Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Josh Mann-Rea suspended for 1 week

    Mar 22, 16 • 1373 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Josh Mann-Rea suspended for 1 week

    Duty Judicial Officer: Chris Morris Player: Josh Mann-Rea Team: Brumbies Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 19 March 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

  • Tim Bond suspended for 1 week

    Mar 22, 16 • 1291 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tim Bond suspended for 1 week

    Duty Judicial Officer: Chris Morris Player: Tim Bond Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 19 March 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 5

    Mar 22, 16 • 1183 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 5

    SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 5 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Hurricanes v Kings @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Friday 25 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Nick Briant AR2 Kane McBride TMO Aaron...

  • Sam Cane citing dismissed

    Mar 22, 16 • 1295 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sam Cane citing dismissed

    Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 22 March 2016, 7pm (NZST), 5pm (AEDST), 8am (SAST), 3am (ARG) via video conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Michael Heron QC Judicial Committee Members: David Croft Player: Sam Cane Team: Chiefs Position:...

  • FNB UJ make light work of defending champions, FNB Shimlas

    Mar 22, 16 • 2154 Views • General NewsComments Off on FNB UJ make light work of defending champions, FNB Shimlas

    The score line flatters the FNB Shimlas, who were convincingly outplayed by FNB UJ 72-49 at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday night. FNB UJ were looking to turn around their poor performance of last week when they met FNB Shimlas at the FNB Stadium on...

  • A resilient FNB Tuks defeat FNB CUT for bonus-point win

    Mar 22, 16 • 2236 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on A resilient FNB Tuks defeat FNB CUT for bonus-point win

    FNB Tuks came from behind after being 25-21 down at half time to win 68-25 at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday evening. In the third match of the day FNB CUT were up against FNB Tuks at a cool FNB Stadium on Monday evening. FNB Tuks have had a...

  • A rampant FNB Maties retain top spot

    Mar 22, 16 • 1877 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on A rampant FNB Maties retain top spot

    FNB Maties retained their top spot with a convincing win over FNB Pukke, scoring six tries for the bonus point win at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday afternoon.  It was a must-win match for FNB Pukke as they did battle against an undefeated and...

  • FNB Madibaz earn their first victory of the season

    Mar 22, 16 • 1600 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on FNB Madibaz earn their first victory of the season

    MATCH REPORT: FNB Madibaz vs. FNB UCT FNB Madibaz earn their first victory of the season, defeating FNB UCT 46-33 FNB Madibaz trailed for most parts of the match, but finished strongly with two tries in the final few minutes to defeat FNB UCT 46-33 at the FNB...

  • SPORTING LEGENDS SHINE A LIGHT ON REAL HEROES AT HEART OF LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD #RealHeros

    Mar 22, 16 • 1353 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on SPORTING LEGENDS SHINE A LIGHT ON REAL HEROES AT HEART OF LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD #RealHeros

    Laureus is proud to launch the Real Heroes campaign, an inspirational series of human interest stories which prove that sport has the power to change the world. 16 years after Laureus’ Founding Patron Nelson Mandela said “Sport has the power to change the...

  • Tony Stoops Rugby Festival Fixtures – Day 3

    Mar 22, 16 • 2838 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Tony Stoops Rugby Festival Fixtures – Day 3

    23 March 2015 A Field 08:30 Aliwal North vs Cillié 09:45 Pietersburg vs Nico Malan 11:00 Swartland vs Ligbron 12:15 Porterville vs Klein Nederburg 13:30 Worcester Gym vs Oudtshoorn 14:45 Tygerberg vs Shawnigan Lake (Can) B Field 08:30 Piet Retief vs Otto du...

  • Tony Stoops Rugby Festival Day 2 Fixtures 2016

    Mar 20, 16 • 2525 Views • General News, School, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Tony Stoops Rugby Festival Day 2 Fixtures 2016

    A Field 09:00 Paulus Joubert vs Shawnigan Lake (Canada) 10:15 Weston vs HTS Bellville 11:30 Hugenote vs Nico Malan 12:45 Tygerberg vs Ligbron 14:00 Swartland vs Oudtshoorn 15:15 Worcester Gym vs Pietersburg B Field 09:00 Parow vs Lutzville 10:15 Robertson vs...

  • Cell C Sharks remain only unbeaten team – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 wrap

    Mar 20, 16 • 1360 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks remain only unbeaten team – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 wrap

      Cell C Sharks draw against Vodacom Bulls, but remain only unbeaten team in the competition Emirates Lions, DHL Stormers return to winning ways at home The Cell C Sharks have earned the bragging rights as the only unbeaten team in the 2016 Vodacom Super...

  • Crusaders outclass the Kings

    Mar 19, 16 • 1294 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders outclass the Kings

    The Southern Kings faced 7 time Super Rugby champions Crusaders in their first tour match at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch this morning. The visitors took an early ten point lead after an eight minute penalty kick by Louis Fouche followed by a try from...

  • Reds v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 19, 16 • 1287 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Reds v Blues @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 18:45 local / 10:45 SA Time Referee: Andrew Lees AR1: Nic Berry AR2: Jordan Way TMO: Damien Mitchelmore TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 1. Sef Fa’agase 2....

  • Sunwolves v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 19, 16 • 1516 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Rebels @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 13:15 local / 6:15 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Shuhei Kubo AR2: Noriaki Hashimoto TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • FORCE OVERPOWERED BY HURRICANES IN PALMERSTON NORTH

    Mar 18, 16 • 1299 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE OVERPOWERED BY HURRICANES IN PALMERSTON NORTH

    The Western Force have gone down to the Hurricanes 41-6 at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North tonight.   The Force were in the contest for the first 50-minutes of the game trailing 10-6 before the floodgates opened, missed opportunities came...

  • NSW Waratahs go down by four in epic fight back against the Highlanders

    Mar 18, 16 • 1237 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs go down by four in epic fight back against the Highlanders

    The NSW Waratahs have gone down 30 points to 26 against the Highlanders in tonight’s round four Super Rugby match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. The Waratahs fought back from 30 points down to score four unanswered tries, with replacement, Jed Holloway...

  • Weekend Rugby Fixtures (18-20 March 2016)

    Mar 18, 16 • 6977 Views • AVIVA Premiership, General News, Top 14, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Weekend Rugby Fixtures (18-20 March 2016)

    All Results will be updated after each game Super Rugby: 18 March 2016: Hurricanes 41 v Force 6 Waratahs 26 v Highlanders 30 Bulls 16 v Sharks 16 19 March 2016 6:15 Sunwolves v Rebels 8:35 Crusaders v Kings 10:45 Reds v Blues 17:05 Lions v Cheetahs 19:15...

  • SA Rugby announces strong financial performance

    Mar 18, 16 • 1278 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby announces strong financial performance

    SA Rugby on Friday announced a “very satisfactory” operating result for the year ended 31 December 2015, with a group pre-tax surplus of R33.3 million, significantly higher than the R2.9 million achieved in the previous financial year. The result was due...

  • ROM-ROM, DIE BOKBREIER KOM! #PaleToe

    Mar 18, 16 • 1686 Views • General NewsComments Off on ROM-ROM, DIE BOKBREIER KOM! #PaleToe

    Simon Riekert- Pale Toe! “SARU sal baie vinnig die volgende Supersport kontrak onderhandel, maar as dit kom by die aanstelling van die nuwe Springbokafrigter, rek hulle die proses só uit dat dit alle voorbereiding vir die nuwe seisoen negatief raak.”-...

  • Treverton Sports Festival Fixtures 2016

    Mar 18, 16 • 1831 Views • General News, School Rugby FestivalsComments Off on Treverton Sports Festival Fixtures 2016

    2016 MAR 19 09:00 Treverton Sports Festival Treverton College vs Stanford Lake College  _______________________________________________ 2016 MAR 19 10:00 Treverton Sports Festival Lilyfontein School vs New Vision Secondary School...

  • GO ON TOUR WITH THE VODACOM BULLS TO ARGENTINA

    Mar 18, 16 • 1242 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GO ON TOUR WITH THE VODACOM BULLS TO ARGENTINA

      Lucky fans could be joining the Vodacom Bulls on tour to Argentina in July, thanks to Vodacom, proud sponsor of the Vodacom Bulls.   It’s easy!   To stand a chance to win go to the Competitions section on the Blue Bulls App and enter NOW!...

  • SA Select Women face challenging task in Hong Kong

    Mar 18, 16 • 3469 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on SA Select Women face challenging task in Hong Kong

    The SA Select Women have been drawn in a challenging pool with France, Kenya, Kazakhstan and Kenya in the Hong Kong Invitational, which will be hosted at the Kings Park Sports Ground and Hong Kong Football Club respectively on 7 and 8 April.   The team...

  • Madibaz on a mission to avoid relegation battle

    Mar 18, 16 • 1485 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Madibaz on a mission to avoid relegation battle

    FNB NMMU-Madibaz coach David Maidza has delivered a plain message to his Varsity Cup rugby team – beat UCT on Monday or face the risk of being involved in a relegation battle. Both teams are stuck at the bottom of the log, having suffered four losses from...

  • Jaguares v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 18, 16 • 1260 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jaguares v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Jaguares v Chiefs @ Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 18:40 local / 23:40 SA Time Referee: Chris Pollock AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Federico Anselmi TMO: Santiago Borsani TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen  ...