Archive for the ‘National’ Category

• Mealamu to lead Blues against Force

  Jul 5, 12 • 2225 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Mealamu to lead Blues against Force

  Captain Keven Mealamu will lead out his side for the first time in almost three months when the Blues face the Western Force at Eden Park on Saturday night. Mealamu has not played for the Blues since round eight against the Sharks as a recurring calf injury...

• WP tackle Border A in final U16 Girls Week fixture

  Jul 5, 12 • 2884 Views • General News, School, Womens Rugby • admin • Comments Off on WP tackle Border A in final U16 Girls Week fixture

  Western Province and Border A will meet in the final fixture of the SARU Under-16 Week at the AR Abbas Stadium in Kimberley on Friday. Starting time for this fixture is 1:35pm on the A-field.   The Western Province girls beat SWD 30-0 on Wednesday while...

• National Clubs Round-up No.17 – Varsity College set sights on Shield

  Jul 5, 12 • 4535 Views • Club Rugby, General News, National, Varsity & Club • admin • Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up No.17 – Varsity College set sights on Shield

  Varsity College may be one of South Africa’s newest rugby clubs but the Durban-based outfit are not short on ambition as they continue their climb up the national tertiary ladder at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament at Wits University....

• Nathan Sharpe captains Force against Blues

  Jul 5, 12 • 2635 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Nathan Sharpe captains Force against Blues

  The Emirates Western Force will feature a revamped back row as part of four changes to its starting XV to tackle the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday night. In the absence of David Pocock (groin) and Matt Hodgson (ankle), who were both ruled out following last...

• Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  Jul 4, 12 • 5156 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  The original “Pocket-Rocket” Brent Russell is considered by many to be the first breed of a new smaller than average, dynamic rugby player. His smaller stature gave him the added advantage of explosive speed and a low centre of gravity, which in return...

• Frans Steyn back home but no Lambie or Alberts for Sharks

  Jul 4, 12 • 3266 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Frans Steyn back home but no Lambie or Alberts for Sharks

  Sharks coach John Plumtree has announced his side to face the Vodacom Bulls in the penultimate match of the Super Rugby round-robin stages. The Sharks will have to do without two of their most influential Springboks with fullback Pat Lambie and loose forward...

• Last home game for three Cheetahs

  Jul 4, 12 • 3569 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Last home game for three Cheetahs

  Morgan Piek – This weekend sees the Toyota Cheetahs face one of their toughest battles of the season. Considering the men from Bloemfontein were taught a rugby lesson of note by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend at Loftus, the task at hand this coming...

• Boland team announced to take on Pumas on 7 July 2012

  Jul 4, 12 • 2559 Views • National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Boland team announced to take on Pumas on 7 July 2012

  Debut for Boland Club Rugby player A Boland Club Rugby player, Johannes Kitshoff (see photo attached) will make his debut for the Regent Boland Cavaliers on Saturday when they face the Ford Pumas in a Currie Cup First Division match. Kitshoff played for Ceres...

• Crusaders team to play the Chiefs named

  Jul 4, 12 • 2934 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs named

  Three players have recovered from injuries this week to return to the Crusaders starting line-up to play the Chiefs in Hamilton this Friday night.  Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team that includes included Kieran Read at number 8...

• Chiefs team announced to play the Crusaders

  Jul 4, 12 • 2287 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Chiefs team announced to play the Crusaders

  The Chiefs, who are currently top of the Investec Super Rugby table, have announced their team to play the Crusaders this Friday morning at 9;35am CAT at the Waikato Stadium. In one of the most anticipated games this season, the Chiefs have made a few changes...

• Close results highlight of day two Academy Week action

  Jul 3, 12 • 2813 Views • Craven Week, General News, National, School • admin • Comments Off on Close results highlight of day two Academy Week action

  Results that were in doubt till the last play of the match highlighted action at day two of the Coca-Cola Academy Week for Under-18’s, played at the picturesque Boland Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday. A number of matches were won or lost in the dying...

• Western Province too good for Blue Bulls at Coca-Cola U16 Grant Khomo Week

  Jul 3, 12 • 3811 Views • Craven Week Results, General News, National, School • admin • Comments Off on Western Province too good for Blue Bulls at Coca-Cola U16 Grant Khomo Week

  Western Province sent out a clear message that they are the team to beat at this year’s Coca-Cola Under16 Grant Khomo Week in Johannesburg when they ran out comfortable 36-5 (halftime 15-5) winners over the Blue Bulls in the main match on day two. There...

• What exactly is wheelchair rugby?

  Jul 3, 12 • 3553 Views • National • Dan Lombard • Comments Off on What exactly is wheelchair rugby?

  If you look closely you will find rugby in every facet of life and why shouldn’t this great game be played by all? It should even be open to wheelchair bound rugby enthusiasts. YES! Even them, but before you declare me medically insane, allow me to...

• Young Gun Siya Kolisi made his first mark at Coca-Cola Craven Weeks

  Jul 3, 12 • 2959 Views • Craven Week, National, School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Young Gun Siya Kolisi made his first mark at Coca-Cola Craven Weeks

  YOUNG GUN KOLISI MADE HIS FIRST MARK AT COCA-COLA CRAVEN WEEKS Siya Kolisi has been branded as one of the fearless young guns in current South African rugby circles. Now at the tender age of 21, this talented and unbridled youngster has his ambition firmly...

• Bulls stick to winning formula

  Jul 3, 12 • 2185 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bulls stick to winning formula

  Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named an unchanged side to face the Sharks on Friday and the same match 22 that outclassed the Toyota Cheetahs last weekend, will again have to deliver the goods in Durban. Ludeke said team selection this week was straight...

• Bulls statement on signing of Paarl Gym's Handrè Pollard

  Jul 2, 12 • 6469 Views • National, School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bulls statement on signing of Paarl Gym's Handrè Pollard

  The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm that Junior Boks flyhalf Handrè Pollard will join the Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2012. The 18 year old Paarl Gymnasium scholar was one of the stand-out players in the Junior Boks campaign and scored 42 points...

• South Africa Women complete series win over Nomads

  Jul 2, 12 • 2473 Views • General News, International, National, Womens Rugby, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on South Africa Women complete series win over Nomads

  The Springbok Women completed a 2-0 series win over the international Nomads at Goodwood on Saturday when they scored a dramatic 17-15 win over the visitors in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Lock Cindy Booi scored the winning try with the last movement of...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 16

  Jul 1, 12 • 2910 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • James Loretz • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 16

  The Vodacom Bulls inched closer to the DHL Stormers on the South African Conference log as both teams won their first Vodacom Super Rugby matches after the June Test break. The DHL Stormers beat the MTN Lions by 27-17 at DHL Newlands, but only got four log...

• ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 1

  Jul 1, 12 • 2847 Views • General News, National • James Loretz • Comments Off on ABSA Currie Cup First Division Review – Round 1

  There was ample evidence on the opening weekend of the expanded ABSA Currie Cup First Division to suggest that the new eight-team competition – with the addition of the Platinum Leopards and Ford Pumas – will be one of the most competitive and...

• Bulls too good for Cheetahs

  Jun 30, 12 • 3252 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bulls too good for Cheetahs

  The Vodacom Bulls ran in six tries to the four of the Toyota Cheetahs to claim a 40 – 24 victory during their Super Rugby match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls were leading 26 – 0 at half time thanks to a flood of tries by captain Pierre Spies...

• Expansion of TMO powers to be trialled in Absa Currie Cup

  Jun 29, 12 • 3554 Views • General News, International, National, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Expansion of TMO powers to be trialled in Absa Currie Cup

  Proposals to extend the powers of television match officials (TMOs) will be trialled in this year’s Absa Currie Cup, which kicks off later on Friday with the first of four matches in the new, eight-team Absa First Division. The trials will, amongst...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 16

  Jun 28, 12 • 1980 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 16

  Milestones beckon and winning streaks are on the line as Vodacom Super Rugby resumes after the June Test break. Two South African derbies are on the cards – in Cape Town the DHL Stormers host the MTN Lions, while the Toyota Cheetahs travel to Pretoria to...

• Expanded Absa Currie Cup First Division all set for kick-off

  Jun 28, 12 • 2038 Views • General News, National • admin • Comments Off on Expanded Absa Currie Cup First Division all set for kick-off

  THE first match of the new-look Absa Currie Cup First Division will kick off at Boland Stadium in Wellington on Friday when defending champions the Regent Boland Kavaliers host the Eastern Province Kings in a repeat of last year’s final (kick-off...

• Greatness beckons at Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week

  Jun 28, 12 • 2194 Views • Craven Week, General News, National, School • admin • Comments Off on Greatness beckons at Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week

  It may just be lucky timing, but no co-incidence that Jan Serfontein, the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012 at the recent IRB Junior World Championship in Cape Town, was playing in the Under-18 Coca-Cola Craven Week a just year ago. Lightning also struck...

• Highlanders named to play the Chiefs in Dunedin

  Jun 28, 12 • 1828 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Highlanders named to play the Chiefs in Dunedin

  Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tomorrow morning at 9:35am CAT.  He has made five changes to the run-on team that played the Crusaders at AMI Stadium a month ago.   Four...