Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • AIG brings live streaming of All Blacks v USA Test to 127 territories #USAvAllBlacks

    Oct 30, 14 • 2402 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on AIG brings live streaming of All Blacks v USA Test to 127 territories #USAvAllBlacks

    The sold-out match between the All Blacks and the USA Eagles this weekend will be live streamed at no cost on All Blacks TV to 127 territories thanks to the support of match presenting sponsor AIG. The All Blacks take on the USA Eagles at Soldier Field in...

  • All Blacks team named to play historic Test against USA Record American crowd to see team take on US Eagles

    Oct 30, 14 • 1809 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks team named to play historic Test against USA Record American crowd to see team take on US Eagles

    Photo: Anton Geyser   The All Blacks team to play the United States this weekend has been named, with the All Blacks selectors unveiling a team combining young All Blacks talent and experienced heads for the historic match at Soldier Field, Chicago. The...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE TEAM TO PLAY BARBARIANS

    Oct 30, 14 • 2119 Views • General News, International, World RugbyComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES ANNOUNCE TEAM TO PLAY BARBARIANS

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography   Qantas Wallabies backrower Matt Hodgson will be given the honour of captaining Australia in Saturday’s opening match of the 2014 Spring Tour against the Barbarians at Twickenham. New Qantas Wallabies coach Michael...

  • SPIRIT RETAINS SQUAD FOR GRAND FINAL SHOWDOWN

    Oct 30, 14 • 2012 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on SPIRIT RETAINS SQUAD FOR GRAND FINAL SHOWDOWN

    The Perth Spirit has named an unchanged 23-man side to take on Brisbane City in the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) grand final this Saturday (1 November) at Ballymore Oval, Brisbane.   The Spirit defeated the Melbourne Rising,...

  • HOFFMAN APPOINTED MATCH OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – QUEENSLAND

    Oct 30, 14 • 1784 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HOFFMAN APPOINTED MATCH OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – QUEENSLAND

    Queensland based Super Rugby referee Rohan Hoffman will take on the new role of Match Officials Development Manager – Queensland, in a joint venture between Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and Queensland Rugby. Hoffman, a product of Marist College...

  • Rugby player numbers reach record high

    Oct 29, 14 • 1754 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on Rugby player numbers reach record high

    150,564 registered rugby players 12 percent increase in number of female rugby players Teenage and Small Blacks numbers grow Two thousand more players laced up their rugby boots in 2014 than the previous year and many of them were women, teenagers and Small...

  • Exciting trio to perform at Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens

    Oct 29, 14 • 2319 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Exciting trio to perform at Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens

    Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images The 2014 Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens promises to be an even bigger success than last year, when more than 50 000 rugby fans saw the Springbok Sevens secure their home tournament title after a pulsating final against...

  • TIM SWIEL SET FOR A SHORT STINT AT HARLEQUINS

    Oct 29, 14 • 2000 Views • Europe, General NewsComments Off on TIM SWIEL SET FOR A SHORT STINT AT HARLEQUINS

    Cell C Sharks back, Tim Swiel will play for Harlequins Rugby Club in the UK on loan for four months. He joined the team on Saturday and will return to Durban at the end of February 2015. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Tim and I am certain that...

  • New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby players – class of 2015

    Oct 29, 14 • 2256 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby players – class of 2015

    A total of 160 players have been confirmed as fully contracted members of one of the five New Zealand Investec Super Rugby teams for the 2015 season. This includes 38 players receiving full time contracts for the first time. The Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes,...

  • 2015 Investec Super Rugby Crusaders squad announced

    Oct 29, 14 • 2279 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 2015 Investec Super Rugby Crusaders squad announced

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has announced his squad to contest the 2015 Investec Super Rugby competition.  It includes 26 returning players from the 2014 Crusaders squad, 2 players who have been elevated from the Wider Training Group, and 4 new...

  • BLUES NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR 2015 SUPER RUGBY

    Oct 29, 14 • 2575 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BLUES NAME STRONG SQUAD FOR 2015 SUPER RUGBY

      In their second year as a stand-alone organisation, the Blues believe their 2015 season will provide the platform for sustained success in the Super Rugby competition.   The Blues today named a 38-strong team largely based on players from within...

  • New Pumas signings

    Oct 28, 14 • 5210 Views • General NewsComments Off on New Pumas signings

    Photo: Hennie Homann The Steval Pumas players have a week left of sun bathing, angling and just relaxing at the pool before their pre-season kicks off on 3 November.   Team manager, Marius van Rensburg has confirmed the following new contracted players...

  • McKee Pleased with Attitude of the Fijian Players

    Oct 28, 14 • 1961 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McKee Pleased with Attitude of the Fijian Players

    Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach, John McKee is pleased with the attitude of the Vodafone Flying Fijian players following a rugby and gym session at the Regulation 9 Camp in Toulouse, France. “Yesterday (Monday) we had a very good Rugby session in the...

  • COWAN BACK FOR 10TH SEASON WITH THE FORCE

    Oct 28, 14 • 2039 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on COWAN BACK FOR 10TH SEASON WITH THE FORCE

    Inaugural Western Force squad member Pek Cowan has re-signed with the Western Force for a further two seasons, ensuring he will be a part of the club’s 10th season in Asteron Life Super Rugby in 2015.   The 28-year-old formed an established starting...

  • DHL WP to take Currie Cup trophy to the people

    Oct 28, 14 • 2481 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP to take Currie Cup trophy to the people

    The 2014 Absa Currie Cup-winning DHL Western Province squad will embark on a victory parade through Cape Town on Tuesday, October 28. Players and management will take the Absa Currie Cup trophy to their passionate fans, as they celebrate their dramatic 19-16...

  • Springbok squad extended

    Oct 27, 14 • 4129 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok squad extended

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Five newcomers and two returnees have been added to the bulk of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad as the national selectors opted for continuity and rewarding form in naming a 36-man squad for next month’s tour...

  • Rugby shocked and saddened at death of Bafana Bafana Captain

    Oct 27, 14 • 3950 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Rugby shocked and saddened at death of Bafana Bafana Captain

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Monday paid its respects to Senzo Meyiwa, captain of Bafana Bafana who was tragically killed on Sunday evening.   Mr Oregan Hoskins, President of SARU, said Meyiwa’s death marked a very sad day for South Africa,...

  • STEPHEN MOORE EXTENDS TIME WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY THROUGH TO 2016

    Oct 27, 14 • 1963 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on STEPHEN MOORE EXTENDS TIME WITH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY THROUGH TO 2016

      Qantas Wallabies and ACT Brumbies hooker Stephen Moore has committed his future to Australian Rugby after signing a one-year contract extension that will take him through until 2016. The 31-year-old hooker became the 81st player to captain the Wallabies,...

  • Blue Bulls crowned champions in Absa Under-21 final

    Oct 26, 14 • 2892 Views • General NewsComments Off on Blue Bulls crowned champions in Absa Under-21 final

    A late try by Jesse Kriel confirmed the Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21 side’s dominance of their Absa Currie Cup Under-21 Provincial Championship final over defending champions DHL Western Province and resulted in a 20-10 win. The visitors played with more...

  • WP topple Blue Bulls to regain U19 title

    Oct 26, 14 • 2365 Views • General NewsComments Off on WP topple Blue Bulls to regain U19 title

    A late converted try helped the DHL Western Province to a close 33-26 win over defending Absa Currie Cup Under-19 champions, the Vodacom Blue Bulls, in the 2014 final at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The home side were still trailing by three points with nine...

  • BUILDCORP NRC – SEMI-FINAL RESULTS

    Oct 26, 14 • 1597 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on BUILDCORP NRC – SEMI-FINAL RESULTS

    McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City and Property Club Perth Spirit have booked their places in the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Final following strong performances over the weekend that saw the top ranked sides – Melbourne Rising and...

  • WP crowned Absa Currie Cup champions

    Oct 25, 14 • 2641 Views • General News, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on WP crowned Absa Currie Cup champions

    Photos: Werner Nysschen Photography DHL Western Province on Saturday secured their first Absa Currie Cup victory at DHL Newlands since 2001 after defeating the Xerox Golden Lions 19-16 in a nail-biting final. Four penalties by flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis...

  • Currie Cup back in Cape Town

    Oct 25, 14 • 2804 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup back in Cape Town

    Photos: Werner Nysschen Photography Western Province are the 2014 Currie Cup winners. Demetri Catrakilis contributed 14 points on the day to win the Man of the match award. WP number 8, Nizaam Carr was also a strong contender. As was Jaco Van der Walt who was...

  • DEFENSIVE SPIRIT SEES PERTH INTO GRAND FINAL

    Oct 25, 14 • 2148 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on DEFENSIVE SPIRIT SEES PERTH INTO GRAND FINAL

    The Perth Spirit has ended the Melbourne Rising’s undefeated run today with a 45-29 victory at AAMI Park and will now contest the inaugural Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC) next Saturday against Brisbane City in Brisbane.   The Spirit led...

  • DHL Western Province vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets

    Oct 24, 14 • 2830 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL Western Province vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets

    Photo: Etienne Burger Venue: Newlands, Cape Town Kick-off: 17h00 CAT Referee: Craig Joubert Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper, Lesego ‘Pro’ Legoete Television Match Official: Deon van Blommestein Follow us on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Live scores:...