Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

• Southern Kings learn valuable lessons in defeat against Crusaders

  Mar 23, 13 • 1884 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Southern Kings learn valuable lessons in defeat against Crusaders

  The southern Kings have learnt valuable lessons from their gruelling match against seven times Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders in Christchurch today [SUBS 23 March 2013] “The guys played bravely. The Crusaders are a very good side. They have five guys...

• Blues team announced to face Waratahs

  Mar 22, 13 • 2247 Views • General News, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Blues team announced to face Waratahs

  Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has restored his successful combinations for Sunday’s clash with the Waratahs in Sydney. After rolling the changes and losing to the Bulls before the bye, Kirwan has reverted to the tried and tested formula that saw the...

• Kings face baptism in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

  Mar 21, 13 • 3089 Views • Australia, General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Kings face baptism in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview

  The Southern Kings will make their overseas debut against seven times Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders on Saturday in Christchurch. Because of injury to key players, the Port Elizabeth-based franchise will be led by their fourth skipper in as many...

• Prior, Palmer return to starting side for Brumbies

  Mar 21, 13 • 2123 Views • Australia, General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Prior, Palmer return to starting side for Brumbies

  Jake White has made just two changes to his team which will face the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday, with Ian Prior named to start at scrumhalf for the first time this year and Dan Palmer returning as tight-head prop. Prior spent plenty of time in the No. 9...

• Schalk Ferreira to lead Southern Kings against the Crusaders

  Mar 21, 13 • 2040 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Schalk Ferreira to lead Southern Kings against the Crusaders

  Veteran rugby player Schalk Ferreira will lead the Southern Kings out against the Crusaders in the first away match, with Ronnie Cooke taking up the role of Vice Captain. “Schalk Ferreira, who I think is an exemplary player, who always gives everything in...

• Chris King Starts For Highlanders In 100th Super Rugby Game

  Mar 21, 13 • 2232 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Chris King Starts For Highlanders In 100th Super Rugby Game

  Highlanders’ stalwart Chris King will run out onto Waikato Stadium tomorrow night for his 100th Super Rugby appearance – his 84th for the Highlanders. King made his debut for the Highlanders in 2005 and will join a small and illustrious group of...

• Crusaders team to play the Southern Kings named

  Mar 20, 13 • 2122 Views • General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Southern Kings named

  The Crusaders take on new comers the Southern Kings this Saturday. While the Kings are new to the Investec Super Rugby tournament, their coach Matt Sexton is no stranger to the Crusaders and he will be out to show his old team mates what his South African...

• Cheeky Watson flies to New Zealand as Kings recall two foreign players from touring squad

  Mar 20, 13 • 2269 Views • General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Cheeky Watson flies to New Zealand as Kings recall two foreign players from touring squad

  Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) President, Cheeky Watson, left Port Elizabeth this afternoon for New Zealand, to go and address the Southern Kings touring squad following the announcement from the SA Rugby Union (SARU) relating to the foreign player...

• The Sharks Team announcement for battle with Rebels

  Mar 20, 13 • 5787 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 • 2551 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 • 2520 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 • 2293 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 • 4343 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 • 3025 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 • 4277 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 • 3222 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 • 2258 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 • 2289 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 • 4888 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 • 4502 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 • 3431 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 • 2642 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 • 2656 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 • 2036 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 • 3218 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...