2013 15. Scott van Breda 11. Michael Killian 13. Andile Jho 12. Tiger Mangweni (Vice Captain) 14. ...
-
Apr 16, 13 •
2733 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings Team announced to play Bulls
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BULLS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Ronnie Cooke 13. Waylon Murray 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
-
Apr 16, 13 •
1808 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kins Team announced to play Bulls
SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BULLS AT NMB STADIUM, PE SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2013 15. George Whitehead 11. Ronnie Cooke 13. Waylon Murray 12. Andries Strauss (Vice Captain)...
-
Apr 16, 13 •
3224 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on IRB confirms JWC 2013 kick-off times
SA U20’s start title defence against USA Preparations well on track for this year’s tournament Tickets selling well as kick-off times announced South Africa will kick off their Junior World Championship (JWC) defence against the United States on...
-
Apr 16, 13 •
2927 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks announces the appointment of Mr John Smit as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Board of Directors of The Sharks (Pty) Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr John Smit as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Sharks (Pty) Ltd, effective 1st July 2013. John takes over the reins from current CEO, Mr Brian van Zyl who...
-
Apr 16, 13 •
2548 Views •
International, National, South Africa, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok coach proclaims training camp a success
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said the first national training camp of 2013, held in Cape Town from Sunday to Tuesday, was a huge success, despite a number of front line players sitting out training because of injuries. A Springbok training squad convened in...
-
Apr 15, 13 •
3030 Views •
South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 15/04/13
DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has released an injury update after Saturday’s 22-15 Super Rugby win over the Sharks in Cape Town. Hooker Deon Fourie (concussion) is the only injury worry from the weekend, but he will be fit for his team’s...
-
Apr 15, 13 •
2522 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20’s make wholesale changes for second tour match
The SA Under-20 training squad to face Argentina Under-20 in their second tour match on Tuesday, 16 April show thirteen changes from the starting fifteen that won their tour opener 26-3 on Saturday evening in Corrientes. Tomorrow’s rugby match will...
-
Apr 14, 13 •
2171 Views •
International, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Reinach called up to Springbok training camp
Sharks scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has been called up to the Springbok training camp in Cape Town following an injury to Jano Vermaak. Vermaak, one of only two scrumhalves in the training squad, picked up a grade one hamstring tear during Saturday’s Vodacom...
-
Apr 14, 13 •
1839 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20’s score convincing win in tour opener
Down 0-3 at halftime in difficult and wet conditions, the South Africa U20 training squad delivered an inspired second half performance, which resulted in four tries, to win their opening tour match 26-3 against an Argentine U20 XV on Saturday evening (SA...
-
Apr 14, 13 •
2247 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Good wins for Kings, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review
The Southern Kings won their first-ever match Down Under as the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls returned to winning ways on an exciting Saturday of Vodacom Super Rugby action. The Kings ended their Australasian tour in superb fashion, clinching a win in...
-
Apr 14, 13 •
2096 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup Logs •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on New first-class record for Steval Pumas – Vodacom Cup Round 5 Review
The Steval Pumas set a new record for the biggest victory ever in first class rugby in South Africa when they beat the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls by 154-0 in a Vodacom Cup massacre at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday. It was a weekend of...
-
Apr 13, 13 •
1639 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings thank fans for their support while on tour
As messages of support and congratulations still continue to pour in over social networks, the Southern Kings have acknowledged their fan base as being a contributing factor in their win against the Melbourne Rebels today. Head Coach Matt Sexton said the...
-
Apr 13, 13 •
2160 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings victorious over Melbourne Rebels
The Southern Kings put on a good display to beat the Melbourne Rebels in the 82nd minute, but battled to maintain their initial momentum that saw the team leading 14 points to nil 15 minutes into the first half. “Of course we’re exceptionally happy with...
-
Apr 13, 13 •
3282 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Geduld at centre for SA U20 tour opener
Justin Geduld, the Springbok Sevens international, will play at outside centre for the SA Under-20 Training Squad’s opening touring match against an Argentina XV on Saturday (today). Kick-off for the match is at 21h00 in Corrientes. The squad will also play...
-
Apr 11, 13 •
6346 Views •
International, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on New Springbok jersey unveiled for Ultimate BokDay
The Springboks will play in the most innovative, cutting-edge jersey, designed by Canterbury, in 2013, with supporters also benefitting from the design-change for a new supporters’ jersey. The new jersey was unveiled at a glittering function at the Castle...
-
Apr 9, 13 •
2160 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jannes Kirsten replaces injured Orie in SA U20 tour squad
The SARU national selectors have called up UP-Tuks lock Jannes Kirsten as replacement for Marvin Orie who will miss the three-match tour of the SA Under-20 training squad to Argentina because of injury. The SA U20’s travel to Buenos Aires on...
-
Apr 9, 13 •
2261 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Watson and Nell in Vodacom Cup team for game against SWD Eagles
The Eastern Province Kings Vodacom Cup team that will take on the SWD Eagles at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s B field at 3pm on Friday, 12 April 2013 includes rugby stalwarts Luke Watson and Darron Nell. Watson and Nell both missed out on the...
-
Apr 9, 13 •
2473 Views •
International, South Africa, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA President’s XV to contest new IRB Tournament
A South Africa President’s XV, selected from the Absa Currie Cup First Division provinces, will contest the new IRB Tbilisi Cup, which will take place in Georgia from June 7-16. The details of the tournament were announced by the IRB on Tuesday as part of...
-
Apr 8, 13 •
3013 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20 squad prepare for Argentine tour
The South Africa Under-20 training squad has assembled in Johannesburg to complete their final preparations for their three week tour to Argentina. The 34-player squad were kitted out on Sunday and had their first training session on Monday at St. Stithians...
-
Apr 8, 13 •
2418 Views •
New Zealand, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sam Prattley called in to replace Charlie Faumuina for Blues
Auckland prop Sam Prattley has been called into the Blues squad to replace Charlie Faumuina who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. With Faumuina expected to be out of action for up to 14 weeks with a torn calf muscle, the Blues have taken the...
-
Apr 7, 13 •
2579 Views •
National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks and Cheetahs march on in Vodacom Super Rugby – Round 8 Review
The Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs were the big winners this weekend as the Southern Kings averted defeat in their first ever tour match in Australia against the team that topped the Vodacom Super Rugby standings. It was a weekend of high drama in...
-
Apr 7, 13 •
4241 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup Logs •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pumas, Sharks XV, Pampas and Leopards XV impress in Vodacom Cup – Round 4 Review
The Steval Pumas and Sharks XV are still the only teams in the Vodacom Cup with perfect records and held onto their positions at the top of the North and South Section respectively with solid away victories this weekend. They are followed, in the...
-
Apr 7, 13 •
1781 Views •
National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings happy to walk away with a win in Bloemfontein, but more work needs to be done
The Eastern province Kings were happy to walk away with a narrow win against the Free State XV team in Bloemfontein this afternoon [Subs 6 April 2013] finishing the game 17 points to 13. The EP Kings put in a sterling first half performance, and were leading...
-
Apr 5, 13 •
6507 Views •
Analysis, International, Video •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Gavin Hastings & Jonathan Davies select their Post-Six Nations Team for British and Irish Lions
Former British & Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings & former dual-code Wales International Jonathan Davies went head-to-head at the Hong Kong 7s recently to name their post-6 Nations starting British & Irish Lions line-ups to face the Wallabies in...
