Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • DHL Stormers v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 26, 16 • 1756 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Stormers v Cheetahs @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: Saturday 28 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 local Referee: Glen Jackson AR1: Ben O’Keeffe AR2: Nick Briant TMO: Shaun Veldsman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15 Cheslin Kolbe 14...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the DHL Stormers

    May 26, 16 • 1565 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the DHL Stormers

    Stormers vs Toyota Cheetahs    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 28 May 2016 at Newlands in Cape Town.  The game kicks off at 15:00.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 26, 16 • 2126 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Bulls v Lions @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date: Saturday 28 May 2016 Kick-Off: 17:10 SA Time Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Marius van der Westhuizen AR2: Cwengile Jadezweni TMO: Christie du Preez TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls: 15 SP...

  • Emirates Lions team to do battle the Vodacom Bulls

    May 26, 16 • 1660 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to do battle the Vodacom Bulls

    Sylvian Mahuza gets his first start in Super Rugby for the Emirates Lions against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in one of seven changes to the side.   Mahuza starts at fullback, replacing Jaco van der Walt who got injured against the...

  • Southern Kings v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 26, 16 • 1690 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Kings v Jaguares @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:00 SA Time Referee: Nick Briant AR1: Quinton Immelman AR2: Ben Crouse TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Kings: 15. Jurgen...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues

    May 26, 16 • 2837 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues

    The BNZ Crusaders will play their final fixture before the June International window against the Blues at Eden Park.  Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Waratahs last weekend.   Lock Sam Whitelock...

  • Cheika names new-look Qantas Wallabies training squad for historic three-Test England Series

    May 26, 16 • 1386 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Cheika names new-look Qantas Wallabies training squad for historic three-Test England Series

    Michael Cheika named his Qantas Wallabies Squad today for the historic three-Test series against the reigning Six Nations champions, England. The two nations have a long rivalry which dates back to 1909, however 2016 marks the first year that England and...

  • FRIDAY is derby-day at the Boland Stadium

    May 25, 16 • 1618 Views • General NewsComments Off on FRIDAY is derby-day at the Boland Stadium

    FRIDAY is derby-day at the Boland Stadium in Wellington, when the Boland Cavaliers square off against the SWD Eagles in a Currie Cup Qualifying match.   This fixture never fails to entertain and this year should be no exception. With both teams still...

  • Kings side relatively unchanged for Jaguares

    May 25, 16 • 1489 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings side relatively unchanged for Jaguares

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced just four changes, two of which are rotational, for the Southern Kings team ahead of their match against the Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening. Most notable among the changes is...

  • Ireland squad named for SA tour

    May 25, 16 • 1446 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Ireland squad named for SA tour

    The Ireland national coaching group have selected a squad of 32 players – including South African born Richardt Strauss, CJ Stander and the uncapped Quinn Roux – to travel to South Africa in June for a three Test series against the Springboks.   The...

  • Hurricanes v Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 25, 16 • 1581 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Jamie Nutbrown TMO: Aaron Peterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    May 25, 16 • 1095 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    Hurricanes v Pulse Energy Highlanders – Westpac Stadium, Dunedin, Friday 27th May 7.35pm Returning from their bye round Pulse Energy Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph has made only two changes to his starting line-up that beat the Crusaders in round...

  • BOYD CHANGES FOUR FOR HIGHLANDERS

    May 25, 16 • 1266 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BOYD CHANGES FOUR FOR HIGHLANDERS

    Hurricanes captain Dane Coles and lock Michael Fatialofa have both been passed fit to play the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium on Friday night. Coles and Fatialofa both successfully completed concussion protocols this week and were part of a fully fit...

  • Griquas team to play Western Province

    May 25, 16 • 1873 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas team to play Western Province

    Newlands – Cape Town 28 May 2016 – 12:15   1 Devon Martinus 2 Marius Fourie 3 Stephan Kotze 4 Mzwanele Zito 5 Jonathan JV Rensburg 6 Wendal Wehr 7 RJ Liebenberg 8 Jason Fraser   9 Tiaan Dorfling 10 Andre Swarts 11 Alshaun Bock 12 Johnathan...

  • Minimal changes to face Emirates Lions

    May 25, 16 • 1810 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Minimal changes to face Emirates Lions

    Vodacom Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, made minimal changes to the squad that did battle successfully against the DHL Stormers last week, to take on an in-form Emirates Lions team in yet another massive local derby. Travis Ismaiel was withdrawn from the team...

  • Waratahs v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 25, 16 • 1677 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Chiefs @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:35 SA Time Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Jaco van Heerden AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan...

  • Gallagher Chiefs team named for trans-Tasman top of the table clash

    May 25, 16 • 1694 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named for trans-Tasman top of the table clash

    Eagle-eyed supporters will observe a colourful variation on the Gallagher Chiefs playing strip this Friday when they take to the field at Allianz Stadium in Sydney for their round 14 Investec Super Rugby match against the NSW Waratahs.  The New Zealand...

  • Craig Joubert strikes Vodacom Super Rugby 100 mark

    May 25, 16 • 1042 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Craig Joubert strikes Vodacom Super Rugby 100 mark

    South Africa’s Craig Joubert will on Saturday become only the third referee in history to officiate his 100thVodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versfeld.   Only Steve Walsh...

  • Dates revealed for 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s carnival

    May 25, 16 • 3466 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Dates revealed for 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s carnival

    The Australian Rugby Union and the NSW Government today confirmed that the 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s will take place between 4-5 February at Allianz Stadium. In February, over 73,000 supporters watched a day like no other on the Australian sporting calendar. Fans...

  • Wellington to host sevens for three more years

    May 25, 16 • 3202 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Wellington to host sevens for three more years

    New Zealand Rugby today confirmed that Wellington will host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series for three more years. The 2017 leg of the series will be held at Westpac Stadium on the weekend of 28 and 29 January. Dates for the 2016/17 series being held...

  • NSW Centurion, Rob Horne amongst four changes to NSW Waratahs for Friday blockbuster against the Chiefs

    May 25, 16 • 1193 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Centurion, Rob Horne amongst four changes to NSW Waratahs for Friday blockbuster against the Chiefs

    The NSW Waratahs have made four changes to the starting side for their round 14 match against the Chiefs in what is expected to be a blockbuster battle between the New Zealand and Australian Conference leaders at Allianz Stadium this Friday night. Wycliff...

  • Steval Pumas span om teen die Cheetahs te speel

    May 25, 16 • 1340 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas span om teen die Cheetahs te speel

    Persverklaring: Wedstryd: Toyota FS Cheetahs vs Steval Pumas Plek: Bloemfontein Datum: 27 Mei 2016 Afskop: 15:00   Die Steval Pumas sal die week na die “Rosestad” reis vir hulle agste Interprovinsiale Kwalifiserende rondte teen die Toyota FS Cheetahs. MJ...

  • ENGLAND STATEMENT: MANU TUILAGI

    May 25, 16 • 1456 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ENGLAND STATEMENT: MANU TUILAGI

    Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi has withdrawn through injury from the England squad to tour Australia. Following a scan yesterday and a review by the England medical team, it was advised that Tuilagi would be unavailable for the three-Test tour in June....

  • Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan

    May 25, 16 • 2083 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan

    Former junior springbok and versatile backline player Wandile Mjekevu has joined the Southern Kings on loan for the rest of the Vodacom Super Rugby  season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous said Mjekevu, who had been based at the Cell C...

  • Springbok coach satisfied with local franchise visits

    May 25, 16 • 1880 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Springbok coach satisfied with local franchise visits

    Springbok coach Allister Coetzee said on Tuesday he was very satisfied with the feedback he received from local franchise coaches and players during his two-week road trip to the six South African Super Rugby teams.   The series of visits was the first...