Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant

    May 15, 14 • 2748 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant

    Peter Grant will start at flyhalf for the DHL Stormers – against the Force at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05) – in what will be his 100th match for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...

  • Waratahs team for Lions clash

    May 15, 14 • 2706 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs team for Lions clash

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just the one change to his starting line-up for the Tahs’ must-win clash against the Lions on Sunday afternoon (4.05pm) at Allianz Stadium. After a standout performance off the bench in the win over the Hurricanes,...

  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    May 15, 14 • 2348 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to play the top-of-the-table Sharks at AMI Stadium this Saturday night.  He has made three changes to the team that beat the Reds last weekend.   Dominic Bird will partner up with Samuel...

  • Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    May 15, 14 • 2052 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks   Date : Saturday, 17 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee : Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser, Mike Lash (New Zealand) Television Match Official :...

  • And the Cup goes to… – Vodacom Cup Final Preview

    May 14, 14 • 2569 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on And the Cup goes to… – Vodacom Cup Final Preview

    The two biggest ‘dogs’ in the history of the Vodacom Cup, the Golden Lions and GWK Griquas, take on each other in Kimberley on Friday evening in the grand finale of the competition in 2014. Between these two sides, who will clash at 19h10 at GWK Park,...

  • Griquas name their side to face the Lions

    May 14, 14 • 2798 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griquas name their side to face the Lions

    GWK Griquas team to play the Lions at GWK PARK on Friday 16th May. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Martin Bezuidenhout 3. Ewald Van Der Westhuizen 4. Jonathan Adendorf 5. Hilton Lobberts 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Jaco Nepgen 8. Burger Schoeman 9. Tian Meyer 10. Francois...

  • Lions name their side for the Vodacom Cup Final against Griquas

    May 14, 14 • 1987 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Lions name their side for the Vodacom Cup Final against Griquas

    Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has named his 22-man side to front the GWK Griquas in the 2014 Vodacom Cup final, in Kimberley, on Friday evening. Winter has opted for consistency, selecting the exact same team that won both their quarter final clash...

  • Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Brumbies

    May 14, 14 • 2730 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Brumbies

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Brumbies  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Brumbies on Saturday, 17 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00.   Out of the previous past eight encounters...

  • Vodacom Cup Final Program

    May 13, 14 • 1966 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Cup Final Program

    Vodacom Cup Final 16 May 2014 19:10 – GWK Griquas vs. Golden Lions GWK Park, Kimberley 13:00 : Gates open. 14h00: Tag rugby 14h00: William Pescod vs. Adamantia – U/16– B – Field. 15h00: William Pescod vs. Adamantia – U/19 – B...

  • Pollard takes to Vodacom SupeRugby

    May 12, 14 • 1792 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pollard takes to Vodacom SupeRugby

    Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard may have only started in two Vodacom SupeRugby matches but he has shown signs that he could live up to expectations. The 20-year-old was on song with his deft place-kicking in his side’s 28-12 victory over the DHL...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Cartrack Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    May 12, 14 • 4215 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Cartrack Announce New Sponsorship Deal

    Cartrack has announced their Associate Sponsorship of The Toyota Free State Cheetahs for the next three years, with immediate effect. The sponsorship will see the Cartrack brand represented on the official playing kit in the Currie Cup tournament and the...

  • Corey Flynn confirms move to Toulouse

    May 12, 14 • 1846 Views • Europe, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Corey Flynn confirms move to Toulouse

    Crusaders and Canterbury hooker, Corey Flynn, has confirmed that he has signed a 2 year contract with Toulouse rugby club in France starting after the current Crusaders season. Flynn said the time is right for him to move on to the next step of his rugby...

  • Players named to attend All Blacks wider training group camps

    May 12, 14 • 1933 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Players named to attend All Blacks wider training group camps

    A wider training group of 35 players has been selected to attend the All Blacks training camps ahead of the three Steinlager Series Tests against England. The two training camps will be held in Christchurch from Sunday 18 May – Tuesday 20 May and...

  • Canterbury scrum coach appointed to Black Ferns coaching team

    May 11, 14 • 1783 Views • General News, International, New ZealandComments Off on Canterbury scrum coach appointed to Black Ferns coaching team

    Canterbury scrum coach Jason Ryan has been appointed the new scrum coach and analyst for the Black Ferns heading into this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup. As well as being the scrum coach for the Canterbury ITM Cup team, Ryan has worked with the NZ Under...

  • Force beat the cheetahs to start off their SA Tour

    May 11, 14 • 1589 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force beat the cheetahs to start off their SA Tour

    The Western Force has won the first match of their South African tour and broken a three-match losing streak against the Cheetahs with a 23-16 victory in Bloemfontein tonight. The Cheetahs had the majority of possession (66%) and pressured the Western...

  • Christian Leali’ifano signs a 2 year deal with the Wallabies

    May 11, 14 • 1795 Views • Australia, General News, InternationalComments Off on Christian Leali’ifano signs a 2 year deal with the Wallabies

    Qantas Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali’ifano becomes the third ACT Brumbies representative to re-sign with the Australian Rugby Union in the past week, signing a new two-year deal. His signature follows the recent re-signings of provincial teammates...

  • Griquas and Lions in Vodacom Cup Final

    May 11, 14 • 1878 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griquas and Lions in Vodacom Cup Final

    The two most successful teams in Vodacom Cup history, GWK Griquas and the Golden Lions, will contest the 2014 final after both won their semi-finals away from home this weekend. In both matches, the team that scored more tries were knocked out and the...

  • Vodacom Bulls with only South African win in Round 13

    May 11, 14 • 1520 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls with only South African win in Round 13

    The Vodacom Bulls flew the South African flag in Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend as the other four teams all lost their matches on Saturday. The team from Pretoria won their traditional North-South derby against the DHL Stormers by 28-12 on Saturday evening...

  • Blues fullback, Charles Piutau, out for six to eight weeks

    May 10, 14 • 2598 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues fullback, Charles Piutau, out for six to eight weeks

    Blues injury update Blues doctor Stephen Kara has confirmed fullback Charles Piutau has suffered a grade two medial ligament strain to his right knee. He is currently in a brace and on crutches and is expected to be out of action for between six to eight...

  • EP Womens team to tackle the Blue bulls in Pretoria

    May 10, 14 • 2114 Views • General News, South Africa, Womens RugbyComments Off on EP Womens team to tackle the Blue bulls in Pretoria

    The Eastern Province Women’s Rugby team will be travelling to Pretoria to play their second game of the season against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Stadium on Saturday the 10th of May 2014 at 14:40. There has been a few changes made to the team due to injuries,...

  • Late changes to Toyota Cheetahs Team

    May 9, 14 • 3008 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Late changes to Toyota Cheetahs Team

    Due to an injury, Andries Ferreira will be replaced by Waltie Vermeulen. Willem Serfontein will be on the bench.                                                               Toyota Cheetahs...

  • Vodacom Bulls match v Brumbies brought forward by 24 hours for Presidential inauguration

    May 9, 14 • 3088 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls match v Brumbies brought forward by 24 hours for Presidential inauguration

    The Vodacom Bulls’ home match against the ACT Brumbies scheduled for Saturday, 24 May 2014 (kick off 19h10) has been brought forward 24 hours to accommodate the inauguration ceremony of South Africa’s President Elect, SANZAR announced today. The...

  • Late change to Blues team

    May 9, 14 • 2485 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Late change to Blues team

    Blues loose forward Peter Saili is out of tonight’s match against the Chiefs. He has returned home to Auckland today as his partner is expecting a baby. He will be replaced by Steven Luatua at blindside flanker, while local boy and Taranaki captain Kane...

  • Golden Lions unchanged to Vodacom Cup Semi Final clash against the Bulls

    May 8, 14 • 2357 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Golden Lions unchanged to Vodacom Cup Semi Final clash against the Bulls

    Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has named his 22-man side to front the Vodacom Blue Bulls in a Vodacom Cup semi-final clash on Saturday. The team remains unchanged from last week’s side that trumped the Cell C Sharks XV 27-20 in Durban. The match...

  • Force kicks off South Africa tour against the Cheetahs

    May 8, 14 • 1668 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force kicks off South Africa tour against the Cheetahs

    The Western Force kicks off their South African tour against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday night (11.05pm AWST). The Force returns to the field following a bye and will be chasing their seventh victory for the season and their third on the road in...