Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Coetzee praises ‘massive performance’

    Apr 13, 15 • 1543 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Coetzee praises ‘massive performance’

    An elated DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee heaped the praise on his coaching team and all the players in the aftermath of their excellent 32-18 Vodacom Super Rugby win over the defending champion Waratahs earlier today. The DHL Stormers overturned a 13-15...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Bulls in Pretoria

    Apr 13, 15 • 1287 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Bulls in Pretoria

    Despite dominating possession and collecting a four-try bonus point, the St.George Queensland Reds have fallen 43-22 to the Bulls in a high-scoring Asteron Life Super Rugby clash played in Pretoria early Sunday morning Queensland time. The Reds trailed 24-5...

  • FNB UFS-Shimlas vs FNB NWU-Pukke Teamsheets #VarsityCup Final

    Apr 13, 15 • 2584 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on FNB UFS-Shimlas vs FNB NWU-Pukke Teamsheets #VarsityCup Final

    Venue: Shimla Park, Bloemfontein  Date: 13/4/2015 Kick–off: 19h00 CAT (live on Supersport) Referees: Stephan Geldenhuys, Tahla Ntshakaza Assistant referees: Oregopotse Rametsi, Lourens van der Merwe TMO: Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Xerox Golden Lions, DHL WP retain Section leaderships – Vodacom Cup Round 5 Review

    Apr 13, 15 • 1740 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions, DHL WP retain Section leaderships – Vodacom Cup Round 5 Review

    Photo: Bernard Gerber It was business as usual at the top of the North and South Section logs with four of the top five in the divisions recording victories to remain on course for home play offs. The ‘best’ result of the day was secured by North Section...

  • Four wins leave SA Conference race on a knife edge – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review

    Apr 13, 15 • 1383 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Four wins leave SA Conference race on a knife edge – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review

    The Vodacom Bulls held onto their leadership of a ferociously contested South African Conference on a weekend of success at the expense of Australian teams. The Vodacom Bulls maintained their two-point advantage over the DHL Stormers – as both recorded...

  • Crusaders vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 11, 15 • 1407 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: 11/4/2015 Kick-off: 9h35 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crudaders: 15. Israel Dagg, 14. David Havili, 13. Kieron Fonotia, 12. Ryan Crotty, 11. Nemani Nadolo, 10. Colin Slade, 9. Andy Ellis, 8. Kieran Read (Captain), 7. Matt Todd, 6. Jordan Taufua,...

  • Bizsport Glenwood Rugby Festival Results

    Apr 10, 15 • 1722 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bizsport Glenwood Rugby Festival Results

    Today was the U14s, U15s and 2nd teams.   U14 TEAMS DAY 1: Monday 6 April DAY 3: Friday 10 April TIME FIELD GAME     09h00 2 Michaelhouse 31 vs 14 Wesvalia 10h00 2 Maritzburg College 34 vs 5 Rustenburg 12h00 2 DHS 10 vs 17 Lichtenburg 13h00 2...

  • ONS IS REGTIG (BLYKBAAR) NIE SO GOED AS WAT ONS DINK NIE #Paletoe

    Apr 10, 15 • 2585 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on ONS IS REGTIG (BLYKBAAR) NIE SO GOED AS WAT ONS DINK NIE #Paletoe

    Artikel: Simon Riekert   Daar is sportskrywers wat glo ons het maar min perspektief oor ons vermoëns om wêreldwenners te wees. Ons sukkel blykbaar om die realiteit bo die droom te stel en ons hou van ʼn span wat nooit bes gee nie.   Plaaslike...

  • Ben Afeaki retires from rugby

    Apr 10, 15 • 2149 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on Ben Afeaki retires from rugby

    Investec Super Rugby player Ben Afeaki has decided to retire from all rugby due to medical reasons. Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014 during an Investec Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. He was cleared to resume training as part of a...

  • Blues vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 9, 15 • 2175 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Friday 10 April 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Nick Briant AR2 Brendon Pickerill TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Charles Piutau, 14....

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 9, 15 • 1629 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday, 11 April SA Time: 19h10 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant referees: Quinton Immelman, Pro Legoete Television match official: Shaun Veldsman Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Vodacom Bulls: Jesse Kriel, Francois...

  • Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 9, 15 • 1520 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday, 11 April SA Time: 17h05 Venue: Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Referee: Stuart Berry Assistant referees: Jaco van Heerden, Rodney Bonaparte Television match official: Deon van Blommestein Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Emirates Lions:...

  • Force vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 9, 15 • 1461 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force vs Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday, 11 April SA Time: 13h45 Venue: NIB Stadium, Perth Referee: Rohan Hoffman (Australia) Assistant referees: Will Houston, Graham Cooper (both Australia) Television match official: Ian Smith (Australia) Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: Dane...

  • Waratahs vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Apr 9, 15 • 1408 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Date: Saturday, 11 April SA Time: 11h40 Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand) Assistant referees: Angus Gardner (New Zealand), James Leckie (Australia) Television match official: Peter Marshall (Australia) Follow on Twitter:...

  • Australian challenges and local derby to set tone – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Apr 9, 15 • 1657 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Australian challenges and local derby to set tone – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    With only two points separating four of the South African franchises on the Vodacom Super Rugby log after eight weeks of play, round 9 of the competition will again be crucial for local teams, with the derby in Johannesburg between the Emirates Lions and Cell...

  • Big battles expected as Vodacom Cup pool stages reach halfway stage – Round 5 Preview

    Apr 9, 15 • 1869 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Big battles expected as Vodacom Cup pool stages reach halfway stage – Round 5 Preview

    The intensity of the Vodacom Cup is expected to rise significantly this weekend as the pool stages reach the halfway stage and the reality sets in for the teams that only four rounds remain for them to secure their places in the final stages. The main...

  • Border team to take on Griquas

    Apr 9, 15 • 1857 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border team to take on Griquas

    1. Yanga Xakalashe 2. Mihlali Mpafi 3. Johannes Jonker 4. Billy Dutton 5. Wandile Phutuma 6. Lukhanyo Nomzanga 7. Nkosikhona Nofuma 8. Onke Dubase 9. Ntando Kebe (Captain) 10. Oliver Zono 11. Michael Makase 12. Luke Arm 13. Makazole Mapimpi 14. Siphenkosi...

  • De Jongh to lead the STORMERS in Sydney

    Apr 9, 15 • 1645 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on De Jongh to lead the STORMERS in Sydney

    Centre Juan de Jongh has recovered from an ankle injury and will lead the DHL Stormers in their third Vodacom Super Rugby tour match of 2015 – against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday. De Jongh was an 11th hour withdrawal from the team last weekend, but...

  • Flip returns for the Bulls, Strauss rested

    Apr 9, 15 • 2167 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Flip returns for the Bulls, Strauss rested

    Photo: Etienne Burger Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made two changes to his starting team that will take on the Reds in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss is given a rest in compliance the Springbok...

  • Desert Rugby Festival Fixtures 2015

    Apr 9, 15 • 3040 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Desert Rugby Festival Fixtures 2015

    Upcoming Fixtures 2015 APR 10 14:30 Desert Rugby Festival De Duine Secondary School vs Port Natal Skool 2015 APR 10 15:45 Desert Rugby Festival Windhoek THS vs Hoërskool Namakwaland 2015 APR 10 17:00 Desert Rugby Festival Walvis Bay Private High...

  • Mauritz Hansen “Hansie” Week 2015 Fixtures

    Apr 9, 15 • 3400 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Mauritz Hansen “Hansie” Week 2015 Fixtures

    Upcoming Fixtures 2015 APR 09 12:00 Mauritz Hansen “Hansie” Week Hoërskool Jeugland vs Hoërskool Lydenburg 2015 APR 09 13:00 Mauritz Hansen “Hansie” Week Hoërskool Randburg vs HTS Witbank 2015 APR 09 14:00 Mauritz Hansen...

  • Wentzel to lead the Sharks against the Lions

    Apr 9, 15 • 2007 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wentzel to lead the Sharks against the Lions

    Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has made a number of changes to his team to take on the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg this Saturday, welcoming back two players from injury to bolster his side. Etienne Oosthuizen and Willem Alberts have both...

  • FORCE NAMED FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CLASH WITH CHEETAHS

    Apr 9, 15 • 1397 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE NAMED FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CLASH WITH CHEETAHS

    Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty will return to the Western Force starting line-up for the club’s 10th season anniversary match against the Cheetahs at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Saturday night. The Force entered the Asteron Life Super Rugby...

  • HIGHLANDERS STAY TRUE TO THEIR XV

    Apr 9, 15 • 1337 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HIGHLANDERS STAY TRUE TO THEIR XV

    Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph has kept faith with the team that beat the Stormers by naming an unchanged line up for Saturday’s Super Rugby derby against the Crusaders. The Crusaders are fresh off a demolition job on the Sharks in Durban while the...

  • TWO CHANGES FOR CHEETAHS

    Apr 9, 15 • 1390 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TWO CHANGES FOR CHEETAHS

    Cheetahs head coach Naka Drotské has named his side that will face the Force in Perth on Saturday, with two changes made to his starting XV. BG Uys starts at loosehead prop as Danie Mienie moves to the bench and at scrum-half Sarel Pretorius is back in the...