Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Mar 24, 15 • 3000 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 7 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Match Hurricanes v Rebels @...

  • McKenzie captains England Counties Under 18s in Hartpury opener

    Mar 24, 15 • 1533 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McKenzie captains England Counties Under 18s in Hartpury opener

    Action at Hartpury College JOHN McKenzie of Lancashire will captain England Counties Under 18s in their opening match of the International Triangular Festival against a France Under 18 team at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire on Saturday March 28 (7.30pm)....

  • Mutual & Federal Premier Interschool Paul Roos vs Affies Historic Overview

    Mar 24, 15 • 3219 Views • General News, Premier SchoolsComments Off on Mutual & Federal Premier Interschool Paul Roos vs Affies Historic Overview

    Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries from South Africa’s top rugby schools, which are broadcast live on SuperSport from March to August....

  • Pumas make nine changes to their starting line-up

    Mar 24, 15 • 2282 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas make nine changes to their starting line-up

    The big lock, Rudi Mathee’s strong runs will surely make an inpack this weekend in Pretoria. Photo: Hennie Homann | Steval Pumas Coaches MJ Mentz and Corne Steenkamp have made nine changes to their starting 22-man line-up, for their fourth Vodacom Cup...

  • Meyer and Theron renew BokSmart certification

    Mar 24, 15 • 1920 Views • General News, International, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Meyer and Theron renew BokSmart certification

    Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and his SA Under-20 counterpart Dawie Theron recently renewed their BokSmart certification for a further two years. Meyer renewed his certification in Pretoria last week, while Theron was joined by three members of the South...

  • Stormers settling in well

    Mar 24, 15 • 2060 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers settling in well

    The DHL Stormers are settling in well ahead of their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tour opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. The touring party arrived in Queenstown (their base for this week) on Monday morning (NZ time) and they had two training...

  • KES Easter Festival 2015 Fixtures

    Mar 24, 15 • 2911 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on KES Easter Festival 2015 Fixtures

    2015 APR 04 08:00 KES Easter Festival St Davids Marist (Inanda) vs Durban High School 2015 APR 04 09:20 KES Easter Festival Hoërskool Ben Vorster vs Hoërskool Eldoraigne 2015 APR 04 10:40 KES Easter Festival Hentie Cilliers High School vs Kingswood...

  • Tony Stoops Festival 2015 Fixtures

    Mar 24, 15 • 3130 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Tony Stoops Festival 2015 Fixtures

    2015 APR 02 09:00 Tony Stoops Festival Hoërskool Kairos vs Hoërskool Stella 2015 APR 02 09:00 Tony Stoops Festival Hoërskool Porterville vs Sutherland High School 2015 APR 02 09:00 Tony Stoops Festival Oudtshoorn High School vs Hoërskool Voortrekker...

  • Oakdale Rugby Festival 2015 Fixtures

    Mar 24, 15 • 5267 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Oakdale Rugby Festival 2015 Fixtures

    Upcoming Fixtures 2015 APR 02 Oakdale Rugby Festival Montagu High School vs Hoërskool Dirkie Uys 2015 APR 02 Oakdale Rugby Festival Overberg High School vs Hoërskool Vredendal 2015 APR 02 Oakdale Rugby Festival Brackenfell High School vs Muir College...

  • Paul Roos Markotter Rugby Day 2015 Fixtures

    Mar 24, 15 • 2961 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Paul Roos Markotter Rugby Day 2015 Fixtures

    2015 MAR 28 08:00 Paul Roos Markotter Rugby Day Hermanus High School vs Hugenote Hoërskool (Wellington) 2015 MAR 28 09:10 Paul Roos Markotter Rugby Day SACS vs Langenhoven Gimnasium 2015 MAR 28 10:20 Paul Roos Markotter Rugby Day Hoër Landbouskool...

  • FIRA-AER u18 European Championship 2015 Fixtures

    Mar 24, 15 • 3401 Views • General News, International, SchoolComments Off on FIRA-AER u18 European Championship 2015 Fixtures

    2015 MAR 27 FIRA-AER u18 European Championship France (u18) vs Scotland (u18) 2015 MAR 27 FIRA-AER u18 European Championship Wales (u18) vs Italy (u18) 2015 MAR 27 FIRA-AER u18 European Championship Ireland (u18) vs Georgia (u18) 2015 MAR 27 FIRA-AER...

  • Despatch Sport Fees 2015 Fixtures

    Mar 24, 15 • 3583 Views • General News, School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on Despatch Sport Fees 2015 Fixtures

    2015 MAR 27 Despatch Sport Fees Gamble Street Senior Secondary School vs Alexander Road High School 2015 MAR 27 Despatch Sport Fees Hoërskool Andrew Rabie vs Victoria Park High School (PE) 2015 MAR 27 15:00 Despatch Sport Fees Uniondale High...

  • WP Rugby Schools Day 2015 Fixtures

    Mar 24, 15 • 2539 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on WP Rugby Schools Day 2015 Fixtures

    The 12th annual WP Rugby Schools Day will take place at DHL Newlands on Tuesday, March 24 (2015) – starting at 15h00 with Mini Rugby (Under-9) action. The likes of Stellenberg High School, Wynberg Boys’ HS, SACS, Bellville HS, Boland Landbou, Paarl...

  • Graeme Rugby Day Full Program

    Mar 24, 15 • 2346 Views • General NewsComments Off on Graeme Rugby Day Full Program

    RUGBY DAY PROGRAMME – Saturday 28 March 2015 SOMERSET FIELD 08h00 Union High School 1st XV vs. Cambridge High School 1st XV 09h10 Muir College 1st XV vs. Hudson Park High School 1st XV 10h20 Queens’ College 1st XV vs. Pearson High School 1st XV 11h30...

  • Emirate Lions name their side to face the Reds

    Mar 24, 15 • 2151 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions name their side to face the Reds

    Photo: @HowzitJax VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND SEVEN: QUEENSLAND REDS VS EMIRATES LIONS Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to face the Reds in Brisbane on Friday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made just one change for the game as...

  • Win with Vodacom SupeRugby #FanUp

    Mar 24, 15 • 1675 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Win with Vodacom SupeRugby #FanUp

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen Rugby 15 will be giving 5 lucky supporters each a set of 4 tickets to the Vodacom SupeRugby game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Crusaders at Loftus on Saturday. (One of these lucky winner will walk away with a Bulls replica rugby...

  • Red Carded Francois Steyn found not Guilty

    Mar 23, 15 • 2034 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Red Carded Francois Steyn found not Guilty

    Hearing Details: 23 March 2015 @ 11am SAST, 8pm AEDT, 10pm NZDT via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Francois Steyn Team: Sharks Position: Centre Date of Incident: 21 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j)...

  • Madibaz vs TUKS Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Mar 23, 15 • 2027 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Madibaz vs TUKS Teamsheets #VarsityCup

    Date: Monday, March 23 Venue: Madibaz Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: 16.45 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen FNB Madibaz: 15 Tythan Adams, 14 Khaya Malotana, 13 Michael Bernardt, 12 Devon Lailvaux, 11 Brian Skosana, 10 Ruan Allerston, 9 Daniel Acker, 8...

  • Final Stage, Absa Cape Epic #ConquerAsOne

    Mar 23, 15 • 1539 Views • General NewsComments Off on Final Stage, Absa Cape Epic #ConquerAsOne

    Photo of John Smit & Butch James with partners Distance: 92km Climbing: 1500m Start Location: CPUT Wellington Campus Finish Location: Meerendal Wine Estate On Stage 1 riders encountered one of the Absa Cape Epic’s legendary climbs, Groenlandberg....

  • SA SIDES MAKE IT THREE FROM FOUR

    Mar 23, 15 • 1538 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SA SIDES MAKE IT THREE FROM FOUR

    23 MARCH 2015 – Round six of the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition dished up a healthy dollop of drama as the South African franchises came out on top in three of the four matches over the weekend. The Emirates Lions won their second match on tour with a...

  • Kearsney College vs Hilton Match Report

    Mar 23, 15 • 1940 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Kearsney College vs Hilton Match Report

    Kearsney beat Hilton 34-22 Kearsney hosted Hilton on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon on Botha’s Hill. From the kick-off Hilton made their intentions clear with motivated defence but unfortunately quickly conceded a penalty with over eagerness at the...

  • BISMARCK DU PLESSIS ACCEPTS WRONGDOING

    Mar 23, 15 • 1849 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS ACCEPTS WRONGDOING

    Photo: @HowzitJax Bismarck du Plessis today appeared in a SANZAR judicial hearing, following him being issued with a red card for foul play in the 18th minute of yesterday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Chiefs at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Upon...

  • STATEMENT: Jacques Potgieter sanction

    Mar 23, 15 • 2672 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on STATEMENT: Jacques Potgieter sanction

    Following an internal investigation into an incident during the NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies match, Jacques Potgieter has been reprimanded by the ARU and fined $20,000 (with $10,000 suspended). Potgieter admitted to using offensive language directed towards...

  • JACQUES POTGIETER ISSUED $20,000 FINE FOR HOMOPHOBIC COMMENTS

    Mar 23, 15 • 2604 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JACQUES POTGIETER ISSUED $20,000 FINE FOR HOMOPHOBIC COMMENTS

    The Australian Rugby Union today fined NSW Waratahs player Jacques Potgieter $20,000 (with $10,000 suspended), following an incident during Sunday afternoon’s match against the Aquis Brumbies. Potgieter admitted making comments contrary to the Australian...

  • Scotland squad player update

    Mar 23, 15 • 2736 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Scotland squad player update

    The Scotland medical team provided the following squad update after yesterday’s RBS 6 Nations loss to Ireland at BT Murrayfield. Loose-head prop Euan Murray suffered a concussion and a nose injury, and is subject to the graduated return to play...