Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Tickets on sale for DHL Newlands Test

    May 12, 16 • 2431 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Tickets on sale for DHL Newlands Test

    Tickets for the Castle Lager Incoming Series Test between the Springboks and Ireland at DHL Newlands on Saturday, June 11 will go on sale at 12h00 on Thursday, May 12. It will be the first Test of 2016 for the Springboks under new coach and former DHL...

  • September back in Vodacom Blue Bulls colours

    May 12, 16 • 2604 Views • General NewsComments Off on September back in Vodacom Blue Bulls colours

    Outside back Marquit September has been named in the Vodacom Blue Bulls team to play the Steval Pumas in a Currie Cup qualifier on Friday in Pretoria. September was a regular feature for the Blue Bulls in last year’s Vodacom Cup, but now makes a first...

  • New supporters’ jerseys to kick off new Springbok era

    May 12, 16 • 1150 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on New supporters’ jerseys to kick off new Springbok era

    Springbok fans will be able to get their hands on a brand new supporters’ jersey, made by ASICS, in time for the kick-off of a new era under coach Allister Coetzee when the Boks face Ireland in the Castle Lager Incoming Series next month.   The...

  • NEW ASICS SPRINGBOK HOME AND AWAY SUPPORTERS JERSEYS AVAILABLE IN STORES NOW! #BokInAsics

    May 12, 16 • 1696 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on NEW ASICS SPRINGBOK HOME AND AWAY SUPPORTERS JERSEYS AVAILABLE IN STORES NOW! #BokInAsics

    ASICS ambassadors Eben Etzebeth and Frans Malherbe wearing the new supporters jersey which features enhanced fabrication   South Africa, 12 May 2016 – The Springboks will kick off a new era under Allister Coetzee in the opening Test of the Castle Lager...

  • DHL Stormers team to take on the Sunwolves in Singapore

    May 12, 16 • 1197 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers team to take on the Sunwolves in Singapore

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has named his team for the DHL Stormers’ first-ever match in Singapore against the Sunwolves on Saturday. There are just two changes to the backline that did duty in the clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands, with...

  • Hurricanes v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 12, 16 • 1608 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Reds @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 14 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Angus Mabey AR2: Brett Johnson TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15...

  • GOOSEN TO DEBUT V REDS AS CANES STAND DOWN FIVE

    May 12, 16 • 1361 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GOOSEN TO DEBUT V REDS AS CANES STAND DOWN FIVE

    Wellington wing Wes Goosen has been named to make his Investec Super Rugby debut against the Reds in Hurricanes team missing five players who have been stood down for breaching team protocols. Goosen, 20, takes over on the left wing from Julian Savea in one...

  • Reds team to play Hurricanes in Wellington

    May 12, 16 • 1149 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds team to play Hurricanes in Wellington

    St.George Queensland Reds lock Rob Simmons will earn a milestone 100th cap for his side this Saturday when they take on the Hurricanes in Wellington. Hailing from the tiny town of Theodore in central Queensland, Simmons made his Super Rugby debut for his...

  • Waratahs v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 12, 16 • 1871 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Bulls @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 14 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Glen Jackson AR1: Ben O’Keeffe AR2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan...

  • NSW Waratahs team continue with unchanged line-up to tackle the Bulls

    May 12, 16 • 1169 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team continue with unchanged line-up to tackle the Bulls

    The NSW Waratahs have continued with the same team for their round 12 match against the Bulls at Allianz Stadium this Saturday night. The team received welcome news this week with the same players available for selection. The Tahs will be looking to continue...

  • The All Black Sevens team for Paris

    May 12, 16 • 1616 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on The All Black Sevens team for Paris

    The All Blacks Sevens team for this weekend’s Paris Sevens (13-15 May) will be captained by Kurt Baker for the first time after injuries ruled out Tim Mikkelson and DJ Forbes who have also led the team this season. The team is: Pita Ahki (North Harbour)...

  • Rebels v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 11, 16 • 1425 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Rebels v Brumbies @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date: Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Rohan Hoffmann AR1: Will Houston AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 1. Toby Smith 2. James...

  • Brumbies unchanged for the Rebels

    May 11, 16 • 1315 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies unchanged for the Rebels

    Head Coach Stephen Larkham has stuck with the same Match Day 23-man squad that defeated the Bulls 23-6 in Canberra last Friday night. The experienced front row of Scott Sio, co-captain Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander pack down in the front row while Rory...

  • REBELS WELCOME BACK EXPERIENCE FOR BRUMBIES

    May 11, 16 • 1125 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REBELS WELCOME BACK EXPERIENCE FOR BRUMBIES

    The Melbourne Rebels welcome back experienced campaigners Colby Fainga’a, Mike Harris and Lopeti Timani to the starting line-up against the Brumbies at AAMI Park, Melbourne, on Friday. The return of the trio is a boost for the Rebels heading into the local...

  • Toyota Cheetahs and ClickaBet Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    May 11, 16 • 1207 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs and ClickaBet Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    ClickaBet has announced their Associate Sponsorship of the Toyota Cheetahs for the 2016 season, with immediate effect.   The sponsorship will see the ClickaBet brand represented on the official playing kit in the Super Rugby, Currie Cup and junior...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Kings

    May 11, 16 • 1716 Views • Analysis, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Kings

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Kings    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Kings in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 14 May 2016 in Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.  The game kicks off at 17:05.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Ticket for Springboks’ June Tests now available

    May 11, 16 • 1452 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Ticket for Springboks’ June Tests now available

    · Tickets start from low as R75 in PE to watch Springboks at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium · Cheapest tickets in Cape Town and Johannesburg only R100 · Boks tackle Ireland in South Africa for the first time since 2004 From only R75 in Port Elizabeth and R100...

  • Jenkins, Ulengo to face Waratahs in Sydney

    May 11, 16 • 1583 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jenkins, Ulengo to face Waratahs in Sydney

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named Jason Jenkins and Jamba Ulengo in his starting team that will face the Waratahs in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday. Jenkins pulled out of the first match of the tour against the Force due to an injury, but is...

  • Monnas v Waterkloof College Historic Overview

    May 11, 16 • 3664 Views • General News, Premier SchoolsComments Off on Monnas v Waterkloof College Historic Overview

    Hoërskool Monument (Monnas) will play Hoërskool Waterkloof on Saturday 14th May at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp at 12pm. This is the second Northvaal derby in the Premier Interschools series and promises to be a match of high intensity. While Monnas...

  • SA Rugby appoints Tsholo Kubheka as General Manager: Commercial

    May 11, 16 • 2573 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby appoints Tsholo Kubheka as General Manager: Commercial

    SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that Tsholo Kubheka, a former employee, has returned to the organisation as the new General Manager: Commercial.   Kubheka takes over the duties of Andy Marinos, who took up the role of CEO of SANZAAR earlier this year....

  • Club player suspended for six years for trafficking steroids

    May 11, 16 • 2109 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on Club player suspended for six years for trafficking steroids

    A former Wellington club player has been banned from all rugby for six years for using and trafficking anabolic steroids while he was involved in rugby. The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Judicial Committee imposed the lengthy ban on Andrew Leicester Burne,...

  • Highlanders v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 11, 16 • 1347 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Highlanders v Crusaders @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date: Friday 13 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19h35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Chris Pollock AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Aaron Paterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Crusaders

    May 11, 16 • 1129 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders to play the Crusaders

    Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has been able to select a largely unchanged line-up for the battle of the mainland after coming through last week’s win against the Chiefs with no new injuries. There is just one change to the starting team that took the field in...

  • BNZ Crusaders name team for the Southern Derby

    May 11, 16 • 1206 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team for the Southern Derby

    This weekend see’s the classic Southern Derby of the Investec Super Rugby tournament Pulse Energy Highlander’s vs BNZ Crusaders. The game takes place on Friday 13th May at Forsyth Bar Stadium, Dunedin. Kick off is at 7.35pm.   Crusaders Head Coach...

  • Gold Cup 2016 Fixtures Confirmed

    May 11, 16 • 3669 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Gold Cup 2016 Fixtures Confirmed

    Image: Roger Sedres / ImageSA   Johannesburg-based Pirates will host the first-ever international match in the Gold Cup era after SA Rugby on Tuesday evening confirmed the fixtures for the country’s flagship tournament for non-university clubs.  ...