Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • NSW WARATAHS NAMED FOR FIRST ROUND SUPER RUGBY

    Feb 25, 16 • 1302 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW WARATAHS NAMED FOR FIRST ROUND SUPER RUGBY

    Head Coach Daryl Gibson has announced his NSW Waratahs team for round one of Super Rugby this Saturday night at Allianz Stadium. The announcement was made at the Club’s official season launch today in Sydney. The starting team for the historic...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play New South Wales

    Feb 25, 16 • 1140 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play New South Wales

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on New South Wales in Round 1 of Asteron Life Super Rugby. Head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to the side which played the Brumbies in a trial match two weeks ago – with injuries...

  • Damien Frawley appointed Chairman of Queensland Rugby Union

    Feb 25, 16 • 1450 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Damien Frawley appointed Chairman of Queensland Rugby Union

    Board member Damien Frawley has been appointed Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) Chairman after Rod McCall stepped down from the role with immediate effect for personal reasons. Mr Frawley is a former Queensland and Wallabies second row (who played the last of his...

  • Going through the motions not for Ntsila

    Feb 25, 16 • 1815 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Going through the motions not for Ntsila

    CAPTION: Madibaz flanker Andisa Ntsila is not a man who likes to go through the motions. Photo: Michael Sheehan/SASPA   Madibaz flanker Andisa Ntsila is not a man who likes to go through the motions.   The 23-year-old, who was judged the best...

  • Fidelity joins Lions family

    Feb 25, 16 • 4193 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fidelity joins Lions family

    The Lions Rugby Company (PTY) Ltd. is proud to announce, Fidelity Security Group as a Super Rugby and Currie Cup sponsor. The Emirates Lions jersey as well as the Xerox Lions Currie Cup Jersey will boast the Fidelity logo on the left sleeve.   Fidelity...

  • ONE DAY UNTIL NEW-LOOK SUPER RUGBY SEASON KICKS OFF!

    Feb 25, 16 • 1230 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ONE DAY UNTIL NEW-LOOK SUPER RUGBY SEASON KICKS OFF!

    Super Rugby is just 24 hours from embarking upon a bold new era with 18 teams from five countries playing throughout seven nations all competing for one glittering prize! With pre-season fixtures providing the last chance to try new combinations and new...

  • Crusaders v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1509 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Crusaders v Chiefs @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Joe Moody...

  • Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the BNZ Crusaders

    Feb 25, 16 • 1270 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the BNZ Crusaders

    The bags are packed, bodies primed for battle and there’s an excitable tension in the air as the Gallagher Chiefs depart for their opening match of the 2016 Investec Super Rugby season against the BNZ Crusaders in Christchurch.  Gallagher Chiefs head coach...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Feb 25, 16 • 2096 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    The BNZ Crusaders will kick off the 21st Crusade at AMI Stadium this Saturday night when they take on the Chiefs.   Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a run-on fifteen that includes three Crusader debutants – Tim Boys at loose forward, Richie...

  • Eastern Province Rugby

    EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 PREVIEW – ROUND THREE

    Feb 25, 16 • 1814 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 PREVIEW – ROUND THREE

    EASTERN Province clubs Spring Rose, Gardens and Park will all be aiming for three victories in a row to consolidate their positions at the top of their respective pools when the final round-robin matches are played in the Super 12 rugby competition on...

  • All Blacks Sevens squad for USA Sevens and Canada Sevens

    Feb 25, 16 • 1546 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on All Blacks Sevens squad for USA Sevens and Canada Sevens

    The All Blacks Sevens squad of 14 to prepare for the fifth and sixth legs of the 2015/16 HSBC World Series, USA Sevens, (4-6 March) in Las Vegas and Canada Sevens (12-13 March) in Vancouver has been named. The team of 12 players to play USA Sevens will be...

  • Sunwolves side named

    Feb 25, 16 • 1755 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves side named

    15 Riaan VILJOEN 14 Akihito YAMADA 13 Harumichi TATEKAWA 12 Yu TAMURA 11 Yasutaka SASAKURA 10 Tusi PISI 9 Atsushi HIWASA 8 Edward QUIRK 7 Andrew DURUTALO 6 Liaki MOLI 5 Hitoshi ONO 4 Timothy BOND 3 Shinnosuke KAKINAGA 2 Shota HORIE 1 Keith INAGAKI...

  • FIVE PLAYERS SET TO DEBUT FOR FORCE IN CLASH WITH REBELS

    Feb 25, 16 • 1294 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FIVE PLAYERS SET TO DEBUT FOR FORCE IN CLASH WITH REBELS

    By David Berrie – The Western Force is set to have five players wearing Force blue for the very first time in the 23-man squad to take on the Melbourne Rebels at the Force Field (nib Stadium) on Saturday, 27 February. Former Queensland Reds teammates...

  • Three changes for Wales U20 for top of the table clash

    Feb 24, 16 • 1420 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Three changes for Wales U20 for top of the table clash

    Wales Under 20 head coach Jason Strange has made three changes to the starting line-up to face France in Colwyn Bay on Saturday evening. Wales and France both have two wins in the bag from their first two outings in the U20 Six Nations, with France currently...

  • Ireland U20 side named to play England U20

    Feb 24, 16 • 1890 Views • General News, International, Six NationsComments Off on Ireland U20 side named to play England U20

    The Ireland U20 team (sponsored by PwC) to take on England U20 on Friday, 26th February in Kingston Park, Newcastle has been named.Head Coach Nigel Carolan has made a number of changes to the side that started against France two weeks ago. In the backs, there...

  • Cheetahs v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 24, 16 • 2082 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Jaguares @ Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Friday 26 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:00 SA Time Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Rasta Rasivhenge AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs: 1. Charles...

  • Jaguares team announced for cat fight in Bloem

    Feb 24, 16 • 2099 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jaguares team announced for cat fight in Bloem

    Jaguares: 15 Joaquin Tuculet 14 Santiago Cordero 13 Matías Moroni 12 Jerónimo de la Fuente 11 Emiliano Boffelli 10 Nicolás Sánchez 9 Martin Landajo 8 Leonardo Senatore 7 Rodrigo Baez 6 Pablo Matera 5 Thomas Lavanini 4 Guido Petti 3 Ramiro Herrera 2...

  • Law variations and changes for 2016

    Feb 24, 16 • 1191 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Law variations and changes for 2016

    Here is a summary of law variations and slight changes to existing laws that will come into play this season:   Mauls: When a team forms a maul and the ball is taken from the ball-carrier, the new ball-carrier is not allowed to slip to the back, carrying...

  • Schalk Brits get three weeks

    Feb 24, 16 • 3504 Views • AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General NewsComments Off on Schalk Brits get three weeks

      The charge against Schalk Brits of Saracens for punching or striking contrary to Law 10.4(a), was heard last night. Brits was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys in the first half of last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and...

  • Experienced trio return for England Sevens

    Feb 24, 16 • 1470 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Experienced trio return for England Sevens

    Phil Burgess, Charlie Hayter and Dan Norton will return to action for England Sevens in the fifth leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Las Vegas (4-6th March). The experienced trio are named alongside 20-year-old debutant Harry Glover who joined the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Jaguares

    Feb 24, 16 • 2129 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the Jaguares

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Jaguares from Argentina in the first Vodacom Super Rugby home game for 2016.  The encounter marks a historical milestone with the Argentinian team being part of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition for the very first...

  • GOLDEN LIONS BENEFIT FROM A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

    Feb 24, 16 • 4379 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GOLDEN LIONS BENEFIT FROM A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

    Reigning Currie Cup Champs and Rugby Super League hopefuls, the Golden Lions will be getting a bit of help from science this year as they embark on the away leg of their campaign. As they travel to Japan for their first Super Rugby match of the season, the...

  • Super Rugby preview: DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls

    Feb 24, 16 • 1918 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby preview: DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls

    With the Super Rugby season officially kicking off this coming weekend we preview the matches, we preview the North versus South classic. The Bulls travel to Cape Town to face the Stormers at Newlands on 27 February 2016. Incoming head coach, Robbie Fleck,...

  • Southern Kings team announced to take on Sharks

    Feb 24, 16 • 1478 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings team announced to take on Sharks

    Southern Kings captain Steven Sykes will lead the team out when the Kings make their return to the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, playing their first match against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday. Head Coach Deon Davids said he was looking forward to playing...

  • The All Out Rugby App, powered by Vodacom #AllOutRugby

    Feb 24, 16 • 3097 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The All Out Rugby App, powered by Vodacom #AllOutRugby

    Vodacom Super Rugby belongs to the fans, and with that in mind, Vodacom introduces the All Out Rugby App. While Vodacom may not be able to control the results, we have made it our game plan to keep supporters up to date with everything Vodacom Super Rugby...