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  • Waratahs run over Chiefs in Hamilton

    May 8, 10 • 1407 Views • InternationalComments Off on Waratahs run over Chiefs in Hamilton

    The Waratahs have proved that they remain serious contenders for the Super14 Semi-Finals with a convincing win over the Chiefs in Hamilton. The Waratahs have punished an out of sorts Chiefs by 46-19, outscoring their hosts by seven tries to three in the...

  • Bulls edge Crusaders in thriller at Loftus Versveld

    May 7, 10 • 1403 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bulls edge Crusaders in thriller at Loftus Versveld

    The Bulls guaranteed themselves a home Super 14 semi-final on Friday with an epic 40-35 win over the Crusaders in a superb game of rugby. The visitors competed all the way, scoring four tries and grabbing two bonus points that have stuck a huge spanner in the...

  • Hurricanes blow away the Reds in 2nd Half

    May 7, 10 • 2003 Views • InternationalComments Off on Hurricanes blow away the Reds in 2nd Half

    The Super14  challenge from the Hurricanes is alive and well!! A stunning second-half blitz gave the Hurricanes a 44-21 win that kept alive the Wellington outfit’s Super 14 play-off hopes while severely denting the Reds’ finals dream on Friday...

  • Fabian Juries rejoins Springbok Sevens

    May 6, 10 • 2751 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Fabian Juries rejoins Springbok Sevens

    Fabian Juries, South Africa’s most experienced Sevens player, has rejoined the Springbok Sevens team and will be available for selection for their two remaining IRB Sevens World Series tournaments in England and Scotland. In terms of the agreement...

  • Force selects strong side to battle Cheetahs

    May 6, 10 • 1448 Views • InternationalComments Off on Force selects strong side to battle Cheetahs

    The Western Force will unveil its strongest backline of the year for its Super 14 clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday morning (AEST). The need for fresh legs has seen Western Force coach John Mitchell make seven changes to the team that easily...

  • Ruan Pienaar moved to flyhalf again

    May 6, 10 • 2136 Views • InternationalComments Off on Ruan Pienaar moved to flyhalf again

    John Plumtree has made sweeping changes to the team that lost to the Bulls last weekend, with positional changes amongst the halfbacks and the loose forwards the most interesting developments. Ruan Pienaar will start at flyhalf, while Jean Deysel will play in...

  • Vodacom Free State Cheetahs announced for Final

    May 5, 10 • 3536 Views • Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on Vodacom Free State Cheetahs announced for Final

    Vodacom Free State Cheetahs vs Blue Bulls – Pretoria – 7 May – 16:00 01. Charles Marais 02. PW v Vuuren 03. Kobus Calldo 04. Francois Uys 05. Philip Uys 06. Johan Wessels 07. Boom Prinsloo 08. Ashley Johnson 09. Tertius Carse 10. Louis Strydom 11. Kholo...

  • Vodacom Stormers team to play the Sharks in Durban announced

    May 5, 10 • 1718 Views • InternationalComments Off on Vodacom Stormers team to play the Sharks in Durban announced

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, today announced his team to play the Sharks in Durban on Saturday 8 May. Kick-off is at 19h10. The Vodacom Stormers team is as follows: 15. Gio Aplon 14. Sireli Naqelevuki 13. Jaque Fourie 12. Juan De...

  • Cheetahs injuries force changes

    May 5, 10 • 2259 Views • InternationalComments Off on Cheetahs injuries force changes

    The Vodacom Cheetahs have been forced to make a few changes after injuries to key players. Skipper Badenhorst and Philip van der Walt earn starting places while Corné Uys returns at wing for the Cheetahs’ clash against the Force. Hooker Badenhorst will...

  • Reds suffer setback with injury to Braid

    May 5, 10 • 1330 Views • InternationalComments Off on Reds suffer setback with injury to Braid

    The Reds have lost vice-captain Daniel Braid to injury for Friday’s pivotal Super 14 encounter with the Hurricanes in Wellington. Reds coach Ewen McKenzie was forced to call in Andrew Shaw at flanker for Braid among five changes to the starting team...

  • Piri Weepu returns for Hurricanes

    May 5, 10 • 1527 Views • InternationalComments Off on Piri Weepu returns for Hurricanes

    Piri Weepu returns to the Hurricanes’ starting line-up for Friday’s crunch Super 14 clash with the Reds in Wellington. But a calf injury suffered during training on Wednesday means impressive blindside flanker Victor Vito will sit out the duel...

  • Nonu says he is sorry about passionate speach

    May 4, 10 • 1324 Views • InternationalComments Off on Nonu says he is sorry about passionate speach

    Hurricanes back Ma’a Nonu has apologised for a passionate radio outburst soon after the Rebel Sport Super 14 rugby defeat of the Chiefs on Saturday night. Nonu completed an extraordinary interview soon after the match, won 33-27 in Wellington. The All...

  • Blue Bulls signs with ER24 as Emergency Medical Partner

    May 4, 10 • 2200 Views • InternationalComments Off on Blue Bulls signs with ER24 as Emergency Medical Partner

    ER24 and Blue Bulls concluded an agreement where ER24 renewed its role as the official medical partner for BBRU. ER24 looks after the Bulls when they play at Loftus Versveld. Players and Spectators are covered by our Services at this venue and ER24 is proud...

  • School Rugby Fixtures: Paarl Boys High vs. Grey College

    May 4, 10 • 3050 Views • SchoolComments Off on School Rugby Fixtures: Paarl Boys High vs. Grey College

     The much anticipated clash between the rugby teams of Paarl Boys High and Grey College will take place on the 8th of May in Paarl. The teams and times of the matches are as follows.   TYD B-VELD C-VELD TYD D-VELD TYD E-VELD 08:30 /19E /19I 08:30 /16E...

  • Kicking secrets from Morne Steyn and Vlok Cilliers

    May 3, 10 • 7495 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kicking secrets from Morne Steyn and Vlok Cilliers

    Morne Steyn has become both Springbok and Blue Bulls hero – the man to be trusted by all at the vital flyhalf position. Rugby15 has decided to approach his kicking coach, Vlok Cilliers to gain some insights on why Morne has become such a South African rugby...

  • Bulls too strong for Sharks at a wet Loftus Versveld

    May 1, 10 • 1345 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bulls too strong for Sharks at a wet Loftus Versveld

    The Bulls have beaten the Sharks 27-19 in a very wet pitch in their Vodacom Super 14 tournament encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Sharks took a slender 12-9 lead at halftime over the Vodacom Bulls. Scorers Bulls – Tries – J Potgieter,...

  • Force too strong for Lions at Coca-Cola Park

    May 1, 10 • 1473 Views • InternationalComments Off on Force too strong for Lions at Coca-Cola Park

    The Force continued their late-season revival and condemned Golden Lions to finishing last on the Super 14 log with a 33-12 win at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. The match, which started in rain in front of a small crowd, was a forgettable contest between teams...

  • Vodacom Cheetahs score bonus point victory over Blues

    May 1, 10 • 1970 Views • InternationalComments Off on Vodacom Cheetahs score bonus point victory over Blues

    The Cheetahs dashed the Blues’ Super 14 semi-final hopes with a 36-32 victory at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. The New Zealanders, in 10th spot, needed to win their final three matches to stand any chance of reaching the final four. Captain Juan...

  • Nonu stars in Hurricanes Victory

    May 1, 10 • 1679 Views • InternationalComments Off on Nonu stars in Hurricanes Victory

    Ma’a Nonu scored two tries as the Hurricanes earned a dramatic 33-27 bonus point win over the Chiefs in Wellington on Saturday night to remain in contention for the Rebel Sport Super 14 playoffs. Tighthead prop Neemia Tialata burrowed over in the corner...

  • Brumbies victorious over Reds in Canberra

    May 1, 10 • 1689 Views • InternationalComments Off on Brumbies victorious over Reds in Canberra

    The high-flying Reds have crashed to defeat in their Australian Super 14 derby against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. The Brumbies won 32-12 after leading 14-6 at half-time. The Brumbies scored four tries through lock Mark Chisholm, prop Ben Alexander...

  • Stormers blow away the Crusaders in Cape Town

    Apr 30, 10 • 1379 Views • InternationalComments Off on Stormers blow away the Crusaders in Cape Town

    The Stormers have become the first SA side to achieve a clean sweep against New Zealand teams, beating the Crusaders 42-14. Springboks center Jaque Fourie scored two high-quality tries Friday as the Stormers outplayed the seven-time Super 14 champions...

  • Waratahs defeated by brave Highlanders

    Apr 30, 10 • 1502 Views • InternationalComments Off on Waratahs defeated by brave Highlanders

    The Waratahs’ chance of reaching the Super 14 play-offs took a big blow on Friday, after crashing to the Highlanders 26-10 in Invercargill. In testing conditions, the lowly Highlanders outscored their visitors by three tries to one with Mat...

  • Frans Viljoen adds power to Cheetahs pack

    Apr 28, 10 • 1887 Views • InternationalComments Off on Frans Viljoen adds power to Cheetahs pack

    The Vodacom Cheetahs have announced a few changes to the team to play against the Blues this weekend. The match takes place on 1 May at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein. Kick off ...

  • Stormers make one injury forced change for Crusaders clash

    Apr 28, 10 • 1706 Views • InternationalComments Off on Stormers make one injury forced change for Crusaders clash

    Allister Coetzee has made just one change to his team that will tackle play-off rivals the Crusaders at Newlands in Cape Town this Friday. The only alteration to the side that lost to the Reds last Friday is the inclusion of JD Moller at loosehead prop. He...

  • Adriaan Strauss out for rest of Super14

    Apr 28, 10 • 2251 Views • InternationalComments Off on Adriaan Strauss out for rest of Super14

    The Cheetahs, who are up against the Blues in Bloemfontein on Saturday, have been rocked by a growing injury list. Inspirational hooker Adriaan Strauss has been ruled out for the rest of the Super 14 competition after suffering a shoulder injury last weekend....