Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • ROBERT DU PREEZ CITED

    Jun 14, 15 • 1590 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ROBERT DU PREEZ CITED

    Player: Robert du Preez Team: Stormers Position: Fullback Date of Incident: 13 June 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the...

  • Cell C Sharks, Toyota Cheetahs finish with a flourish – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Review

    Jun 14, 15 • 1815 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks, Toyota Cheetahs finish with a flourish – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Review

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen It was a weekend of high drama in the final round of Vodacom Super Rugby, with a number of upsets and quite a few emotional good-byes as the regular season came to an end.   On Saturday afternoon, the Toyota Cheetahs gave their...

  • Leopards, Boland take early lead in Absa Currie Cup Qualifier

    Jun 14, 15 • 1742 Views • General NewsComments Off on Leopards, Boland take early lead in Absa Currie Cup Qualifier

      The Leopards and Boland Cavaliers took an early lead in the Absa Currie Cup Qualifier this weekend as they both secured bonus-point victories in the opening round. The Qualifier features seven teams battling it out for the last remaining spot in the...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Waratahs

    Jun 13, 15 • 1471 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Waratahs

    The St.George Queensland Reds have fallen to a disappointing 31-5 loss to the NSW Waratahs in their final Asteron Life Super Rugby match of the year at Allianz Stadium in Sydney tonight. The match turned on a decisive 10-minute period in the second half when...

  • SUPER RUGBY QUALIFIERS CONFIRMED

    Jun 13, 15 • 2055 Views • General News, Super Rugby FixturesComments Off on SUPER RUGBY QUALIFIERS CONFIRMED

    The Super Rugby Finals Series gets underway next weekend with a local derby between the Highlanders and the Chiefs in Dunedin before the Brumbies return to Cape Town to face South African Conference champions, the Stormers. By finishing the regular season as...

  • WARATAHS CONFIRM HOME SEMI-FINAL

    Jun 13, 15 • 2426 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS CONFIRM HOME SEMI-FINAL

    Four tries in the second half secured second place and a home Semi-Final for the Waratahs with a 31-5 win over the Reds in Sydney. A drab first 40 minutes saw the only points come from a penalty by Bernard Foley before the champions stepped on the accelarator...

  • THE LAST GOODBYE

    Jun 13, 15 • 2780 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on THE LAST GOODBYE

    Photo: Anton Geyser Although it may not be the last time we see the likes of Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis at Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Saturday’s match against the Stormers may well be their last in the colours of the Cell C Sharks. Whilst hinting that...

  • INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 12 RESULTS

    Jun 13, 15 • 1935 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 12 RESULTS

      SOUTHERN DISTRICTS V EASTWOOD The rematch of a thrilling battle just weeks ago, when Eastwood stole the victory with just seconds left in the match, the return fixture at Forshaw Park was a similarly high scoring affair with a heartstopping finish....

  • AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Jun 13, 15 • 1496 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Alan McEvoy Trophy   Waitemata 46 (E Fidow 2, J Klaver, D Hakaraia, J Tamatoa, R Meyer tries, D Hakaraia 5 con, 2 pen) Ponsonby 24 (R Ioane 2, P Collier tries, M Williams 3 pen) Halftime: 29-24   Grammar TEC 21 (S Saimate try, Penalty try,  S...

  • Queen’s birthday honours for rugby family

    Jun 13, 15 • 4110 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World RugbyComments Off on Queen’s birthday honours for rugby family

    Jonny Wilkinson CBE – seen here with Prince Harry at an event at Twickenham earlier this week to mark 100 days to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015 ENGLAND rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson has been made a Commander of the Order of the British...

  • Greg Holmes signs on for 2016 Super Rugby season

    Jun 13, 15 • 2212 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Greg Holmes signs on for 2016 Super Rugby season

      St.George Queensland Reds prop Greg Holmes has signed a one-year contract extension, meaning 2016 will be his 12th Super Rugby season with the club. Holmes this year became Queensland’s most-capped Super Rugby player of all time, with 129 appearances...

  • FORCE FINISHES SEASON WITH VICTORY OVER REBELS

    Jun 12, 15 • 1354 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE FINISHES SEASON WITH VICTORY OVER REBELS

    The Western Force has finished its 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season with a 13-11 victory over the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park tonight.   In a farewell to club stalwarts Sam Wykes and Patrick Dellit, the Force built the victory on the back of a...

  • Junior Boks in good shape ahead of England World Under 20s semifinal

    Jun 12, 15 • 2536 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Junior Boks in good shape ahead of England World Under 20s semifinal

    After enjoying a training-free day on Thursday, the Junior Boks resumed their World Rugby Under-20 preparations on Friday in Parma, Italy, for their semi-final clash against defending champions England. The evening match takes place on Monday 15 June in...

  • Cell C Sharks visit Vodacom ICT Centre

    Jun 12, 15 • 1723 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks visit Vodacom ICT Centre

    Members of the Cell C Sharks team visited the Vodacom ICT Centre in Umbilo (Berea) in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday to see how their tries in the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition made a difference in the lives of others.   This year’s Vodacom SupeRugby...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens turn attention to qualifiers

    Jun 12, 15 • 1288 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens turn attention to qualifiers

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens have turned their attention to the Women’s World Series and Olympic Games qualifiers after returning to camp following the completion of the 2014/2015 World Series.   The team assembled at their training base in...

  • JERRY COLLINS TO BE REMEMBERED AT PUBLIC SERVICE

    Jun 12, 15 • 1825 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on JERRY COLLINS TO BE REMEMBERED AT PUBLIC SERVICE

    Former All Black Jerry Collins is to be farewelled at a public funeral service in Porirua next week. Jerry and his partner Alana Madill were tragically killed in a car accident in France last week. Their baby daughter Ayla remains in a critical condition in...

  • Absa Currie Cup Qualifying Fixtures 2015

    Jun 12, 15 • 2585 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Qualifying Fixtures 2015

    Times: CAT June 2015 12 19:00 SWD Eagles vs Leopards Outeniqua Park, George Absa Currie Cup Qualifying 12 19:00 Border vs ORC Griquas BCM Stadium, East London Absa Currie Cup Qualifying 13 15:00 Boland vs Down Touch Griffons Malmesbury Sports Grounds,...

  • Liam Gill signs contract extension with Queensland Rugby

    Jun 12, 15 • 1726 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Liam Gill signs contract extension with Queensland Rugby

    Queensland Rugby Union has secured flanker Liam Gill on a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the St.George Queensland Reds for the 2016 season. The 23-year-old has been in career-best form in 2015, featuring in all but one of the Reds’ matches...

  • VRYDAG WORD BLOU MAANDAG #PaleToe

    Jun 11, 15 • 3737 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on VRYDAG WORD BLOU MAANDAG #PaleToe

    Artikel deur Simon Riekert  #PaleToe!   Om oor Frans Ludeke te skryf is moeilik. Hy is ʼn gentleman. Hy is nie ʼn tipiese coach nie. Hy skep altyd die indruk dat die spelers en die afrigters die situasie onder beheer het, al verloor hulle elke...

  • Waratahs vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1394 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs vs Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Reds @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 Matt O’Brien AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 15. Israel Folau, 14....

  • Chiefs vs Hurricanes Teamsheet #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1477 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs vs Hurricanes Teamsheet #SuperRugby

    Match Chiefs v Hurricanes @ Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Paul Williams TMO Chris Wratt Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 15. Tom...

  • Griquas Official New Team Sponsor

    Jun 11, 15 • 2942 Views • General NewsComments Off on Griquas Official New Team Sponsor

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  • Brumbies vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1399 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Brumbies v Crusaders @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date Saturday 13 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:30 local, 17:30 NZST, 07:30 SAST Referee Jaco Peyper AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Damien Mitchelmore TMO George Ayoub Follow 0n Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 15. Jesse...

  • Rebels vs Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1386 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels vs Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Rebels v Force @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Friday 12 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 10:40 SAST Referee Andrew Lees AR1 James Leckie AR2 Ed Martin TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Bryce...

  • Blues vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 11, 15 • 1330 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Highlanders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Friday 12 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Shane McDermott AR2 Angus Mabey TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Charles Piutau, 14. Ben...