Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Reds go down to Crusaders in Christchurch

    May 6, 16 • 1308 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds go down to Crusaders in Christchurch

    The St.George Queensland Reds were outclassed 38-5 in their Asteron Life Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night. The Reds dominated possession for large chunks of the game but ultimately earned little reward in the...

  • Junior Springboks conclude preparations in Stellenbosch

    May 6, 16 • 3579 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World RugbyComments Off on Junior Springboks conclude preparations in Stellenbosch

    The Junior Springbok training squad on Friday concluded the first phase of their preparations for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship with a tough hit-out against the DHL Western Province Institute.   The two teams went hammer and tongs in windy...

  • ELLA TO JOIN ENGLAND RUGBY IN AUSTRALIA

    May 6, 16 • 1346 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on ELLA TO JOIN ENGLAND RUGBY IN AUSTRALIA

    England Rugby has today announced that Glen Ella has agreed to join Eddie Jones’ coaching staff during England’s tour to Australia. Sydney-based Ella will join up with the England setup in Brisbane and work for the duration of the three Test series as a...

  • Boland Cavaliers team to face the Leopards in Potchefstroom

    May 6, 16 • 1318 Views • General NewsComments Off on Boland Cavaliers team to face the Leopards in Potchefstroom

    Boland Cavaliers team to face the Leopards in Potchefstroom on Saturday 7 May 2016: 15 Adriaan Carelse 14 Sergio Torrens 13 Ryan Nell (c) 12 Christopher Bosch 11 Danwel Demas 10 Theuns Kotze 9   Marnus Hugo 8   Zandré Jordaan (v/c) 7   Shaun McDonald 6  ...

  • Friend makes five changes to Aussie Sevens for Paris

    May 6, 16 • 2655 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World RugbyComments Off on Friend makes five changes to Aussie Sevens for Paris

    Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend has made five changes to the squad that has been named for the Paris Sevens (13-15 May). Forward Jesse Parahi will return to the World Sevens Series arena for the first time in 12 months after...

  • EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash

    May 5, 16 • 1758 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings team for Blue Bulls clash

    EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on Vodacom Blue Bulls in the curtain raiser match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the fifth round of the 2016 Currie Cup competition on Saturday. Kempson has once again made a...

  • Vodacom Bulls hunt fourth away win – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    May 5, 16 • 1077 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls hunt fourth away win – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    The Vodacom Bulls will be chasing a fourth away win when they face the Brumbies on Friday morning at 11h45 (SA time) in the GIO Stadium in Canberra. This will be their second fixture of their three-match Australian trip. Success for the Pretoria side will...

  • Stand a chance of winning a signed Vodacom Bulls Rugby Jersey #BullsDownUnder

    May 5, 16 • 1779 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stand a chance of winning a signed Vodacom Bulls Rugby Jersey #BullsDownUnder

    We will giving away a signed replica Bulls jersey to one of our lucky readers. How can you win? You will need to download the Bulls App where you need to follow the Bulls tour down under and answer the related question below: What does Werner Kruger enjoy...

  • PREMIER INTERSCHOOL’S DERBY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: KES v Maritzburg College

    May 5, 16 • 3278 Views • General News, Premier SchoolsComments Off on PREMIER INTERSCHOOL’S DERBY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: KES v Maritzburg 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....

  • Southern Kings v Blues TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1640 Views • General NewsComments Off on Southern Kings v Blues TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Kings v Blues @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 17:10 SA Time Referee: Federico Anselmi AR1: Rasta Rasivhenge AR2: Archie Sehlako TMO: Christie du Preez TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Kings 15...

  • Cell C Sharks v Hurricanes TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1980 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks v Hurricanes TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sharks v Hurricanes @ Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 local Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen AR1: Quinton Immelman AR2: Rodney Bonaparte TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sharks: 15....

  • Chiefs v Highlanders TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 2030 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Highlanders TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Chiefs v Highlanders @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local Referee: Angus Gardner AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Angus Mabey TMO : Shane McDermott TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Toni...

  • Sunwolves v Force TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1073 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Force TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Force @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 14:15 local / 07:15 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Paul Williams AR2: Aki Aso TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sunwolves: 15...

  • Australian Sevens statement: Quade Cooper

    May 5, 16 • 1459 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Australian Sevens statement: Quade Cooper

    The Australian Sevens program today announced Quade Cooper will not be considered for selection for the final two rounds of the 2015-16 HSBC Sevens World Series or the Rio 2016 Olympics. Australian Sevens Head Coach Andy Friend said: “There’s no doubt...

  • Van Dyk to make DHL WP debut

    May 5, 16 • 1626 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Dyk to make DHL WP debut

    Kobus van Dyk will make his DHL Western Province debut against the Cell C Sharks XV at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban this weekend. The 22-year-old utility forward comes into the team to replace the injured Tertius Daniller in one of three changes to the...

  • Xerox Golden Lions XV team announced

    May 5, 16 • 1529 Views • General NewsComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions XV team announced

    Xerox Golden Lions XV vs Toyota Free State XV – Diggers Rugby Club: 15:00   The Xerox Golden Lions XV coaching staff has made nine changes to the side that will face the Toyota Free State XV at Diggers Rugby Club on Saturday 7 May at 15:00.   A...

  • Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1339 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Cheetahs @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local Referee: Nic Berry AR1: Andrew Lees AR2: Graham Cooper TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    May 5, 16 • 1207 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    Waratahs vs Toyota Cheetahs  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Waratahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 7 May 2016 in Sydney, Australia.  The game kicks off at 11:45 (SA Time).  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1454 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Brumbies v Bulls @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keeffe AR1: Will Houston AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: Scott Sio Stephen...

  • Toyota Free State XV team to take on the Golden Lions XV

    May 5, 16 • 1231 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State XV team to take on the Golden Lions XV

    Toyota Free State XV vs Golden Lions XV    The Toyota Free State XV will be taking on the Golden Lions XV on Saturday, 7 May at 15:00.   Toyota Free State XV vs Golden Lions XV 15:00, 7 May 2016             15 Reinardt Erwee 14 JP Coetzee...

  • Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    May 5, 16 • 1277 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged team to face the Brumbies in the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday in his side’s second match of their Australian trip. The Bulls started their tour with a solid win over the Force in Perth last...

  • Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    May 5, 16 • 1263 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    The Aquis Brumbies will welcome back co-captain Stephen Moore and veteran prop Ben Alexander, while Matt Toomua will miss Friday night’s matchup against the Blue Bulls at GIO Stadium. Moore and Alexander missed last week’s 23-10 loss to the Highlanders in...

  • Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1547 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Chris Wratt TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Wyatt...

  • NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    May 5, 16 • 1072 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    The NSW Waratahs will run out with a similar team that defeated the Stormers 32-20 last weekend in South Africa for this Saturday’s round 11 match against the Cheetahs at Allianz Stadium. Only one change has been made, with hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • Griquas team to take on the Bulldogs

    May 5, 16 • 1353 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas team to take on the Bulldogs

    Team to play Border Bulldogs – 07 May 2016 15:00 Griqua Park – Kimberley 1   Devon Martinus 2   AJ Le Roux 3   Ewald Van Der Westhuizen 4   Jonathan Janse Van Rensburg 5   Mzwanele Zito 6   Wendal Wehr 7   RJ Liebenberg (C)...