Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins

    Aug 27, 13 • 2420 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition kicks off with big wins

    The Northern Amateur Provincial Competition started on a high note on Monday with big victories by the Leopards and hosts, the Blue Bulls, characterising the opening day’s play at Loftus Versfeld. The competition involves eight teams featuring...

  • MTN GOLDEN LIONS team to tackle DHL WESTERN PROVINCE

    Aug 27, 13 • 2387 Views • General NewsComments Off on MTN GOLDEN LIONS team to tackle DHL WESTERN PROVINCE

    MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face DHL Western Province, in round four of the 2013 ABSA Currie Cup, at Ellis Park on Friday evening. There are a handful of changes to the team that thumped the Vodacom Blue Bulls 62-23...

  • Argentinian’s cited

    Aug 27, 13 • 3258 Views • General News, Springboks, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on Argentinian’s cited

    Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, Leonardo Senatore and Pablo Matera of Argentina will appear at separate SANZAR Judicial Hearings to be heard consecutively after being cited for alleged foul play during a...

  • Canterbury team to play Waikato

    Aug 27, 13 • 2377 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, New ZealandComments Off on Canterbury team to play Waikato

    Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team to play Waikato on Thursday night.  Two players have returned from the All Black camp to take the field – Colin Slade and Luke Whitelock.   A shoulder injury to Joe Moody in last week’s match...

  • Leopards close in on top teams in U19 Championship

    Aug 26, 13 • 3598 Views • General NewsComments Off on Leopards close in on top teams in U19 Championship

    The Leopards this past weekend succeed in their mission to reduce the gap between themselves, the Sharks and MTN Golden Lions on the Absa Under-19 Provincial Championship log as they delivered a fine performance to topple Toyota Free State. The bonus-point...

  • WP takes the lead in U21 Provincial Championship

    Aug 26, 13 • 2699 Views • General NewsComments Off on WP takes the lead in U21 Provincial Championship

    DHL Western Province were rewarded for their consistency in the Absa Under-21 Provincial Championship this past weekend as they climbed to the top of the log table and gained a valuable four-point lead over the chasing teams. Victories for Toyota Free State...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Griquas

    Aug 26, 13 • 3118 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Griquas

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Griquas on Saturday, 31 August at 15:00 in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Gates open at 13:00 and Adam Tas will be performing live on the Castle Deck after the match.   Free State Stadium also...

  • Ismaiel out injured, Ndungane fit again

    Aug 26, 13 • 2499 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Ismaiel out injured, Ndungane fit again

    Vodacom Blue Bulls winger Travis Ismaiel has been ruled out of this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup match against The Sharks after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the MTN Golden Lions.   Ismaiel, who scored his first Currie Cup try,...

  • 2014 Cell C Community Cup draw confirmed

    Aug 26, 13 • 5100 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on 2014 Cell C Community Cup draw confirmed

    DEFENDING Cell C Community Cup champions GAP Despatch will encounter a double dose of derbies in the opening rounds of the 2014 tournament, after the Pool draw was confirmed by SARU on Friday.   Despatch, who beat Jonsson College Rovers 26-24 to claim...

  • Leopards leap into second place in First Division

    Aug 25, 13 • 2620 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General NewsComments Off on Leopards leap into second place in First Division

    The Leopards this weekend reclaimed their second-place standing on the Absa Currie Cup First Division log table after the results worked in their favour in an exciting round of matches. However, given the log-jam at the top of the table with five pool rounds...

  • Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off

    Aug 25, 13 • 2740 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Northern Amateur Provincial Competition ready for kick-off

    Amateur players from the northern provincial unions will receive the opportunity to showcase their talent in the next few days as the Northern Amateur Provincial Competition begins at Loftus Versfeld. The tournament, which features matches on Monday,...

  • Pablo Matera Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa

    Aug 25, 13 • 3304 Views • General News, Rugby Championship News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on Pablo Matera Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa

    Pablo Matera of Argentina has been cited for alleged foul play during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend.   Matera is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship when he allegedly made contact with the eyes of...

  • Rondebosch Boys’ High School rugby results vs Bishops

    Aug 24, 13 • 9505 Views • General News, School, School Rugby ResultsComments Off on Rondebosch Boys’ High School rugby results vs Bishops

    RBHS U19A vs Bishops – RBHS lost 11 – 23 RBHS U19B vs Bishops – RBHS won 9 – 5 RBHS U19C vs Bishops – RBHS lost 0 – 40 RBHS U19D vs Bishops – RBHS lost 0 – 32 RBHS U19E vs Bishops – RBHS lost 5 – 15...

  • Auckland Representative Results

    Aug 24, 13 • 1834 Views • General News, New ZealandComments Off on Auckland Representative Results

    Northern Region B Competition   Auckland B 35 (O Katoa 2, D Polataivao, O Auva’a tries; C Perry 3 con, 3 pen) Auckland Juniors 12 (S Vaiangina, N Nu’u tries; M Faiva 1 con) Under 20 Auckland 33 (N Smith, K Finau, S Fa’aso’o, C Vui, J...

  • Die Burger Semi-Finaal (OP vs SWD – Groot Skole)

    Aug 23, 13 • 3870 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Die Burger Semi-Finaal (OP vs SWD – Groot Skole)

    Marlow Landbouskool en Hoërskool Outeniqua het Woensdag, 21 Augustus 2013, teen mekaar kragte gemeet op George. Dit was die semi-finaal van die Burger se rugbykompetisie. Marlow het die OP verteenwoordig in die groot skoleafdelinen Outeniqua het vir SWD...

  • Four changes made to Auckland team

    Aug 23, 13 • 2090 Views • General News, Mitre 10 CupComments Off on Four changes made to Auckland team

    Four changes made to Auckland team   Wayne Pivac has made three changes to the Auckland starting line-up to play Manawatu on Sunday.   The movement is in the forward pack with props Pauliasi Manu and Ofa Tu’ungafasi starting in the front row, while...

  • EP Kings u21 team named

    Aug 22, 13 • 4485 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings u21 team named

    U21 EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY GRIFFONS AT NMB STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH FRIDAY 23 AUGUST 2013 1. Vukile Sofisa 2. Dane van der Westhuizen (Captain) 3. Enoch Mnyaka 4. Sonkozi Kuhle 5. Kevin Kaba 6. Siphesihle Punguzwa 7. Claude Tshidibi 8. Aidon Davis 9. Sonwabo...

  • EP Kings u19 team to play Griffons

    Aug 22, 13 • 3493 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings u19 team to play Griffons

    ​U19 EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY GRIFFONS AT NMB STADIUM, PORT ELIZABETH FRIDAY 23 AUGUST 2013 1. Lyle Lombard 2. Jean-Pierre Jamieson 3. Matthew Moore (Captain) 4. Stephan Ebersohn 5. Gerrit Huisamen 6. John-Henry Schmitt 7. Sabelo Sam 8. Erwin Slabbert 9....

  • National Clubs Round-up: Raiders, UJ set sights on Predator title

    Aug 22, 13 • 3951 Views • Cell C Community Cup, Club Rugby, General NewsComments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Raiders, UJ set sights on Predator title

    TWO Golden Lions clubs, Raiders and the University of Johannesburg, will contest the final of the inaugural cross-border Predator Super League next month after both teams registered nail-biting, come-from-behind victories in their respective semi-finals...

  • Absa Currie Cup Human Spirit – celebrate like your heroes

    Aug 22, 13 • 2528 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Human Spirit – celebrate like your heroes

    Absa will this year make the dreams of two die-hard rugby fans come true as they stand a chance to win the opportunity of a life time, to celebrate with their heroes at the Absa Currie Cup Final on 26 October 2013. As the proud supporter of the oldest running...

  • Absa Currie Cup Premier Division heats up

    Aug 22, 13 • 2351 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Premier Division heats up

    The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division is expected to heat up this weekend as the teams begin to settle and new player combinations gel after two rounds of matches. Given how closely matched the teams are and their familiarity with each other’s strengths and...

  • Sharks u19 side named

    Aug 22, 13 • 2893 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks u19 side named

    ABSA U19 COMPETITION The Sharks U19 vs Blue Bulls U19 Date: Friday, 23 August 2013 Time: 13h30 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Rametsi Oregopotse The Sharks U19 15. Colin Willemse 14. Michael Cloete 13. Neil Maritz 12. Sandile Kubeka 11. Alrin Eksteen...

  • Sharks name their u21 side for Bulls clash

    Aug 22, 13 • 5753 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks name their u21 side for Bulls clash

    The Sharks U21 vs Blue Bulls U21 Date: Friday, 23 August 2013 Time: 15h00 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen The Sharks U19: 15. Sean Robinson 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13. Tyler Fisher 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Alcino Izaacs 10....

  • Lions announce team to take on Bulls

    Aug 22, 13 • 2048 Views • General NewsComments Off on Lions announce team to take on Bulls

    MTN Golden Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his team to face the Blue Bulls, in round three of the 2013 ABSA Currie Cup, at Loftus on Saturday evening. Ackermann has made several changes to his side which narrowly lost 33-25 to The Sharks in...

  • Kavliers vs SWD

    Aug 22, 13 • 2366 Views • Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General NewsComments Off on Kavliers vs SWD

    Die Regent Boland Kavaliers pak Saterdag die SWD Arende op die Boland Stadion om 16:00, met beide spanne steeds sterk in die wedloop om die uitspeelrondes van die Curriebeker Eersteliga te haal. Ondanks hul naelskraapse nederlaag teen die Luiperds verlede...