Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • RWC 2011 – Players born in other countries

    Sep 19, 11 • 6317 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC Player StatisticsComments Off on RWC 2011 – Players born in other countries

    RWC2011 Logo Argentina: All born in Argentina   Australia: Dan Vickerman (Cape Town, South Africa), Radike Samo (Nadi, Fiji), Will Genia (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea), Stephen Moore (Khamis, Saudi Arabia), David Pocock (Messina, South Africa), Quade...

  • Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 10

    Sep 18, 11 • 3109 Views • Currie Cup Results, General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Review – Week 10

    Photo by Gerhard Steenkamp Rugby15/ Phototalk The Toyota Free State Cheetahs sent out a strong warning that even though they are lingering in fourth position on the Absa Currie Cup log, they have what it takes to run with the front runners.   And the Vodacom...

  • WP leave it too late as Bulls taste victory again

    Sep 18, 11 • 2917 Views • NationalComments Off on WP leave it too late as Bulls taste victory again

    The Vodacom Blue Bulls returned to winning ways when they wrapped up a 28-20 victory against the DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls started the match and looked a much improved side from the previous weeks. They carried the ball...

  • All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit

    Sep 16, 11 • 2821 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011Comments Off on All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit

    The All Blacks squad is looking forward to joining Canterbury fans in the Rugby World Cup celebrations, with the team flying into Christchurch tomorrow to spend three days in the city, as they prepare for next weekend’s Test against France. The All Blacks...

  • A Man's Guide to the Rugby Experience

    Sep 16, 11 • 1923 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on A Man's Guide to the Rugby Experience

    Aka: Four Ways to enjoy the Absa Currie Cup & the RWC without wrecking your relationship We all believe that everyone is unique and different, however for the most part, it is safe to say that men love their sports and South Africans are mad about their...

  • Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 10

    Sep 16, 11 • 1586 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 10

      Photo by Andrew Schoeman / Rugby15 The second and third placed teams on the Absa Currie Cup log, DHL Western Province and The Sharks, face tricy away games this weekend when they travel to Pretoria and Bloemfontein respectively. Both the Vodacom Blue...

  • Teams announced for Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs The Sharks matches u19, u21 & Currie Cup on 17 Sept

    Sep 16, 11 • 5435 Views • NationalComments Off on Teams announced for Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs The Sharks matches u19, u21 & Currie Cup on 17 Sept

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs. The Sharks The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking on the Sharks Blue Bulls in a Absa Currie Cup match on Saturday, 17 September 2011, in Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein.   The main game kicks-off at 15:00 and gates...

  • DHL Western Province team announced to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus

    Sep 15, 11 • 3722 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province team announced to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus

    DHL WP Coach Allister Coetzee named his team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday at 17h05. Coetzee has retained the same backline that beat the Leopards 49-21 at DHL Newlands last week, with Dollie retaining the 10 jersey.  In the pack...

  • Marius Joubert back for The Sharks this weekend

    Sep 15, 11 • 3045 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Marius Joubert back for The Sharks this weekend

    Sharks coach John Plumtree has made a couple of changes to the side that beat the Pumas for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup showdown with the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Stefan Terblanche will start at fullback with Marius Joubert recalled to the side...

  • Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

    Sep 15, 11 • 2802 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, RWC Player StatisticsComments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 / Photo talk Saturday, 17 September at Wellington Regional Stadium NOTE: Please note a change to the team numbering with numbers 11 and 14 being reversed. Below is a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match...

  • Blue Bulls Celebrate local schools' generosity for Clothing4Children Campaign

    Sep 14, 11 • 4390 Views • National, SchoolComments Off on Blue Bulls Celebrate local schools' generosity for Clothing4Children Campaign

    The Blue Bulls Company has applauded the generosity of local schools for showing just how willing they are to donate to a worthy cause. Clothing4Children, a non-profit organization formed by teenage brothers Schalk and Wim Burger in 2010, pledged to clothe...

  • SARU announce names of South Africa u16 High Performance Squad

    Sep 14, 11 • 13120 Views • National, SA Schools Team, SchoolComments Off on SARU announce names of South Africa u16 High Performance Squad

    Fifty of South Africa’s best Under-16 rugby players have been selected to attend a High Performance Camp in Cape Town early next month, where they will benefit from interaction with some of the best coaches and other sport experts in the country. The South...

  • Mark Lawrence announces retirement from Test refereeing

    Sep 12, 11 • 2613 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Mark Lawrence announces retirement from Test refereeing

    Leading South African referee Mark Lawrence has announced his retirement from international match officiating to concentrate on a new role as a coach and mentor to emerging refereeing talent. Lawrence announced his decision on Monday, following discussions...

  • Lions survive Griquas scare to claim another victory

    Sep 9, 11 • 1786 Views • NationalComments Off on Lions survive Griquas scare to claim another victory

    The MTN Golden Lions extended their lead at the top of the Currie Cup log when they withstood a fierce comeback from the GWK Griquas to claim a 41-25 victory at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. The first half was all red and white with the Lions crossing the...

  • Rugby Jargon for the Ladies

    Sep 8, 11 • 5252 Views • NationalComments Off on Rugby Jargon for the Ladies

    The Absa Currie Cup is underway and your new guy is rugby mad. It’s likely he’ll want the two of you to have an exciting time at the stadium. The scores are tied. Both teams are tense. You could cut the air in the stadium with a knife. You turn to your...

  • Pumas to Face Toughened Sharks

    Sep 8, 11 • 3039 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Pumas to Face Toughened Sharks

    The Sharks host the Pumas in their second round Absa Currie Cup match at Mr Price KINGS PARK this Saturday (kick-off at 3pm) with minimal changes to the side that beat the Blue Bulls last week.   With the emphasis on lightening the load on defence (and...

  • Schoolboys to fly SA flag at Commonwealth Youth Games

    Sep 8, 11 • 2721 Views • International, National, SA Schools Team, SchoolComments Off on Schoolboys to fly SA flag at Commonwealth Youth Games

    Photo by Denese Lups /Rugby15 /Photo Talk A South African U18 Sevens team consisting of players who starred at the recent Coca-Cola Craven Week in Kimberley and coached by former Springbok Sevens star Vuyo Zangqa will compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games...

  • The Sharks team announced to play against Ford Pumas at KINGS PARK

    Sep 8, 11 • 2313 Views • NationalComments Off on The Sharks team announced to play against Ford Pumas at KINGS PARK

    ABSA Currie Cup 2011 fixtures: The Sharks team named that will be playing against the Ford Pumas at Mr Price KINGS PARK Stadium on Saturday the 10th September 2011, kick-off is at 15h00. The Sharks team is as follows: 15. Louis Ludik 14. Sibusiso Sithole 13....

  • Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 9

    Sep 8, 11 • 1945 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 9

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 /Photo Talk Thursday, 8 September 2011 The Vodacom Blue Bulls travel to Bloemfontein where they have to tough task of trying to get their Absa Currie Cup campaign back on track against the resurgent Toyota Free State Cheetahs....

  • SARU Amateur Provincial Competition (Central) Day 2 wrap – KZN, Free State in final

    Sep 8, 11 • 2413 Views • Currie Cup Results, NationalComments Off on SARU Amateur Provincial Competition (Central) Day 2 wrap – KZN, Free State in final

    Free State will play the KZN Duikers in the final of the SARU Amateur Provincial Week for central unions in Kimberley after both teams won their respective Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. The Duikers hung on to beat hosts Griquas 27-20 in the first semi, while...

  • DHL Western Province to face the Platinum Leopards

    Sep 7, 11 • 2606 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on DHL Western Province to face the Platinum Leopards

    Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 Allister Coetzee, head coach of DHL WP, today named his team to take on the Leopards at DHL Newlands on Saturday 10 September at 16h00. In an injury enforced change Isma-eel Dollie takes over at flyhalf from Demetri Catrakilis....

  • Blue Bulls host EP in Women’s Inter-Provincial Final

    Sep 7, 11 • 3405 Views • National, Womens RugbyComments Off on Blue Bulls host EP in Women’s Inter-Provincial Final

    The two most successful teams in the history of the South African Rugby Union’s Women’s Inter-Provincial competition, the Blue Bulls and Eastern Province, will go head to head to determine the champion for 2011. The Blue Bulls will host the A-Section...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Sep 7, 11 • 2326 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Photo by Jako Pienaar / Rugby15 Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Saturday, 10 September 2011 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Kick-off: 17:00   Toyota Free State Cheetahs 1 Marcel van der Merwe 2 Adriaan Strauss (c) 3 Coenie Oosthuizen 4...

  • Fixtures of ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division 2011

    Sep 7, 11 • 1840 Views • NationalComments Off on Fixtures of ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division 2011

    Fixtures of ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division July 2011 15 MTN Golden Lions v Ford Pumas Coca-Cola Park 19:10 16 DHL Western Province v GWK Griquas DHL Newlands 15:00 16 Toyota Free State Cheetahs v Platinum Leopards Free State Stadium 15:00 16 The Sharks v...

  • Toyota Free State Cheetahs team announced to play Vodacom Blue Bulls on Sat 10 September 2011

    Sep 6, 11 • 1935 Views • NationalComments Off on Toyota Free State Cheetahs team announced to play Vodacom Blue Bulls on Sat 10 September 2011

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Saturday, 10 September 2011 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Kick-off: 17:00 Toyota Free State Cheetahs 1 Marcel van der Merwe 2 Adriaan Strauss ( C ) 3 Coenie Oosthuizen 4 Francois Uys 5 Izak van der...