Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Win Tickets to watch the Boks in Bloem

    Sep 26, 17 • 3388 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Win Tickets to watch the Boks in Bloem

    Competition Time: Simply predict the starting line up for the Springboks vs Australia on 30/09/2017 Send an email with your starting 15 to Media@15.co.za, the closest 2 will each win a pair of tickets to the game Also add you contact info: Name and Surname...

  • Competition Time

    Sep 26, 17 • 4302 Views • General NewsComments Off on Competition Time

    You could stand a chance to win tickets to go and watch the #Bulls live at Loftus Answer a simple question, Like RugbyFifteen and Blue Bulls on Facebook and Twitter and Share Question: Who are the Vodacom Blue Bulls playing the weekend Check out...

  • Experienced Louw joins Springbok squad in Bloemfontein

    Sep 26, 17 • 2209 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Experienced Louw joins Springbok squad in Bloemfontein

    Experienced flanker Francois Louw joined up with the Springbok squad on Monday in Bloemfontein, where the group are preparing for the coming weekend’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia. The match against the Wallabies is the...

  • South Africa unveils the Triple-Win Bid to host RWC 2023

    Sep 25, 17 • 2520 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on South Africa unveils the Triple-Win Bid to host RWC 2023

    An irrevocable £160m government guarantee will underpin a record profit Facilities, scheduling and logistics will make it most player-centric tournament ever Unique experiences in bucket-list destinations promised at a nationwide carnival   A South...

  • Log-leaders show some bite in Currie Cup weekend

    Sep 24, 17 • 3058 Views • General NewsComments Off on Log-leaders show some bite in Currie Cup weekend

    The Cell C Sharks and Toyota Free State Cheetahs maintained their top two positions on the Currie Cup Premier Division log with solid wins, while DHL Western Province also stayed in the hunt for a top two spot in yet another thrilling weekend of Currie Cup...

  • Try-fest in Currie Cup First Division

    Sep 24, 17 • 2755 Views • General NewsComments Off on Try-fest in Currie Cup First Division

    The attacking mind-set of teams in the Currie Cup First Division – sponsored by Nashua and DirectAxis – came to the fore as close to fifty tries were scored in a highly entertaining weekend of action. Leading the pack in the try-scoring stakes as well...

  • AUSSIE 7S HEAD TO MUNICH FOR OKTOBERFEST 7S

    Sep 24, 17 • 2801 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on AUSSIE 7S HEAD TO MUNICH FOR OKTOBERFEST 7S

    1. Jeral Skelton*, Brothers QLD 2. Simon Kennewell, 9 caps, Randwick NSW 3. Ben O’Donnell*, Randwick NSW 4. Maurice Longbottom *, Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team 5. James Stannard, 41 caps, Souths QLD 6. John Porch, 9 caps, Northern Suburbs NSW 7....

  • Pumas narrowly miss golden opportunity

    Sep 22, 17 • 3763 Views • General NewsComments Off on Pumas narrowly miss golden opportunity

    The Pumas squandered a golden opportunity to record the best Premier Currie Cup season ever when they narrowly went down 33-32 to the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday afternoon. A fifth Currie Cup victory would have been the Pumas’ best result...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls support CHOC #BeBoldGoGold

    Sep 22, 17 • 3577 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls support CHOC #BeBoldGoGold

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls have rallied behind their official charity, the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC), as the world honours September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The blue hue of Loftus Versfeld will have a gold tint come 1 October as...

  • Celebrate Heritage Day at the Springbok Experience

    Sep 22, 17 • 3464 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Celebrate Heritage Day at the Springbok Experience

    The Springbok Experience in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town will celebrate National Heritage Day – and the rugby museum’s fourth birthday – by handing out 200 boerewors rolls on Monday, 25 September.  As Heritage Day falls on Sunday, 24 September,...

  • JONES NAMES ENGLAND TRAINING CAMP SQUAD

    Sep 22, 17 • 2666 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on JONES NAMES ENGLAND TRAINING CAMP SQUAD

    England Head Coach Eddie Jones has selected his latest squad to take part in a training camp in Oxford at the end of the week. 33 players will convene in Oxford on Sunday 24th September for the three-day camp. The camp will provide a chance for the squad to...

  • Augustus returns for DHL WP U21

    Sep 22, 17 • 3830 Views • General NewsComments Off on Augustus returns for DHL WP U21

    Juarno Augustus returns for DHL Western Province U21 in their clash with Cell C Sharks U21 in Durban on Saturday. World Rugby Under-20 Championship Player of the Tournament Augustus returns from injury to take his place at No.8 for the encounter, which kicks...

  • Four changes for DHL WP U19

    Sep 22, 17 • 4011 Views • General NewsComments Off on Four changes for DHL WP U19

    There are four changes for DHL Western Province U19 for their encounter with Cell C Sharks U19 in Durban on Saturday. There are two changes in the backline and two changes to the forwards for the clash, which kicks off at 11h25 at Growthpoint Kings Park on...

  • Gold Cup reaches early boiling point

    Sep 22, 17 • 2224 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Gold Cup reaches early boiling point

    The Gold Cup reaches an early boiling point on Saturday, with a number of unfancied sides on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages following a series of surprising results in the second round of SA Rugby’s flagship three-nation champions’ league...

  • Bulldogs Team sheet vs Leopards

    Sep 22, 17 • 3089 Views • General NewsComments Off on Bulldogs Team sheet vs Leopards

    1  Xakalashe Yanga 2  Booi Ayabonga Ludwe 3 Mabenge Lwando 4  Nomboyo Ayabonga 5  Storm Hendri 6  Nomzanga Lukhanyo Welcome 7  Dutton Billy 8  Xakalashe Sokuphumla 9 Kobese Bangihlombe 10  Nyoka Sinovuyo 11  Gcilitshane Lelethu 12  Tom Siphosethu 13...

  • Van Zyl to reach DHL WP half-century at DHL Newlands

    Sep 21, 17 • 3594 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Zyl to reach DHL WP half-century at DHL Newlands

    DHL Western Province captain Chris van Zyl will earn his 50th cap in the Currie Cup encounter with the Tafel Lager Griquas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Van Zyl leads a side that has been bolstered by the return of a number of players from Springbok duty for...

  • Boland Cavaliers team to face Hino Valke – 23 September 2017 – Bosman Stadium, Brakpan

    Sep 21, 17 • 2974 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to face Hino Valke – 23 September 2017 – Bosman Stadium, Brakpan

    The Boland Cavaliers have announced their team to take on the  Hino Valke at the Bosman Stadium in Brakpan on Saturday 23 September 2017. Clemen Lewis will lead the Cavaliers in the absence of squad captain Zandré Jordaan, who has been ruled out due to a...

  • Currie Cup celebrates Heritage Day across SA

    Sep 21, 17 • 2135 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup celebrates Heritage Day across SA

    The pressure is set to rise significantly in the Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend as all seven participating teams still have a chance of securing semi-final berths in the competition – sponsored by DirectAxis and Nashua – with only four pool...

  • Two changes to Vodacom Blue Bulls starting team

    Sep 21, 17 • 4519 Views • General NewsComments Off on Two changes to Vodacom Blue Bulls starting team

    Johnny Kotze will start on the wing and Conraad van Vuuren at tighthead for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in their Currie Cup match against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The inclusion of Kotze is a first start in light blue for the former DHL Western...

  • Cheetahs TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Guinness PRO14

    Sep 21, 17 • 3000 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cheetahs TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Guinness PRO14

    Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium Rugby supporters can look forward to a big rugby festival the next two weeks in Bloemfontein! On Friday, 22 September two big matches will be played in Toyota-stadium.  The day kicks-off with the Currie Cup clash...

  • SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019

    Sep 21, 17 • 3222 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on SA Rugby Travel named as Official Travel Agent for Rugby World Cup 2019

    World Rugby and Sports Travel and Hospitality Ltd (STH) on Tuesday announced the appointment of global Official Travel Agents (OTAs), who will deliver supporter tour packages for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The list includes SA Rugby Travel – a joint...

  • Boland Rugby Regional Challenge, Community Shield, First Division SEMI-FINALS

    Sep 21, 17 • 1927 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boland Rugby Regional Challenge, Community Shield, First Division SEMI-FINALS

    BOLAND RUGBY will be hosting its Club Rugby semi-finals on Saturday 23 September 2017 at the Boland Stadium, Wellington.  The Fixtures are as follows:   FIRST DIVISION (SF): 10:00           Young Superstars vs Highlanders (B-field)...

  • Currie Cup Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Pumas

    Sep 21, 17 • 3055 Views • General NewsComments Off on Currie Cup Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Pumas

    Rugby bonus for supporters in Toyota Stadium Rugby supporters can look forward to a big rugby festival the next two weeks in Bloemfontein! On Friday, 22 September two big matches will be played in Toyota-stadium.  The day kicks-off with the Currie Cup clash...

  • High-powered Government delegation backs SA Rugby’s World Cup 2023 bid

    Sep 21, 17 • 2299 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on High-powered Government delegation backs SA Rugby’s World Cup 2023 bid

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a high-level delegation to London on Sunday 24 September 2017 for the presentation to the World Rugby Council of South Africa’s bid to host the prestigious Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament. Deputy President...

  • Springbok Training Session open for the public

    Sep 21, 17 • 3846 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springbok Training Session open for the public

    The Springboks will have a free and open training session for the public on Monday, 25 September 2017 (Heritage Day) at Shimla Park.   Gates open at 16:00 and everyone is welcome to come and watch the Springboks prepare for the clash against the Wallabies...