Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Toyota Free State XV team to take on WP

    Apr 29, 15 • 3836 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Free State XV team to take on WP

    The Toyota Free State XV team will be taking on WP on Saturday, 2 May at 14:30 in the Free State Stadium.  Bloemfontein.  This game will be played as a curtain raiser to the Vodacom SupeRugby match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the...

  • Mutual & Federal Premier Interschool Grey College vs Paarl Boys High Overview

    Apr 29, 15 • 3514 Views • General News, Premier SchoolsComments Off on Mutual & Federal Premier Interschool Grey College vs Paarl Boys High Overview

    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 March to August.  ...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Stormers clash

    Apr 29, 15 • 2824 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for Stormers clash

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Stormers on Saturday, 2 May on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Changes to the team: ·         Caylib Oosthuizen replaces Danie...

  • Race to the playoffs is getting serious – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Preview

    Apr 29, 15 • 2174 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Race to the playoffs is getting serious – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Preview

    While the top teams in the North and South Sections have all but secured their places in the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals, home ground advantage in the playoffs is still up for grabs as the pool phase nears its end.   In the North Section, the Xerox Golden...

  • DOUBLE BOK BOOST FOR BULLS

    Apr 29, 15 • 1521 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DOUBLE BOK BOOST FOR BULLS

    Bulls stalwarts Victor Matfield and Jan Serfontein both returned to the training field this week as the team prepares for its Super Rugby derby clash against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Matfield is back in action after a medical procedure on his...

  • MORE REST LIKEY FOR RICHIE MCCAW

    Apr 29, 15 • 1408 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MORE REST LIKEY FOR RICHIE MCCAW

    Photo: Anton Geyser All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is “unlikely” to feature for the Crusaders in Saturday’s Super Rugby show down with the Hurricanes. The Crusaders flanker was concussed in his team’s 14-point win over the Blues in...

  • De Allende takes centre stage

    Apr 29, 15 • 2016 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on De Allende takes centre stage

    Vodacom Rugby App review – after round 11 With Springbok captain Jean de Villiers incapacitated, young Damian de Allende has made a good case to occupy the vacant number 12 jersey for the national side, during the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition. Team...

  • Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    Apr 29, 15 • 2220 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    Highlanders vs Cell C Sharks    Date : Friday, 1 May 2015 Time : 09:35 (SAST) 19:35 (NZST) Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee : Angus Gardner (Australia) Assistant Referees : Kane McBride, Mike Lash Television Match Official : Vinny...

  • BISMARCK DU PLESSIS CHOOSES TEAM ABOVE SELF

    Apr 28, 15 • 3298 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS CHOOSES TEAM ABOVE SELF

    Bismarck du Plessis returns to the Cell C Sharks this weekend after serving a period of time away from the game, but, by his own noble request, will not be selected as captain for the match against the Highlanders. “The situation is this,” explains...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Apr 28, 15 • 1678 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 12 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Match Highlanders v Sharks @...

  • #FanUp and win tickets and Vodacom Bulls Jersey

    Apr 28, 15 • 1718 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #FanUp and win tickets and Vodacom Bulls Jersey

    Rugby 15 will be giving 5 lucky supporters each a set of 4 tickets to the Vodacom SupeRugby game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Lions at Loftus on Saturday. (One of these lucky winner will walk away with a Bulls replica rugby jersey in addition to the...

  • Kovsies cap stellar season with Varsity Sevens Title

    Apr 28, 15 • 1412 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Kovsies cap stellar season with Varsity Sevens Title

    The University of the Free State (Kovises) capped off a stellar rugby season by winning the Varsity Sevens tournament with a 24-19 victory over Tuks in the final at Villagers on Monday. The Sevens title is another feather in the university’s cap after they...

  • Gillies Kaka returns in All Blacks Sevens team for Glasgow and London

    Apr 28, 15 • 2008 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World RugbyComments Off on Gillies Kaka returns in All Blacks Sevens team for Glasgow and London

    The All Blacks Sevens team to play the final two tournaments of the HSBC Sevens World Series 2014/15 has been named. The team plays at the Glasgow Sevens (9, 10 May) then London (16, 17 May). The team is: Scott Curry Ambrose Curtis Dylan Collier Sam...

  • Bosch shine at Wynberg Fest

    Apr 27, 15 • 3612 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Bosch shine at Wynberg Fest

    All the local sides might well have won on Saturday 25 April 2015, day one of the Standard Bank Wynberg Rugby Festival, but only Rondebosch gave the impression of being in complete control throughout their opening fixture. The overcast conditions started with...

  • Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament Full Results

    Apr 27, 15 • 5567 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament Full Results

    2015 APR 27 18:32 Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament Grey College 7 –  17 Hoërskool Monument 2015 APR 27 17:21 Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Pta) 22 – 22 Paarl Gimnasium 2015 APR 27 15:00 Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament...

  • Tuks Super16 Series 2015 Fixtures

    Apr 27, 15 • 2969 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Tuks Super16 Series 2015 Fixtures

    2015 MAY 01 Tuks Super16 Series Hoërskool Rustenburg vs Hoërskool Florida 2015 MAY 01 Tuks Super16 Series Vereeniging Gimnasium vs Hoërskool Klerksdorp 2015 MAY 01 Tuks Super16 Series Hoërskool Marais Viljoen vs Hoërskool Centurion 2015 MAY 01 Tuks...

  • Wynberg Rugby Festival Full Results

    Apr 27, 15 • 2732 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Wynberg Rugby Festival Full Results

    2015 APR 27 16:00 Wynberg Rugby Festival Rondebosch Boys High 26 – 10 Hoërskool Upington 2015 APR 27 14:40 Wynberg Rugby Festival Hoërskool Bellville 39 – 31 Hugenote Hoërskool (Wellington) 2015 APR 27 Wynberg Rugby Festival...

  • Jeppe Rugby Festival Full Results

    Apr 27, 15 • 2536 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Jeppe Rugby Festival Full Results

    2015 APR 27 11:40 Jeppe Festival King Edward VII School (KES) 18 – 11 Westville Boys High 2015 APR 27 13:00 Jeppe Festival Pretoria Boys High 0 –  59 Bishops 2015 APR 27 10:20 Jeppe Festival Jeppe High School 27 – 21 Durban High...

  • K2 Top Schools Tournament Full Results

    Apr 27, 15 • 2533 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on K2 Top Schools Tournament Full Results

    2015 APR 27 K2 Top Schools Tournament Hoër Landbouskool Marlow 30 – 28 Helpmekaar Kollege Edit Delete 2015 APR 27 10:10 K2 Top Schools Tournament Hoërskool Die Brandwag (Uitenhage) 18 –  24 Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoërskool Edit Delete...

  • Oceania Rugby Junior Championship to kick off on Gold Coast

    Apr 27, 15 • 2289 Views • Australia, General NewsComments Off on Oceania Rugby Junior Championship to kick off on Gold Coast

    The best Under 20’s Rugby talent will compete in a four nation blockbuster tournament as New Zealand, Samoa, Japan and host Australia come together to compete in the inaugural Oceania Rugby Junior Championship. Kicking off on Friday May 1 at Bond...

  • Waratahs overcome Rebels in thriller

    Apr 26, 15 • 1639 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs overcome Rebels in thriller

    NSW Waratahs 18 – Melbourne Rebels 16 Asteron Life Super Rugby round 11 – ANZ Stadium, Sydney The NSW Waratahs have retained the Weary Dunlop Shield, overcoming the Melbourne Rebels in a nail-biting ANZAC Day encounter at ANZ Stadium. In torrid...

  • DHL Stormers move to the top in SA – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Review

    Apr 26, 15 • 1703 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers move to the top in SA – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Review

    Photo: Anton Geyser   It was a weekend of drama and excitement in South Africa as the DHL Stormers moved to the top of the local Vodacom Super Rugby log and the Emirates Lions kept alive their dream of reaching the top six.   The Emirates Lions beat...

  • Two Springbok training squads named

    Apr 26, 15 • 3883 Views • General News, International, SpringboksComments Off on Two Springbok training squads named

    The national selectors have named two squads of 44 players each – including 19 uncapped and a number of currently injured players – for the Springboks’ first two training camps of the season, in Johannesburg and Cape Town.   The first camp, in...

  • Xerox Golden Lions and DHL WP lay down the markers – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review 

    Apr 26, 15 • 2683 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions and DHL WP lay down the markers – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review 

    The top three teams in the North Section of the Vodacom Cup have all but secured their playoff spots, but the South Section is still wide open with only two rounds of pool action remaining.   Two of the Xerox Golden Lions, Steval Pumas and Vodacom Blue...

  • Luke and CJ to make an impact off the bench

    Apr 25, 15 • 3842 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Luke and CJ to make an impact off the bench

    Eastern Province Kings coach, Mzwandile Stick has called on the services of two of his most experienced players ahead of their crucial Vodacom Cup match against the SWD Eagles at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth later today. The fifth placed...