-
Mar 14, 12 •
1547 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Franchise delegation reschedules SANZAR visit
The South African Rugby Union has written to its SANZAR partners, Australia and New Zealand, requesting a re-scheduling of a planned presentation on an expansion of Vodacom Super Rugby to 16 teams in 2013. The request was made today (Wednesday) following a...
-
Mar 14, 12 •
3338 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on IRB Junior World Championship match schedule announced
The match schedule for the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in South Africa has been announced with tournament organisers confident that the event will be a success, delivering unprecedented profile for Rugby’s showcase age grade event. With IRB...
-
Mar 14, 12 •
3054 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Andries Strauss back for the Toyota Cheetahs
Morgan Piek – This coming Sunday morning sees the return of Andries Strauss at centre for the Toyota Cheetahs when they go in to battle against fellow strugglers the Melbourne Rebels. Strauss returns from the two week suspension he picked up in his...
-
Mar 14, 12 •
1941 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Grant back in the number 10 for the DHL Stormers
Morgan Piek – Friday night sees Peter Grant running onto the park at DHL Newlands with the number 10 on his back instead of the unfamiliar number 21. Allister Coetzee has made only one change to the team that beat The Sharks at Newlands two weeks ago....
-
Mar 14, 12 •
2236 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Ma'a Nonu starts for the Blues against the DHL Stormers
Following the Blues win against the Bulls in Pretoria last week, the team has had a short turnaround in preparing to face the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Friday night. Injuries, suspension and bereavement are key factors in who was available for selection...
-
Mar 13, 12 •
1993 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, Six Nations, Six Nations News, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Wales U20 vs France U20:Another Eirias sell-out
The ‘sold out’ signs are already up at EIRIAS, Colwyn Bay, ahead of Wales Under 20’s final Six Nations match against France on Friday night (7.35pm). Over 5, 500 tickets have been snapped up for the third consecutive Wales Under 20 home game at the...
-
Mar 13, 12 •
2318 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Adam Byrnes Judgement Reserved
A SANZAR Appeals Committee has reserved its judgement at an Appeal hearing held by video conference on 13th March, 2012. Adam Byrnes lodged an appeal after he was found guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship – making contact...
-
Mar 13, 12 •
3604 Views •
International, Mitre 10 Cup, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Jock Hobbs: 15 February 1960 – 13 March 2012.
Morgan Piek – Former All Black captain, Michael James “Jock” Bowie Hobbs CNZM (New Zealand Order of Merit) sadly passed away this morning after a long battle with Leukaemia in Wellington, New Zealand. Hobbs played a total of 21 Tests for the All...
-
Mar 13, 12 •
2814 Views •
International, Mitre 10 Cup, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Tony Woodcock makes long awaited return to the field
All Black and Blues prop Tony Woodcock will make his long awaited return to the rugby field tonight, playing for the Blues Development team in their final match of the Pacific Rugby Cup against the Fiji Warriors at Bell Park, Pakuranga. The 83 Test veteran...
-
Mar 12, 12 •
3669 Views •
International, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Joost's J9 foundation receives Bulls boost
Roughly one year ago, 41 year old former Bulls scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with the fatal illness known as Motor Neuron Disease (MND). In an effort to aid those suffering from the same disease, Joost has established a foundation that he...
-
Mar 12, 12 •
2485 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Rene Ranger Suspended for Two Weeks
The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Mike Heron has accepted a guilty plea from Rene Ranger of the Blues for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, after he was Cited during a Super Rugby...
-
Mar 12, 12 •
2148 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Crusaders to thank construction team for new Christchurch stadium
Anticipation is building in the Crusaders camp, with less than a fortnight to go until the Crusaders take on the Cheetahs at the new Christchurch stadium. It will be the first Super Rugby match to be held in Christchurch since May 2010. “This will be a...
-
Mar 12, 12 •
2397 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Jerome Kaino goes under the knife this week
Jerome Kaino’s Super Rugby season is over because he needs to undergo surgery to repair damage to a shoulder injury sustained in the Blues Round 2 match against the Chiefs. Kaino received a direct blow to his shoulder during the game but continued to play...
-
Mar 11, 12 •
1885 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Rene Ranger Cited following Super Rugby Match Bulls v Blues
Rene Ranger of the Blues has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Ranger is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling. A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously, when he made late...
-
Mar 11, 12 •
1428 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 3
The Sharks won their first Vodacom Super Rugby match of 2012 while the Vodacom Bulls let slip an opportunity to remain top of the log as they lost at home to the Blues. The Toyota Cheetahs got the weekend underway from a South African perspective when they...
-
Mar 10, 12 •
3211 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Cameron Shepherd issued an Off-Field Yellow Card
Cameron Shepherd of the Western Force has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident occurred in the 34rd minute of the match between the Western Force and...
-
Mar 9, 12 •
1787 Views •
General News, International, National, School •
admin •
Comments Off on BokSmart endorsed by Western Cape Education Department
The South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) National Rugby Safety Programme, BokSmart, has been endorsed by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to make rugby safer in schools. This is the first endorsement of its kind for BokSmart and ensures the...
-
Mar 8, 12 •
1716 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
admin •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 3
The Toyota Cheetahs have hit the road and will face the Brumbies in Canberra first up on their four-week Australasian Vodacom Super Rugby tour on Saturday. The men from Bloemfontein are the first to leave South Africa this year as they travel to the...
-
Mar 8, 12 •
2421 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Returning Springboks will boost The Sharks
Morgan Piek – After back-to-back defeats in the opening rounds of the 2012 Super Rugby season The Sharks are somewhat under the cosh. Never one to mince his words, John Plumtree, The Sharks coach admitted that the pressure is now on and that his team is...
-
Mar 8, 12 •
3497 Views •
International, National, Six Nations, Six Nations News, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on SARU and Gilbert Rugby extend Ball and Equipment deal
Gilbert Rugby South Africa are proud to announce that they have been re-awarded the contract to be the Official Ball and Equipment Supplier to the Springboks. Gilbert has been the Official Ball and Equipment Supplier to South African Rugby Union (“SARU”)...
-
Mar 7, 12 •
1840 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on MTN Lions team for The Sharks clash
The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced the MTN Lions team to play in their third match of the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby competition against The Sharks on Saturday, 10 March 2012 at a press conference this afternoon. Following their 30 – 28 defeat against the...
-
Mar 7, 12 •
1588 Views •
General News, International, National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
admin •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Preview – Round 1
The Pampas XV from Argentina, the defending champions, will get the 2012 Vodacom Cup season, the 15th since its inception in 1998, underway on Friday when they host the EP Kings in Stellenbosch. The Argentineans were unbeaten last year as they romped to the...
-
Mar 7, 12 •
2163 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Berrick Barnes returns for a tough trip to Dunedin
Morgan Piek – The Waratahs have this morning announced their team to play the inform Highlanders in Dunedin. After the Tahs convincing win over the Melbourne Rebels last week, few surprises should have been expected. The most significant change to the...
-
Mar 7, 12 •
2737 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on New Hurricanes get their first start against the Force
The Hurricanes have announced their team for the last match of their overseas tour against the Force this Friday in Perth. The line-up sees two new faces get their first start in the Hurricanes jersey. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen will start at tighthead prop and TJ...
-
Mar 7, 12 •
2323 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Jerome Kaino not joining the Blues in South Africa
After sustaining a left shoulder injury during last week’s match, Kaino remained in New Zealand when the rest of the team departed for South Africa, to allow time for further investigations, with the hope he might be able to later join the squad. Team...
