Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Much changed team announced to take on Free State

    Jul 29, 14 • 2864 Views • General NewsComments Off on Much changed team announced to take on Free State

    EP Kings head coach Carlos Spencer has announced a much changed team to take on the Free State Cheetahs in their final warm up game in Cradock on Friday. Spencer said Luke Watson will once again captain the side, having returned after sitting out the game...

  • Bok Women switch into World Cup mode

    Jul 29, 14 • 1504 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women switch into World Cup mode

    Springbok Women’s flank Lamla Momoti says her team has officially switched into World Cup mode as they prepare to face Australia on Friday in their opening match of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in France. South Africa will face Australia at 15h45 on...

  • Bok Women arrive in France for RWC

    Jul 29, 14 • 1656 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women arrive in France for RWC

    The Springbok Women arrived in France on Monday for the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup raring to take to the field following months of preparation for the international showpiece. The tournament, which is being hosted in Marcoussis outside of Paris, will begin...

  • Mtembu to lead Sharks in Absa Currie Cup

    Jul 29, 14 • 2602 Views • General NewsComments Off on Mtembu to lead Sharks in Absa Currie Cup

    The Sharks are delighted to announce the appointment of talented loose-forward Tera Mtembu as captain of the Cell C Sharks for Absa Currie Cup 2014. Having come through The Sharks Academy ranks, this dedicated, free-spirited and hard-working youngster has...

  • Loftus Versfeld

    Jul 29, 14 • 4600 Views • General NewsComments Off on Loftus Versfeld

    FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2014 LOFTUS VERSFELD     B FIELD     VODACOM BLUE BULLS U/19 vs FREE STATE U/19​:​13:45       VODACOM BLUE BULLS U/21 vs FREE STATE U/21​:​15:30  ...

  • Glenwood vs Affies

    Jul 29, 14 • 3728 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Glenwood vs Affies

      Friday 1 August and Saturday 2 August   FRIDAY 1 AUGUST Rugby TIME AFFIES A AFFIES B AFFIES C HARLEQUINS 14H30 6th 14F 15F 16E 15H30 5th 14E 15E 16D 16H30 4th 14D 15D     SATURDAY 2 AUGUST Rugby TIME AFFIES A AFFIES B AFFIES C 08H00 14A...

  • SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL

    Jul 28, 14 • 1684 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPERUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS FOR FINAL

    Super Rugby Final (Match E) Saturday 2 August 2014 Waratahs v Crusaders ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia Kick-off (19:40 local, 21:40 NZT, 11:40 SAST, 09:40 GMT) Referee: Craig Joubert AR 1: Steve Walsh AR 2: James Leckie TMO: George Ayoub...

  • All Blacks squad named for 2014 Investec Rugby Championship Carter back in black while Piutau and Cane also return

    Jul 28, 14 • 2741 Views • General News, International, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on All Blacks squad named for 2014 Investec Rugby Championship Carter back in black while Piutau and Cane also return

                  The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have today named a squad balanced with experience and youth for the 2014 Investec Rugby Championship. The squad is as follows: (with province, Super Rugby team and Test...

  • Blitzboks find gold in Glasgow

    Jul 27, 14 • 2338 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Blitzboks find gold in Glasgow

    South Africa ended New Zealand’s dominance at the Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal match in an enthralling final at a sold-out Ibrox Stadium 17-12. Seabelo Senata stole the show, scoring his 10th and 11th tries of the Games to help the...

  • Rondebosch Boys High School Rugby Results

    Jul 27, 14 • 3601 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Rondebosch Boys High School Rugby Results

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  • Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch

    Jul 27, 14 • 1745 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks derailed in Christchurch

    The 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby season came to an abrupt halt for the Cell C Sharks on Saturday morning when they were beaten by 38-6 by the Crusaders in the first semi-final.   The Durbanites would be the first to admit that they were not at their best...

  • Bok Women depart for RWC with high hopes

    Jul 27, 14 • 1627 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women depart for RWC with high hopes

    The Springbok Women will depart on Sunday for the Women’s Rugby World Cup with high hopes of achieving their best finish in the international spectacle following months of preparation and specialist skills training. The team will depart for France via...

  • Bok Sevens into Commonwealth Games quarters

    Jul 27, 14 • 2532 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Bok Sevens into Commonwealth Games quarters

    Speedster Seabelo Senatla scored seven tries in three matches as the Springbok Sevens swiftly moved into the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games Sevens on Saturday, unbeaten without conceding a point in their Pool B games at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. Kyle...

  • NSW Waratahs replacements named

    Jul 25, 14 • 1865 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs replacements named

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has narrowed down the extended bench to name the eight replacements for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) at Allianz Stadium. The NSW Waratahs team to...

  • Meet the Kings open day at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    Jul 25, 14 • 2577 Views • General NewsComments Off on Meet the Kings open day at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

    The EP Kings team will be meeting their supporters at an open day being held in association with the Kings Army and Future Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow between 9.30am and 12 noon. The day, which is being hosted by the Kings Army, will...

  • Sharks name their u19 side

    Jul 24, 14 • 2383 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their u19 side

    Cell C Sharks U19 vs Western Province U19 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 11h00 Venue: KP 2, Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Chris Lines 14. Malcolm Cele 13. Nkululeko Mcuma 12. Brad Ellse 11. Philip Marais 10. Innocent Radebe 9. Reece McHardy 8. Ayron Schramm...

  • Sharks name their u21 side to play WP

    Jul 24, 14 • 2014 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their u21 side to play WP

    Cell C Sharks U21 vs Western Province U21 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 13h00 Venue: KP 2, Growthpoint KINGS PARK 15. Tim Swiel 14. Alcino Izaacs 13. Tyler Fisher 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Nukululeko Marwana 10. Jean-Luc du Plessis 9. Stefan Ungerer 8....

  • Excitement builds in Bok Womens camp for RWC

    Jul 24, 14 • 1453 Views • General News, International, Rugby World CupComments Off on Excitement builds in Bok Womens camp for RWC

    Springbok Women’s captain Mandisa Williams on Thursday said her team was excited about the Women’s Rugby World Cup starting in France next week as they begin concluding their preparations for the tournament at home. The team will have two more training...

  • Only 5,000 tickets left for Tahs semi

    Jul 24, 14 • 2310 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Only 5,000 tickets left for Tahs semi

    Only 5,000 tickets remain for Saturday’s massive Semi-Final derby clash between the NSW Waratahs and the Brumbies (7.30pm). With over 38,000 tickets now sold, the match is expected to be played to a record-breaking capacity Allianz Stadium crowd and the...

  • Massive task awaits Cell C Sharks in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview

    Jul 24, 14 • 1855 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Massive task awaits Cell C Sharks in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview

    A mammoth task, to become the first South African team to win a Vodacom Super Rugby playoff in New Zealand, awaits the Cell C Sharks in Christchurch on Saturday.   Their opponents are the seven-time champion Crusaders, winners of the New Zealand...

  • EP Rugby Fixtures 2014

    Jul 24, 14 • 2590 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Rugby Fixtures 2014

    EP RUGBY FIXTURES 2014 Updated on 24 July 2014   Date K O TV Time Channel Match Competition Venue                 Sat 26 July 12:00     EP Kings U19 vs Free State U19 ABSA U19 A Shimla Park, Bloemfontein Sat 2 Aug 12:00     EP...

  • Commonwealth Games 2014 Sevens Fixtures

    Jul 24, 14 • 4971 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Commonwealth Games 2014 Sevens Fixtures

    Times: CAT July 2014 26 New Zealand v Canada 09:32 26 Australia v Sri Lanka 09:54 26 Kenya v Cook Islands 10:16 26 Samoa v Papua New Guinea 10:38 26 Wales v Malaysia 11:00 26 South Africa v Trinidad & Tobago 11:22 26 Canada v Barbados 11:50 26 Australia v...

  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named

    Jul 24, 14 • 2123 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks in Super semi named

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made two changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Highlanders two weeks ago.   Richie McCaw has recovered from injury to return to the line-up and will play at number 6 on Saturday night.  That sees Jordan...

  • Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Jul 24, 14 • 2065 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 09:35 (CAT) 19:35 (NZST) Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Mike Fraser Television Match Official: Ben Skeen 15. SP Marais 14....

  • DHL WP Under-21s to step up a level

    Jul 23, 14 • 2181 Views • General NewsComments Off on DHL WP Under-21s to step up a level

    DHL Western Province Under-21 coach John Dobson is confident that his players will step up when they take on the Sharks in Absa Provincial Under-21 action in Durban on Saturday (kick-off 13h00). The DHL WP Under-21s are two from two in Provincial Under-21...