Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event

    Jul 1, 15 • 1754 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, South Africa, Springbok News, Varsity CupComments Off on University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event

      Paul Treu: Former Blitzbokke coach Paul Treu will be among the many national rugby stars returning to their alma mater, NMMU, for the glittering Madibaz Bok Banter dinner on September 3. Photo: Saspa    Some of NMMU’s most famous South African...

  • Griquas team to take on the Griffons

    Jul 1, 15 • 1984 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas team to take on the Griffons

    ORC GRIQUAS TEAM SHEET OPPONENTS: Griffons DATE: 4 July 2015 VENUE: Griquas Park TIME: 15:15 1 Danie Mienie 2 AJ Le Roux 3 Stephan Kotze 4 Stephan Greeff 5 Jaco Nepgen 6 RJ Liebenberg 7 Nardus Van Der Walt 8 Carel Greeff 9 Tian Meyer(Captain) 10 Francois...

  • Black Ferns side to take on England named

    Jul 1, 15 • 1219 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Black Ferns side to take on England named

    The Black Ferns team to play England in the second match of the Women’s Super Series in Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday (NZT) was named today. The team is as follows:  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Reserves: 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 [&hellip...

  • NOLLIS BRING WEER DIE PASSIE TERUG OP LOFTUS #PaleToe

    Jul 1, 15 • 2807 Views • General News, Pale Toe, Super RugbyComments Off on NOLLIS BRING WEER DIE PASSIE TERUG OP LOFTUS #PaleToe

    Artikel deur Simon Riekert  #PaleToe!   “Ek het tydens die laaste Superrugby wedstryd tussen die Bulls en die Cheetahs tussen die mense op die pawiljoene geloop en na die tonele rondom my gekyk. Ek het besef hier sit mense wat wedstryd na wedstryd na...

  • More disappointment for EP at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

    Jul 1, 15 • 2060 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on More disappointment for EP at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

     Photo: Johan Orton  DHL Western Province, Boland and SWD were the big scorers on Tuesday, in day two of the U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River as they stay in contention for a place in Friday’s final match....

  • Heritage and strength as adidas unveils All Blacks jersey for Rugby World Cup 2015

    Jul 1, 15 • 1745 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Heritage and strength as adidas unveils All Blacks jersey for Rugby World Cup 2015

    “To wear a jersey with a design that represents the nation’s proud rugby heritage and reflects the team’s success since 1905 is hugely significant to us.” – Richie McCaw adidas and New Zealand Rugby have today unveiled the All Blacks Rugby World...

  • Cape sides set high standards at SARU Youth Weeks

    Jul 1, 15 • 1783 Views • General News, School, Youth WeeksComments Off on Cape sides set high standards at SARU Youth Weeks

      The high standards set by DHL Western Province and Boland on the first two days of the Under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week in White River and the Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) Week in Worcester have placed them in good positions to emerge...

  • Folau commits to Waratahs until 2018

    Jul 1, 15 • 1352 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Folau commits to Waratahs until 2018

      Waratahs Rugby and the Australian Rugby Union have today confirmed the re-signing of fullback Israel Folau on a three-year flexible contract which will keep him in Australian rugby until at least 2018. The 26 year-old joined the NSW Waratahs for the...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls name Absa Currie Cup squad

    Jun 30, 15 • 3532 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls name Absa Currie Cup squad

    Photo by Getty Images. New Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an exciting squad for the upcoming Absa Currie Cup competition, with a number of Springboks amongst the group that will try to win the coveted trophy for the first time in his tenure. At...

  • Craven Week u13 Day 3 Fixtures

    Jun 30, 15 • 3214 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Craven Week u13 Day 3 Fixtures

    2015 JUL 02 08:30 Craven Week u13 Eastern Province (u13) vs Limpopo Blue Bulls (u13) 2015 JUL 02 08:30 Craven Week u13 Griquas (u13) vs Griffons (u13) 2015 JUL 02 09:30 Craven Week u13 Namibia (u13) vs Zimbabwe (u13) 2015 JUL 02 10:30 Craven Week u13...

  • Brett Williams Murder Case #Sharks

    Jun 30, 15 • 2374 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brett Williams Murder Case #Sharks

    The Sharks welcome the judgment delivered yesterday in the Brett Williams murder case, which tragically occurred on the outer-fields at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in 2013. (The accused, Blayne Shepard, was found guilty of culpable homicide on Monday). We thrive...

  • Big match-ups lined up on day two of SARU Girls U16 Week

    Jun 30, 15 • 1428 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Big match-ups lined up on day two of SARU Girls U16 Week

    Eastern Province, Western Province, the Free State and Border will contest the main matches on the second day of the SARU Girls U16 Week at CJ Langenhoven Gymnasium in Oudtshoorn on Wednesday following convincing victories in their opening matches on Monday....

  • WP, Boland, SWD dominate at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

    Jun 30, 15 • 3498 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on WP, Boland, SWD dominate at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

    Photo: Johan Orton DHL Western Province, Boland and SWD stamped their authority on Tuesday at the Under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River as they secured vital victories in the biggest match-ups of the day to stay in...

  • Māori All Blacks squad to play Fiji and New Zealand Barbarians named

    Jun 30, 15 • 2227 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Māori All Blacks squad to play Fiji and New Zealand Barbarians named

    The Māori All Blacks 2015 squad to play Fiji and the New Zealand Barbarians next month was named in Wellington today and features 10 new caps. The squad will again be captained by Chiefs midfield back Charlie Ngatai. The Māori All Blacks squad is: FORWARDS...

  • HENRY SPEIGHT APPEAL DISMISSED

    Jun 30, 15 • 2567 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HENRY SPEIGHT APPEAL DISMISSED

    Hearing Details: Tuesday 30 June 2015 @ 17:00 AEST, 19:00 NZST, 09:00 SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Nigel Hampton QC (Chairman), Lex Mpati, Terry Willis Player: Henry Speight Team: Brumbies Position: Winger Date of Incident: 20 June...

  • Cape Town Sevens dates confirmed for December 12 and 13 #Sevens

    Jun 30, 15 • 2553 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World RugbyComments Off on Cape Town Sevens dates confirmed for December 12 and 13 #Sevens

      Round Two of global Series set for 12-13 December in Mother City New schedule revealed and popular Series extended to 10 iconic cities Tickets to go on sale on 4 August for Cape Town date The Cape Town Sevens rugby tournament will take place on the...

  • #EPRugby GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM SATURDAY

    Jun 30, 15 • 3890 Views • Club Rugby, General NewsComments Off on #EPRugby GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM SATURDAY

      Leading EP Grand Challenge clubs Despatch and PE SAPS played to a 22-22 draw in their key league fixture at the weekend, allowing Despatch to retain a slender lead at the top of the log. With both sides vieing for the top spot on the log to qualify for...

  • U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week off to a great start #WhereHeroesAreMade

    Jun 30, 15 • 4620 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week off to a great start #WhereHeroesAreMade

      The U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week kicked off on Monday 29 June at the Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River.   Youngsters from all over South Africa, as well as Namibia and Zimbabwe, made their way to the town of White River, where they are competing...

  • Lions beat EP in U13 Craven Week opener

    Jun 30, 15 • 2589 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Lions beat EP in U13 Craven Week opener

    Eastern Province faced Bidvest Golden Lions in their opener of this year’s U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week at Hoërskool Rob Ferreira in White River. The Golden Lions started their clash against Eastern Province with a bang as Regardt Fourie crossed the...

  • SUPER RUGBY FINAL REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Jun 30, 15 • 2228 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY FINAL REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR – in conjunction with Opta Sports – is pleased to deliver a range of Match Packs to serve as an additional media resource, each containing useful statistics, anecdotes, trends and historical information pertaining to the coming round of...

  • Big scores on opening day of LSEN Week

    Jun 29, 15 • 1976 Views • General News, School, Youth WeeksComments Off on Big scores on opening day of LSEN Week

    DHL Western Province, the Free State, Blue Bulls, Golden Lions and Boland on Monday stamped their authority on the opening day of the Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) Week at HTS Drostdy in Worcester with impressive victories to start the...

  • Craven Week u13 2015 Day 2 Fixtures

    Jun 29, 15 • 3817 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Craven Week u13 2015 Day 2 Fixtures

    2015 JUN 30 08:30 Craven Week u13 Griquas (u13) vs Zimbabwe (u13) 2015 JUN 30 08:30 Craven Week u13 Griffons (u13) vs Namibia (u13) 2015 JUN 30 10:30 Craven Week u13 Border CD (u13) vs Pumas (u13) 2015 JUN 30 10:30 Craven Week u13 Golden Lions...

  • Springbok injury update from Johannesburg

    Jun 29, 15 • 2229 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok injury update from Johannesburg

    Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts on Monday said each of the injured players in the squad will be managed individually in terms of when they return to full training or playing in a match.   A squad of 48 players gathered in Johannesburg on Monday...

  • STANDARD BANK CAPE SCHOOLS RUGBY WEEK DAY 2

    Jun 29, 15 • 1793 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on STANDARD BANK CAPE SCHOOLS RUGBY WEEK DAY 2

    STANDARD BANK CAPE SCHOOLS RUGBY WEEK, IN ASSOCIATION WITH POWERADE AND SPUR DAY TWO REPORT Grey High fought off a terrific onslaught from a determined Boland Landbou team to keep their unbeaten record on another day of exciting rugby in the Standard Bank...

  • Handful of teams make early strides at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

    Jun 29, 15 • 2025 Views • Craven Week, General News, SchoolComments Off on Handful of teams make early strides at U13 Coca-Cola Craven Week

    The Blue Bulls, KwaZulu-Natal, Border, SWD and DHL Western Province on Monday made their presence felt early on in the Under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week as they registered impressive victories to keep themselves in contention for a place in the final match on...