Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Van Dyk to make DHL WP debut

    May 5, 16 • 1647 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Dyk to make DHL WP debut

    Kobus van Dyk will make his DHL Western Province debut against the Cell C Sharks XV at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban this weekend. The 22-year-old utility forward comes into the team to replace the injured Tertius Daniller in one of three changes to the...

  • Xerox Golden Lions XV team announced

    May 5, 16 • 1548 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions XV team announced

    Xerox Golden Lions XV vs Toyota Free State XV – Diggers Rugby Club: 15:00   The Xerox Golden Lions XV coaching staff has made nine changes to the side that will face the Toyota Free State XV at Diggers Rugby Club on Saturday 7 May at 15:00.   A...

  • Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1354 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Cheetahs @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local Referee: Nic Berry AR1: Andrew Lees AR2: Graham Cooper TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    May 5, 16 • 1219 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    Waratahs vs Toyota Cheetahs  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Waratahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 7 May 2016 in Sydney, Australia.  The game kicks off at 11:45 (SA Time).  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1465 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Brumbies v Bulls @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keeffe AR1: Will Houston AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: Scott Sio Stephen...

  • Toyota Free State XV team to take on the Golden Lions XV

    May 5, 16 • 1246 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State XV team to take on the Golden Lions XV

    Toyota Free State XV vs Golden Lions XV    The Toyota Free State XV will be taking on the Golden Lions XV on Saturday, 7 May at 15:00.   Toyota Free State XV vs Golden Lions XV 15:00, 7 May 2016             15 Reinardt Erwee 14 JP Coetzee...

  • Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    May 5, 16 • 1289 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged team to face the Brumbies in the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday in his side’s second match of their Australian trip. The Bulls started their tour with a solid win over the Force in Perth last...

  • Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    May 5, 16 • 1285 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    The Aquis Brumbies will welcome back co-captain Stephen Moore and veteran prop Ben Alexander, while Matt Toomua will miss Friday night’s matchup against the Blue Bulls at GIO Stadium. Moore and Alexander missed last week’s 23-10 loss to the Highlanders in...

  • Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1562 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Chris Wratt TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Wyatt...

  • NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    May 5, 16 • 1096 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    The NSW Waratahs will run out with a similar team that defeated the Stormers 32-20 last weekend in South Africa for this Saturday’s round 11 match against the Cheetahs at Allianz Stadium. Only one change has been made, with hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • Griquas team to take on the Bulldogs

    May 5, 16 • 1370 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas team to take on the Bulldogs

    Team to play Border Bulldogs – 07 May 2016 15:00 Griqua Park – Kimberley 1   Devon Martinus 2   AJ Le Roux 3   Ewald Van Der Westhuizen 4   Jonathan Janse Van Rensburg 5   Mzwanele Zito 6   Wendal Wehr 7   RJ Liebenberg (C)...

  • Steval Pumas Persverklaring

    May 5, 16 • 2788 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas Persverklaring

    Curriebeker Kwalifisering: Steval Pumas vs Windhoek Draught Welwitschias Plek: Hoërskool Ermelo, Ermelo Datum: 7 Mei 2016 Kick-off: 15:00   MJ Mentz, die hoofbreier van die Steval Pumas het sy groep van 22 spelers bekend gemaak vir die vyfde rondte van die...

  • ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS SIDE TO PLAY CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH

    May 5, 16 • 1049 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS SIDE TO PLAY CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH

    St.George Queensland Reds scrumhalf Nick Frisby will earn a milestone 50th cap for his side this Friday when they take on the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Reds have made two changes to the starting side for the match, with Queensland Under-20s standout...

  • Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    May 5, 16 • 1464 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    Cell C Sharks vs. Hurricanes Date : Saturday, 7 May 2016 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS Park Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Quinton Immelman, Rodney Bonaparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie le Roux...

  • Glenwood High School takes top honours at the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan

    May 5, 16 • 3612 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Glenwood High School takes top honours at the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan

    Glenwood High School has won the prestigious international rugby union tournament, The Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan. Glenwood took on Higashi Fukuoka High School from Japan, beating them 45 – 6.   In 2008 Glenwood was chosen...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw

    May 5, 16 • 3616 Views • AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General NewsComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw

    Francois Louw will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m). In the second half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby on 30 April, the Bath flanker...

  • WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    May 5, 16 • 1309 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    Western Force head coach Michael Foley has made four changes to the starting XV for the club’s clash with the Sunwolves at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with Kyle Godwin to make his first start since Round One.   Godwin...

  • Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    May 4, 16 • 1992 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Namibian World Cup star Renaldo Bothma will make his Vodacom Blue Bulls debut on Saturday when the Pretoria side takes on EP Kings in Port Elizabeth in the Currie Cup Qualifying tournament. The abrasive Bothma, who had provincial stints with the Golden Lions,...

  • ‪Kenya Sevens‬ squad for Paris and ‪‎London‬

    May 4, 16 • 2048 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on ‪Kenya Sevens‬ squad for Paris and ‪‎London‬

    Team: 1. Andrew Amonde (Captain), 2. Collins Injera, 3. Humphrey Kayange, 4. William Ambaka, 5. Frank Wanyama, 6. Oscar Ayodi, 7. Augustine Lugonzo, 8. Samuel Oliech, 9. Robert Aringo, 10. Billy Odhiambo, 11. Alex Olaba, 12. Nelson Oyoo. Management: 1....

  • ASICS Launches 2016 Qantas Wallabies Jersey and Campaign

    May 4, 16 • 1758 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ASICS Launches 2016 Qantas Wallabies Jersey and Campaign

    ASICS, the True Sport Performance Brand has unveiled the Qantas Wallabies jersey and media campaign for the 2016 international Rugby season. A host of Wallabies squad members including Israel Folau, Kurtley Beale, Bernard Foley, Rob Horne and Nick Phipps were...

  • BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    May 4, 16 • 1278 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    The BNZ Crusaders will play the Reds at AMI Stadium this Friday 6th May, 7.35pm. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Reds making five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies 40-14 last weekend.   Wyatt...

  • DHL Stormers injury report

    May 3, 16 • 1336 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers injury report

    There were no new injury concerns for the DHL Stormers heading into the bye week following their clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands. On the long-term injury list there are a number of players that have made good progress, with the likes of Wilco Louw,...

  • SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    May 3, 16 • 1203 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    Durban, 3 May 2016:  After arriving home from their three-week tour to New Zealand on Saturday night, the Cell C Sharks resumed training today.  Dr Alan Kourie, The Sharks team doctor, has issued the following injury update. Name of Player...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    May 3, 16 • 1502 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 11 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Chris...

  • Hougaard re-joins Springboks Sevens in Stellenbosch

    May 3, 16 • 1515 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Hougaard re-joins Springboks Sevens in Stellenbosch

    Springbok Sevens player Francois Hougaard on Tuesday re-joined the Springbok Sevens squad at their training base in Stellenbosch and will be considered for the forthcoming Paris and London legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.   Hougaard played in...