Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament Fixtures 2016

    Apr 27, 16 • 5481 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament Fixtures 2016

      2016 APR 28 10:30 Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament St Edmunds College (Australia) vs Keio Senior High School (Japan) ___________________________________________________ 2016 APR 28 10:30 Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament Truro College (UK) vs Saga...

  • Chiefs v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 27, 16 • 1507 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Chiefs v Sharks @ Yarrow Stadium, New Pymouth Date: Friday 29 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09h35 SA Time Referee: Chris Pollock AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Angus Mabey TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 1. Mitchell...

  • Gallagher Chiefs team to play the Sharks

    Apr 27, 16 • 1393 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team to play the Sharks

    The land of the black sand is a fitting venue for the Gallagher Chiefs to host a determined Sharks team this Friday at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth. The 7:35pm fixture is the fourth home game for the Gallagher Chiefs and one for the history books, with it...

  • FORCE RING THE CHANGES FOR CLASH WITH BULLS

    Apr 27, 16 • 1697 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE RING THE CHANGES FOR CLASH WITH BULLS

    Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has given the side a shake up for Friday night’s clash with the Bulls with seven changes to the match day 23.   In the changes to the starting XV Harry Scoble has been named for his run-on debut after impressing...

  • Steval Pumas team to take on the Bulldogs

    Apr 27, 16 • 1504 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas team to take on the Bulldogs

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  • STANDARD BANK GREY RUGBY FESTIVAL, SUPPORTED BY POWERED #SBSchoolsfest

    Apr 27, 16 • 4623 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on STANDARD BANK GREY RUGBY FESTIVAL, SUPPORTED BY POWERED #SBSchoolsfest

    AS they celebrate their 150th anniversary, Durban High School are relishing the prospect of making an impact when they compete in the Standard Bank Grey Rugby Festival, supported by Powerade, on Saturday and Monday. (April 30 and May 2) The KwaZulu-Natal...

  • Sharks team to take on the Chiefs

    Apr 26, 16 • 1342 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Chiefs

    The Cell C Sharks team named to play the Chiefs on Friday morning (9.35am time) in their final Vodacom Super Rugby tour match shows a number of changes to last week’s victorious side. There is a sense of optimism and quite confidence about the team after...

  • Junior Boks training squad making solid progress

    Apr 26, 16 • 1368 Views • General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Junior Boks training squad making solid progress

    Junior Springbok coach Dawie Theron on Tuesday said his team was making solid progress in terms of their game plan and mental toughness as their preparations continue for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Manchester, England, from 7 June to 25 June....

  • Griquas team to play Boland

    Apr 26, 16 • 1922 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas team to play Boland

    Griquas team to play Boland – Boland Stadium, Wellington. 29 April 2016 – 15:15   Devon Martinus AJ Le Roux Ewald van der Westhuizen Mzwanele Zito Jaco Nepgen Wendal Wehr RJ Liebenberg (c) Jason Fraser   Rudi van Rooyen Clinton Swart Alshaun...

  • Brent Isbister named as new BNZ Crusaders Director

    Apr 26, 16 • 1254 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brent Isbister named as new BNZ Crusaders Director

    Brent Isbister, from the South Canterbury Rugby Union, has been appointed to the BNZ Crusaders Board as the appointee of the five regional Provincial Union shareholders. Brent replaces director Nick Patterson who sadly passed away in January.   Brent is...

  • Qantas Wallabies v England Series Tickets Already Selling Fast

    Apr 26, 16 • 1340 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Qantas Wallabies v England Series Tickets Already Selling Fast

    General public tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Qantas Wallabies’ historic three-Test series against the reigning Six Nations champions, England, following a pre-sale period of unprecedented demand. With the games taking place in the country’s premier...

  • Southern Kings touring squad for Argentina announced

    Apr 26, 16 • 1337 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings touring squad for Argentina announced

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced his 25 man touring squad for the Southern Kings trip to Argentina this weekend. The squad includes Edgar Marutlulle and Sti Sithole, both of whom missed out on the match against the Emirates Lions last week...

  • Vodacom Bulls ready for Force in Perth

    Apr 26, 16 • 1276 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls ready for Force in Perth

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named Hanro Liebenberg as eighth man in the Vodacom Bulls team taking on the Western Force in Perth on Friday in their tour opener Down Under. This will be Liebenberg’s first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 10

    Apr 26, 16 • 1582 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 10

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 9 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Chiefs v Sharks @ Yarrow Stadium, New Pymouth Date Friday 29 April 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Angus Mabey TMO Glenn...

  • Dale Vs Queens Reunion 2016

    Apr 26, 16 • 2776 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Dale Vs Queens Reunion 2016

    Can Dale pull off another victory in the 176th clash at First XV level against the “Old foes” from under the Hangklip in Queenstown? Can Dale continue with another victory after achieving the double in 2015?   The 2016 Reunion Rugby game between...

  • Nadolo suspended for 4 weeks

    Apr 26, 16 • 1279 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nadolo suspended for 4 weeks

    The SANZAAR Duty Judicial Officer Chris Morris has accepted a guilty plea from Nemani Nadolo of the Crusaders for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle, after he was Cited during a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend. Nadolo performed a dangerous tackle on...

  • BOKKE VERLOOR TOE VOORDAT ONS OPDRAF, EN DIT TEEN ONS SELF #PaleToe

    Apr 26, 16 • 2336 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on BOKKE VERLOOR TOE VOORDAT ONS OPDRAF, EN DIT TEEN ONS SELF #PaleToe

    Daar is ‘n nuwe asempie in #Pale toe! se kraal. Dwarslat Duvenhage skryf van vandeesweek vir ons op ‘n gereelde basis. Hy sal op sy eie manier verduidelik wat hy van ons rugby dink. Dwarslat sê hy het provinsiale rugby gespeel, maar ons vat dit met ‘n...

  • SA Rugby confirms Rassie Erasmus resignation

    Apr 25, 16 • 2153 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby confirms Rassie Erasmus resignation

    SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux confirmed on Monday that Rassie Erasmus (GM: Rugby) has accepted a new position as director of rugby at Munster in Ireland. He will take up his new position following the Springboks’ home series against Ireland in June.  ...

  • SA Rugby responds to 2014/15 Eminent Persons’ Group report

    Apr 25, 16 • 1324 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby responds to 2014/15 Eminent Persons’ Group report

    SA Rugby on Monday acknowledged the findings of the Eminent Persons’ Group report on Transformation for 2014/15 and the sanction imposed by Mr Fikile Mbalula, Minister for Sports and Recreation. SA Rugby, as well as Cricket South Africa, Netball SA and...

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom – Weekly Tally #Tries4Books

    Apr 25, 16 • 1211 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom – Weekly Tally #Tries4Books

    TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom   Weekly Tries Tally:  Round 9 22 & 23 April 2016     ROUND 9 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 9: 15 Total donation from Vodacom:  R105 000   Broken down as follows: Emirates Lions: 7 DHL...

  • SA PLAYERS COUNT AMONG THE BEST AT HALFWAY MARK #AllOutRugby

    Apr 25, 16 • 1072 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SA PLAYERS COUNT AMONG THE BEST AT HALFWAY MARK #AllOutRugby

    25 APRIL 2016 – Reaching the halfway mark before the playoffs of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, statistics taken from the All Out Rugby App show how South African players count among the best so far this season. Chiefs’ utility back...

  • MEDICAL REPORT: Steval Pumas

    Apr 25, 16 • 1278 Views • General NewsComments Off on MEDICAL REPORT: Steval Pumas

    Match: Steval Pumas vs Boland Cavaliers Venue: Mbombela Stadium Date: 22 April 2016 Tournament: Currie Cup Qualifier   According to the team physiotherapist of the Steval Pumas, Luzahn Louw there were no injuries after the last two Currie Cup Qualifying...

  • Match Report: Kearney vs Glenwood

    Apr 25, 16 • 1963 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Match Report: Kearney vs Glenwood

    Kearsney 1st XV lost to Glenwood 1st XV 21-7   Kearsney travelled to Durban to play in a highly anticipated match against the number one team in KZN this year. The visitors met a strong southerly wind which certainly posed challenges in itself. Kearsney...

  • Jaer out for six weeks with broken hand

    Apr 25, 16 • 1380 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jaer out for six weeks with broken hand

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that the versatile utility back, Malcolm Jaer, will be out for approximately six weeks following a broken hand sustained during the game against the Emirates Lions on the weekend. “Schalk Oelofse has also...

  • Emery suspended for 4 weeks

    Apr 25, 16 • 1152 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emery suspended for 4 weeks

    A SANZAAR Judicial Hearing has found Jason Emery of the Highlanders guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (i) Tackling, tapping, pushing or pulling an Opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play, after he was issued with a Red Card during a Super...