-
Mar 10, 15 •
2277 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Last-gasp Shimlas sink Madibaz #VarsityCup
Jarryd Buys (C) of NMMU is tackled by Marco Mason of UFS Shimlas (R) during the Varsity Cup 2015. Monday 9 March 2015. FNB NMMU vs Shimlas at the NMMU Stadium, Port Elizabeth, Eastern CapeA late penalty saw FNB UFS-Shimlas claim a dramatic 23-21 victory over...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
2204 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Tuks put Ixias to the sword #VarsityCup
Wiaan Liebenberg in action during the FNB Varsity Cup – FNB TUKS vs FNB CUT played at LC de Villiers Stadium, Pretoria on 09 March 2015. FNB UP-Tuks showed little mercy in their 63-8 FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International demolition of FNB...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
2609 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Maties pip gutsy UJ #VarsityCup
Maties vs UJ, Varsity Cup Rugby. Bradley Moolman getting brought to ground, Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, 09 March 2015. Photo: Liam Hamer-Nel/alliancephoto.com COPYRIGHT:Liam Hamer-Nel/alliancephoto.com Two second half tries handed FNB Maties a slender...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
2250 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Tuks overtake unbeaten Shimlas #VarsityCup Wrap
A convincing 63-8 victory over FNB CUT in Pretoria saw FNB UP-Tuks move past the unbeaten FNB UFS-Shimlas to the top of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International standings. The Free State side claimed a last-gasp 23-21 victory over FNB NMMU in...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
1901 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Rhodes to head overseas after 2015 Super Rugby
DHL Western Province and DHL Stormers forward Michael Rhodes will join English club, Saracens, at the conclusion of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. The 27-year-old will see out the remainder of the 2015 Super Rugby season before moving to London and...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
1974 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Foot surgery rules Hunt out of Hong Kong and Tokyo Sevens
Springbok Sevens utility player Steven Hunt underwent surgery to his left foot on Monday in Cape Town after suffering a fracture at training last week and will be out of action for at least six weeks. The injury will rule him out of the next two rounds of the...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
1778 Views •
General News, South Africa •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Free State Rugby Social Development Project
From left to right: MJ Smith (Cheetahs Academy Manager), Ivan Stevens (Head of Rugby, HTS), Harold Verster(MD Free State Cheetahs), Rory Duncan (Head of Rugby, FS Cheetahs), Johan van der Sandt (Rugby Administrator, HTS) Free State Rugby and SuperSport are...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
2402 Views •
General News, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Free State Rugby Social Development Project
Free State Rugby and SuperSport are partners in the social upliftment project whereby they sponsor talented rugby boys through the school system and hopefully to the ranks of Cheetah Rugby players. Companies these days have to spend money for BEE purposes...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
2939 Views •
General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Greytown High School First team rugby defeats Sarel Cilliers
On Saturday 7 March Greytown High School’s First team rugby defeated Sarel Cilliers, at the Wartburg Festival for the first time since the two schools have been playing each other. Sarel Cilliers scored first and were up 12-3 at half time. In the second...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
1490 Views •
Australia, General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY RE-SIGN SAM CARTER AND SCOTT FARDY
The Australian Rugby Union has announced the re-signing of key Qantas Wallabies and ACT Brumbies forwards Sam Carter and Scott Fardy for a further two years. The new two-year contraction extensions will ensure the talented duo remain in Australia through...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
2013 Views •
General News, Premier Schools •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Mutual & Federal Premier Interschools announces 2015 fixtures
The 2015 schoolboy rugby season is about to kick off and Premier Interschools will once again broadcast the most fiercely contested derbies between old rivals. 12 games featuring 14 top schools will be on show from March until late August. 2015 Highlights...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
1633 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on #FanUp – Upgrade and join the Vodacom Fan Tour
Vodacom Fan Tour to the Final Samsung upgrade could get you a ticket to ride JOHANNESBURG, 10 March 2015: With the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby in full swing, supporters stand a chance to win the ultimate rugby trip with the final touring squad on the...
-
Mar 10, 15 •
2064 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs make a change to their side for Sharks clash
Change to Toyota Cheetah team for Saturday’s match – Tienie Burger was withdrawn due to an injury. He will be replaced by Oupa Mohoje. Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks on Saturday, 14 March...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
1562 Views •
General News, Vodacom Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Steval Pumas medical report
The medical team of the Steval Pumas has released the following statement with regards to injuries in the squad after the first Vodacom Cup match between the Pumas and Down Touch Griffons on Friday evening, 6 March. According to the team physiotherapist,...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
2282 Views •
General News, International, Six Nations •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Slade in squad preparing for Scotland
In-form Exeter Chiefs fly half called in ahead of Scotland clash Brad Barritt, Tom Croft and Henry Thomas out of rest of RBS 6 Nations Exeter Chiefs fly half Henry Slade is included in the England squad preparing to face Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations clash on...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
1534 Views •
General News, International, Six Nations •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Ireland Squad for Round 4 & 5 of the RBS 6 Nations Championship
The following players have been invited into Ireland camp to prepare for the final two games of the 2015 RBS 6 Nations Championship. IRELAND RBS 6 Nations Squad for Rounds 4 & 5: Forwards (20) Michael Bent (Dublin University/Leinster) Rory Best...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
1429 Views •
General News, International, Six Nations •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Wales Squad Update
The following players have been released to their respective regions for action this weekend. They will link back up with the national squad next week. Blues Scott Andrews, Kristian Dacey and Cory Allen Scarlets Gareth Davies Ospreys James King Dragons...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
1342 Views •
General News, International, Six Nations •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Maitland and McInally join Scotland squad
Head Coach Vern Cotter today added two players to the Scotland squad ahead of this Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match against England at Twickenham in the RBS 6 Nations (14 March, kick-off 5pm). British & Irish Lions full-back / wing Sean Maitland, who...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
1621 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on JUDICIAL HEARING NEWS RELEASE
Hearing Details: 9 March 2015 @ 6pm AEDT, 5pm AEST, 8pm NZDT, 9am SAST via videoconference Judicial Hearing Chairman: Adam Casselden Player: Chris Kuridrani Team: Reds Position: Wing Date of Incident: 7 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (g) Dangerous...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
1360 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens depart for Atlanta
The Springbok Women’s Sevens departed for the Atlanta World Series on Monday determined to improve on their performances in the Brazil and Dubai tournaments as the World Series reaches the halfway stage. The team will face hosts the USA, World Series...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
1543 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Pollard a points machine for the Vodacom Bulls
Photo: Anton Geyser Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard was in top form and distinguished himself as a points machined for his side in the fourth round of the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition. Statistics taken from the Vodacom Rugby App demonstrates how...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
2457 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on WP launches Franschhoek Rugby Disaster Relief Fund
The Western Province Rugby Football Union, under the leadership of President Thelo Wakefield, has launched a Franschhoek Rugby Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected in Saturday’s tragic bus accident involving the Franschhoek RFC. Three people...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
2198 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Final grudge match in Potch – #VarsityCup Round 5
Photo: Anton Geyser Round Five of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International will see a replay of last year’s epic final between FNB NWU-Pukke and FNB UCT in Potchefstroom on Monday. The hosts will be looking to avenge their dramatic...
-
Mar 9, 15 •
2450 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Maties make late change
The Maties have made one change to their team as lock Ian Groenewald has failed to recover from an ankle niggle and will be replaced by Lourens Fick. Fick makes his starting debut after coming off the bench last week for his first taste of Varsity Cup rugby....
-
Mar 9, 15 •
2177 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Bringing ‘The Bank’ back to Crusaders rugby
The Crusaders are bringing back an icon of rugby in this region, with the launch of ‘The Bank’ at Crusaders vs Lions this Saturday afternoon. The Bank is a play on the embankment at the old Lancaster Park, where many a red and black rugby fan enjoyed...
