Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • SA Rugby addresses threat of match fixing with Sportradar

    Mar 23, 16 • 1338 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on SA Rugby addresses threat of match fixing with Sportradar

    SA Rugby has for the first time addressed the potential threat of match fixing in the sport by putting in a place a monitoring service for Vodacom Super Rugby and Springbok Test matches in 2106.   SA Rugby has partnered with Sportradar, a Swiss-based...

  • Q&A with Southern Kings’ Jaco van Tonder

    Mar 23, 16 • 1822 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Q&A with Southern Kings’ Jaco van Tonder

    Rugby 15 caught up with Southern Kings utility back, Jaco van Tonder. Not being part of the Southern Kings squad that traveled to New Zealand, van Tonder took time out of his busy training schedule for a quick Q&A. R15: You represented the SWD Eagles at...

  • Josh Mann-Rea suspended for 1 week

    Mar 22, 16 • 1372 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Josh Mann-Rea suspended for 1 week

    Duty Judicial Officer: Chris Morris Player: Josh Mann-Rea Team: Brumbies Position: Hooker Date of Incident: 19 March 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

  • Tim Bond suspended for 1 week

    Mar 22, 16 • 1290 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tim Bond suspended for 1 week

    Duty Judicial Officer: Chris Morris Player: Tim Bond Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 19 March 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (h) A player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without use of the arms, or...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 5

    Mar 22, 16 • 1182 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES FOR ROUND 5

    SANZAAR has announced referee appointments for Round 5 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Hurricanes v Kings @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Friday 25 March 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Nick Briant AR2 Kane McBride TMO Aaron...

  • Sam Cane citing dismissed

    Mar 22, 16 • 1294 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sam Cane citing dismissed

    Hearing Details (date, time and venue): Tuesday 22 March 2016, 7pm (NZST), 5pm (AEDST), 8am (SAST), 3am (ARG) via video conference Judicial Committee Chairman: Michael Heron QC Judicial Committee Members: David Croft Player: Sam Cane Team: Chiefs Position:...

  • SPORTING LEGENDS SHINE A LIGHT ON REAL HEROES AT HEART OF LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD #RealHeros

    Mar 22, 16 • 1351 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on SPORTING LEGENDS SHINE A LIGHT ON REAL HEROES AT HEART OF LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD #RealHeros

    Laureus is proud to launch the Real Heroes campaign, an inspirational series of human interest stories which prove that sport has the power to change the world. 16 years after Laureus’ Founding Patron Nelson Mandela said “Sport has the power to change the...

  • Cell C Sharks remain only unbeaten team – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 wrap

    Mar 20, 16 • 1359 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks remain only unbeaten team – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 wrap

      Cell C Sharks draw against Vodacom Bulls, but remain only unbeaten team in the competition Emirates Lions, DHL Stormers return to winning ways at home The Cell C Sharks have earned the bragging rights as the only unbeaten team in the 2016 Vodacom Super...

  • Crusaders outclass the Kings

    Mar 19, 16 • 1292 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders outclass the Kings

    The Southern Kings faced 7 time Super Rugby champions Crusaders in their first tour match at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch this morning. The visitors took an early ten point lead after an eight minute penalty kick by Louis Fouche followed by a try from...

  • Reds v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 19, 16 • 1286 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds v Blues Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Reds v Blues @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 18:45 local / 10:45 SA Time Referee: Andrew Lees AR1: Nic Berry AR2: Jordan Way TMO: Damien Mitchelmore TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 1. Sef Fa’agase 2....

  • Sunwolves v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 19, 16 • 1514 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Rebels @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 13:15 local / 6:15 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Shuhei Kubo AR2: Noriaki Hashimoto TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • FORCE OVERPOWERED BY HURRICANES IN PALMERSTON NORTH

    Mar 18, 16 • 1298 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE OVERPOWERED BY HURRICANES IN PALMERSTON NORTH

    The Western Force have gone down to the Hurricanes 41-6 at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North tonight.   The Force were in the contest for the first 50-minutes of the game trailing 10-6 before the floodgates opened, missed opportunities came...

  • NSW Waratahs go down by four in epic fight back against the Highlanders

    Mar 18, 16 • 1235 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs go down by four in epic fight back against the Highlanders

    The NSW Waratahs have gone down 30 points to 26 against the Highlanders in tonight’s round four Super Rugby match at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. The Waratahs fought back from 30 points down to score four unanswered tries, with replacement, Jed Holloway...

  • GO ON TOUR WITH THE VODACOM BULLS TO ARGENTINA

    Mar 18, 16 • 1240 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GO ON TOUR WITH THE VODACOM BULLS TO ARGENTINA

      Lucky fans could be joining the Vodacom Bulls on tour to Argentina in July, thanks to Vodacom, proud sponsor of the Vodacom Bulls.   It’s easy!   To stand a chance to win go to the Competitions section on the Blue Bulls App and enter NOW!...

  • Jaguares v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 18, 16 • 1259 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jaguares v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Jaguares v Chiefs @ Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 18:40 local / 23:40 SA Time Referee: Chris Pollock AR1: Jamie Nutbrown AR2: Federico Anselmi TMO: Santiago Borsani TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen  ...

  • DHL Stormers v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 17, 16 • 1204 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Stormers v Brumbies @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:15 SA Time Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Jaco van Heerden AR2: Cwengile Jadezweni TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15 Cheslin Kolbe...

  • Emirates Lions v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 17, 16 • 1711 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Lions v Cheetahs @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 17:05 SA Time Referee: Stuart Berry AR1: Glen Jackson AR2: Rasta Rasivhenge TMO: Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 1 DYLAN SMITH 2...

  • Crusaders v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 17, 16 • 1240 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Crusaders v Kings @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date: Saturday 19 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 8:35 SA Time Referee: William Houston AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Angus Mabey TMO: Chris Wratt TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1...

  • Vodacom Bulls v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 17, 16 • 1457 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Bulls v Sharks @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date: Friday 18 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:00 SA Time Referee: Glen Jackson AR1: Stuart Berry AR2: Rasta Rasivhenge TMO: Willie Vos TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls: 15 Warrick Gelant 14 Jamba...

  • Waratahs v Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 17, 16 • 1127 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Highlanders @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date :Friday 18 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 10:45 SA Time Referee Nick Briant AR1: James Leckie AR2: Graham Cooper TMO: Ian Smith TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter:  @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1  Paddy...

  • Hurricanes v Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Mar 17, 16 • 1321 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Force Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Force @ Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North Date: Friday 18 March 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 8:35 SA Time Referee: Paul Williams AR1: Ben O’Keeffe AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Shane McDermott TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter:...

  • Important weekend for SA’s franchises – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Preview

    Mar 17, 16 • 1691 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Important weekend for SA’s franchises – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Preview

    South Africa’s six Vodacom Super Rugby franchises face an important weekend as they look to build momentum in the series with two local derbies and repeat of last year’s playoff match between the DHL Stormers and Brumbies playing out at home, while the...

  • Kings team announced to take on Crusaders

    Mar 17, 16 • 1211 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings team announced to take on Crusaders

    The Southern Kings have made two changes to their starting line up for the game against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. Head coach Deon Davids has replaced Edgar Marutlulle at hooker with Martin Ferreira, while Kevin Luiters comes up from the bench...

  • Emirates Lions team to take on the Cheetahs

    Mar 17, 16 • 1510 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Cheetahs

    Lionel Mapoe, Andries Coetzee, Dylan Smith and Malcolm Marx are all back in the starting line-up when the Emirates Lions take on the Toyota Cheetahs at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 19 March 2016 at 17:05.   Ruan Ackermann gets his first start in the...

  • Two backline changes for DHL Stormers

    Mar 17, 16 • 1791 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Two backline changes for DHL Stormers

    There are two backline changes in the DHL Stormers team to face the Brumbies at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Nic Groom will make his first start of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season at scrumhalf, with Jano Vermaak sitting out due to a neck injury, and he is...