Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Statement on Jerry Collins from New Zealand Rugby and Tim Castle

    Jun 5, 15 • 2570 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Statement on Jerry Collins from New Zealand Rugby and Tim Castle

    New Zealand Rugby has tonight expressed its shock and sadness at the death of former All Black Jerry Collins and his partner Alana in a car crash in France earlier today. The crash has also left the couple’s baby daughter Ayla in a critical condition in...

  • VALE JERRY COLLINS

    Jun 5, 15 • 2041 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on VALE JERRY COLLINS

    SANZAR Chief Executive, Greg Peters, has issued the following statement in the wake of the tragic news that Jerry Collins and his partner, Alana Madill, have passed away in France. “Jerry Collins is an undisputed legend of the game for Wellington, the...

  • R.I.P Jerry

    Jun 5, 15 • 2717 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on R.I.P Jerry

    The rugby world is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of ex All Black captain and true rugby legend Jerry Collins. Collins, 34, and his wife, Alana Madill, died in a car accident in Beziers, France. Their three month old daughter, Alya,  survived...

  • Two year rugby ban for Canterbury club player

    Jun 5, 15 • 3892 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Two year rugby ban for Canterbury club player

    Canterbury Rugby CEO Hamish Riach has expressed regret today at the news that a Canterbury club rugby player has been banned from all rugby for two years for possessing a human growth hormone. Lincoln University player Finn Hart-Strawbridge was found guilty...

  • ASICS unveils the most technologically advanced jersey the Springboks have ever worn

    Jun 4, 15 • 5888 Views • General News, International, Springboks, World RugbyComments Off on ASICS unveils the most technologically advanced jersey the Springboks have ever worn

      Available today, the Springbok’s new jersey is an imposing look that fans and players alike will be proud to wear.   A true sport performance brand, ASICS developed the jersey with direct insights from the Springboks. Scientists from the ASICS...

  • DHL Stormers vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1633 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Stormers v Lions @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15....

  • Griekwaland-Wes Rugby Unie verklaaring

    Jun 4, 15 • 4279 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griekwaland-Wes Rugby Unie verklaaring

    Mnr. Jannie Louw, President – Griekwaland-Wes Rugby Unie:   Dit verg unieke persone om in unieke omstandighede te presteer. Die produsente en personeel van ORC produseer druiwe en verwerk dit tot wêreldklas wyne in uiters unieke omstandighede. So ook...

  • UJ rugby player joins BlitzBokke training camp

    Jun 4, 15 • 2270 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, InternationalComments Off on UJ rugby player joins BlitzBokke training camp

    CAPTION: University of Johannesburg forward Andries Oosthuizen was invited to join the Springbok rugby sevens team, the BlitzBokke, for a training camp in Stellenbosch last week ahead of their European tour to Italy and Switzerland next week (June 8 to 22)....

  • Springboks and ASICS launch new RWC jersey

    Jun 4, 15 • 3317 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks and ASICS launch new RWC jersey

    The new ASICS-designed and manufactured Springbok jersey for the Rugby World Cup was launched at a glittering event in Cape Town on Thursday, with the 100 day mark to the start of the global showpiece fast approaching.   The launch of the iconic jersey...

  • Cheetahs make late change

    Jun 4, 15 • 2296 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs make late change

    Willie Le Roux replaces Joe Pietersen on the bench.   NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP BG Uys 2 HOOKER Torsten van Jaarsveld 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Maks van Dyk 4 LEFT LOCK Carl Wegner 5 RIGHT LOCK Francois Uys ( c ) 6 LEFT FLANKER Boom Prinsloo 7 RIGHT...

  • DHL Stormers change three for Lions at home

    Jun 4, 15 • 1508 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers change three for Lions at home

      The DHL Stormers have announced just three changes to their starting line-up, with two new faces on the bench, for Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby meeting with the Lions at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). The DHL Stormers can...

  • Permutations start taking shape – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview

    Jun 4, 15 • 1910 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Permutations start taking shape – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview

    With only two rounds of action left before the top six teams in Vodacom Super Rugby start fighting it out for the grand prize, there is still a lot that happen before the final positions on the log are secured.   What we do know is that the Hurricanes...

  • Nine South Africans in Stats XV #FanUp

    Jun 4, 15 • 1451 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nine South Africans in Stats XV #FanUp

    South African players absolutely dominate this week’s Stats XV with nine players from this country making the team following this week’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. The team consists of a healthy spread of players from the five South African franchises...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1552 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Waratahs @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 23:00 AEST, 01:00* NZST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Reds vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1348 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Reds v Chiefs @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Mike Fraser AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Andrew Lees TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. James O`Connor, 14. Chris...

  • Blues vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1400 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Teitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Matt Vaega, 14. Ben...

  • Force vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1298 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Force v Brumbies @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:00 local, 21:00 AEST, 23:00 NZST, 13:00 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Damien Mitchelmore AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 15. Dane...

  • Melbourne Rebels vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1298 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Melbourne Rebels vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Rebels v Bulls @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:30 local, 17:30 NZST, 07:30 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 James Leckie AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Dominic...

  • Highlanders team to play the Hurricanes

    Jun 4, 15 • 1434 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders team to play the Hurricanes

    Tomorrow night’s game will feature a new captain, vice-captain and have five players running out onto their home field when the Highlanders clash with the table topping Hurricanes. Head coach, Jamie Joseph, has named a side that features six changes to the...

  • BARRETT TO STEER CANES IN NAPIER

    Jun 4, 15 • 1338 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BARRETT TO STEER CANES IN NAPIER

    First five-eighth Beauden Barrett will return to the Hurricanes’ starting team this Friday night in one of three changes to the side which faced the Crusaders. Coach Chris Boyd has opted to move Blade Thomson into flanker and Victor Vito to No. 8, giving...

  • Hurricanes vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1985 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Hurricanes v Highlanders Date: Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off:19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Shane McDermott AR2: Paul Williams TMO: Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. James Marshall, 14. Nehe...

  • England Women’s squad announced for Rugby Super Series

    Jun 4, 15 • 1302 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on England Women’s squad announced for Rugby Super Series

      Hunter leads England out against Canada in  the 2014 WRWC England Women’s Head Coach Simon Middleton has named a squad of 28 players for this month’s Rugby Super Series in Canada where England will play the USA, New Zealand and Canada. Rugby...

  • Lions make two forced changes

    Jun 4, 15 • 1800 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions make two forced changes

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 17: DHL STORMERS VS EMIRATES LIONS    Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to face the DHL Stormers at Newlands Stadium on Saturday.   Ackermann has opted for consistency for the clash, making just...

  • Brumbies team to take on the Force

    Jun 4, 15 • 1314 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies team to take on the Force

    Brumbies 1. Scott Sio , 2. Stephen Moore (c), 3. Ben Alexander, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Blake Enever, 6. Scott Fardy, 7. David Pocock, 8. Ita Vaea, 9. Nic White, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 11. Joe Tomane, 12. Robbie Coleman, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Henry...

  • PREVIEW: REBELS VS BULLS, ROUND 17

    Jun 4, 15 • 1611 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PREVIEW: REBELS VS BULLS, ROUND 17

    Setting the scene: The Rebels and Bulls head into this clash with different motivations and different levels of comfort, however the same aspirations; to claim a crucial victory. For the Rebels, it’s a case of finishing the season on a positive note; two...