Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs ready for the Kings

    Oct 17, 12 • 5827 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs ready for the Kings

    Morgan Piek – The Toyota Free State Cheetahs find themselves between a rock and a hard place this coming weekend when they face the Eastern Province Kings in an Absa Currie Cup promotion-relegation play-off in Bloemfontein. If the men from Bloemfontein...

  • IRB appointments for Marlize Jordaan, Freek Burger

    Oct 16, 12 • 4461 Views • International, National, Womens Rugby, World RugbyComments Off on IRB appointments for Marlize Jordaan, Freek Burger

    Marlize Jordaan, a former SA Women’s representative, has been selected on the panel for Sevens referees by the International Rugby Board (IRB). The IRB announced its female referee panels for 2012/13 as preparation continues towards Rugby World Cup Sevens...

  • MTN Golden Lions team announced for semi against Western Province

    Oct 16, 12 • 3097 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on MTN Golden Lions team announced for semi against Western Province

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced the MTN Golden Lions team to play DHL Western Province on Saturday, 20 October 2012 in the second semi-final match of the 2012 Absa Currie Cup competition, this afternoon. There are eleven changes to the starting line up...

  • Former EP President George Davids passes away

    Oct 16, 12 • 2008 Views • NationalComments Off on Former EP President George Davids passes away

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) was saddened with the passing of former Eastern Province president Mr George Davids from a long illness in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Mr Davids was president of the EP Rugby Union for more than a decade between 1994 and...

  • Black and White Blackout for Saturday

    Oct 16, 12 • 2731 Views • General News, National, South AfricaComments Off on Black and White Blackout for Saturday

    The Sharks achieved their second last hurdle in the hunt for Currie Cup glory. After a well-executed Absa Currie Cup clash against Griquas on Friday night at Mr Price KINGS PARK, The Sharks have secured the top spot on the log. The Sharks will now host the...

  • Highlanders negotiate with Ma'a Nonu

    Oct 16, 12 • 5118 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Highlanders negotiate with Ma'a Nonu

    The Highlanders have today confirmed they are in negotiation with All Blacks mid-fielder Ma’a Nonu for the 2013 Investec Super Rugby season. Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph said that a deal with Nonu would be a major boost for the southern franchise,...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Final Round

    Oct 14, 12 • 2883 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Review – Final Round

    THE Sharks and defending champions the MTN Golden Lions will host the Vodacom Blue Bulls and DHL Western Province respectively in this year’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division semi-finals, after an enthralling final weekend of round-robin matches. GWK...

  • ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – The Final

    Oct 14, 12 • 4205 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – The Final

    THE Eastern Province Kings are the 2012 Absa Currie Cup First Division champions after a nailbiting 26-25 victory over the Ford Pumas in the final played in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. The one-point margin of victory at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was a...

  • SARU welcomes pioneering Women’s Sevens Series

    Oct 12, 12 • 1675 Views • General News, International, National, Womens RugbyComments Off on SARU welcomes pioneering Women’s Sevens Series

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has welcomed the inclusion of the SA Women as one of six invited teams that will take their place alongside the core sides for the inaugural leg of the first ever IRB Women’s Sevens World Series (WSWS). The...

  • Blitzbokke aiming for good start at Gold Coast Sevens

    Oct 12, 12 • 2279 Views • Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World SeriesComments Off on Blitzbokke aiming for good start at Gold Coast Sevens

    The Springbok Sevens get their new HSBC Sevens World Series season underway on Saturday morning (SA time) when they run out against Canada in their first Pool A match at the Gold Coast Sevens at Skilled Park. The Blitzbokke, who will be aiming for a vastly...

  • Unchanged ticket prices for SA rugby’s “Biggest Party of the Year”

    Oct 11, 12 • 2362 Views • General News, International, National, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Unchanged ticket prices for SA rugby’s “Biggest Party of the Year”

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has kept ticket prices for the popular Nelson Mandela Bay SA Sevens tournament unchanged from last year.   SARU made the announcement on Thursday at the tournament launch, which took place at Humewood Bridge in Port...

  • MTN Golden Lions team to tackle the Blue Bulls

    Oct 11, 12 • 2977 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on MTN Golden Lions team to tackle the Blue Bulls

    Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday, 13 October 2012 at Coca-Cola Park, this afternoon. There are eight changes to the starting line up who played the Griquas last weekend: 1. CJ van der Linde replaces JC Janse van Rensburg at Loose Head Prop 2. Pat Cilliers (back...

  • ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – Final Round

    Oct 11, 12 • 2773 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division Preview – Final Round

    THE final round of the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in years, with the spectre of possible relegation hanging over the same four teams who are still in the running for the two remaining semi-final places. In...

  • Sharks U19 & U21 teams to play the Leopards

    Oct 11, 12 • 3549 Views • South AfricaComments Off on Sharks U19 & U21 teams to play the Leopards

    Absa Under 19 Competition  Sharks U19 vs Leopards U19 Mr Price KINGS PARK Friday 12 October, 2012 @ 15h00 Sharks U19s 15. Sean Robinson 14. Kotaro Matsushima 13. Tyler Fisher 12. Garath Meikle 11. Alcino Izaacs 10. Robert du Preez (Capt) 9. Cameron...

  • DHL Western Province U21 team to take on the Border Bulldogs

    Oct 11, 12 • 3603 Views • General News, National, South AfricaComments Off on DHL Western Province U21 team to take on the Border Bulldogs

    John  Dobson, the DHL Western Province Under-21 coach, has announced his team to take on the Border Bulldogs at Buffalo City Stadium in East London on Friday (kick-off 17h00). Dobson has benefited from the return of DHL WP’s seven Castle Rugby...

  • DHL Western Province U19 team to take on the SWD

    Oct 11, 12 • 3198 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on DHL Western Province U19 team to take on the SWD

    DHL Western Province Under-19 coach Nazeem Adams has announced his team to take on the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday afternoon (kick-off 15h00). A win on Friday will secure a top-of-the-log finish for Adams’ charges, the side having...

  • Three SA referees appointed for November Tests

    Oct 11, 12 • 3050 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on Three SA referees appointed for November Tests

    Three South African referees, Craig Joubert, Jaco Peyper and Lourens van der Merwe, have been appointed to officiate during the November Tests. Furthermore, the International Rugby Board (IRB) announced that the Springboks’ three Tests will be handled by...

  • Sharks named to face the Griquas in Durban

    Oct 10, 12 • 4612 Views • South AfricaComments Off on Sharks named to face the Griquas in Durban

    Absa Currie Cup The Sharks vs Griquas Mr Price KINGS PARK Friday 12 October, 2012 @ 19:10 The Sharks 15. Louis Ludik 14. Odwa Ndungane 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Tim Whitehead 11. JP Pietersen 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Cobus Reinach 8. Keegan Daniel (Captain 7. Jean...

  • Toyota FS Cheetahs U19 & U21 teams to face the Blue Bulls

    Oct 10, 12 • 2695 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Toyota FS Cheetahs U19 & U21 teams to face the Blue Bulls

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs U19 vs Blue Bulls U19 Saturday, 13 October 2012, 13:00 Shimla Park, Bloemfontein 15 Full back Van Tonder Meyer 14 Right wing Erasmus Sheldon 13 Right centre Kruger Tertuis 12 Left centre Kruger Tertuis 11 Left wing Laubscher Rual 10...

  • DHL Western Province named to face the Cheetahs at Newlands

    Oct 10, 12 • 2997 Views • General News, National, South AfricaComments Off on DHL Western Province named to face the Cheetahs at Newlands

    DHL Western Province head coach Allister Coetzee has brought back all his Springboks for Saturday’s must-win Absa Currie Cup clash against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (17h05). Coetzee has made eight changes to his starting line-up...

  • Griquas team to take on the Sharks

    Oct 10, 12 • 3398 Views • General News, National, South AfricaComments Off on Griquas team to take on the Sharks

    GWK Griquas team vs The Sharks, ABSA Currie Cup, Friday 12 October 2012 at 19:10 at Mr Price Kings Park, Durban. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Ryno Barnes (Captain) 3. Lourens Adriaanse 4. Ligtoring Landman 5. Martin Muller 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Justin Downey 8. Leon...

  • Blue Bulls call in Bok reinforcements for must-win match

    Oct 10, 12 • 3203 Views • NationalComments Off on Blue Bulls call in Bok reinforcements for must-win match

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Pine Pienaar has named all his returning Springboks involved in the Castle Rugby Championship for Saturday’s crucial Absa Currie Cup clash against the MTN Lions in Johannesburg. The Blue Bulls need to win at Coca-Cola Park, most...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs side to face DHL Western Province at Newlands

    Oct 10, 12 • 1973 Views • National, South AfricaComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs side to face DHL Western Province at Newlands

    14. Nico Scheepers 13. Robert Ebersohn (Vice-captain) 12. Andries Strauss 11. Raymond Rhule 10. Sias Ebersohn 9. Sarel Pretorius 8. Phillip van der Walt 7. Francois Uys 6. Hendro Scholtz 5. Izak van der Westhuizen 4. Carl Wegner 3. Coenie Oosthuizen 2....

  • Revamped SARU U16 High Performance Camp concludes

    Oct 9, 12 • 3640 Views • National, SchoolComments Off on Revamped SARU U16 High Performance Camp concludes

    Fifty of the best young rugby players in South Africa concluded an intense week of elite coaching in Paarl on Saturday, starting their pathway to becoming fully fledged professional rugby players. The Under-16 High Performance camp, organised by the High...

  • ABSA Currie Cup 2012 Results

    Oct 9, 12 • 5962 Views • Currie Cup Results, General NewsComments Off on ABSA Currie Cup 2012 Results

    October 2012 06 Toyota Free State Cheetahs 30 – 37 The Sharks Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division 06 GWK Griquas 37 – 21 MTN Golden Lions GWK Park, Kimberley ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division 05 Vodacom Blue Bulls 26...