Archive for the ‘National’ Category

• Cheetahs have history in their sights – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review

  Mar 17, 13 • 3141 Views • General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Cheetahs have history in their sights – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Review

  After the feast of round four – with three victories over New Zealand teams – came the near famine of round five with only the Toyota Cheetahs of South Africa’s four teams in action picking up a victory.   The Toyota Cheetahs recorded a third...

• Ben Funnell Suspended for One Week

  Mar 17, 13 • 1828 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ben Funnell Suspended for One Week

  The SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Nicholas Davidson QC has accepted a guilty plea from Ben Funnell of the Crusaders for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling after he was Cited following a Super Rugby Match at the Weekend. Funnell has been suspended...

• Matt Toomua issued an Off Field Yellow Card

  Mar 16, 13 • 2192 Views • Australia, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Matt Toomua issued an Off Field Yellow Card

  Matt Toomua of the Brumbies has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. The incident occurred when Toomua made contact with Sharks #10 Patrick Lambie in a tackle....

• Shark Tank cracked as Brumbies gallop home

  Mar 16, 13 • 2220 Views • Australia, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Shark Tank cracked as Brumbies gallop home

  The University of Canberra Brumbies have opened their South African tour with a big win over the Sharks in Durban, 29-10 on Sunday morning (AEDT). It was the University of Canberra Brumbies seventh consecutive win away from home, breaking the Super Rugby...

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  Eastern Province Kings defeat Border in Second Vodacom Cup Clash

  Mar 16, 13 • 2108 Views • South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Eastern Province Kings defeat Border in Second Vodacom Cup Clash

  The Eastern Province Kings defeated the Border Bulldogs in their second game of the season, with the final score at 30 to Border’s 22. EP Kings Head Coach, David Maidza, said he was very impressed with the quality of rugby played, especially in the first...

• Ben Funnell Cited following Super Rugby Match Crusaders v Bulls

  Mar 16, 13 • 2377 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ben Funnell Cited following Super Rugby Match Crusaders v Bulls

  Ben Funnell has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Funnell is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling when he made contact with Bulls #18 Grant Hattingh at a breakdown during the 60th minute of the...

• Jake White Scholarship announced for SA student

  Mar 15, 13 • 4752 Views • Australia, Australian Rugby Championship, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Jake White Scholarship announced for SA student

  A high-performing South African student will receive a chance to study in Australia under a new scholarship announced today. The University of Canberra Brumbies Scholarship for General Excellence, known as the ‘Jake White Scholarship’, includes University...

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  Valke team to play the Lions XV today

  Mar 15, 13 • 4764 Views • National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Valke team to play the Lions XV today

  An injury to flanker, Vincent Gwavu, forced one replacement in starting XV as Redge starts now at nr 8, with one positional change Marco van Eeden moving to the side of the scrum. Match played at Hugenote High School (Springs) & will be broadcasted on SS1...

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  Boland team to play Free State XV

  Mar 14, 13 • 4421 Views • National, South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Boland team to play Free State XV

  Free State XV vs Regent Boland Cavaliers DATE: Saturday 16 March 2013 VENUE: CUT  KICK-OFF: 14:15   REGENT BOLAND CAVALIERS TEAM SHEET 15. Garth April 14. Cheslin Roberts 13. Johnathan Francke 12. Albert Trytsman 11. Brendon April 10. Jacquin Jansen 9....

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  MTN Golden Lions team to play Valke

  Mar 14, 13 • 4855 Views • National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions team to play Valke

    VODACOM CUP: MTN GOLDEN LIONS VS VALKE MTN Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has announced the following team to face the Valke on Friday evening at 17h00 in the Vodacom Cup: 1. Henri Boshoff 2. Rikus van Niekerk 3. Van Zyl Botha 4. Jannie Stander...

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  Sharks Team announced for Vodacom Cup clash with WP in Cape Town

  Mar 14, 13 • 3411 Views • South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Sharks Team announced for Vodacom Cup clash with WP in Cape Town

  Western Province vs Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 16 March 2013 Time : 15h30 Venue : City Park, Cape Town Referee : Matt Kemp Sharks XV 15. Riaan Viljoen 14. Sbura Sithole 13. Marius Joubert 12. Heimar Williams 11. Sizo Maseko 10. Fred Zeilinga 9. Stefan...

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  Toyota Vrystaat XV team to play Boland

  Mar 14, 13 • 3360 Views • National, South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Toyota Vrystaat XV team to play Boland

  Toyota Vrystaat XV vs Boland at CUT field in Bloemfontein on Saturday the 16 March 2013 at 14:15   15 Full back Bitterhout Leroy 14 Right wing Fredericks Eddie 13 Right centre Engelbrecht Joubert 12 Left centre Marais Neil 11 Left wing Erasmus Ludwig...

• MTN Lions team to play Mont de Marsan

  Mar 14, 13 • 2575 Views • National, South Africa, South Africa • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on MTN Lions team to play Mont de Marsan

  MTN LIONS VS MONT DE MARSAN MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced the following team to take on French outfit Mont de Marsan this Saturday at Ellis Park Stadium. Kick-off is at 19h30, while the Soweto versus Johannesburg Police match will get...

• Clash of the Unbeatens in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

  Mar 14, 13 • 2180 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Clash of the Unbeatens in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

      Two of the three unbeaten teams left in Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon when The Sharks host the table-topping Australian Brumbies.   The Brumbies, with former Springbok coach Jake White in charge,...

• Clash of the Unbeatens in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

  Mar 14, 13 • 2582 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Clash of the Unbeatens in Durban – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

  Two of the three unbeaten teams left in Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon when The Sharks host the table-topping Australian Brumbies. The Brumbies, with former Springbok coach Jake White in charge, have been quite...

• Sharks Team announced for battle with Brumbies

  Mar 14, 13 • 1974 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Sharks Team announced for battle with Brumbies

  The Sharks vs Brumbies Date : Saturday, 16 March 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Jonathan Kaplan Assistant Referees : Craig Joubert, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Gerrie Coetzee The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. Paul...

• Highlanders Named To Play Hurricanes in Dunedin

  Mar 14, 13 • 1758 Views • General News, National, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Hurricanes in Dunedin

  Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tomorrow night (7.35pm NZT). Five changes have been made to the run-on XV that played the Cheetahs in Invercargill last Saturday. In the...

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  DHL WP team v Sharks XV announced (Vodacom Cup)

  Mar 13, 13 • 3138 Views • South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on DHL WP team v Sharks XV announced (Vodacom Cup)

    The DHL Western Province team has been announced for Saturday’s Vodacom Cup, Round Two meeting against the Sharks XV at City Park (15h30). Coach John Dobson has made four changes to the team that drew 17-17 with Boland last week – including...

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  EP Kings Team announced for battle with Border

  Mar 13, 13 • 2264 Views • South Africa, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on EP Kings Team announced for battle with Border

    The EP Kings Vodacom Cup team that will play against Border on Saturday has been announced playing at BCM STADIUM, EAST LONDON on SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2013 at 15H00. EP KINGS TEAM TO PLAY BORDER 15.          Siviwe Soyizwapi...

• Hurricanes v Highlanders Derby this Friday

  Mar 13, 13 • 1628 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Hurricanes v Highlanders Derby this Friday

  Hurricanes v Highlanders Derby this Friday The Hurricanes will face their third New Zealand based team in round four of the Investec Super Rugby competition on Friday evening. The side will travel this week to Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to meet the...

• Super Rugby referee appointments: Rounds 5-8

  Mar 13, 13 • 6874 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Super Rugby referee appointments: Rounds 5-8

  Click on link below to view the Super Rugby Fixtures & Referee appointments for Rounds 5-8.   2013 Super Rugby Referees Rounds 5-...

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  Vodacom Cup hits community trail in Orkney – Round 2 Preview

  Mar 13, 13 • 1851 Views • Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Cup hits community trail in Orkney – Round 2 Preview

  Defending champions, DHL Western Province, host the Sharks XV in an exciting South Section clash at City Park in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, while the North West town of Orkney will also see some Vodacom Cup action this weekend.   The Capetonians...

• Griquas team to play the Griffons 16 March 2013

  Mar 13, 13 • 2905 Views • National, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Griquas team to play the Griffons 16 March 2013

  GWK Griquas team to play the Griffons on Saturday 16 March 2013 at 15:00 at the North West Stadium, Welkom. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Simon Westraadt 3. Eugene Butterworth 4. Edwin Hewitt 5. Jaco Nepgen 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Justin Downey 8. Leon Karemaker 9....

• Toyota Cheetah team unchanged for clash with Waratahs

  Mar 13, 13 • 2184 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team unchanged for clash with Waratahs

  TOYOTA CHEETAHS vs WARATAHS VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ALLIANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY KICK-OFF:  10:40 (AUS TIME: 19:40)     No. Position name 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP NYAKANE TREVOR 2 HOOKER STRAUSS ADRIAAN © 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP ADRIAANSE LOURENS 4 LEFT LOCK DE JAGER...

• Crusaders team to play the Bulls named

  Mar 13, 13 • 2988 Views • General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Bulls named

  The Crusaders play their first home game of the season this Saturday night against a strong Bulls team who haven’t lost a game yet this season. The Crusaders last met the Bulls in the 2012 qualifying rounds where the Crusaders came out the victors and...