Archive for the ‘International’ Category

• NWU-Pukke stars join Blitzbokke training squad

  Mar 6, 12 • 3211 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on NWU-Pukke stars join Blitzbokke training squad

  NWU-Pukke wing Joe Seerane and flanker Siya Mdaka joined the Springbok Sevens training squad in Stellenbosch on Tuesday morning as the Blitzbokke try to plug the gaps left by an assortment of injuries to several regulars. Seerane and Mdaka stayed behind in...

• Not all doom and gloom for the Toyota Cheetahs: Team to face the Brumbies

  Mar 6, 12 • 2989 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Not all doom and gloom for the Toyota Cheetahs: Team to face the Brumbies

  Morgan Piek – This morning the Toyota Cheetahs announced their team to take on Jake Whites’ Brumbies in Canberra, Australia on Saturday morning at 6:35am South African time. After two loses in the opening two rounds of the 2012 Super Rugby tournament...

• 2012 Super Rugby Judicial Wrap: Week Two

  Mar 6, 12 • 2225 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on 2012 Super Rugby Judicial Wrap: Week Two

  Sanzarrugby.com reviewed the judicial affairs of the second week of 2012 Super Rugby, where the tournament saw its first red card, while a white card issued led to this season’s longest off-field suspension. Summary of the disciplinary cards shown: White...

• Jayden Hayward joins Hurricanes in Perth

  Mar 5, 12 • 1706 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Jayden Hayward joins Hurricanes in Perth

  Jayden Hayward has been called in to join the 25-man squad in Perth as injury cover. The Hurricanes left Wellington on Saturday 18 February with an extra space available in case injury cover was required later on in their tour. The midfield back has been...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 2

  Mar 1, 12 • 1879 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 2

  Springbok flyhalf Morné Steyn is on the brink of something big when the second round of Vodacom Super Rugby for 2012 takes place this weekend.  The Toyota Cheetahs (at home to the Vodacom Bulls) and The Sharks (away to the DHL Stormers) will be looking for...

• Pietersen in at centre against the DHL Stormers

  Mar 1, 12 • 2558 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Pietersen in at centre against the DHL Stormers

  Morgan Piek –  The Sharks are facing yet another tough opponent this coming Saturday when they face-off against the DHL Stormers at the hallowed DHL Newlands. Both sides were far from convincing in their matches against the Vodacom Bulls and Hurricanes...

• One change for the Crusaders

  Mar 1, 12 • 1839 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on One change for the Crusaders

  There has been one change to the Crusaders team list announced this morning.  Ryan Crotty’s previously injured hamstring has tightened up recently so as a precautionary measure he has been pulled from the team for the match against the Highlanders.  Adam...

• Peter Grant back in a strong Stormers side for the Sharks

  Feb 29, 12 • 2310 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Peter Grant back in a strong Stormers side for the Sharks

  Allister Coetzee named a strong side to take on the Sharks at DHL Newlands on Saturday at 19h10. Juan De Jongh returns to action this week in the number 13 jersey, with Habana returning to wing, van den Heever dropping down to the bench and Burton Francis...

• Toyota Cheetahs team for face the Vodacom Bulls

  Feb 29, 12 • 1924 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for face the Vodacom Bulls

  The Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls meet on Saturday, 3 March at 17:05 in their first Vodacom Super Rugby home game of the season. The Toyota Cheetahs are going big in 2012 with popular artists like Juanita du Plessis, Jakkie Louw, Hugo and Joubert...

• SuperSport Appointed IRB Junior World Championship 2012 Host Broadcaster

  Feb 28, 12 • 1771 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on SuperSport Appointed IRB Junior World Championship 2012 Host Broadcaster

  • All 30 Matches covered for the first time • Record broadcast coverage expected • Tournament planning and preparation on track The International Rugby Board and South African Rugby Union (SARU) have announced the appointment of SuperSport as Host...

• Blitzbokke plagued by injuries ahead of Hong Kong

  Feb 28, 12 • 2079 Views • International, National, Sevens Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Blitzbokke plagued by injuries ahead of Hong Kong

  Springbok Sevens captain, Kyle Brown, is one of several players who might miss the next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Hong Kong and Japan because of injury. The Blitzbokke skipper is struggling to shrug of a shoulder problem and his troublesome...

• Tendais' heart is still "Beast"ing just fine

  Feb 28, 12 • 2349 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Tendais' heart is still "Beast"ing just fine

  As a national rugby icon, Shark and Springbok loosehead prop Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira attracts a lot of attention. As such, a visit to a Cape Town hospital has led to rumours about his current state of health and The Sharks (Pty) Ltd would like to outline...

• Josh Strauss moved to flank for the Hurricanes encounter

  Feb 28, 12 • 2531 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Josh Strauss moved to flank for the Hurricanes encounter

  The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced the MTN Lions team to play in their second match of the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby competition against the Hurricanes on Friday, 2 March 2012 at a press conference this afternoon. Following their 27 – 25 victory over the...

• The Varsity Cup could make World Rugby interesting

  Feb 28, 12 • 4739 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Varsity Cup • admin • Comments Off on The Varsity Cup could make World Rugby interesting

  Morgan Piek – There has been some debate around South Africa regarding the new scoring system adopted by the Steinhoff Varsity Cup for this year’s tournament. There has been some negative criticism, but mainly it has been positive. One thing people...

• Most Springboks rugby players produced by School

  Feb 27, 12 • 102880 Views • School, School Rugby Overview, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks, Springboks by School • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Most Springboks rugby players produced by School

   Schools that have produced the most Springboks rugby players since 1906 – 2012 (02 November 2012)  Most Springboks by School Please view the latest updated Most Springboks by School page at this link www.rugby15.co.za/springbok-by-school/  ...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 1

  Feb 27, 12 • 1798 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 1

  Vodacom Super Rugby 2012 got underway with a weekend dominated by some rustiness, the boot and rock-solid defence as not one of the 14 teams in action could claim a try-scoring bonus point. The DHL Stormers, with three, scored the most tries of any side in...

• Franchises to join SARU delegation

  Feb 23, 12 • 1385 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Franchises to join SARU delegation

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• Hurricanes team to weather the Stormers?

  Feb 23, 12 • 2512 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Hurricanes team to weather the Stormers?

  Morgan Piek – Cape Town is the first port of call for the Wellington, New Zealand based Super Rugby franchise, The Hurricanes. Earlier this week it was announced that Conrad Smith will captain the “Canes” for the 2012 season. This weekends’...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 1

  Feb 23, 12 • 1571 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 1

  The two most successful South African franchises kick off Vodacom Super Rugby 2012 on the local front when the Vodacom Bulls host The Sharks in Pretoria on Friday evening. Between these two sides, they have played in six finals and a further seven play-offs...

• With DHL Stormers, you can make a difference!

  Feb 23, 12 • 1606 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on With DHL Stormers, you can make a difference!

  WP Rugby today announced a charity initiative – Donate to Educate –  between the DHL Stormers, Sponsor DHL Express and SHAWCO. SHAWCO, the Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation is a student-run NGO based at the University of...

• MTN Lions named to face the Toyota Cheetahs

  Feb 22, 12 • 2838 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on MTN Lions named to face the Toyota Cheetahs

  The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced the MTN Lions team to play in the first match of the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby competition against the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, 25 February 2012 at a media launch this afternoon. The preseason training has been...

• Allister Coetzee calls in the heavy artillery

  Feb 22, 12 • 2758 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Allister Coetzee calls in the heavy artillery

  Morgan Piek – Allister Coetzee has for the first this time year revealed his hand by this morning announcing a Stormers side loaded with big names ahead of their clash Saturday evening against the Hurricanes at DHL Newlands. This weekend sees the return...

• Jake White ready for the Force

  Feb 22, 12 • 2836 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Jake White ready for the Force

  Morgan Piek – Former Rugby World Cup winning couch, Jake White is starting the 2012 Super Rugby season full of confidence. He has incorporated the help of two time World Cup winner Dr Sherylle Calder, better known as the “Eye Lady”. White...

• Force name strong side for Brumbies

  Feb 22, 12 • 4406 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Force name strong side for Brumbies

  Morgan  Piek – The Western Force has announced a very strong side to take on the ACT Brumbies in their opening game of the 2012 SuperXV. Led by their inspirational captain and second most hated man in South Africa after Bruce Lawrence, David Pocock....

• Sharks team to face the Bulls

  Feb 22, 12 • 3317 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Sharks team to face the Bulls

  The Sharks 15. Riaan Viljoen 14. Louis Ludik 13. JP Pietersen 12. Tim Whitehead 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Frederic Michalak 8. Ryan Kankowski 7. Marcell Coetzee 6. Keegan Daniel (C) 5. Anton Bresler 4. Steven Sykes 3. Jannie du Plessis 2. Bismarck...