Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • SA Rugby assumes administrative control of EPRU

    Apr 21, 16 • 1932 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA Rugby assumes administrative control of EPRU

    SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday that it had assumed administrative control of the Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU).   Mr Monde Tabata, an independent member of the SA Rugby Executive Committee, has been appointed to the role of administrator.  ...

  • GROOM REACHES DHL STORMERS HALF-CENTURY

    Apr 21, 16 • 1125 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GROOM REACHES DHL STORMERS HALF-CENTURY

    Scrumhalf Nic Groom will play his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game for the DHL Stormers in the match against the Reds at DHL Newlands. The 26-year-old takes his place in a DHL Stormers starting line-up which features five changes and a positional switch for the...

  • Southern Kings v Emirates Lions #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1671 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Emirates Lions #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Kings v Lions @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17:10 SA Time Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge AR1: Jaco van Heerden AR2: AJ Jacobs TMO: Christie du Preez TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Kings: 15....

  • Kings team announced to take on Emirates Lions

    Apr 21, 16 • 1271 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings team announced to take on Emirates Lions

    Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids has made nine changes to his starting line up ahead of the clash against the Emirates Lions this weekend. The Southern Kings tight five sees Schalk Ferreira starting in place of Sti Sithole at loosehead, Martin Ferreira...

  • Windhoek Draught Welwitschia team to play against the Cell C Sharks XV

    Apr 21, 16 • 2185 Views • General NewsComments Off on Windhoek Draught Welwitschia team to play against the Cell C Sharks XV

    We are excited to announce the Windhoek Draught Welwitschia team to play against the Cell C Sharks XV on Saturday, 23 April, at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban: 1. Quintin Esterhuizen2. Gerhard Lötter3. Shaun du Preez4. Denzil van Wyk5. Ruan Ludick6....

  • Sunwolves v Jaguares TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1425 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sunwolves v Jaguares TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Jaguares @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 14:15 local / 07:15 SA Time Referee: Jamie Nutbrown AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Noriaki Hashimoto TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter:...

  • DHL Stormers v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1462 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Stormers v Reds @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 SA Time Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen AR1: Quinton Immelman AR2: Cwengile Jadezweni TMO: Shaun Veldsman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15...

  • Emirates Lions team to take on the Kings

    Apr 21, 16 • 1409 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Kings

    The Emirates Lions will face the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday with a new front row while a further three changes have been made to the starting line-up.   Corné Fourie, Armand van der Merwe and Ruan Dreyer will take on the Kings’ front...

  • Hurricanes v Chiefs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1261 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Chiefs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Chiefs @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Nick Briant AR2: Brendon Pickerill TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes:...

  • Chiefs team named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    Apr 21, 16 • 1420 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs team named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    Rejuvenated and raring to go following a well-deserved break for bye week, the Gallagher Chiefs head south to take on a dangerous Hurricanes side this Saturday at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. With just four points separating the New Zealand Conference...

  • CANES MAKE ONE CHANGE FOR CHIEFS

    Apr 21, 16 • 1205 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CANES MAKE ONE CHANGE FOR CHIEFS

    Blade Thomson’s return from injury is the only change to the Hurricanes starting side for their crucial Investec Super Rugby match against the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Thomson comes back into the side after missing the last match due to a...

  • FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR SHOWDOWN WITH WARATAHS

    Apr 21, 16 • 1147 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR SHOWDOWN WITH WARATAHS

    The Western Force have named a strong 23-man squad for Saturday night’s clash with the NSW Waratahs on ANZAC weekend as the men from the west aim for their fourth consecutive win over the Sydney-based heavyweights.   The Western Force have made two...

  • Reds side to play Stormers in Cape Town

    Apr 21, 16 • 1196 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds side to play Stormers in Cape Town

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced their side to play the Stormers in Cape Town this Saturday. The side features two changes to the starting lineup which lost to the Bulls last weekend, with lock Rob Simmons returning from a shoulder injury and...

  • EP Kings team announced for Border match

    Apr 21, 16 • 1855 Views • General NewsComments Off on EP Kings team announced for Border match

    EP Kings Currie Cup Head Coach, Robbi Kempson, has announced his team to take on the Border Bulldogs in the third round of the 2016 Currie Cup competition on Saturday. Kempson has made three changes to his starting lineup, with Jeremy Ward returning from the...

  • Freddy Ngoza to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Apr 20, 16 • 2603 Views • General NewsComments Off on Freddy Ngoza to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Flanker Freddy Ngoza will lead the Vodacom Blue Bulls for the first time on Saturday when they take on the Xerox Golden Lions in Alberton in a Currie Cup Qualifier clash. He takes over the captaincy from Hanro Liebenberg, who will travel to Australia with the...

  • Toyota Free State XV to take on Western Province

    Apr 20, 16 • 1512 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State XV to take on Western Province

    The Toyota Free State XV will be taking on Western Province at the CUT Rugby Field in Bloemfontein on Friday, 22 April at 15:00.                          Toyota Free State XV vs DHL Western Province ...

  • Steval Pumas name their side to take on Boland

    Apr 20, 16 • 2670 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas name their side to take on Boland

    Currie Cup Qualifier: Steval Pumas vs Boland Cavaliers Venue: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit (Mbombela) Date: 22 April 2016 Kick-off: 19:00   Currie Cup Qualifier 2016   Head Coach of the Steval Pumas, MJ Mentz announced his 22 man squad for the third 2016...

  • Rebels side named for Cheetahs clash

    Apr 20, 16 • 1224 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels side named for Cheetahs clash

    The return of Colby Fainga’a from injury headlines five new inclusions in the Melbourne Rebels 23-player team for Friday night’s meeting with the Cheetahs at AAMI Park, Melbourne. Fainga’a will make his Asteron Life Super Rugby return via the reserves...

  • Rebels v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 20, 16 • 1394 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Rebels v Cheetahs @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date: Friday 22 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee Glen Jackson AR1: James Leckie AR2: Angus Gardner TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels:  1. Toby Smith 2....

  • Mahuza names in Lions side to play the Bulls

    Apr 20, 16 • 1931 Views • General NewsComments Off on Mahuza names in Lions side to play the Bulls

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that Sylvian Mahuza has joined the union and will be available with immediate effect.   Mahuza joins the Lions from the NWU-Puk where he was instrumental in the side reaching the Varsity Cup final and...

  • Road to the Gold Cup – Raiders eye qualifier slot

    Apr 20, 16 • 2464 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Road to the Gold Cup – Raiders eye qualifier slot

    Caption: The Jardine brothers, Roger, Derek, Chris and Neville, in front of the grandstand named after their late father, the legendary Bill Jardine. Photo: Lee Warren/Gallo Images   Raiders of Johannesburg strengthened their hopes of qualifying for this...

  • Force v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 20, 16 • 1230 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Force v Waratahs @ NIB Stadium, Perth Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Rohan Hoffmann AR1: Will Houston AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: Francois van Wyk...

  • Highlanders v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 20, 16 • 1306 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Highlanders v Sharks @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date: Friday 22 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keefe AR1: Mike Fraser AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Shane McDermott TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • ASSISTANT COACH JOHN PLUMTREE COMMITS TO HURRICANES

    Apr 20, 16 • 1324 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ASSISTANT COACH JOHN PLUMTREE COMMITS TO HURRICANES

    Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree has agreed to stay with the club. Plumtree has committed to the Hurricanes for the 2017 and 2018 seasons and will continue his long-standing and close relationship with head coach Chris Boyd. “There has been some...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders named to play the Sharks

    Apr 20, 16 • 1348 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders named to play the Sharks

    A refreshed Pulse Energy Highlanders team will run out under the roof on Saturday night after having a bye week in round eight. Co-Captain, Ben Smith, returns to the team after suffering a concussion during the last home game against the Force but has been...