Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

• The Bloemfontein Crusaders Rugby Club is organizing a rugby tournament & looking for sponsors

  Jul 26, 11 • 5215 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & Club • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Bloemfontein Crusaders Rugby Club is organizing a rugby tournament & looking for sponsors

  Letter from Bloemfontein Crusaders Club: The Bloemfontein Crusaders Rugby Club is organizing a rugby tournament over the weekend of 7 October 2011.  We invited some of the top clubs from other provinces to participate in the tournament.  Already we have a...

• The IRB Rugby World Cup Theme Song "World in Union" Lyrics

  Jul 26, 11 • 35573 Views • Rugby World Cup News, World in Union Song, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The IRB Rugby World Cup Theme Song "World in Union" Lyrics

  The song has been sung in the opening ceremony for the IRB Rugby World Cup each tournament: In 1991 RWC it was performed by Kiri Te Kanawa in England In 1995 RWC it was performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo and PJ Powers in South Africa In 1999 RWC it was...

• Learn the Lyrics of "Shosholoza" the South African Rugby Fan Songs

  Jul 26, 11 • 50434 Views • Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Learn the Lyrics of "Shosholoza" the South African Rugby Fan Songs

  Shosholoza has become a national traditional song in South Africa for past decade which was sung for the first time by the South African fans during the 1995 IRB Rugby World Cup. “Shoshaloza” has no specific meaning & was derived from the...

• Gio Aplon and Flip van der Merwe returning home after injuries

  Jul 26, 11 • 2234 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Gio Aplon and Flip van der Merwe returning home after injuries

  Lock forward Flip van der Merwe and fullback Gio Aplon will return home from the Springboks’ Castle Tri-Nations Series tour on Wednesday. The Vodacom Bulls’ second rower, Van der Merwe, injured a rib cartilage in Saturday’s Test against Australia and...

• SARU picks women rugby squad of 24 for senior Women's Nations Cup in Canada

  Jul 25, 11 • 2569 Views • International, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on SARU picks women rugby squad of 24 for senior Women's Nations Cup in Canada

  The South African Rugby Union has announced a squad of 24 players for the senior Women’s Nations Cup tournament in Toronto, Canada from 2 – 14 August. There are six players in the squad who did not participate in the 2010 IRB Women’s World Cup...

• School Rugby 1st XV Results for 20-23 July 2011

  Jul 21, 11 • 2172 Views • School, School Rugby Results • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on School Rugby 1st XV Results for 20-23 July 2011

  School Rugby 1st XV Results:   Year Home Score vs Opponent Score Event 2011 Bishops Diocesan College 27 vs Wellington (UK) 24 Friendly 2011 Rondebosch Boys’ High 8 vs Wellington (UK) 10 Friendly 2011 Jim Fouché 1st XV 25 vs Grey Cherries 2nd XV 23...

• School Rugby Fixtures Valke Schools Finals at Isak Steyl Stadium 23 July 2011

  Jul 20, 11 • 3448 Views • International • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on School Rugby Fixtures Valke Schools Finals at Isak Steyl Stadium 23 July 2011

  Fixtures for Saturday 23 of July – Valke Schools Finals @ Isak Steyl Stadium, Vanderbijlpark. Address (how to get to) to Isak Steyl Stadium, cnr of R42 & Andries Potgieter Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, right across Vanderbijlpark University of...

• MTN Golden Lions Team Announcement playing the GWK Griquas on 23 July 2011

  Jul 20, 11 • 3375 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions Team Announcement playing the GWK Griquas on 23 July 2011

  The MTN Golden Lions will be playing the GWK Griquas this Saturday, 23 July 2011 at GWK Park in Kimberley. Kick off is at 3pm. The team was announced earlier today is: 15. Michael Killian 14. Deon van Rensburg 13. Waylon Murray 12. Doppies la Grange (c) 11....

• DHL WP team announced to take on the Leopards at Olën Park on Friday 22 July 2011

  Jul 19, 11 • 2115 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on DHL WP team announced to take on the Leopards at Olën Park on Friday 22 July 2011

  Allister Coetzee, head coach of DHL WP, today named his team to take on the Leopards at Olën Park, Potchefstroom on Friday 22 July 2011. The team is as follows: 15. Conrad Jantjes 14. Danie Poolman 13. Johann Sadie 12. Tim Whitehead 11. JJ Engelbrecht 10....

• School Rugby Trinityhouse Historic results overview

  Jul 18, 11 • 2454 Views • School, School Rugby Overview, School Rugby Results • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on School Rugby Trinityhouse Historic results overview

    Year Score Opponent Score Venue 2011 Trinityhouse 7 vs Randpark 5 A 2011 Trinityhouse 22 vs Bryanston 0 H 2011 Trinityhouse 26 vs Fourways 3 A 2011 Trinityhouse 23 vs St. Albans 32 KES 2011 Trinityhouse 17 vs FNB Inv XV 20 KES 2011 Trinityhouse 19 vs...

• The following players of Toyota Free State Cheetahs are injured.

  Jul 18, 11 • 2208 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The following players of Toyota Free State Cheetahs are injured.

  Cheetahs Injury List R. Smit –Muscle cramps. Resume training 18/7/11 S. Ebersohn – Right ankle sprain.  Decision to be made on Wednesday about the weekend. M. V Vuuren – Right quad contusion. Recovering well. J. Goosen – for final rehab today. ...

• Golden Lions Rugby Union Celebrate Madiba’s Birthday with Underprivileged

  Jul 18, 11 • 2205 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Golden Lions Rugby Union Celebrate Madiba’s Birthday with Underprivileged

  July 18 – The Golden Lions Rugby Union invited children from the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home to join them on Mandela Day – Monday, 18 July 2011 – to watch a training and gym session, meet the players, have lunch with them, pose for photos, collect...

• Qantas releases 2nd update on travel plans for Springboks on flight QF64

  Jul 16, 11 • 4795 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Qantas releases 2nd update on travel plans for Springboks on flight QF64

  Following last night’s mail, herewith the latest updates from Qantas Airways regarding last night’s returned flight to Johannesburg: Qantas Airways – Second Update: 16 July 2011 at 11:08 Providing an update on flight QF64 – 15 July 2011, Qantas...

• Springbok travel arrangements tonight to Autralia

  Jul 16, 11 • 1916 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Springbok travel arrangements tonight to Autralia

  The Springbok team will now leave on the away leg of their Castle Tri-Nations tour at 23h15 on Saturday on a specially arranged Qantas flight it was announced on Saturday. The team is scheduled to arrive in Sydney at 19h05 (local time) on Sunday – 31 hours...

• ABSA Currie Cup Results for 2011

  Jul 16, 11 • 4475 Views • Currie Cup Results, National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Results for 2011

  July 2011 15 MTN Golden Lions 31 v 27 Ford Pumas Coca-Cola Park 19:10 16 DHL Western Province 26 v 26 GWK Griquas DHL Newlands 15:00 16 Toyota Free State Cheetahs 40 v 12 Platinum Leopards Free State Stadium 15:00 16 The Sharks 35 v 16 Vodacom Blue Bulls Mr...

• The Sharks announced team to play Vodacom Blue Bulls at Mr Price Kings Park 16 July 2011

  Jul 16, 11 • 1721 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Sharks announced team to play Vodacom Blue Bulls at Mr Price Kings Park 16 July 2011

  The Sharks to play against the Vodacom Blue Bulls: 15 Stefan Terblanche 14 Louis Ludik 13 Marius Joubert 12 Meyer Bosman 11 Mark Richards 10 Frederic Michalak 9 Ross Cronje 8 Keegan Daniel © 7 Marcell Coetzee 6 Jacques Botes 5 Ross Skeate 4 Anton Bresler 3...

• Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Jul 16, 11 • 2256 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Following Qantas Airways’ return to to O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, herewith feedback from the airline: Qantas Airways spokesperson Olivia Wirth commented: “An engine on flight QF64 (Boeing 744) from Johannesburg to Sydney...

• 2011 Coca-Cola u18 Craven Week – Day Five Fixtures

  Jul 14, 11 • 2177 Views • Craven Week, School, School Rugby Fixtures • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on 2011 Coca-Cola u18 Craven Week – Day Five Fixtures

  Media are advised of the confirmed kickoff times for day five’s action on Saturday at the 2011 Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week which takes place in Kimberley. GWK Park, Kimberley: 08h15 Valke v Griffons 09h40 Pumas v DHL Western Province 11h05 Blue Bulls v...

• LEGENDS, MYTHS & LORE OF THE ABSA CURRIE CUP

  Jul 14, 11 • 2292 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on LEGENDS, MYTHS & LORE OF THE ABSA CURRIE CUP

  South Africa’s premier national rugby competition, the Absa Currie Cup, is the oldest contest of its kind anywhere in the world and belongs to all of us by birthright. Crammed full of heroes, bravery and some of the greatest sporting stories ever told, the...

• 2011 Coca-Cola u18 Craven Week Review – Day Four

  Jul 14, 11 • 3660 Views • Craven Week, Craven Week Results, School • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on 2011 Coca-Cola u18 Craven Week Review – Day Four

  Golden Lions Under-18 flyhalf Jaco van der Walt kicked a last-minute penalty to hand his team a thrilling 19-18 victory against the KwaZulu Natal U18s in the final match of day four of the 2011 Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week in Kimberley. The Hoërskool...

• MTN Golden Lions team announced to play Ford Pumas on Friday 15 July 2011

  Jul 14, 11 • 1762 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions team announced to play Ford Pumas on Friday 15 July 2011

  The match will kick-off on Friday evening 19:10 on 15 July 2011 15        Jaco Taute 14        Dylan Des Fountain 13        Alwyn Hollenbach 12        Doppies La Grange 11        Lionel Mapoe 10        Burton Francis...

• ABSA Currie Cup of Coffee hits campuses nationwide

  Jul 14, 11 • 2174 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup of Coffee hits campuses nationwide

  ABSA CURRIE CUP OF COFFEE   Students, get down to your local varsity canteen for a smooth cuppa joe as the Absa Currie Cup of Coffee hits campuses nationwide on the 15th of July. Make sure you get your supporter’s cup of coffee and align yourself with...

• DHL WP team announced to take on the GWK Griquas at DHL Newlands on Sat 16 July 2011

  Jul 14, 11 • 1769 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on DHL WP team announced to take on the GWK Griquas at DHL Newlands on Sat 16 July 2011

  Allister Coetzee, head coach of DHL WP, today named his team to take on the Griquas at DHL Newlands on Saturday 16 July 2011.   The team has been selected as follows: Wicus Blaauw Deon Fourie (Captain) Brok Harris Hilton Lobberts De Kock Steenkamp Wimpie...

• 15 Reds players named in 40 man squad for Australia's Wallabies for the Tri-Nations

  Jul 10, 11 • 2039 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on 15 Reds players named in 40 man squad for Australia's Wallabies for the Tri-Nations

  15 Reds players named in 40 man squad for Australia’s Wallabies for the Tri-Nations & the test against Samoa. Wallabies coach Robbie Deans, reduce his squad by another 10 players to a total of 30 players to represent Australia in the 2011 IRB Rugby...

• All Blacks squad announced for 2011 Tri-Nations

  Jul 10, 11 • 1931 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on All Blacks squad announced for 2011 Tri-Nations

  All Blacks kicking off their Tri-Nations campaign on Saturday 30 July 2011 against Springboks at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Squad: Backs: Mils Muliaina Israel Dagg Isaia Toeava Hosea Gear Zac Guildford Richard Kahui Conrad Smith Sonny Bill Williams...