Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

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

    May 19, 16 • 1522 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 • 1956 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 • 2148 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 • 1414 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 • 1273 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 • 2690 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 • 2771 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 • 1447 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 • 3872 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 • 1351 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 • 1533 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 • 1380 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 • 1731 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 • 2031 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 • 1404 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 • 1385 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 • 1477 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 –...

  • ENGLAND RUGBY STATEMENT: JOE MARLER

    May 18, 16 • 1392 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ENGLAND RUGBY STATEMENT: JOE MARLER

    Joe Marler has made himself unavailable for selection ahead of England’s Old Mutual Wealth Cup game against Wales and three-Test tour to Australia. Marler, who would have been selected in Eddie Jones’ tour squad, has instead decided to take the...

  • Snyman and Springbok Sevens team want to finish series with a bang

    May 18, 16 • 1364 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Snyman and Springbok Sevens team want to finish series with a bang

    The Springbok Sevens captain, Philip Snyman, on Wednesday said the Blitzboks are determined to end the season on a positive note at the HSBC London Sevens tournament to be played at Twickenham this weekend. South Africa is second on the HSBC World Rugby...

  • Kings captain and tighthead prop to move on after Super Rugby

    May 18, 16 • 1711 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings captain and tighthead prop to move on after Super Rugby

    The Southern Kings have confirmed that captain Steven Sykes and tighthead prop, Jacobie Adriaanse will both be moving on at the end of the Super Rugby season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous confirmed that Sykes will be moving to Oyonnax,...

  • Marais changes four as Vodacom Bulls face DHL Stormers

    May 18, 16 • 1695 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Marais changes four as Vodacom Bulls face DHL Stormers

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais made four changes to his starting team to face the DHL Stormers in Pretoria on Saturday. Marais named Travis Ismaiel (wing), Francois Brummer (flyhalf), Piet van Zyl (scrumhalf) and Arno Botha...

  • Griquas Team to play the Blue Bulls

    May 18, 16 • 1802 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas Team to play the Blue Bulls

    21 May 2016 Griqua Park, Kimberley – 15:00     TEAM LIST: GRIQUAS...

  • Toyota Free State XV to take on EP Kings XV

    May 18, 16 • 1289 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State XV to take on EP Kings XV

    The Toyota Free State XV will be taking on the EP Kings XV on Friday, 20 May at 17:05 in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth.                          Toyota Free State XV vs EP Kings XV...

  • Crusaders v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 18, 16 • 2849 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Crusaders v Waratahs @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date: Friday 20 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee Jaco Peyper AR1: Jaco van Heerden AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Chris Wratt TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Joe Moody...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    May 18, 16 • 1729 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Waratahs

    Andy Ellis will play his 150th BNZ Crusaders game this Friday night when they host the Waratahs at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.  He will be just the third Crusader to reach this milestone (joining Corey Flynn and Wyatt Crockett).   BNZ Crusaders Head...