Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • DU TOIT AND VERMAAK TO MAKE DHL STORMERS DEBUT

    Feb 25, 16 • 1170 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DU TOIT AND VERMAAK TO MAKE DHL STORMERS DEBUT

    Pieter-Steph du Toit and Jano Vermaak will both earn their first Vodacom Super Rugby caps for the DHL Stormers in the clash with the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Lock Du Toit and scrumhalf Vermaak take their place in the starting line-up for the...

  • Strauss leads Vodacom Bulls to Cape Town and a new era

    Feb 25, 16 • 1076 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Strauss leads Vodacom Bulls to Cape Town and a new era

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an exciting and young squad to travel to Cape Town where they will face DHL Stormers in the opening weekend of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The Vodacom Bulls will be captained by Adriaan Strauss, one of...

  • Springbok Sevens pick Habana, Kankowski for North American trip

    Feb 25, 16 • 1585 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Springbok Sevens pick Habana, Kankowski for North American trip

    The inclusion of Springboks Bryan Habana and Ryan Kankowski are two of seven changes in the Springbok Sevens squad of 13 players for the next two rounds of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in North America. The popular Las Vegas tournament takes place from...

  • Varsity Cup presented by Steinhof International postponed

    Feb 25, 16 • 1495 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Varsity Cup presented by Steinhof International postponed

    The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International Board has taken a decision to postpone all fixtures for Monday 29 February to allow universities across the country the opportunity to address various challenges faced at their respective campuses....

  • Sunwolves v Emitates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 2424 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Emitates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Sunwolves v Lions @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 13:15 local / 06:15 SA Time Referee Ben O’Keeffe AR1 Shuhei Kubo AR2 Aki Aso TMO Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sunwolves:...

  • Brumbies v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1334 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Brumbies v Hurricanes @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date Friday 26 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:45 local / 10h45 SA Time Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Damien Mitchelmore TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 1 Allan...

  • BokSmart develops lightning safety guidelines

    Feb 25, 16 • 3694 Views • General NewsComments Off on BokSmart develops lightning safety guidelines

    SA Rugby’s national rugby safety programme, BokSmart, has developed safety guidelines for clubs, schools and provincial unions to use in the event of play being threatened by lightning.   The guidelines, were developed using two local lightning...

  • BEAST TO CAPTAIN CELL C SHARKS

    Feb 25, 16 • 1784 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BEAST TO CAPTAIN CELL C SHARKS

    Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira will lead the Cell C Sharks in their opening challenge of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, against the Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It is a fitting acknowledgement of his contribution to the...

  • Southern Kings v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1536 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Kings v Sharks @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 15:00 local SA Time Referee Jaco van Heerden AR1 Rodney Bonaparte AR2 AJ Jacobs TMO Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Southern...

  • Emirates Lions side to take on the Sunwolves

    Feb 25, 16 • 1435 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions side to take on the Sunwolves

    The Emirates Lions side to take on the Sun Wolves in the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 27 February boast no surprises as coach Johan Ackermann went with experience and consistency.   There are no new Super Rugby caps in the...

  • Hurricanes side to take on the Brumbies

    Feb 25, 16 • 1207 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes side to take on the Brumbies

    Former New Zealand schools star Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso will form an exciting young midfield when the Hurricanes kick off their 2016 Investec Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has named a powerful...

  • Brumbies name their side for opener against the Hurricanes

    Feb 25, 16 • 1182 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies name their side for opener against the Hurricanes

    Aquis Brumbies Head Coach Stephen Larkham has named a side with eleven Wallabies and three debutants for Friday night’s Super Rugby season opener against the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium. Tomás Cubelli, Aidan Toua and Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin have all...

  • Waratahs v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1227 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Reds @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:45 local / 10h45 SA Time Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Nic Berry AR2 James Leckie TMO George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1.       Paddy...

  • NSW WARATAHS NAMED FOR FIRST ROUND SUPER RUGBY

    Feb 25, 16 • 1303 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW WARATAHS NAMED FOR FIRST ROUND SUPER RUGBY

    Head Coach Daryl Gibson has announced his NSW Waratahs team for round one of Super Rugby this Saturday night at Allianz Stadium. The announcement was made at the Club’s official season launch today in Sydney. The starting team for the historic...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play New South Wales

    Feb 25, 16 • 1142 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play New South Wales

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on New South Wales in Round 1 of Asteron Life Super Rugby. Head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to the side which played the Brumbies in a trial match two weeks ago – with injuries...

  • Damien Frawley appointed Chairman of Queensland Rugby Union

    Feb 25, 16 • 1457 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Damien Frawley appointed Chairman of Queensland Rugby Union

    Board member Damien Frawley has been appointed Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) Chairman after Rod McCall stepped down from the role with immediate effect for personal reasons. Mr Frawley is a former Queensland and Wallabies second row (who played the last of his...

  • Going through the motions not for Ntsila

    Feb 25, 16 • 1817 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Going through the motions not for Ntsila

    CAPTION: Madibaz flanker Andisa Ntsila is not a man who likes to go through the motions. Photo: Michael Sheehan/SASPA   Madibaz flanker Andisa Ntsila is not a man who likes to go through the motions.   The 23-year-old, who was judged the best...

  • Fidelity joins Lions family

    Feb 25, 16 • 4199 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fidelity joins Lions family

    The Lions Rugby Company (PTY) Ltd. is proud to announce, Fidelity Security Group as a Super Rugby and Currie Cup sponsor. The Emirates Lions jersey as well as the Xerox Lions Currie Cup Jersey will boast the Fidelity logo on the left sleeve.   Fidelity...

  • ONE DAY UNTIL NEW-LOOK SUPER RUGBY SEASON KICKS OFF!

    Feb 25, 16 • 1233 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ONE DAY UNTIL NEW-LOOK SUPER RUGBY SEASON KICKS OFF!

    Super Rugby is just 24 hours from embarking upon a bold new era with 18 teams from five countries playing throughout seven nations all competing for one glittering prize! With pre-season fixtures providing the last chance to try new combinations and new...

  • Crusaders v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1512 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Crusaders v Chiefs @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Joe Moody...

  • Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the BNZ Crusaders

    Feb 25, 16 • 1274 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the BNZ Crusaders

    The bags are packed, bodies primed for battle and there’s an excitable tension in the air as the Gallagher Chiefs depart for their opening match of the 2016 Investec Super Rugby season against the BNZ Crusaders in Christchurch.  Gallagher Chiefs head coach...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Feb 25, 16 • 2100 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    The BNZ Crusaders will kick off the 21st Crusade at AMI Stadium this Saturday night when they take on the Chiefs.   Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a run-on fifteen that includes three Crusader debutants – Tim Boys at loose forward, Richie...

  • Eastern Province Rugby

    EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 PREVIEW – ROUND THREE

    Feb 25, 16 • 1816 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 PREVIEW – ROUND THREE

    EASTERN Province clubs Spring Rose, Gardens and Park will all be aiming for three victories in a row to consolidate their positions at the top of their respective pools when the final round-robin matches are played in the Super 12 rugby competition on...

  • All Blacks Sevens squad for USA Sevens and Canada Sevens

    Feb 25, 16 • 1551 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on All Blacks Sevens squad for USA Sevens and Canada Sevens

    The All Blacks Sevens squad of 14 to prepare for the fifth and sixth legs of the 2015/16 HSBC World Series, USA Sevens, (4-6 March) in Las Vegas and Canada Sevens (12-13 March) in Vancouver has been named. The team of 12 players to play USA Sevens will be...

  • Sunwolves side named

    Feb 25, 16 • 1761 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves side named

    15 Riaan VILJOEN 14 Akihito YAMADA 13 Harumichi TATEKAWA 12 Yu TAMURA 11 Yasutaka SASAKURA 10 Tusi PISI 9 Atsushi HIWASA 8 Edward QUIRK 7 Andrew DURUTALO 6 Liaki MOLI 5 Hitoshi ONO 4 Timothy BOND 3 Shinnosuke KAKINAGA 2 Shota HORIE 1 Keith INAGAKI...