Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Waratahs put in courageous 80 minute effort in 29-10 loss to loss to Crusaders

    May 20, 16 • 2035 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs put in courageous 80 minute effort in 29-10 loss to loss to Crusaders

    The NSW Waratahs have put in a courageous display, going down to the Crusaders by 29-10 in trying conditions in Christchurch tonight. The Tahs applied pressure to the Crusaders all night, showing maximum effort for the full 80 minutes. They managed two tries...

  • Xerox Golden Lions team to take on the Sharks XV

    May 20, 16 • 1620 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions team to take on the Sharks XV

    Xerox Golden Lions vs Sharks (Princess Magogo Stadium, 20/05/2016) Kick-off: 19:00 1 Clinton Theron 2 Ramone Samuels 3 Pieter Scholtz 4 Robert Kruger 5 MB Lusaseni 6 Stephan De Wit 7 Fabian Booysen 8 Ruaan Lerm © 9 Ricky Schroeder 10 Marnitz Boshoff 11...

  • Ryan Names Team for London 7s

    May 20, 16 • 1670 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Ryan Names Team for London 7s

    Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan has named the team that will play in the 10th and Final round of the 2015/16 HSBC World 7s Series in London. The team sees the new inclusion of Jarryd Hayne and the return of Masivesi Dakuwaqa and Viliame Mata. While Pio Tuwai...

  • Seiko Extends Partnership with Australian Rugby Union

    May 20, 16 • 1913 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Seiko Extends Partnership with Australian Rugby Union

    Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko today announced it would extend and enhance its partnership with Australian Rugby for another two years. Seiko has been the Official Watch Supplier of the Qantas Wallabies for the last three years, notably awarding watches to...

  • St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi signs two-year contract extension

    May 20, 16 • 1522 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi signs two-year contract extension

    St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi has signed a two-year contract with Queensland Rugby Union, which will see him remain at Ballymore until 2018. Kerevi has been in rampant form for the Reds this season and is one of the most potent attacking...

  • Reds v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1363 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Reds v Sunwolves @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:05 local / 07:05 SA Time Referee: Will Houston AR1: Andrew Lees AR2: Nic Berry TMO: Damien Mitchelmore TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 1. James Slipper...

  • Chiefs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1362 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Chiefs v Rebels @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local  09h35 SA Time Referee: Angus Gardiner AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Angus Mabey TMO: Ben Skeen TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 1. Mitchell Graham...

  • Emirates Lions v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1736 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Lions v Jaguares @ Emirates Airlines Stadium, Johannesburg Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 SA time  Referee: Stuart Berry AR1: Cwengile Jadezweni AR2: Lourens van der Merwe TMO: Willie Vos TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Emirates...

  • Cell C Sharks v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1486 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sharks v Kings @ Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off 17:10 SA Time Referee: Quinton Immelman AR1: Rodney Bonaparte AR2: Archie Sehlako TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cell C Sharks:  15 Willie...

  • Vodacom Bulls v DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1921 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls v DHL Stormers Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Bulls v Stormers @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:20 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keeffe AR1: Glen Jackson AR2: AJ Jacobs TMO: Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Vodacom Bulls: 15 SP Marais, 14 Jamba...

  • Boland Cavaliers team to face the Hino Valke

    May 19, 16 • 2099 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to face the Hino Valke

    Boland Cavaliers team to face the Hino Valke on Friday 20 May 2016 at the Bernard Stadium, Kempton Park:   15 Full back Scheepers Nico 14 Right wing Torrens Sergio Lorenzo 13 Right centre Nell Ryan Desmond (c) 12 Left centre Bosch Christopher 11 Left...

  • Sykes back to captain side against the Cell C Sharks

    May 19, 16 • 1379 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sykes back to captain side against the Cell C Sharks

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced that Steven Sykes will return to captain the team to take on the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Davids also confirmed that Schalk Ferreira will also return having missed two games due to injury....

  • North vs South derby at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview

    May 19, 16 • 1237 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on North vs South derby at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Preview

      Emirates Lions face stiff Jaguares challenge in Johannesburg Resurgent Cell C Sharks host Southern Kings in Durban The Vodacom Bulls are back from a difficult Australian trip and will be determined to lift their game at Loftus Versfeld and avoid a...

  • Emirates Lions team announced

    May 19, 16 • 2646 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team announced

    Lourens Erasmus will get his first start in this years’ Vodacom Super Rugby tournament after making his debut against the Cheetahs earlier in the season when he runs on at lock against the Jaguares at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 21 May at 15:00....

  • PREMIER INTERSCHOOL’S DERBY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Paarl Boys High v Grey College

    May 19, 16 • 2722 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on PREMIER INTERSCHOOL’S DERBY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Paarl Boys High v Grey College

    Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools is a series of 12 matches, which feature the highest profile and most traditional interschool rugby rivalries, from South Africa’s top rugby schools which are broadcast live on SuperSport from April to August....

  • Three changes for DHL WP

    May 19, 16 • 1408 Views • General NewsComments Off on Three changes for DHL WP

    There are just three changes to the DHL Western Province team to take on the Steval Pumas in Nelspruit this weekend. Following their convincing victory against the EP Kings at City Park, coach John Dobson has been able to maintain some valuable continuity for...

  • Three new universities join Varsity Sports

    May 19, 16 • 3810 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Three new universities join Varsity Sports

    Varsity Sports is proud to announce the addition of three new universities, who will join the existing 16 universities involved across the various Varsity Sports sporting codes and competitions. The University of Mpumalanga, Mangosuthu University of...

  • Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Kings

    May 19, 16 • 1319 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Kings

    Cell C Sharks vs Southern Kings Date : Saturday, 21 May 2016 Time : 17h10 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee : Quinton Immelman Assistant Referees : Rodney Bonaparte, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie le Roux 14. JP...

  • Force v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1501 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Force v Blues @ nib Stadium, Perth Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 17:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Jamie Nutbrown AR1: Rohan Hoffmann AR2: Jordan Way TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 1 Francois Van Wyk 2...

  • BEKHUIS RETURNS TO BOLSTER BLUES LINEOUT

    May 19, 16 • 1334 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BEKHUIS RETURNS TO BOLSTER BLUES LINEOUT

    Super Centurion Josh Bekhuis will make a welcome return when the Blues take on the Western Force in the Investec Super Rugby clash in Perth on Saturday. A calf strain sidelined Bekhuis from last week’s loss against the Lions in Johannesburg, but he returns...

  • FORCE TEAM NAMED FOR CLASH WITH BLUES

    May 19, 16 • 1696 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE TEAM NAMED FOR CLASH WITH BLUES

    Coming off the bye last week the Western Force have made one change to the starting XV for the clash with the Blues at the ‘Force Field’ on Saturday evening.   In the only change to the run-on side Ben Tapuai returns at outside centre after a two...

  • Chiefs name team to take on Rebels

    May 19, 16 • 1991 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs name team to take on Rebels

    A determined Gallagher Chiefs team are out to right the wrongs from their last performance when they take on the Melbourne Rebels this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato. Supporters can expect an impassioned, physical display of quality rugby as these...

  • Michael Cheika to remain Qantas Wallabies Coach through Rugby World Cup 2019

    May 19, 16 • 1362 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Michael Cheika to remain Qantas Wallabies Coach through Rugby World Cup 2019

    The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has today announced the re-signing of national Coach Michael Cheika through to the end of 2019. The Qantas Wallabies mentor will set his sights on going one better at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, after agreeing to a...

  • Reds side to play Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium

    May 19, 16 • 1348 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds side to play Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium

    The St.George Queensland Reds have made a single change to the starting side for their historic clash against the Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium this weekend. Lock Cadeyrn Neville returns to the starting side for this weekend’s match, with Ben Matwijow...

  • CAPTAINS PREPARE FOR A FEAST OF RUGBY AT TWICKENHAM

    May 18, 16 • 1435 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on CAPTAINS PREPARE FOR A FEAST OF RUGBY AT TWICKENHAM

    18 May 2016, London: Today the world’s top rugby sevens players officially launched the HSBC London Sevens, round 10 of the 2015/16 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The captains assembled at Twickenham Stadium – the Home of England Rugby –...