Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Reds go down to Crusaders in Christchurch

    May 6, 16 • 1309 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds go down to Crusaders in Christchurch

    The St.George Queensland Reds were outclassed 38-5 in their Asteron Life Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night. The Reds dominated possession for large chunks of the game but ultimately earned little reward in the...

  • Vodacom Bulls hunt fourth away win – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    May 5, 16 • 1079 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls hunt fourth away win – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 11 Preview

    The Vodacom Bulls will be chasing a fourth away win when they face the Brumbies on Friday morning at 11h45 (SA time) in the GIO Stadium in Canberra. This will be their second fixture of their three-match Australian trip. Success for the Pretoria side will...

  • Stand a chance of winning a signed Vodacom Bulls Rugby Jersey #BullsDownUnder

    May 5, 16 • 1782 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stand a chance of winning a signed Vodacom Bulls Rugby Jersey #BullsDownUnder

    We will giving away a signed replica Bulls jersey to one of our lucky readers. How can you win? You will need to download the Bulls App where you need to follow the Bulls tour down under and answer the related question below: What does Werner Kruger enjoy...

  • Cell C Sharks v Hurricanes TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1982 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks v Hurricanes TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sharks v Hurricanes @ Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 local Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen AR1: Quinton Immelman AR2: Rodney Bonaparte TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sharks: 15....

  • Chiefs v Highlanders TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 2034 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Highlanders TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Chiefs v Highlanders @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local Referee: Angus Gardner AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Angus Mabey TMO : Shane McDermott TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Toni...

  • Sunwolves v Force TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1074 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Force TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Force @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 14:15 local / 07:15 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Paul Williams AR2: Aki Aso TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sunwolves: 15...

  • Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1341 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Toyota Cheetahs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Cheetahs @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday 7 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local Referee: Nic Berry AR1: Andrew Lees AR2: Graham Cooper TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    May 5, 16 • 1208 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for Waratahs clash

    Waratahs vs Toyota Cheetahs  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Waratahs in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 7 May 2016 in Sydney, Australia.  The game kicks off at 11:45 (SA Time).  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1455 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies v Vodacom Bulls TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Brumbies v Bulls @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keeffe AR1: Will Houston AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: Scott Sio Stephen...

  • Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    May 5, 16 • 1279 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls unchanged for Brumbies

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged team to face the Brumbies in the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday in his side’s second match of their Australian trip. The Bulls started their tour with a solid win over the Force in Perth last...

  • Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    May 5, 16 • 1264 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies announce side for Bulls clash

    The Aquis Brumbies will welcome back co-captain Stephen Moore and veteran prop Ben Alexander, while Matt Toomua will miss Friday night’s matchup against the Blue Bulls at GIO Stadium. Moore and Alexander missed last week’s 23-10 loss to the Highlanders in...

  • Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 5, 16 • 1549 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date: Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Brendon Pickerill AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Chris Wratt TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Wyatt...

  • NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    May 5, 16 • 1073 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs team named to chase the Cheetahs

    The NSW Waratahs will run out with a similar team that defeated the Stormers 32-20 last weekend in South Africa for this Saturday’s round 11 match against the Cheetahs at Allianz Stadium. Only one change has been made, with hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau...

  • ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS SIDE TO PLAY CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH

    May 5, 16 • 1040 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS SIDE TO PLAY CRUSADERS IN CHRISTCHURCH

    St.George Queensland Reds scrumhalf Nick Frisby will earn a milestone 50th cap for his side this Friday when they take on the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Reds have made two changes to the starting side for the match, with Queensland Under-20s standout...

  • Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    May 5, 16 • 1449 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    Cell C Sharks vs. Hurricanes Date : Saturday, 7 May 2016 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS Park Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Quinton Immelman, Rodney Bonaparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie le Roux...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw

    May 5, 16 • 3597 Views • AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General NewsComments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw

    Francois Louw will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m). In the second half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby on 30 April, the Bath flanker...

  • WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    May 5, 16 • 1298 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    Western Force head coach Michael Foley has made four changes to the starting XV for the club’s clash with the Sunwolves at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with Kyle Godwin to make his first start since Round One.   Godwin...

  • Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    May 4, 16 • 1978 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Namibian World Cup star Renaldo Bothma will make his Vodacom Blue Bulls debut on Saturday when the Pretoria side takes on EP Kings in Port Elizabeth in the Currie Cup Qualifying tournament. The abrasive Bothma, who had provincial stints with the Golden Lions,...

  • BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    May 4, 16 • 1266 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    The BNZ Crusaders will play the Reds at AMI Stadium this Friday 6th May, 7.35pm. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Reds making five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies 40-14 last weekend.   Wyatt...

  • DHL Stormers injury report

    May 3, 16 • 1322 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers injury report

    There were no new injury concerns for the DHL Stormers heading into the bye week following their clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands. On the long-term injury list there are a number of players that have made good progress, with the likes of Wilco Louw,...

  • SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    May 3, 16 • 1186 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    Durban, 3 May 2016:  After arriving home from their three-week tour to New Zealand on Saturday night, the Cell C Sharks resumed training today.  Dr Alan Kourie, The Sharks team doctor, has issued the following injury update. Name of Player...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    May 3, 16 • 1489 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 11 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Chris...

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    May 3, 16 • 1253 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    Weekly Tries Tally after Round 10 29 & 30 April 2016     ROUND 10 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 10: 20 Total donation from Vodacom:  R140 000 (R7000 per South African team try)   Broken down as follows: Vodacom Bulls: 5 Southern Kings:...

  • Vodacom Bulls run-on team unchanged for Brumbies

    May 3, 16 • 1146 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls run-on team unchanged for Brumbies

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged team to face the Brumbies in the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday in his side’s second match of their Australian trip. The Bulls started their tour with a solid win over the Force in Perth last...

  • VODACOM BULLS SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARK

    May 3, 16 • 986 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on VODACOM BULLS SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARK

    3 MAY 2016 – The Vodacom Bulls shone in an otherwise dour Vodacom Super Rugby weekend for South African sides as the only victorious side of the six franchises. The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks can count themselves unlucky to not have been on the...