Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Mar 30, 17 • 1571 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wiese earns first DHL Stormers start

    Flank Cobus Wiese will make his first start for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The versatile 19-year-old Junior Springbok came off the replacements bench to make his debut in the 44-31...

  • Emirates Lions team announcement

    Mar 30, 17 • 1967 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement

    Three matches are on the cards at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 1 April when the Emirates Lions host the Cell C Sharks at 17:15. The programme for the day is 12:00 Xerox Golden Lions vs Hino Valke (friendly), 14:30 Pirates vs Raiders (league match), 17:15...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Mar 30, 17 • 1947 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs DHL Stormers

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Stormers The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.  The match kicks off at 15:05.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team with the inclusion of newly signed Luther Obi.  Obi will be making his...

  • Debutant Tambwe grab two tries as Emirates Lions overthrow Kings

    Mar 27, 17 • 1254 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Debutant Tambwe grab two tries as Emirates Lions overthrow Kings

    Cell C Sharks clinch tough derby in Bloemfontein DHL Stormers fight back for Singapore win Jaguares down Reds to continue impressive start Debutant wing Madosh Tambwe scored two tries in the Emirates Lions’ comprehensive 42-19 victory over the Southern...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Jaguares

    Mar 27, 17 • 1438 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Jaguares

    The St.George Queensland Reds lost 22-8 to the Jaguares in Round 5 of Vodafone Super Rugby in Buenos Aires overnight. For the second week in a row the Reds were forced to play with 13 men after Eto Nabuli and Kane Douglas were sent to the sin bin for separate...

  • Fleck praises DHL Stormers character

    Mar 27, 17 • 1287 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fleck praises DHL Stormers character

    DHL Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck was impressed with the character his team showed to fight back under pressure and secure a 44-31 victory against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday. Having trailed 24-20 at half-time, the DHL Stormers turned things...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks

    Mar 24, 17 • 1391 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks

    This Saturday sees the Cell C Sharks travelling to Bloemfontein to take on the Cheetahs in our team’s second consecutive match against South African opposition in Week Five Vodacom Super Rugby action. Last week’s derby was competitive and the expectation...

  • Two local derbies spice up Vodacom Super Rugby weekend – Round 5 Preview

    Mar 23, 17 • 1503 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Two local derbies spice up Vodacom Super Rugby weekend – Round 5 Preview

    Jan Serfontein to earn 50th cap milestone against Blues Seabelo Senatla in the first start for the DHL Stormers Warren Whiteley leads Emirates Lions for 50th time versus Kings Two local derbies will spice up Round Five of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament...

  • Emirates Lions team announcement vs Southern Kings

    Mar 23, 17 • 1995 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team announcement vs Southern Kings

    Big 50 for Whiteley Warren Whiteley will captain the Emirates Lions for the 50th time in Vodacom Super Rugby when he leads his side on the field against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Whiteley, who returns to his former hunting ground...

  • Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks

    Mar 23, 17 • 2002 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Cell C Sharks

    Captain Francois Venter back in action Francois Venter will be making is return after an ankle injury kept him sidelined for the first four games of the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. He will be leading the Toyota Cheetahs in their match against the Cell C...

  • Emirates Lions maul Reds in Joburg- Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Roundup

    Mar 19, 17 • 1795 Views • Analysis, General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Emirates Lions maul Reds in Joburg- Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Roundup

      Cell C Sharks survive huge scare in Durban against Kings Jaguares defeat injury-hit Toyota Cheetahs in Buenos Aires Vodacom Bulls down Sunwolves to secure first win of campaign   Wing Courtnall Skosan displayed his pace and razor sharp finishing...

  • GAAN JOHAN ACKERMANN DIE AFRIGTERS SE UITTOG LEI?

    Mar 17, 17 • 5655 Views • General News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on GAAN JOHAN ACKERMANN DIE AFRIGTERS SE UITTOG LEI?

      Johannesburg. Suid Afrikaners en veral Lions ondersteuners sal dalk binnekort sonder die afrigters talent van Johan Ackermann sit. Hy het Donderdag tydens die Lions se span aankondiging vir die wedstryd teen die Reds detail gegee oor die moontlikheid...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs The Southern Kings

    Mar 17, 17 • 1533 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby |  Cell C Sharks vs The Southern Kings

    On Saturday evening at 7.30pm, we will be hosting the Kings at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in a fourth round Vodacom Super Rugby derby clash, our first of the tournament against South African opposition. The Kings defeated the Sunwolves in Week two of the...

  • Super Rugby players send message – Rugby’s for everyone

    Mar 17, 17 • 1163 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby players send message – Rugby’s for everyone

    New Zealand’s Investec Super Rugby players will wear brightly coloured laces in this week’s competition round to send a message that rugby is for everyone. The #rugbyforeveryone campaign targets people not traditionally involved and encourages everyone...

  • Vodacom Bulls boosted by return of several stalwarts – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Preview

    Mar 16, 17 • 1346 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls boosted by return of several stalwarts – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Preview

    50th Emirates Lions cap for Franco Mostert Experienced Alshaun Bock to debut for Southern Kings Toyota Cheetahs choose new captain for difficult Jaguares clash Springbok centre Jan Serfontein returns to the Vodacom Bulls side as one of the several changes to...

  • Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Reds

    Mar 16, 17 • 2226 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team Announcement Emirates Lions vs Reds

    Franco Mostert will run out in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game on Saturday when the Emirates Lions host the Reds at Emirates Airline Park. Mostert (26) made his debut for the Lions in 2014 against the Cheetahs. Elton Jantjies boasts the most Super Rugby...

  • Team announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Jaguares

    Mar 16, 17 • 2286 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Team announcement: Toyota Cheetahs vs Jaguares

    The Toyota Cheetahs, captained by Tian Meyer, will be taking on the Jaguares at Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday, 17 March 2017.  The match kicks off at 21:40 SA time.  Coach Franco Smith named him the team for the encounter. Changes...

  • Nicolas Sanchez suspended for 1 week

    Mar 14, 17 • 1788 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nicolas Sanchez suspended for 1 week

    JUDICIAL COMMITTEE HEARING NEWS RELEASE Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 14 March 2017, 7am(ARG), 12pm(SA), 9pm(AUS), 11pm(NZ) via video-conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Robert Stelzner SC Judicial Committee Members: John Langford, David...

  • Disciplinary update- Fraser Brown citing

    Mar 13, 17 • 1346 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Disciplinary update- Fraser Brown citing

    Fraser Brown, the Scotland hooker, has been cited by the independent Citing Commissioner at Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham. The cited offence, dangerous tackling, took place in the second minute of the match in...

  • St.George Queensland Reds squad named for tour to South Africa and Argentina

    Mar 13, 17 • 1529 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds squad named for tour to South Africa and Argentina

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 27-man squad for their two-week tour of South Africa and Argentina. The squad departs from Brisbane tomorrow for the tour and will face the Lions in Johannesburg on Sunday 19 March at 1:15am (AEST) and the...

  • Nicolas Sanchez Cited

    Mar 13, 17 • 1698 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nicolas Sanchez Cited

    Player: Nicolas Sanchez Team: Jaguares Position: Fly Half Date of Incident: 11 March 2017 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4(e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 38:28 Nicolas Sanchez of the Jaguares has been cited...

  • St.George Queensland Reds lose to Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium

    Mar 13, 17 • 1167 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds lose to Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium

    The St.George Queensland Reds have lost 22-20 following a last-minute penalty goal to the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night in Round 3 of Vodafone Super Rugby. A fast start to the Reds saw them lead 17-0, but the Crusaders rallied to outscore...

  • SANZAAR: Statement on Super Rugby

    Mar 13, 17 • 1672 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SANZAAR: Statement on Super Rugby

    The SANZAAR Executive Committee (Exco) met in London on Friday 10 March to assess the economic and sporting environment under which its tournaments (Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship) are operating and to review the final steps of the strategic planning...

  • Sparkling youngsters steal the show in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Roundup

    Mar 12, 17 • 1694 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sparkling youngsters steal the show in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 3 Roundup

    Youngsters Jean-Luc du Preez (flank) and Curwin Bosch (replacement flyhalf) starred in the 37-14 Cell C Sharks win over the Waratahs on Saturday evening as the Durban team continued their impressive start to the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Du Preez, who...

  • NIE MAKLIK NIE MAAR MOONTLIK VIR DIE LIONS

    Mar 10, 17 • 1641 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on NIE MAKLIK NIE MAAR MOONTLIK VIR DIE LIONS

      SUPERRUGBY VOORSKOU: JAGUARES V. LIONS Dis maar die derde rondte van vanjaar se SuperRugby-kompetisie, en daar is reeds ʼn span of twee wat hul stem dikmaak. Die Chiefs het vanoggend (Vrydag) gewys dat hulle ʼn span bly om mee rekening te hou en het...