Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Match Report: Kearsney vs St Stithians

    Jun 1, 15 • 2428 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Match Report: Kearsney vs St Stithians

    Kearsney 1st XV beat St Stithians 41-10 Kearsney travelled to Johannesburg for their annual fixture against St Stithians on a surprisingly hot winter’s day on the Highveld. The match was a start-stop affair with many stoppages for injuries, mainly to...

  • CLINICAL ENGLAND XV OVERRUN BARBARIANS

    May 31, 15 • 1346 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on CLINICAL ENGLAND XV OVERRUN BARBARIANS

    England 73 Barbarians 12 Christian Wade scorched over for a hat-trick and Danny Cipriani racked up 33 points as Stuart Lancaster’s England XV saw off the Barbarians 73-12 at Twickenham. Wade’s treble complemented a brace for Cipriani and further scores...

  • ROB HORNE SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    May 31, 15 • 1470 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ROB HORNE SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Rob Horne Team: Waratahs Position: Winger Date of Incident: 30 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst...

  • ROB HORNE CITED

    May 31, 15 • 1730 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ROB HORNE CITED

    Player: Rob Horne Team: Waratahs Position: Winger Date of Incident: 30 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the ground...

  • WARATAHS ON TOP DESPITE LIONS LOSS

    May 31, 15 • 1632 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS ON TOP DESPITE LIONS LOSS

    Photo: Etienne Burger The Waratahs suffered a narrow five-point loss, 27-22, to the Lions at Ellis Park on early Sunday morning AEST, with the bonus point loss margin assisted by three missed penalty goal attempts by Elton Jantjies. The Waratahs retain the...

  • Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review

    May 31, 15 • 6185 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas first-time Vodacom Cup champions – Final Review

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography A new Vodacom Cup champion was crowned in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon when the Steval Pumas lifted the coveted trophy for the first time ever. The Lowvelders, coached by former Springbok Sevens player MJ Mentz, became...

  • A weekend of firsts, doubles and good-byes – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    May 31, 15 • 2065 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on A weekend of firsts, doubles and good-byes – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    Photo: Etienne Burger It was a weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby firsts, doubles and good-byes as the DHL Stormers consolidated their place at the top of the South African Conference, while the Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks both got one over their Australian...

  • OAKDALE WEN SUID-KAAP DERBY

    May 30, 15 • 4264 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on OAKDALE WEN SUID-KAAP DERBY

    Tydens ‘n skouspel van skolerugby tussen die Suid-Kaap rugbyreuse, Hoёr Landbouskool Oakdale en Hoёrskool Outeniqua,was dit die witbulle van die Hoёr Landbouskool Oakdale wat Saterdag se kragmeting gewen het.   Dit was die span van Outeniqua wat...

  • Junior Boks expect fiery World Rugby U20 opener

    May 30, 15 • 2078 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Junior Boks expect fiery World Rugby U20 opener

    The Junior Springboks are happy with their build-up to the opening match of the World Rugby Under-20 Championship and know what to expect from Italy when they clash on Tuesday, according to their captain Hanro Liebenberg. The SA Under-20 skipper and his team...

  • STEVAL PUMAS 2015 VODACOM CUP CHAMPIONS

    May 30, 15 • 8722 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on STEVAL PUMAS 2015 VODACOM CUP CHAMPIONS

    Match | Wedstryd: DHL WP vs Steval Pumas Venue | Tuisveld: Newlands, Cape Town | Nuweland, Kaapstad Date | Datum: 30-5-2015 Kick-off | Afskop: 14:10 Televised | Uitsending: SuperSport 1 Point scorers | Puntemakers: Steval Pumas: 1e Tries | Drieë 16 min:...

  • St.George Queensland Reds beat Western Force in Perth

    May 30, 15 • 1537 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds beat Western Force in Perth

    Quade Cooper returned from injury with an impressive display to spearhead the St.George Queensland Reds to a stunning 32-10 triumph over the Western Force in an Asteron Life Super Rugby clash played in Perth tonight. The talented flyhalf tallied 22 points,...

  • QUEENSLAND REDS DOWN WESTERN FORCE

    May 30, 15 • 1586 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on QUEENSLAND REDS DOWN WESTERN FORCE

    The Western Force has been defeated by the Queensland Reds, 32-10, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty crossed for the Force’s only try just before half-time to bring the scores to 17-10 at the break, however,...

  • Auckland Rugby Premier Results: May 30th

    May 30, 15 • 1685 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Auckland Rugby Premier Results: May 30th

    Alan McEvoy Memorial Trophy   Ponsonby 44 (R Ioane 2, A Boyle, W Uili, L Ngahe tries, penalty try, M Williams 4 con, 2 pen) Pakuranga 25 (A Silipa, B Nee Nee tries, penalty try, N Smith 2 con, 2 pen) Halftime: 17-15   University 49 (S Healy 2, K...

  • FRANS STEYN’S SEASON IS OVER

    May 30, 15 • 2849 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANS STEYN’S SEASON IS OVER

    Sharks back Francois Steyn has been handed a major injury setback which will end his Super Rugby season. The World Cup winner tore his pectoral muscle in the Sharks’ last outing against the Reds in Brisbane. Sharks head coach Gary Gold confirmed that...

  • SHARKS BATTLE PAST REBELS

    May 30, 15 • 2178 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS BATTLE PAST REBELS

    The Sharks edged past the 14-man Rebels 25-21 putting an end to their slim Super Rugby play-off hopes in the process. A moment of madness from Laurie Weeks, who threw a series of punches to the face of Jannie du Plessis, saw the Wallaby red-carded late in the...

  • LAURIE WEEKS RED CARD OFFENCE #SuperRugby

    May 30, 15 • 2168 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LAURIE WEEKS RED CARD OFFENCE #SuperRugby

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Laurie Weeks Team: Rebels Position: Prop Date of Incident: 29 May 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

  • SPEIGHT DOUBLE SINKS THE BULLS

    May 30, 15 • 2176 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SPEIGHT DOUBLE SINKS THE BULLS

    The Bulls’ hopes of making the Super Rugby Finals Series were dealt a major blow with a 22-16 loss to the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. The result provisionally takes the Brumbies back to the top of the Australian Conference, one point clear of the...

  • PREVIEW: THE CELL C SHARKS VS REBELS

    May 29, 15 • 1699 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PREVIEW: THE CELL C SHARKS VS REBELS

    The Cell C Sharks are back in Durban in high spirits after returning from tour with a hard-fought victory over the Reds in Brisbane last week, looking forward to hosting the Rebels at Growthpoint KINGS PARK tonight. The Rebels come to Durban with a desire to...

  • 2015 BOLAND CRAVEN AND ACADEMY WEEK TEAMS

    May 29, 15 • 9403 Views • Academy Week, Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School, Youth WeeksComments Off on 2015 BOLAND CRAVEN AND ACADEMY WEEK TEAMS

    The squads to represent Boland at the 2015 Craven and Academy Weeks were announced on Friday 29 May 2015. Such was the transparent, all-inclusive nature of the 2015 trials, during which all of 84 local schools were invited to participate in the process, there...

  • Emirate Lions make a late change

    May 29, 15 • 2423 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions make a late change

    Photo: Anton Geyser Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made a change to his side which will face the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Scrumhalf Dillon Smit has been drafted into the Emirates Lions squad on loan from the Leopards and...

  • PRIOR, LOUWRENS RE-SIGN WITH THE FORCE

    May 29, 15 • 1661 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PRIOR, LOUWRENS RE-SIGN WITH THE FORCE

    The Western Force has extended the stay of scrumhalves Ryan Louwrens and Ian Prior through until the end of the 2017 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. The pair joins fellow halfback Alby Mathewson, who is signed to the Force until the end of 2016. Head Coach...

  • Saia Fainga’a launches the St.George Queensland Reds Indigenous Round

    May 29, 15 • 2415 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Saia Fainga’a launches the St.George Queensland Reds Indigenous Round

    Photo: Sportography/QRU. St.George Queensland Reds hooker Saia Fainga’a today launched the Reds Indigenous Round with the unveiling of the new unique playing jersey to be worn in their match against the Chiefs on Saturday 6 June. The Reds Indigenous Round...

  • National Club Rugby Round-up: Community Cup champs look to bounce back

    May 29, 15 • 6165 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up: Community Cup champs look to bounce back

    Cell C Community Cup champions Durbanville-Bellville will be looking for a vital win when they travel to Belhar on Saturday for a much-anticipated Western Province Super League clash in the Mother City. The match is just one of hundreds taking place across...

  • New Vodacom Wi-Fi solution to combine the best of home viewing with the live big game experience

    May 29, 15 • 1911 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New Vodacom Wi-Fi solution to combine the best of home viewing with the live big game experience

      Large crowds at sports matches can mean frustratingly slow uploads of status updates and selfies, and make it all-but-impossible to view the video instant replays that you get when watching the big game at home. Vodacom’s latest full-stadium Wi-Fi...

  • Leyds cracks Stats XV team

    May 29, 15 • 1593 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Leyds cracks Stats XV team

    A superb individual performance that includes a brace of tries earned DHL Stormers wing Dillyn Leyds a place in the Vodacom Rugby App’s Stats XV team for the week. Leyds was among five South African players in the team after the 15th round of Vodacom...