Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Cell C Sharks to test Emirates Lions in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Apr 7, 16 • 1111 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks to test Emirates Lions in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 7 Preview

    Southern Kings aim for second win in Port Elizabeth DHL Stormers entertain Sunwolves in Cape Town The Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions clash in Durban on Saturday in what promises to be thrilling local Vodacom Super Rugby derby. These two teams are...

  • Kings team announced to take on Vodacom Bulls

    Apr 7, 16 • 1282 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings team announced to take on Vodacom Bulls

    Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids has made a number of changes to his side ahead of the clash against the Vodacom Bulls this weekend. The Southern Kings forward pack remains relatively unchanged, with one change in the tight five. Tom Botha moves from...

  • Emirates Lions team to take on the Sharks

    Apr 7, 16 • 1318 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Sharks

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce that their coaching staff have all renewed their contacts with the union until the end of 2018.   Swys de Bruin (Assistant Coach Attack), JP Ferreira (Assistant Coach Defense) and Ivan van Rooyen...

  • JANE TO BRING UP HIS CENTURY AGAINST JAGUARES

    Apr 7, 16 • 1077 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JANE TO BRING UP HIS CENTURY AGAINST JAGUARES

    Cory Jane will take his place among an exclusive group of Hurricanes when he runs out for his 100thInvestec Super Rugby match against the Jaguares at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. The 33-year old will start on the right wing making him just the eighth...

  • Cell C Sharks team to take on the Lions

    Apr 7, 16 • 1328 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to take on the Lions

    Cell C Sharks  vs. Emirates Lions Date : Saturday, 9 April 2016 Time : 17h05 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS Park Referee : Angus Gardner (Aus) Assistant Referees : Nicholas Berry (Aus), Rodney Bonaparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie...

  • FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH CRUSADERS

    Apr 7, 16 • 1140 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH CRUSADERS

    By Fraser Smith The Western Force have made two changes to the match-day 23 to take on the Crusaders at nib Stadium on Friday, 8 April, as the Western Australian side return home for the first time since Round Three. In the only change to the starting XV...

  • Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the Blues

    Apr 7, 16 • 1579 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the Blues

    It’s the battle of the Bombay’s this Friday when the Blues invade FMG Stadium Waikato in search of their first win over the Gallagher Chiefs since 2011.  Buoyed by a thrilling 48-23 victory over the Brumbies, the Gallagher Chiefs have been working hard...

  • Southern Kings Edgar Marutlulle on their tour to NZL and his motivation for performing every week

    Apr 7, 16 • 1440 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings Edgar Marutlulle on their tour to NZL and his motivation for performing every week

    After a slow start to their Super Rugby campaign, the Southern Kings have been steadily improving with every game and picked up their first Vodacom Super Rugby win against the Japenese new comers, the HITO- Communications Sunwolves, at the Nelson Mandela Bay...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Highlanders

    Apr 7, 16 • 1125 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Highlanders

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced their side to take on the Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. The side features two changes to the starting lineup, with prop James Slipper slotting in and resuming the captaincy, and Chris Feauai-Sautia...

  • De Allende and Elstadt back for DHL Stormers

    Apr 6, 16 • 1377 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on De Allende and Elstadt back for DHL Stormers

    Damian de Allende and Rynhardt Elstadt are both set to make their first appearances for the DHL Stormers this season after being named in the match-day squad for the clash with the Sunwolves at DHl Newlands on Friday. Both players will take their place on the...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Force

    Apr 6, 16 • 1444 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Force

    The BNZ Crusaders play their final game before returning home from a three week tour this Friday night, against the Force in Perth.  Todd Blackadder has made five changes to the starting line-up that beat the Lions last weekend.   The front row remains...

  • FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH CRUSADERS

    Apr 6, 16 • 1326 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH CRUSADERS

    The Western Force have made two changes to the match-day 23 to take on the Crusaders at nib Stadium on Friday, 8 April, as the Western Australian side return home for the first time since Round Three.   In the only change to the starting XV Sitiveni...

  • DAVID POCOCK SUSPENDED FOR 3 WEEKS

    Apr 6, 16 • 1317 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DAVID POCOCK SUSPENDED FOR 3 WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Cassleden Player: David Pocock Team: Brumbies Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 2 April 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Playing a player without the ball is dangerous play. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 74th...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 7

    Apr 6, 16 • 1129 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 7

    SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 7 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Chiefs v Blues @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date Friday 8 April 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Jamie Nutbrown AR1 Chris Pollock AR2 Kane McBride TMO Shane McDermott...

  • SANZAAR JUDICIAL HEARING: GARY GOLD

    Apr 5, 16 • 1666 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SANZAAR JUDICIAL HEARING: GARY GOLD

    SANZAAR has completed an investigation into the alleged conduct of Sharks’ head coach Gary Gold during the Sharks v Crusaders match played at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on 26 March 2016. SANZAAR has referred the matter for a hearing in accordance with...

  • #Tries4Books Weekly Tries Tally: Round 6

    Apr 4, 16 • 1111 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #Tries4Books Weekly Tries Tally: Round 6

    ROUND 6 STATS:   Total number of tries Round 6: 13 Total donation from Vodacom to Tries for Books for Round 6:  R91 000 (R7000 per try by a South African team)   Broken down as follows: Emirates Lions: 4 Southern Kings: 4 Vodacom Bulls: 3 Toyota...

  • Vodacom SupeRugby tickets and LG Smartphone giveaway – Southern Kings vs Vodacom Bulls #AllOutRugby

    Apr 4, 16 • 1494 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby tickets and LG Smartphone giveaway – Southern Kings vs Vodacom Bulls #AllOutRugby

    We are giving away 12 sets of 4 tickets (48) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Chiefs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. As an added bonus one of the 12 winners will also take home an LG Smart Phone...

  • Bulls edge Free State rivals in Pretoria – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Wrap

    Apr 3, 16 • 1062 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bulls edge Free State rivals in Pretoria – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Wrap

    · Southern Kings record first win of season in Port Elizabeth · Emirates Lions collect vital bonus point in Johannesburg thriller The Vodacom Bulls did just enough to edge the Toyota Cheetahs 23-18 in a hard-fought local Vodacom Super Rugby derby clash on...

  • Southern Kings pick up first win

    Apr 3, 16 • 1421 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings pick up first win

    The Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Southern Kings and Sunwolves literally went down to the wire at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The Southern Kings opened the scoring with a try from captain, Steven Sykes, converted by Louis Fouche...

  • Waratahs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 2, 16 • 2059 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Rebels @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Sunday 3 April 2016 Kick-Off: 16:05 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee: Andrew Lees AR1: Rohan Hoffmann AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Benn...

  • Western Province Rugby appoint new CEO

    Apr 2, 16 • 1734 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Western Province Rugby appoint new CEO

    Paul Zacks has been appointed as the new CEO of Western Province Rugby, following the retirement of Rob Wagner. Zacks was appointed as the result of a lengthy process to identify the right candidate and will start in the position on May 1. President of the...

  • Vodacom Bulls v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 2, 16 • 2178 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Bulls v Cheetahs @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date: Saturday 2 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19h15 SA Time Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Shuhei Kubo AR2: AJ Jacobs TMO: Willie Vos TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls: 15 Jesse Kriel 14 Travis Ismaiel 13...

  • Southern Kings in search for first win

    Apr 2, 16 • 1861 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings in search for first win

    The Southern Kings are back at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium after their two week New Zealand tour where they faced Crusaders and Hurricanes, but they will be straight back in action in an historic first Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Japanese new...

  • Southern Kings v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 2, 16 • 1329 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Kings v Sunwolves @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Saturday 2 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17h05 SA Time Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge AR1: Cwengile Jadezweni AR2: Rodney Bonaparte TMO: Christie du Preez TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Brumbies v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 2, 16 • 1253 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Brumbies v Chiefs @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date: Saturday 2 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 10:45 SA Time Referee: Angus Gardner AR1: William Houston AR2: James Leckie TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies:  1 Scott Sio 2...