Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

• The Sharks Team announcement for battle with Rebels

  Mar 20, 13 • 5663 Views • General News, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on The Sharks Team announcement for battle with Rebels

  The Sharks Media Release VODACOM SUPER RUGBY The Sharks vs Rebels Date : Saturday, 23 March 2013 Time : 17h05 Venue : KINGS PARK Referee : Lourens van der Merwe Assistant Referees : Stuart Berry, Reuben Rossouw Television Match Official : Shaun Veldsman...

• Juan de Jongh returns for Brumbies clash

  Mar 20, 13 • 2510 Views • General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Juan de Jongh returns for Brumbies clash

  Fit-again Springbok centre Juan de Jongh will start at outside centre for the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the unbeaten Brumbies (kick-off 19h10). De Jongh will play in his first competitive match of the 2013 season,...

• Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force

  Mar 20, 13 • 2460 Views • General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force

  Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force on Saturday at 12:45 SA Time (21:45 AUS Time) in the NIB Stadium in Perth. Heinrich Brussow will start on 6, replacing the injured Frans Viljoen (calf muscle) and Riaan Smit are replacing the injured Johan...

• SARU investigating Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby selections

  Mar 19, 13 • 2242 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SARU investigating Southern Kings Vodacom Super Rugby selections

  The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has established an investigation into a suspected breach of SARU’s Vodacom Super Rugby participation agreement by the Southern Kings. Jurie Roux, CEO of SARU, contacted Cheeky Watson, the chairman of the Kings board,...

• Blue Bulls Rugby Union and FutureLife in partnership with rugby development projects

  Mar 18, 13 • 4217 Views • School, South Africa, South Africa • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Blue Bulls Rugby Union and FutureLife in partnership with rugby development projects

  There is increased pressure on players, especially at school level, to perform at their best. Following a well balanced diet is critical to a young player’s success and career longevity. This year, Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU) and FutureLife continue to...

• Southern Kings Touring Squad announced

  Mar 18, 13 • 2956 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Southern Kings Touring Squad announced

  Players Andries Strauss Bandise Maku Cornell Du Preez Daniel Adongo David Bulbring Demetri Catrakilis Elric Van Vuuren George Whitehead Grant Kemp Hadleigh Parkes Jaco Engels Jacques Engelbrecht Johannes Franklin Kevin Buys Marcello Sampson Nicolas Vergallo...

• Dramatic finale sees ‘home’ team Evergreens snatch Cell C Community Cup Easter Champs place – Round 4 review

  Mar 17, 13 • 4159 Views • Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Dramatic finale sees ‘home’ team Evergreens snatch Cell C Community Cup Easter Champs place – Round 4 review

  THE eight qualifiers for the Cell C Community Cup Easter Championships are finally confirmed after a pulsating final weekend of pool action which saw Evergreens book their ticket with a injury-time try and wild cards Raiders’ hearts broken with a missed...

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

  Mar 17, 13 • 3170 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...

• Matt Toomua issued an Off Field Yellow Card

  Mar 16, 13 • 2220 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 • 2246 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...

• Jake White Scholarship announced for SA student

  Mar 15, 13 • 4805 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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  Boland team to play Free State XV

  Mar 14, 13 • 4449 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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  Toyota Vrystaat XV team to play Boland

  Mar 14, 13 • 3383 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 • 2599 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 • 2608 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 • 1996 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...

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  DHL WP team v Sharks XV announced (Vodacom Cup)

  Mar 13, 13 • 3167 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 • 2292 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...

• Crusaders team to play the Bulls named

  Mar 13, 13 • 3014 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...

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  Southern Kings responds after fight amongst spectators during the game between the Southern Kings and the Sharks

  Mar 12, 13 • 3617 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Southern Kings responds after fight amongst spectators during the game between the Southern Kings and the Sharks

  Eastern Province Rugby is aware of the video currently doing the rounds on social media, relating to a fight that broke out between spectators at the game between the Southern Kings and The Sharks on Saturday, 09 March 2013.   Eastern Province Rugby does...

• Team Sheet of Southern Kings vs Chiefs

  Mar 12, 13 • 2389 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Team Sheet of Southern Kings vs Chiefs

  SOUTHERN KINGS TEAM TO PLAY CHIEFS AT NMB STADIUM, PE FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2013 15.          SP Marais 11.          Marcello Sampson 13.          Ronnie Cooke 12.          Andries Strauss (Vice Captain) 14.         ...

• Southern Kings Injury Update

  Mar 11, 13 • 2069 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Southern Kings Injury Update

  Michael Killian will be out for an additional four weeks, after having refractured his arm last week. Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons said Killian had refractured his arm during training last week and would not be taking part in any contact until the bone...

• DHL Stormers Injury Report

  Mar 11, 13 • 2963 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on DHL Stormers Injury Report

  DHL Stormers injury report – March 11, 2013 Allister Coetzee, the head coach of the DHL Stormers, has released an injury update after his team’s 36-34 Vodacom Super Rugby win over the Chiefs this past weekend. Bryan Habana update: Wing Bryan...

• Cell C Community Cup – Round 4 wrap

  Mar 10, 13 • 2556 Views • Club Rugby, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Cell C Community Cup – Round 4 wrap

  The pool stages of the Cell C Community Cup will reach a nail-biting climax across the country on Saturday, with four places in the Easter Championships in George still up for grabs and a multitude of permutations meaning as many as 10 teams could still...

• South Africa scores New Zealand hat-trick – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Review

  Mar 10, 13 • 3188 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on South Africa scores New Zealand hat-trick – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 4 Review

  The Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs scored historic wins in New Zealand, while a nail-biting win by the DHL Stormers resulted in a clean sweep of South African teams over their New Zealand counterparts in an exciting fourth round of Vodacom Super Rugby. In...