Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Sadie on the bench for The Sharks clash

    Sep 28, 11 • 2462 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Sadie on the bench for The Sharks clash

    Heinrich Steyl starts at 15 and Conrad Jantjes who has not trained this week, will play off the bench. Berton Klaasen starts at 13, giving Sadie who will play off the bench a break. Nizaam Carr is included at 8 for the injured Koster, who is named on the...

  • What Ireland vs Italy means to the Springboks

    Sep 27, 11 • 3237 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011Comments Off on What Ireland vs Italy means to the Springboks

    Photo by www.rugbyworldcup.com Morgan Piek – This morning saw Italy take on the USA at Trafalgar Park, Nelson, New Zealand in a vital Pool C match. It was vital for many reasons. The main being, Italy needed a win with a bonus point over the Eagles to keep...

  • Springbok team to face Samoa

    Sep 26, 11 • 2427 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, RWC Player Statistics, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok team to face Samoa

    Photo by www.rugbyworldcup.com Victor Matfield will captain the Springbok team to play Samoa in the deciding Rugby World Cup Pool D clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Friday. Matfield returns from a hamstring strain – after a two-match absence...

  • Photos tell the story of Lions vs Blue Bulls

    Sep 25, 11 • 4631 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Photos tell the story of Lions vs Blue Bulls

    A collection of photos by Rugby15 photographers Bruce Taylor and Anton Geyser from the MTN Golden Lions vs Vodacom Blue Bulls match at Coca-Cola Park on 24 September. The Blue Bulls won a nail-biting game by 21 points to 18. Read the match report...

  • DHL Western Province to face the FS Cheetahs

    Sep 22, 11 • 2358 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province to face the FS Cheetahs

    Photo by Denese Lups for Rugby15/ phototalk.co.za DHL WP Coach Allister Coetzee named his team to take on the Toyota Freestate Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday 24 September at 17h05. Province have been plagued by injuries all season and have lost three...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Preview – Week 11

    Sep 22, 11 • 2885 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Preview – Week 11

    Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp for Rugby15/ phototalk.co.za/ Super Image The Vodacom Blue Bulls have a tough task if they want to keep alive their Absa Currie Cup semi-final hopes when they travel to Johannesburg on Saturday to face the table-topping MTN Golden...

  • The Lions team to face the Blue Bulls

    Sep 21, 11 • 2558 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on The Lions team to face the Blue Bulls

      Photo by Anton Geyser / Rugby15 Two new faces and two positional changes are what MTN Golden Lions coach John Mitchell came up with when he announced the side to play the Blue Bulls in an Absa Currie Cup match at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday. Deon van...

  • The Sharks team to face the Griquas

    Sep 21, 11 • 2413 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on The Sharks team to face the Griquas

      Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp/ Rugby15/ Phototalk/ Super image Sharks coach John Plumtree has made just two changes to the starting line-up for Friday’s Absa Currie Cup match against Griquas scheduled for 7.10pm at Mr Price KINGS PARK. Ross Cronje will...

  • Chuck Norris Jokes of Boks Players Bakkies Botha & Heinrich Brussow

    Sep 21, 11 • 18738 Views • General News, International, Springbok News, SpringboksComments Off on Chuck Norris Jokes of Boks Players Bakkies Botha & Heinrich Brussow

    Bakkies Botha Jokes Bakkies Botha is so strong he can tear a page out of Facebook Bakkies Botha has already been to Mars; that’s why there are no signs of life. Death once had a near-Bakkies Botha experience. Bakkies Botha doesn’t need a GPS. Bakkies...

  • Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

    Sep 20, 11 • 2306 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World RugbyComments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

    Thursday, 22 September at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Please find below a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match against Namibia in Auckland on Thursday. South Africa and Namibia have met only once before. South Africa won the...

  • Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 10

    Sep 18, 11 • 3139 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 10

    Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp Rugby15/ Phototalk The Toyota Free State Cheetahs sent out a strong warning that even though they are lingering in fourth position on the Absa Currie Cup log, they have what it takes to run with the front runners.   And the Vodacom...

  • A Man's Guide to the Rugby Experience

    Sep 16, 11 • 1933 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on A Man's Guide to the Rugby Experience

    Aka: Four Ways to enjoy the Absa Currie Cup & the RWC without wrecking your relationship We all believe that everyone is unique and different, however for the most part, it is safe to say that men love their sports and South Africans are mad about their...

  • Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 10

    Sep 16, 11 • 1596 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 10

      Photo by Andrew Schoeman / Rugby15 The second and third placed teams on the Absa Currie Cup log, DHL Western Province and The Sharks, face tricy away games this weekend when they travel to Pretoria and Bloemfontein respectively. Both the Vodacom Blue...

  • Marius Joubert back for The Sharks this weekend

    Sep 15, 11 • 3065 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Marius Joubert back for The Sharks this weekend

    Sharks coach John Plumtree has made a couple of changes to the side that beat the Pumas for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup showdown with the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Stefan Terblanche will start at fullback with Marius Joubert recalled to the side...

  • Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

    Sep 15, 11 • 2835 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, RWC Player StatisticsComments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 / Photo talk Saturday, 17 September at Wellington Regional Stadium NOTE: Please note a change to the team numbering with numbers 11 and 14 being reversed. Below is a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs team announced to play Sharks

    Sep 13, 11 • 1554 Views • General NewsComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs team announced to play Sharks

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs team announced to play Sharks   Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Sharks   Saturday, 17 September 2011   Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein   Kick-off: 15:00       1 Marcell van der Merwe   2 Afriaan...

  • Pumas to Face Toughened Sharks

    Sep 8, 11 • 3053 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Pumas to Face Toughened Sharks

    The Sharks host the Pumas in their second round Absa Currie Cup match at Mr Price KINGS PARK this Saturday (kick-off at 3pm) with minimal changes to the side that beat the Blue Bulls last week.   With the emphasis on lightening the load on defence (and...

  • Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 9

    Sep 8, 11 • 1966 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 9

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 /Photo Talk Thursday, 8 September 2011 The Vodacom Blue Bulls travel to Bloemfontein where they have to tough task of trying to get their Absa Currie Cup campaign back on track against the resurgent Toyota Free State Cheetahs....

  • DHL Western Province to face the Platinum Leopards

    Sep 7, 11 • 2623 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province to face the Platinum Leopards

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 Allister Coetzee, head coach of DHL WP, today named his team to take on the Leopards at DHL Newlands on Saturday 10 September at 16h00. In an injury enforced change Isma-eel Dollie takes over at flyhalf from Demetri Catrakilis....

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Sep 7, 11 • 2343 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Photo by Jako Pienaar / Rugby15 Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Saturday, 10 September 2011 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Kick-off: 17:00   Toyota Free State Cheetahs 1 Marcel van der Merwe 2 Adriaan Strauss (c) 3 Coenie Oosthuizen 4...

  • The MTN Golden Lions to face the GWK Griquas

    Sep 6, 11 • 2337 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on The MTN Golden Lions to face the GWK Griquas

    Photo by Frederick Loretz / Rugby15 The MTN Golden Lions will be playing the GWK Griquas this Friday, 9 September 2011 at Coca-Cola Park. Kick off is at 19:10. The team was announced this afternoon and is: 15 Jaco Taute 14 Deon Van Rensburg 13 Doppies La...

  • Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 8

    Sep 4, 11 • 2150 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 8

      Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp / Superimage Sunday, 4 September 2011  The MTN Golden Lions have held onto the top spot on the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division log after they beat the Ford Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday evening.   However, the chasing pack...

  • Try fest in Kimberley

    Sep 3, 11 • 3070 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, NationalComments Off on Try fest in Kimberley

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 Morgan Piek – On the 125th year anniversary of Griquas Rugby, beating them in Kimberley was always going to be an uphill battle for Western Province.   DHL Western Provinces’ worst fears were realised within the first...

  • Regent Boland Kavaliers team to face Tasol Solar Griffons

    Sep 2, 11 • 2693 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Regent Boland Kavaliers team to face Tasol Solar Griffons

    Regent Boland Kavaliers team to face Tasol Solar Griffons Time & Date: 16:00, 03 September 2011 Venue: Boland Stadium, Wellington Pre Matches: Boland u.19 vs Griffons u.19 (12:30); Boland u.21 vs Griffons u.21 (14:00)   15. Willie le Roux 14. Cornal...

  • DHL Western Province to face GWK Griquas

    Sep 1, 11 • 2414 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province to face GWK Griquas

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of DHL WP, today named his team to take on the Griquas at GWK Park in Kimberly on Saturday 3 September.   Danie Poolman reclaims the 14 jersey and Steven Hunt who started last week moves to the bench as wing cover. Marcel...