Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

  • Paige’s persistence pays off

    May 7, 15 • 5192 Views • General News, South Africa, Vodacom CupComments Off on Paige’s persistence pays off

    Despite showing immense promise in his early career Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Rudy Paige had to bide his time as a senior before making the step-up into the big leagues. “It gives you the opportunity to remain sharp and improve as a player and in a sense...

  • EP Kings vs Cell C Sharks XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 7, 15 • 3682 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings vs Cell C Sharks XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 8 may 2015 Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen EP Kings: 15. Siviwe Soyizwapi, 14. Siyanda Grey, 13. Ronnie Cooke, 12. Tim Whitehead (Captain), 11. Luther Obi, 10. Hansie Graaff, 9. Jaco Grobler, 8....

  • Down Touch Griffons vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 7, 15 • 3100 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Down Touch Griffons vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 8 May 2015 Venue: HT Pelatona Projects Stadium, Welkom Kick-off: 15h00 CAT Griffons: 15. Tertius Maarman, 14. Norman Nelson, 13. Wynand Pienaar, 12. Bren Marais, 11. Vuyo Mbotho, 10. Louis Strydom, 9. Oshwill Nortje, 8. Nicky Steyn (Captain), 7. Frans...

  • Watson ruled out for Sharks match

    May 7, 15 • 5327 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Watson ruled out for Sharks match

    There have been some late changes to the Eastern Province Kings side to face the Sharks XV in their final Vodacom Cup match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening.  Luke Watson who was set to make his return to the starting XV has been ruled out...

  • Toyota Free State XV team to take on the GWK Griquas

    May 7, 15 • 5489 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Free State XV team to take on the GWK Griquas

    The Toyota Free State XV team will be taking on the GWK Griquas on Saturday, 9 May at 15:00 in Kimberley.     Coach Rory Duncan has named his team for the clash.    ...

  • EP Kings vs Sharks XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 7, 15 • 3778 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings vs Sharks XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Venue: Nelson Mandela Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: 9 May 2015 Time: 19h00 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen  EP Kings: 15. Siviwe Soqizwapi 14. Siyanda Grey 13. Ronnie Cooke 12. Tim Whitehead 11. Luther Obi 10. Hansie Graaff   9. Jaco Grobler 8....

  • Leopards XV for Windhoek clash

    May 6, 15 • 5045 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Leopards XV for Windhoek clash

    Leopards: 15. Myburgh Briers, 14. Sergio Torrens, 12. Adriaan Engelbrecht, 11. Adri Jacobs, 10. Kobus du Plessis, 9. Malherbe Swart, 8. Juan Language (C), 7. Henro-Pierre Swart, 6. Jaco Jordaan, 5. Francois Robertse, 4. Danie Jordaan, 3. Stephan Bezuidenhout,...

  • Sharks XV team to play the EP Kings

    May 6, 15 • 4748 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Sharks XV team to play the EP Kings

    Sharks XV: 15. Garth April, 14. Paul Perez, 13. Paul Jordaan, 12. Marius Louw, 11. Tonderai Chavhanga, 10. Heimar Williams, 9. Hanco Venter, 8. Lubabalo Mtembu, 7. Johan Meyer, 6. Khaya Majola, 5. Jean Droste, 4. Christiaan De Bruin, 3. Marne Coetzee, 2....

  • DOUBLE DECKER DELIGHT FOR SPORTS FANS THIS WEEKEND AT NMB STADIUM

    May 6, 15 • 4616 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DOUBLE DECKER DELIGHT FOR SPORTS FANS THIS WEEKEND AT NMB STADIUM

    READY FOR ACTION: Chippa United mid-fielder Manti Moholo and Lizo Gqoboka, EP Kings loose-head prop are ready for the upcoming Double Decker Delight weekend. Lourens Oberholzer, Access Management Operations Manager, says PE can look forward to a sizzling...

  • BOLAND PLAYING FOR PRIDE AGAINST THE BULLDOGS

    May 6, 15 • 3455 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on BOLAND PLAYING FOR PRIDE AGAINST THE BULLDOGS

    The Boland Cavaliers will be looking to redeem themselves against the Border Bulldogs in East London on Saturday, after going down 44-10 against the EP Kings this past weekend. The Kings, who led 19-10 at half-time, scored seven tries against one, to sink the...

  • Spotlight on Windhoek and Polokwane – Vodacom Cup Round 9 Preview

    May 6, 15 • 1939 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Spotlight on Windhoek and Polokwane – Vodacom Cup Round 9 Preview

    The Leopards XV and Hino Valke will have all to play for when they travel to Windhoek and Polokwane respectively in the final round of Vodacom Cup pool action. These two sides will be competing to be the final team in the top four of the tightly-contested...

  • Kings restore some pride against Boland

    May 5, 15 • 3447 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Kings restore some pride against Boland

    Pride was the only thing left to play for when the Eastern Province Kings travelled to Citrusdal to face the Boland Cavaliers at the Central Sports Grounds on Saturday. Both teams are out of the running to qualify for a top spot in this year’s Vodacom...

  • Cheetahs Media Verklaring: Smith – Curriebeker Breier

    May 4, 15 • 2570 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Cheetahs Media Verklaring: Smith – Curriebeker Breier

    Die Vrystaat Rugby bevestig dat Franco Smith die aanbod van die Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs aanvaar het om diens te doen as Hoofafrigter van die Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs vir Curriebeker.   Rory Duncan is bevorder tot Direkteur van Rugby vir die Vrystaat...

  • Seven of top eight cast in stone – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Review

    May 3, 15 • 2138 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Seven of top eight cast in stone – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Review

    Seven of the eight Vodacom Cup quarter-finalists have cemented their positions in the playoffs, with three teams in the North Section still in the hunt for the final position amongst the pace-setters.   Victories to the SWD Eagles and GWK Griquas,...

  • Q&A with Varsity Cup Dream Team and Pukke scrumhalf Dillon Smit

    May 2, 15 • 3689 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Vodacom CupComments Off on Q&A with Varsity Cup Dream Team and Pukke scrumhalf Dillon Smit

    ‪The Lions‬ made a late change ahead of their clash with the Waratahs on Saturday. ‪Dillon Smit, who is being rewarded for an impressive Varsity Cup tournament replaces Ross Cronje on the bench. Smit is on loan from the ‪Leopards‬. Rugby Fifteen...

  • Toyota Free State XV vs DHL Western Province Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    May 1, 15 • 2520 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Free State XV vs DHL Western Province Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Kick-off: 14h30 CAT Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee: Jason Jaftha Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Cheetahs: 15. Luke Cyster, 14. Gerrie Labuschagne, 13. Nicolaas Lee, 12. Joubert Engelbrecht (Captain), 11. Maphutha Dolo,...

  • FNB Welwitschias vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Apr 30, 15 • 2077 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FNB Welwitschias vs Hino Valke Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Venue: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek Date: 1 May 2015 Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Welwitschias: 15. Russell van Wyk, 14. Phillip Nashikaku, 13. Johann Tromp, 12. Jacques Nell, 11. Silvano Beukes, 10. Shaun Kaizemi, 9. Eneill...

  • DHL WP expecting ‘massive test’ in Bloemfontein

    Apr 30, 15 • 3294 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL WP expecting ‘massive test’ in Bloemfontein

    The unbeaten DHL Western Province team will continue to push for that top of the log finish in the South Section of the 2015 Vodacom Cup competition when they head to Bloemfontein to take on the Free State XV on Saturday. Saturday afternoon‘s clash will...

  • Cell C Sharks XV to play the Griquas

    Apr 30, 15 • 3762 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Cell C Sharks XV to play the Griquas

    Date : Saturday, 2 May 2015 Time : 15h30 Venue : Woodburn Stadium, Pietermaritzburg Referee : Linton Lloyd (Scotland) 15. Garth April 14. Alcino Izaacs 13. Paul Jordaan  12. Marius Louw 11. Tonderai Chavanga  10. Cameron Wright  9....

  • Toyota Free State XV team to take on WP

    Apr 29, 15 • 3837 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Free State XV team to take on WP

    The Toyota Free State XV team will be taking on WP on Saturday, 2 May at 14:30 in the Free State Stadium.  Bloemfontein.  This game will be played as a curtain raiser to the Vodacom SupeRugby match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team for Stormers clash

    Apr 29, 15 • 2826 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team for Stormers clash

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Stormers on Saturday, 2 May on their home ground, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  Changes to the team: ·         Caylib Oosthuizen replaces Danie...

  • Race to the playoffs is getting serious – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Preview

    Apr 29, 15 • 2175 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Race to the playoffs is getting serious – Vodacom Cup Round 8 Preview

    While the top teams in the North and South Sections have all but secured their places in the Vodacom Cup quarter-finals, home ground advantage in the playoffs is still up for grabs as the pool phase nears its end.   In the North Section, the Xerox Golden...

  • Xerox Golden Lions and DHL WP lay down the markers – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review 

    Apr 26, 15 • 2686 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Xerox Golden Lions and DHL WP lay down the markers – Vodacom Cup Round 7 Review 

    The top three teams in the North Section of the Vodacom Cup have all but secured their playoff spots, but the South Section is still wide open with only two rounds of pool action remaining.   Two of the Xerox Golden Lions, Steval Pumas and Vodacom Blue...

  • Luke and CJ to make an impact off the bench

    Apr 25, 15 • 3844 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Luke and CJ to make an impact off the bench

    Eastern Province Kings coach, Mzwandile Stick has called on the services of two of his most experienced players ahead of their crucial Vodacom Cup match against the SWD Eagles at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth later today. The fifth placed...

  • DHL WP power up for Kimberley battle

    Apr 23, 15 • 3785 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on DHL WP power up for Kimberley battle

    DHL Stormers forwards Ali Vermaak and Sikhumbuzo Notshe will bolster the DHL Western Province pack for their Vodacom Cup South Section crunch game against Griquas at Hoërskool Diamantveld in Kimberley on Saturday (kick-off 15h00). Vermaak and Notshe came off...