Author archives: nelio@15.co.za

  • Rugby 15 and @PenguinBooksSA ‪#‎SouthAfricansRugbyLegends‬ book giveaway

    Sep 1, 15 • 4091 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Rugby 15 and @PenguinBooksSA ‪#‎SouthAfricansRugbyLegends‬ book giveaway

    RugbyFifteen is all about rugby… We thrive on sharing rugby news, scores and photos with all the supporters out there… It therefore gives us great pleasure to reward our loyal followers / readers with this fantastic giveaway. Rugby 15 in association with...

  • The Rugby World Cup 2015 according to Benedict Chanakira

    Aug 31, 15 • 2220 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, World RugbyComments Off on The Rugby World Cup 2015 according to Benedict Chanakira

    I have seen different teams win the World Cup and in my first formal World Cup preview I will be bringing you the four different groups’ outcomes according to my analysis, observation and thoughts. Before we get there here is the preview!! It’s going...

  • Wales Rugby World Cup squad

    Aug 31, 15 • 1824 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015Comments Off on Wales Rugby World Cup squad

    Forwards: Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Paul James (Ospreys), Aaron Jarvis (Ospreys), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Luke Charteris (Racing Metro), Bradley Davies...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls Fitness Report presented by Medihelp

    Aug 31, 15 • 1500 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls Fitness Report presented by Medihelp

    Smit, Small-Smith back in action Vodacom Blue Bulls flanker Roelof Smit and midfielder William Small-Smith has been cleared to be considered for selection for this weekend’s Absa Currie Cup match against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs in Pretoria....

  • Hosts hang on for dramatic win

    Aug 31, 15 • 1966 Views • General News, Premier SchoolsComments Off on Hosts hang on for dramatic win

    Oakdale 21-19 Boland Landbou   Despite a late comeback charge by Boland Landbou, Oakdale had just enough win a keenly contested Interschools derby. In a typically hard fought forward battle, it was the solid defence of both teams that allowed only three...

  • Established Springboks to continue careers with Blue Bulls

    Aug 31, 15 • 1446 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Established Springboks to continue careers with Blue Bulls

    The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd on Monday confirmed that a number of high profile Springboks have extended their contracts with the BBC for the next couple of seasons. The likes of Handre Pollard (Oct 2019), Adriaan Strauss (Oct 2019), Jesse Kriel (Oct...

  • Border, Blue Bulls meet in successive Women’s Interprovincial finals

    Aug 31, 15 • 1656 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border, Blue Bulls meet in successive Women’s Interprovincial finals

    Border and the Blue Bulls will meet in their second successive SARU Women’s Interprovincial final on September 12 at the BCM Stadium in East London after the Pretoria team defeated Western Province 22-10 in a winner-takes-all match at Loftus Versfeld on...

  • SARU and Mpumalanga Rugby Union APC NORTH RUGBY TOURNAMENT

    Aug 31, 15 • 1663 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on SARU and Mpumalanga Rugby Union APC NORTH RUGBY TOURNAMENT

    Brought to you by Imperial Toyota Nelspruit The chairperson, Mr. AG Visser is proud to announce the final arrangements of the annual SARU APC North Rugby Tournament, proudly hosted by the Mpumalanga Rugby Union and Imperial Toyota Nelspruit. This tournament...

  • Kings still top of the crown in Absa u19 competition

    Aug 30, 15 • 1587 Views • General NewsComments Off on Kings still top of the crown in Absa u19 competition

    The Eastern Province Kings have continued their winning form in the Absa Under-19 Provincial competition’s A-Division with a seventh win of the season on Saturday. The PE side remained the only undefeated team by beating the Cell C Sharks 26-7 in Port...

  • Leopards, Griffons and Valke restart Absa Currie Cup First Division on winning note

    Aug 30, 15 • 1867 Views • General NewsComments Off on Leopards, Griffons and Valke restart Absa Currie Cup First Division on winning note

    The Leopards, Down Touch Griffons and Hino Valke were all on the winning side on Saturday when the Absa Currie Cup First Division restarted following a break from the qualifying round. At the Profert Olen Park in Potchefstroom, home team Leopards overcame a...

  • Boshoff kicks Xerox Golden Lions into Absa Currie Cup lead

    Aug 30, 15 • 1480 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boshoff kicks Xerox Golden Lions into Absa Currie Cup lead

    The Xerox Golden Lions swopped places with the Vodacom Blue Bulls at the top of the Absa Currie Cup standings after their comprehensive 41-11 win over the Steval Pumas on Friday in Nelspruit, with flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff contributing 21 points with the boot....

  • Western Province, Pumas top of U21 division logs

    Aug 30, 15 • 1838 Views • General NewsComments Off on Western Province, Pumas top of U21 division logs

    The DHL Western Province Under-21 team stayed top of the Absa Currie Cup Under-21 A-Division Provincial log this weekend with a narrow win over Toyota Free State in Bloemfontein, with two other contenders having mixed fortunes. The Vodacom Blue Bulls won...

  • All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2015 announced

    Aug 30, 15 • 4056 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015Comments Off on All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2015 announced

    Photo: GETTY IMAGES The All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2015 has been announced with the All Blacks selectors selecting a squad featuring experience, depth and talent. The squad was unveiled by New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey in front of a packed...

  • EP KINGS SHADED BY THE SHARKS

    Aug 30, 15 • 2311 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP KINGS SHADED BY THE SHARKS

    Photo: Stan Blumberg THE Sharks produced a strong second half performance to defeat the EP Kings 24-20 in their Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match at the Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (August 29). After trailing 13-7 at the break, the...

  • EP KINGS U21 HOLD ON TO BEAT SHARKS

    Aug 30, 15 • 2171 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP KINGS U21 HOLD ON TO BEAT SHARKS

    USING a three-minute burst of scoring by centre Somila Jho, who crossed twice during that time, a determined EP Kings U21 side registered their first win in the Absa Provincial Championship this season by defeating the Sharks 25-15 at Nelson Mandela Bay...

  • EP KINGS U19S WIN AGAIN

    Aug 29, 15 • 1643 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP KINGS U19S WIN AGAIN

    THE EP Kings used the platform of two tries in the first 10 minutes of the match to extend their unbeaten run to seven games in the Absa U19 Provincial Championship with a 26-7 win over the Sharks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on...

  • ABSA U21 Preview: Eastern Province vs Sharks

    Aug 29, 15 • 1825 Views • General NewsComments Off on ABSA U21 Preview: Eastern Province vs Sharks

    It’s pretty much been an “up river without a paddle” for the newly promoted Eastern Province Under-21s in this year’s ABSA Under-21 Competition. Having won the B Division since 2012, and not quite able to get one past their neighbours...

  • Preview: EP Kings vs Sharks

    Aug 29, 15 • 1638 Views • General NewsComments Off on Preview: EP Kings vs Sharks

    The last time these two teams met a fortnight ago, it was a case of “close, but no victory cigar” for the EP Kings as the Cell C Sharks held on to an eight point win in their Round 2 encounter at Kingspark in Durban. The team from Port Elizabeth...

  • Three centurions in Springbok Rugby World Cup squad

    Aug 28, 15 • 1874 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015Comments Off on Three centurions in Springbok Rugby World Cup squad

    Three Test centurions, Victor Matfield, Bryan Habana and Jean de Villiers, have been included in the 31-man Springbok squad that will travel to England next month for the Rugby World Cup.   De Villiers will captain the Springboks at the global rugby...

  • Springbok Rugby World Cup squad announcement #RWC2015

    Aug 28, 15 • 3193 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok Rugby World Cup squad announcement #RWC2015

    Heyneke Meyer has announced his much anticipated 31 man Springbok squad for the Rugby World Cup: Jean de Villiers will captain the side. Backs: Jean de Villiers (C), Damian de Allende, Fourie du Preez, Bryan Habana, Zane Kirchner, Jesse Kriel, Pat Lambie,...

  • Rory Duncan promoted to Director of Rugby at the Cheetahs

    Aug 28, 15 • 2903 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rory Duncan promoted to Director of Rugby at the Cheetahs

    Rory Duncan – Director of Rugby and Second in command In a statement mr. Harold Verster, the Managing Director of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd announced that Mr. Rory Duncan was promoted to Director of Rugby of the Cheetahs Company. It was also...

  • Boland A take top honours at Southern APC tournament

    Aug 28, 15 • 1784 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Boland A take top honours at Southern APC tournament

    The Boland A team on Friday produced a solid performance in the Southern Amateur Provincial Championship final against neighbours Western Province in Velddrif to secure the title in front of their home crowd. The victory for the Boland A team signalled the...

  • Romania RWC 2015 squad

    Aug 28, 15 • 1619 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015Comments Off on Romania RWC 2015 squad

    Forwards: Paulica Ion Mihaita Lazar Andrei Ursache Alexandru Tarus Horatiu Pungea Andrei Radoi Otar Turashvili Eugen Capatana Valentin Popirlan Johannes van Heerden Marius Antonescu Valentin Ursache Mihai Macovei Viorel Lucaci Stelian Burcea Ovidiu Tonita...

  • EP vs Border women’s preview

    Aug 28, 15 • 1510 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP vs Border women’s preview

    EASTERN Province face one of their toughest challenges of the season when they meet the high-riding Border side in the SARU Women’s Interprovincial tournament at NMMU’s Missionvale Campus in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (August 29). With fine attacking...

  • Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2015 squad

    Aug 28, 15 • 1661 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World RugbyComments Off on Canada’s Rugby World Cup 2015 squad

    Tyler Ardron (Captain), Ray Barkwill, Brett Beukeboom, Nick Blevins, Connor Braid, Hubert Buydens, Aaron Carpenter, Jamie Cudmore, Nanyak Dala, Matt Evans, Kyle Gilmour, Jeff Hassler, Ciaran Hearn, Nathan Hirayama, Harry Jones, Phil Mack, Jamie Mackenzie,...