Archive for the ‘International’ Category

  • Hamstring injury keeps Bastareaud out of SA tour

    Jun 7, 10 • 1499 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Hamstring injury keeps Bastareaud out of SA tour

    The Springboks will not have to face powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud this weekend after he withdrew from France’s tour to South Africa and Argentina. The 22-year-old Stade Francais powerhouse injured his hamstring in training last Friday and is...

  • England announce team to face Australian Barbarians

    Jun 7, 10 • 1797 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on England announce team to face Australian Barbarians

    England Team ManagerMartin Johnson has announced a strong England XV to face the Australian Barbarians on Tuesday June 8 (kick off 7.05pm local, 9.05pm AEST) at the ME Bank Stadium in Perth. Harlequins back row Chris Robshaw (Harlequins) captains the team,...

  • Boks narrowly defeat Welsh Dragons

    Jun 6, 10 • 1565 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Boks narrowly defeat Welsh Dragons

    Cardiff – World champions South Africa maintained their dominance over Wales after a 34-31 victory in their one-off Test match at the Millennium Stadium. The Springboks, shorn of several of their leading players, lifted the Prince William Cup as they...

  • Australia too strong for Fiji in Canberra

    Jun 5, 10 • 1996 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Australia too strong for Fiji in Canberra

    Canberra – Flyhalf Quade Cooper orchestrated four tries with his clever passing and scored one himself to lead Australia to a 49-3 victory over Fiji in their rugby Test match at Canberra Stadium on Saturday. Winger Digby Ioane and fullback Kurtley Beale...

  • All Blacks face injury concerns

    Jun 4, 10 • 1631 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on All Blacks face injury concerns

    The All Blacks are almost certain to be without three of their first choice players for the one-off Test against Ireland next week, assistant coach Wayne Smith said. Fullback Mils Muliaina, centre Richard Kahui and lock Tom Donnelly have been struggling to...

  • Clermont breaks long standing duck to capture Top14 in France

    May 30, 10 • 1489 Views • InternationalComments Off on Clermont breaks long standing duck to capture Top14 in France

    It was sweet victory for Clermont as they won their first ever French title. A try from winger Napolioni Nalaga, and solid kicking displays from Morgan Parra, Brock James and Anthony Floch made the difference for Clermont. Two penalty goals by Jerome Porical...

  • Graham Henry announces first All Black squad for 2010.

    May 30, 10 • 2189 Views • InternationalComments Off on Graham Henry announces first All Black squad for 2010.

    There are four new caps in a 26-man squad that will face Ireland once and Wales twice. Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg, Benson Stanley and Victor Vito will pull the prized All Black jersey over their heads for the first time. After a very good season Vito joins the...

  • Bulls Super14 Champions of 2010

    May 29, 10 • 2908 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bulls Super14 Champions of 2010

    The Bulls beat the Stormers by 25-17 to claim their third Super 14 trophy in their historic final at the Orlando stadium. Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn bagged 20 points. Trailing 16-0 during the first half of only the second all-South African final, Stormers...

  • Springbok Sevens' off to good start at IRB Edinburgh Sevens

    May 29, 10 • 1802 Views • World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens' off to good start at IRB Edinburgh Sevens

    Ryno Benjamin scored a hat-trick in South Africa’s 49-5 win over Italy in the first match of the IRB Edinburgh Sevens on Saturday. Murrayfield represents the Springbok Sevens’ final opportunity to win an IRB Sevens World Series event this season,...

  • Who will be victorious in the French Top14?

    May 28, 10 • 2743 Views • InternationalComments Off on Who will be victorious in the French Top14?

    Saturday 29 May 2010 will be remembered, not only for the historical Super14 Soweto final, but also the French Top 14 final between Perpignan vs Clermont Auvergne, Stade de France, Paris Perpignan and Clermont will go head to head in a re-match of the 2009...

  • Australia announces June Test Squad

    May 27, 10 • 1558 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Australia announces June Test Squad

    The Robbie Deans revolution continues in Australia, with seven new faces and no Phil Waugh named for the June Test squad. Robbie Deans has called up seven uncapped players but Waugh has been overlooked for the 30-man party which kicks off a busy period with...

  • Stomers make only one change to bench for Super14 Final

    May 26, 10 • 1444 Views • InternationalComments Off on Stomers make only one change to bench for Super14 Final

    Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has retained the same starting XV that beat the Waratahs in the semi-finals for the Super 14 final against the Bulls in Soweto on Saturday. Kick-off is at 17h00. The only change to the 22-man squad sees JC Kritzinger replace JD...

  • Van Den Heever returns to Bulls Team for Super14 Final

    May 25, 10 • 2195 Views • InternationalComments Off on Van Den Heever returns to Bulls Team for Super14 Final

    Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made only one change to the side that beat the Crusaders in last weekend’s semi-final, for the Super 14 final against the Stormers at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Gerhard van den Heever, who has served his suspension for a dangerous...

  • Preview to the Super14 Final by Dr Ross Tucker

    May 25, 10 • 2435 Views • InternationalComments Off on Preview to the Super14 Final by Dr Ross Tucker

    After 15 weeks of top-notch action in the 2010 Vodacom Super 14, Sports Scientist Ross Tucker – thanks to Powerade, the official fuel of the Super 14 – looks ahead to Saturday’s final between the Bulls and the Stormers. Ross looks at the...

  • Bulls and Stormers' winning formulae make it an all South African Super 14 Final!

    May 24, 10 • 1663 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bulls and Stormers' winning formulae make it an all South African Super 14 Final!

    On Saterday the Stormers reached their first Super 14 Final with the intensity and discipline of a championship winning team. They joined the Bulls in the final, who had earlier outclassed a very good yet tired Crusaders team. In any tournament, the teams...

  • Strong Springbok squad announced for battle with Wales

    May 22, 10 • 2825 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Strong Springbok squad announced for battle with Wales

    The Springbok selectors have announced a match 22 boasting a total of 531 Test caps for the Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, 5 June. The starting XV for the one-off clash at the Millennium Stadium includes two new caps with one new selection on the...

  • Stormers too strong for Waratahs at Newlands

    May 22, 10 • 1459 Views • InternationalComments Off on Stormers too strong for Waratahs at Newlands

    The Stormers secured an historic 25-6 Super 14 semifinal victory over the Waratahs at Newlands on Saturday evening. It was the first time that the Stormers have won a Super rugby play-off encounter after their failed attempts in 1999 and 2004. With this...

  • Bulls secure Super14 final in Soweto

    May 22, 10 • 1705 Views • InternationalComments Off on Bulls secure Super14 final in Soweto

    The Bulls took a third-minute lead they never lost en route to a 39-24 triumph over the Crusaders in a historic Super 14 semi-final at Orlando Stadium Saturday. It was the first major rugby union match staged in this black township near Johannesburg and Nobel...

  • Waratahs announce unchanged side for battle with Stormers

    May 20, 10 • 2216 Views • InternationalComments Off on Waratahs announce unchanged side for battle with Stormers

    HSBC Waratahs head coach Chris Hickey will not tinker with his side ahead of Saturday’s Super 14 semi-final, announcing an unchanged team to take on the Stormers in Cape Town. The team has been preparing in Durban since arriving on Sunday night, with the...

  • Chabal and Servat not included in French Squad to Tour South Africa

    May 20, 10 • 1888 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Chabal and Servat not included in French Squad to Tour South Africa

    France’s selection committee has named their 30-man squad to tour South Africa and Argentina in June and a 26-man “A” squad for the Churchill Cup. Senior players Sébastien Chabal and William Servat have been rested. Former Sale Sharks star...

  • Crusaders make one change for Bulls clash

    May 20, 10 • 1571 Views • InternationalComments Off on Crusaders make one change for Bulls clash

    The Crusaders have made one change to their 22-man squad for their rugby Super 14 semi-final against the Bulls at Orlando Stadium in Soweto Saturday. Scrumhalf Kahn Fotuali’i returns to the reserves bench in place of Willi Heinz, in the only change to...

  • VODACOM STORMERS TEAM TO PLAY THE WARATAHS IN VODACOM SUPER 14 SEMI-FINAL CLASH AT NEWLANDS ANNOUNCED

    May 19, 10 • 1635 Views • InternationalComments Off on VODACOM STORMERS TEAM TO PLAY THE WARATAHS IN VODACOM SUPER 14 SEMI-FINAL CLASH AT NEWLANDS ANNOUNCED

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, today announced his team to play the Waratahs in a semi-final clash at Newlands on Saturday 22 May. Kick-off is at 19h10. Gates open at 17h00 and supporters are urged to get to the stadium early as the...

  • Rugby15’s Springbok Team for the first Test against France

    May 19, 10 • 1499 Views • InternationalComments Off on Rugby15’s Springbok Team for the first Test against France

    South African Rugby is in a great state of affairs. Two teams hosting Super 14 semi finals, another team which won seven out of their last eight games, a host of brilliant players participating in overseas leagues and a Springbok coach who is willing to pick...

  • Newlands Vodacom Super 14 Semi-Final Ticket Update

    May 19, 10 • 1656 Views • InternationalComments Off on Newlands Vodacom Super 14 Semi-Final Ticket Update

    Overnight all available seating and standing tickets for the Vodacom Super 14 semi-final between the Vodacom Stormers and the Waratahs have been sold. There remains a possibility that small amounts of tickets may be returned to the system during the week....

  • How important could Super14 home ground advantage be?

    May 18, 10 • 2368 Views • InternationalComments Off on How important could Super14 home ground advantage be?

    Having dealt with travel and time-zone considerations in his previous Powerade column, renowned Sports Scientist Ross Tucker looks at the influence of home ground advantage in Super Rugby over the past few years – with this weekend’s home...