-
Feb 13, 13 •
4697 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Kahui leaves New Zealand to play in Japan
Chiefs midfielder and recent All Black Richard Kahui has announced he will leave New Zealand rugby to play rugby in Japan. Kahui will head to Japan to play for the Toshiba club for two seasons following the 2013 Investec Super Rugby competition with his...
-
Feb 13, 13 •
9029 Views •
General News, National •
admin •
Comments Off on J9 Foundation raises 30k for MND
Recently the J9 Foundation in conjunction with the Charles Glass Society raised R30 000 in order to aid people suffering from Motor Neuron Disease. Among the big bitters of the evening Darius Steyn of Lindsay Saker paid R15 000 for an autographed Springbok...
-
Feb 13, 13 •
3291 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on 2013 Super Rugby Referee Appointments for Round 1-4
SANZAR has announced the referee appointments for the first four rounds of the 2013 Super Rugby season, which kicks off with the Rebels hosting the Force on Friday 15 February. The eighteenth season of Super Rugby will feature only Australian Conference teams...
-
Feb 13, 13 •
7752 Views •
General News, National, School, School Rules, Varsity & Club •
admin •
Comments Off on New scrum laws for schools and club rugby in SA
New scrum Laws to make amateur rugby safer will come into effect at club and schools level as the season gets underway this month, following an initiative introduced by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). A new scrum engagement sequence has been devised for...
-
Feb 13, 13 •
2261 Views •
Europe, International •
admin •
Comments Off on Wales say “Same Again” for Italy
Wales interim head coach Rob Howley has rewarded the starting XV that beat France 16-6 last weekend by confirming the same line-up will start the clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday, 23 February. Howley has kept faith with the side that recorded Wales’...
-
Feb 13, 13 •
2337 Views •
New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Piri Weepu starts agaisnt Highlanders in warm-up
Friday February 15 Queenstown Events Centre Kick-off 5.30pm Piri Weepu will make his first appearance of the year for the Blues on Friday when they take on the Highlanders in Queenstown in their final pre-season hit-out. The World Cup winning halfback has...
-
Feb 13, 13 •
2716 Views •
New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Hurricanes Host Chiefs in Mangatainoka
The Hurricanes line up to host the Chiefs in Mangatainoka this Saturday has been announced this morning. Captain Conrad Smith will make his first appearance in the black and yellow jersey for 2013 as the team run out for their final pre-season match before...
-
Feb 12, 13 •
3455 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Sourthern Kings Statement regard Super Rugby Squad
Following the announcement of the wider squad of 35 players earlier today, there have been a number of media queries relating to the fact that all five foreign players are still listed in the squad. Please note the following, to be attributed to Eastern...
-
Feb 12, 13 •
3347 Views •
General News, National •
admin •
Comments Off on Referee Jonathan Kaplan to retire at end of 2013
Record-breaking South African Test referee Jonathan Kaplan will retire from professional refereeing at the end of the 2013 South African season. The 46-year-old Kaplan, who has refereed more Tests, Vodacom Super Rugby and Absa Currie Cup matches than anyone...
-
Feb 12, 13 •
3696 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Southern Kings name reduced 35 man Super Rugby squad
Forwards Backs Schalk Ferrreira Shaun Venter Jaco Engels Johan Herbst Hannes Franklin Nicolas Vergallo Virgile Lacombe Demetri Catrakillis Bandise Maku George Whitehead Edgar Marutlulle Andries Strauss Kevin Buys Hadleigh Parkes Grant Kemp Ronnie Cooke Steven...
-
Feb 12, 13 •
2325 Views •
General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Waratahs
In their third and final pre-season game the Crusaders head across the ditch tomorrow to take on the Waratahs. The game will take place in Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Thursday night at 5:30pm NZ time (7.30pm Sydney time). The final game before the Investec...
-
Feb 12, 13 •
2835 Views •
General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Highlanders Flying High With Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust
The Highlanders have announced today that Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust will be the Franchise’s official charity partner for 2013. The Highlanders have supported a number of charities over the past few seasons in a variety of ways. The opportunity to...
-
Feb 11, 13 •
3064 Views •
General News, National •
admin •
Comments Off on GWK Griquas named to face the Southern Kings
GWK Griquas team vs The Southern Kings on Wednesday 13 February 2013, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Matthew Dobson 3. Brummer Badenhorst 4. Edwin Hewitt 5. Jaco Nepgen 6. Deon Carney 7. Justin Downey 8. Leon...
-
Feb 11, 13 •
3305 Views •
Blitz Bokke, New Zealand, Sevens World Series •
admin •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens win USA title in style
The Springbok Sevens won their second USA Sevens title in three seasons after a record 40-21 win over New Zealand in a dramatic Cup Final on Monday morning (SA time) in Las Vegas. South Africa were in stunning form in the final with Branco du Preez, back in...
-
Feb 10, 13 •
5055 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Etzebeth ruled out for 6-8 weeks
DHL Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth will miss the start of his team’s 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, after being ruled out of action for six to eight weeks. Etzebeth limped off in the first half of team’s 57-0 pre-season win over the Regent Boland...
-
Feb 10, 13 •
2776 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World Series •
admin •
Comments Off on SA face Samoa for place in USA Sevens final
South Africa will face defending USA Sevens champions Samoa in the Cup semi-finals in Las Vegas after they won both their matches early on Sunday morning (SA time). Their semi-final is scheduled for 21h54 on Sunday and will be televised live on SuperSport...
-
Feb 9, 13 •
2247 Views •
National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings show character in first friendly against Lions
The Southern Kings showed grit and determination, despite losing to the MTN Lions in their first friendly at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg this afternoon. The final score saw the Southern Kings down 10 points to the MTN Lions, losing 41 to 31 after...
-
Feb 9, 13 •
2839 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World Series •
admin •
Comments Off on Solid start for SA at USA Sevens
South Africa made a solid start on day one of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Saturday morning (SA time) by winning both of their pool matches against Uruguay and Canada to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals with a match to spare. The Springbok Sevens...
-
Feb 8, 13 •
2781 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World Series •
admin •
Comments Off on Du Preez to bolster determined BlitzBokke in Las Vegas
Livewire scrumhalf and sweeper Branco du Preez returns to action with the Springbok Sevens team on Friday evening at the Las Vegas Sevens after a long injury layoff because of a hamstring injury. However, he will probably be used primarily off the bench on...
-
Feb 8, 13 •
5051 Views •
National •
admin •
Comments Off on WP XV announced to face Boland Invitational
DHL Western Province will continue their preparations for the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition, when a WP XV takes on a Boland Invitational XV at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 12h30). The WP XV will play in the curtain-raiser to the Regent Boland...
-
Feb 8, 13 •
6467 Views •
General News, National •
admin •
Comments Off on South African Rugby Agents join Forces to protect the industry
In a move that may have long-standing ramifications in the business of South African rugby, the majority of South Africa’s registered rugby agents on Wednesday joined forces in order to collectively protect their industry and ensure their bargaining rights....
-
Feb 8, 13 •
3302 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Final Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby squad announced
Morgan Piek – The Toyota Cheetahs have finalised their final squad of 35 players on the eve of their final and arguably toughest warm-up game. Naka Drotske’s men have made the long trek up to Polokwane to face the ever tough Vodacom Bulls. From the...
-
Feb 7, 13 •
3627 Views •
National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Southern Kings team announced to play the Lions
The Southern Kings would like to announce the team that will be taking part against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, 9February. The team is: Backs: Elric van Vuuren, Marcello Sampson, Wayne Stevens (vice captain) Hadleigh Parkes, Siyanda Grey, Wesley...
-
Feb 7, 13 •
3284 Views •
National, Sevens Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on SA Women gain favourable placing for RWC Sevens 2013
The Springbok Women Sevens team secured a favourable Band Two seeding position for the RWC Sevens 2013 Pool Allocation Draw (PAD), which takes place in Moscow on 28 February, the IRB announced on Thursday. Mandisa Williams’ team is currently in sixth place...
-
Feb 7, 13 •
2207 Views •
Europe, General News, International •
admin •
Comments Off on Wales names side to play France
Wales have made three changes to their starting line-up for their RBS 6 Nations clash against France at Stade de France with Ryan Jones (Ospreys) returning to lead the side. Ospreys duo Richard Hibbard and Justin Tipuric both come into the starting XV whilst...
