Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • SA Rugby confirms support for Jurie Roux

    Mar 3, 16 • 3225 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby confirms support for Jurie Roux

    The Executive Council of SA Rugby is pleased to announce that Jurie Roux retains its unanimous support to continue in his role as the organisation’s CEO, confirming a decision the Council had first taken in 2014. The announcement was made after SA Rugby...

  • POWERADE INSPIRES EVERYDAY ATHLETES TO TRAIN LIKE OLYMPIANS #PowerThrough

    Mar 3, 16 • 2948 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on POWERADE INSPIRES EVERYDAY ATHLETES TO TRAIN LIKE OLYMPIANS #PowerThrough

    The Olympic Games is without a doubt the pinnacle of world sport and the peak of any athlete’s career.  Powerade, as the official sports drink of the 2016 Olympic Games, will be giving everyday sportsmen and women a taste of what it takes to train like a...

  • Haag appointed England U20 Head Coach

    Mar 3, 16 • 1251 Views • General News, International, Junior RugbyComments Off on Haag appointed England U20 Head Coach

    Martin Haag will take up the role of England U20 Head Coach at the end of the season, joining from Greene King IPA Championship side Nottingham Rugby. Haag brings 15 years’ coaching experience, including previous involvement with the England age grade...

  • Cell C Sharks v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 3, 16 • 1645 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match Sharks v Jaguares @ Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban Date Saturday 5 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:20 SA Time Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Cwengile Jadezweni TMO Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sharks: 15. Willie Le Roux 14....

  • SHARKS RAISING THE BAR

    Mar 3, 16 • 2107 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS RAISING THE BAR

    The Cell C Sharks might have the perfect record of maximum log points from their first round Vodacom Super Rugby fixture, but they know that this weekend will be a challenge of a different kind when they play their first home game. The Jaguares are pretty...

  • Ngoza to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in friendly against Hino Valke

    Mar 3, 16 • 1989 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ngoza to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls in friendly against Hino Valke

    Eighth man Freddy Ngoza will lead the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday against the Hino Valke when the two teams meet in a Currie Cup warm-up match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The former Free State Cheetahs player will make a first start for the home side,...

  • Cheetahs v Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 3, 16 • 1840 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs v Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Stormers @ Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 5 March 2016 Kick-Off 17:10 SATime Referee Craig Joubert AR1 Rodney Bonaparte AR2 AJ Jacobs TMO Willie Vos TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14...

  • Reds v Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 3, 16 • 1266 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds v Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match Reds v Force @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 5 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:45 local / 10:45 SA Time Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Nic Berry AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 1. Ben Daley 2. Saia...

  • Highlanders v Hurricanes #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 3, 16 • 1508 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders v Hurricanes #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match Highlanders v Hurricanes @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Saturday 5 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Brendon Pickerill TMO Chris Wratt TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Highlanders:...

  • HURRICANES UNCHANGED FOR HIGHLANDERS

    Mar 3, 16 • 1464 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HURRICANES UNCHANGED FOR HIGHLANDERS

    Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has named an unchanged starting side to play the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday in an early season replay of last year’s Investec Super Rugby final. A week after losing heavily to the Brumbies in Canberra, Boyd has shown...

  • Chiefs v Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 3, 16 • 1544 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match Chiefs v Lions @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date Saturday 5 March 2016 Kick-Off 17:15 local / 06:15 SA Time Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Nick Briant AR2 Angus Mabey TMO Aaron Paterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 1. Pauliasi Manu 2. Rhys...

  • Crusaders v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 3, 16 • 1709 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match Crusaders v Blues @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 4 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local / 08h35 SA Time Referee Paul Williams AR1 Chris Pollock AR2 Brendon Pickerill TMO Ben Skeen TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 15 David Havili...

  • Blue Bulls Prestige High Schools Rugby Day 2016 Fixtures

    Mar 3, 16 • 2356 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Blue Bulls Prestige High Schools Rugby Day 2016 Fixtures

      The above day will be held on the 3 March on the A Field.  Herewith details of the matches to be played:   15:00 – Merensky vs Pretoria Technical High School 16:00 –  Oos Moot vs Montana 17:00 –  Ben Voster vs Potchefstroom...

  • Toyota Free State XV to take on the Griffons in curtain raiser

    Mar 3, 16 • 1552 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Toyota Free State XV to take on the Griffons in curtain raiser

    Toyota Free State XV vs Griffons  5 March 2016, 14:30  Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein 1. BG Uys 2. Niel Rautenbach 3. Johan Coetzee 4. Justin Basson 5. Armandt Koster 6. Tienie Burger 7. Hilton Lobbets 8. Reniel Hugo 9. JP Smith 10. Rynhardt Erwee 11. Coenie...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the DHL Stormers in Bloem

    Mar 3, 16 • 1420 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the DHL Stormers in Bloem

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Stormers in a Vodacom Super Rugby match in Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 5 March 2016. The game kicks off at 17:10. Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Springbok Sevens very aware of pool threat

    Mar 3, 16 • 1397 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens very aware of pool threat

    The Springbok Sevens are very aware of the threat posed by their three pool opponents for this weekend’s Las Vegas Sevens, which kicks off early on Saturday morning (SA time). The South Africans will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after coming...

  • One change for DHL Stormers

    Mar 3, 16 • 1940 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on One change for DHL Stormers

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck has made one injury-enforced change to his team to face the Toyota Cheetahs at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Leolin Zas will make his starting debut for the DHL Stormers in place of Kobus van Wyk, who is...

  • Weekend Fixtures and Results (4 March – 6 March 2016)

    Mar 3, 16 • 7065 Views • AVIVA Premiership, General News, Top 14Comments Off on Weekend Fixtures and Results (4 March – 6 March 2016)

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    SUPER 12 QUARTERFINALS

    Mar 3, 16 • 1631 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on SUPER 12 QUARTERFINALS

    WITH the initial skirmishes out of the way, the level of intensity will move up a level when the quarterfinals of the Eastern Cape Super 12 club rugby tournament are played on Saturday, March 5. Both last year’s finalists, champions East London Police...

  • Els on back of Lions jersey

    Mar 3, 16 • 1671 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Els on back of Lions jersey

    Don’t be puzzled when the Emirates Lions take the field for their Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday morning at 06:15 in the FMG Stadium in Hamilton with a distinct blue and white flavour. Yes, blue and white. The Emirates Lions will...

  • Emirates Lions team to take on the Chiefs

    Mar 3, 16 • 1293 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Chiefs

    Emirates Lions vs Chiefs Hamilton (06:15 SA time)   The Emirates Lions to take on the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday (06:15 SA time) show three changes to the starting line-up and as many on the bench for this Vodacom Super Rugby encounter.   Harold...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force

    Mar 3, 16 • 1176 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Western Force

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side for their first home game of the 2016 season. Head coach Richard Graham has made two changes to the starting lineup. An ankle injury to Henry Teafu (6-8 weeks) has forced a backline shuffle, with Karmichael...

  • Sio seals new three-year contract with Australian Rugby

    Mar 3, 16 • 1569 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sio seals new three-year contract with Australian Rugby

    Emerging Qantas Wallabies prop Scott Sio has set his sights on a return to the game’s biggest stage after committing to Australian Rugby on a new three-year deal. Sio, who made his Test debut against New Zealand in 2013, was one of the standout performers...

  • MCCALMAN RETURNS FOR FORCE SIDE TO FACE REDS

    Mar 3, 16 • 1462 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MCCALMAN RETURNS FOR FORCE SIDE TO FACE REDS

    Wallaby No.8 Ben McCalman has been named on the bench in one of three changes to the Western Force team set to do battle with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 5 March, with both sides on the hunt for their first win of the season. Coming...

  • Currie Cup back to grassroots

    Mar 3, 16 • 1857 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup back to grassroots

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union will take Currie Cup rugby – and the coveted Cup which they won last year – back to its stake holders at clubs such as Alberton, Diggers, Pirates, Jo’burg Police and Roodepoort this season. Alberton (Blue Bulls), Diggers...