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  • Province crush the Pumas for another easy win.

    Jul 31, 10 • 1443 Views • National • • Comments Off on Province crush the Pumas for another easy win.

    Western Province beat the Pumas 54-13 last night to continue their winning streak. Even though the scorecard tells a sad story the Pumas put in a good effort and played with a lot of heart. After 25mins the teams had exchanged a few penalties through...

  • Currie Cup Round 4: Fixtures & Teams

    Jul 29, 10 • 2376 Views • National • • Comments Off on Currie Cup Round 4: Fixtures & Teams

    30 July – 19h00 Leopards vs Griquas, Potchefstroom Leopards: 15. Daniel Dames, 14. Deon Scholtz, 13. Jovan Bowles, 12. Walter Venter, 11. Dumisani Matyeshana, 10. Neill Jacobs, 9. Michael Bondesio, 8. Riaan Swanepoel, 7. Wilhelm Koch (Captain), 6. Danie...

  • Vodacom Cheetahs announce Teams to Play Sharks in Bloemfontein

    Jul 29, 10 • 2200 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom Cheetahs announce Teams to Play Sharks in Bloemfontein

    VODACOM FREE STATE CHEETAHS 1. OOSTHUIZEN COENIE 2. STRAUSS ADRIAAN 3. NEL WP 4. VAN DER WESTHUIZEN IZAK 5. PIETERSE BAREND 6. SCHOLTZ HENDRO 7. SMITH (Capt) JUAN 8. JOHNSON ASHLEY 9. DE BRUYN TEWIS 10. STRYDOM LOUIS 11. NOKWE JONGI 12. UYS CORNe 13. EBERSOHN...

  • Vodacom WP u19 team to face Griffons announced

    Jul 29, 10 • 1728 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP u19 team to face Griffons announced

    Vodacom WP u19 head coach Nazeem Adams today announced his team to take on their Griffons counterparts in Welkom on Saturday 31 July. Kick-off is at 16h30. Vodacom WP are currently second on the log with 14 points and are undefeated so far in the competition....

  • Griquas announce 2 changes in side to play Platunum Leopards

    Jul 28, 10 • 1537 Views • National • • Comments Off on Griquas announce 2 changes in side to play Platunum Leopards

    Griquas coach Dawie Theron has made two changes to the side which beat the Lions last weekend for Friday night’s Absa Currie Cup match against the Platinum Leopards in Potchefstroom. Rocco Jansen makes way for Richard Lawson on the right wing, while...

  • Ludeke changes five on way to Lions den

    Jul 28, 10 • 1711 Views • National • • Comments Off on Ludeke changes five on way to Lions den

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made five changes to his starting line up for his side’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. Three Springboks returning from Tri-Nations duty, Francois Hougaard, Flip van der Merwe and...

  • 2 Changes for All Blacks

    Jul 27, 10 • 1841 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on 2 Changes for All Blacks

    New Zealand have made two changes ahead of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Melbourne, with Jimmy Cowan and Joe Rokocoko both promoted to the starting line-up. Cowan will wear the No.9 jersey ahead of an unlucky Piri Weepu, who was...

  • Vodacom WP team to play the Pumas at Newlands announced

    Jul 27, 10 • 1535 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP team to play the Pumas at Newlands announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Barloworld Toyota Pumas at Newlands on Friday 30 July 2010. Kick-off is at 19h10. The only unbeaten team remaining in the competition after three rounds of rugby, Vodacom WP will look...

  • Currie Cup Results: Round 3

    Jul 25, 10 • 1649 Views • National • • Comments Off on Currie Cup Results: Round 3

    Western Province remains unbeaten after an easy match against the Leopards while the Free State Cheetahs clinch a nail-biter at Loftus. Friday, 23 July, 19h00 – Sharks 27-17 Pumas, Durban Keegan Daniel continued his try-scoring run to help the Sharks beat a...

  • Fourie out for 4 weeks after tackle

    Jul 25, 10 • 1704 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Fourie out for 4 weeks after tackle

    Springbok centre Jaque Fourie has become the third Springbok in as many weeks to be suspended for dangerous play, receiving a four-week ban. Fourie was cited for a spear tackle on Australian number eight Richard Brown in the second minute of the Brisbane...

  • Cheetahs snatch win after hooter

    Jul 24, 10 • 1697 Views • National • • Comments Off on Cheetahs snatch win after hooter

    The Free State Cheetahs scored a try 3 minutes after the hooter to secure a nail-biting 25-23 win over the Blue Bulls at Loftus. The first half was full of errors from both sides and numerous penalties for ruck infringements. Although the Cheetahs dominated...

  • Currie Cup Round 3: Fixtures & Teams

    Jul 22, 10 • 4827 Views • National • • Comments Off on Currie Cup Round 3: Fixtures & Teams

    23 July – 19h00 Sharks vs Pumas, Durban Sharks: 15. Louis Ludik, 14. JP Pietersen, 13. Stefan Terblanche (Captain), 12. Patrick Lambie, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Steve Meyer, 9. Charl McLeod, 8. Keegan Daniel, 7. Michael Rhodes, 6. Jacques Botes, 5. Alistair...

  • Lions make one change for Griquas

    Jul 22, 10 • 1552 Views • National • • Comments Off on Lions make one change for Griquas

    Xerox Lions coach John Mitchell has made only one change to the starting side that lost 32-0 to Western Province, for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup rugby match against GWK Griquas in Kimberley. Kevin Buys replaces injured loosehead JC Janse van Rensburg....

  • Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Leopards announced

    Jul 21, 10 • 1593 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Leopards announced

    Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on their Leopards counterparts at Olen Park, Potchefstroom on Friday 23 July. Kick-off is at 17h00. Vodacom WP will be hoping to maintain their winning form, after securing a convincing...

  • Kruger back for Vodacom Blue Bulls for Free State clash

    Jul 21, 10 • 1724 Views • National • • Comments Off on Kruger back for Vodacom Blue Bulls for Free State clash

    Lock Juandré Kruger is back for the Vodacom Blue Bulls and ready to take on the Free State Cheetahs in an Absa Currie Cup match to be played at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Kruger missed the Sharks clash last weekend due to a shoulder injury, but has...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls names sevens stars in juniors line up

    Jul 21, 10 • 1916 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls names sevens stars in juniors line up

    Three South African sevens players have been included in the Vodacom Blue Bulls u.21 side to play the Free State at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Deon Helberg, Branco du Preez and Sampie Mastriet all played for the Blitsbokke in the recent IRB series and will...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls young ones ready to tackle Free State at Loftus

    Jul 21, 10 • 2172 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls young ones ready to tackle Free State at Loftus

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls u.19 team is keen to retain their undefeated status thus far in the Absa u.19-competition when they take on the Free State at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Blue Bulls youngsters opened up their campaign with two good wins and will be...

  • Vodacom Free State Cheetahs announce teams to play Blue Bulls

    Jul 21, 10 • 2404 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom Free State Cheetahs announce teams to play Blue Bulls

    Vodacom Free State Cheetahs vs Blue Bulls 15. Hennie Daniller 14. Philip Snyman 13. Robert Ebersohn 12. Corne Uys 11. Jongi Nokwe 10. Louis Strydom 9. Tewis de Bruyn 8. Ashley Johnson 7. Juan Smith 6. Hendro Scholtz (C) 5. Barend Pieterse 4. Izak van der...

  • Vodacom WP team to play the Leopards announced

    Jul 20, 10 • 1703 Views • National • • Comments Off on Vodacom WP team to play the Leopards announced

    Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Platinum Leopards in Potchefstroom on Friday 23 July 2010. Kick-off is at 19h10. WP are currently top of the log with 8 points, after their convincing 32-0 victory over the Golden Lions...

  • Sasol to end sponsorship of Springbok rugby when current agreement with SA Rugby expires

    Jul 20, 10 • 2989 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Sasol to end sponsorship of Springbok rugby when current agreement with SA Rugby expires

    Sasol will end its lead sponsorship of Springbok rugby at the end of 2010 when the current agreement between the company and SA Rugby expires. The six-year, R150 million lead sponsor deal with SA Rugby, was signed in November 2004 and includes the national...

  • Tri-Nations test match tickets already on sale at Loftus Versfeld

    Jul 19, 10 • 3163 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Tri-Nations test match tickets already on sale at Loftus Versfeld

    Rugby fans can already buy tickets to the Vodacom Tri-Nations test match between the Springboks and Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld on August 28th. The match starts at 17h00. Tickets are available at Loftus Versfeld and at Computicket. Prices for tickets on the...

  • Currie Cup Results: Round 2

    Jul 18, 10 • 1882 Views • National • • Comments Off on Currie Cup Results: Round 2

    WP remains the only unbeaten team in the early stage of the 2010 ABSA Currie Cup and dislodges the Lions from the top of the log. Friday, 16 July, 19h00 In a very cold Bloemfontein the Free State Cheetahs got their campaign back on track with a convincing...

  • Jean De Villiers given a two-week suspension

    Jul 18, 10 • 1811 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Jean De Villiers given a two-week suspension

    Bok winger Jean de Villiers has been handed a two-week ban for a dangerous tackle on All Black winger Rene Ranger in Saturday’s Tri-Nations test in Wellington. Jean de Villiers was cited after he lifted Ranger in a tackle. Referee Alain Rolland deemed...

  • Grey College beat spirited Pretoria Boys High

    Jul 17, 10 • 4456 Views • School, South Africa U18 • • Comments Off on Grey College beat spirited Pretoria Boys High

    Grey College from Bloemfontein travelled to Pretoria where they withstood a gutsy performance from Pretoria Boys High to claim a narrow 34-29 victory. Grey College, playing with only six of their first choice players, started out well and launched attack...

  • All Blacks too good and referee too inconsistent for Springboks

    Jul 17, 10 • 1521 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks too good and referee too inconsistent for Springboks

    The All Blacks again ran the world champion Springboks into submission to win the second Tri-nations rugby Test 31-17 with another four-try bonus point performance. A week ago in Auckland in pristine conditions, the All Blacks won 32-12 but were just as...