Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

  • Free State Rugby Social Development Project

    Mar 10, 15 • 1732 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Free State Rugby Social Development Project

    From left to right:  MJ Smith (Cheetahs Academy Manager), Ivan Stevens (Head of Rugby, HTS), Harold Verster(MD Free State Cheetahs), Rory Duncan (Head of Rugby, FS Cheetahs), Johan van der Sandt (Rugby Administrator, HTS) Free State Rugby and SuperSport are...

  • Steval Pumas medical report

    Mar 9, 15 • 1517 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas medical report

    The medical team of the Steval Pumas has released the following statement with regards to injuries in the squad after the first Vodacom Cup match between the Pumas and Down Touch Griffons on Friday evening, 6 March. According to the team physiotherapist,...

  • WP launches Franschhoek Rugby Disaster Relief Fund

    Mar 9, 15 • 2368 Views • Club Rugby, General News, South Africa, Varsity & ClubComments Off on WP launches Franschhoek Rugby Disaster Relief Fund

    The Western Province Rugby Football Union, under the leadership of President Thelo Wakefield, has launched a Franschhoek Rugby Disaster Relief Fund to help those affected in Saturday’s tragic bus accident involving the Franschhoek RFC. Three people...

  • Tries aplenty as Vodacom Cup kicks off – Round 1 Review

    Mar 8, 15 • 1724 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Tries aplenty as Vodacom Cup kicks off – Round 1 Review

    No fewer than 24 tries were scored in the first four matches of the Vodacom Cup in 2015, with big wins for the Xerox Golden Lions, Steval Pumas, Vodacom Blue Bulls and Leopards XV.   Hino Valke 13 Vodacom Blue Bulls 37   The Vodacom Blue Bulls got...

  • Steval Pumas and Aces benefit from local council

    Mar 6, 15 • 1606 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas and Aces benefit from local council

    The Mpumalanga Rugby Union and the Mpumalanga Black Aces Soccer team are proud to announce that they have made history today, by signing an R10-million anchor tenant deal with the Mbombela Local Municipality. “This is a first of its kind and we are proud to...

  • Hino Valke vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 6, 15 • 2627 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Hino Valke vs Vodacom Blue Bulls Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Kick-off: 15h00 (Televised SS1) Venue: Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park Referee: Kurt Weaver (USA) Follow on Twitter: Valke: 15 Full back Hendricks C Cyle 48835 12/12/1986 14 Right wing Taljaard E Ettiene 51665 21/07/1993 13 Right centre Janke G Grant 45962...

  • Last run before the action starts #Griquas

    Mar 5, 15 • 2275 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Last run before the action starts #Griquas

    Defending Vodacom Cup champions GWK Griquas, will be playing there last warm up game before  they start their campaign at retaining the title. This Saturday against the Border Bulldogs in Kimberley at 15:00 This will be the last chance to see how the...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls team to play the Valke #VodacomCup

    Mar 5, 15 • 2148 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls team to play the Valke #VodacomCup

    Date: 6 March 2015 Venue: Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park Kick-off: 15h00 CAT Televised: SS1 Bulls: Akona Ndungane, Jamba Ulengo, Marquit September, Warrick Gelant, Travis Ismaiel, Kobus Marais, Ivan van Zyl, Jacques Engelbrecht, Nardus van der Walt, Roelof...

  • Vodacombeker opwarmingswedstryd teen die Kings

    Mar 5, 15 • 2854 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacombeker opwarmingswedstryd teen die Kings

       Hoewel die Vodacombeker-kompetisie hierdie naweek met vier wedstryde vir die 2015-seisoen afskop, sal die Toyota Vrystaat Cheetahs XV se ondersteuners tot Vrydag 20 Maart moet wag om te sien hoe húl span vanjaar gaan vaar.   Die Vrystaters is weer...

  • GWK Griquas team to play Border on Saturday

    Mar 5, 15 • 1905 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas team to play Border on Saturday

    GWK Griquas team to play Border on Saturday  7 March at GWK PARK, 15h00 in Kimberley.   1.           Wiseman Kamanga 2.           AJ Le Roux 3.           Stephan Kotze 4.           Hugo Kloppers...

  • #VODACOMCUP: WELWITSCHIAS VS XEROX GOLDEN LIONS TEAMSHEETS

    Mar 4, 15 • 2205 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on #VODACOMCUP: WELWITSCHIAS VS XEROX GOLDEN LIONS TEAMSHEETS

    FNB Welwitschias v Xerox Golden Lions Kick-off: 19h00 (Not televised) Venue: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek Referee: Pro Legoete Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Welwitschias: 1. Quintin Esterhuizen (V/C) 2. Rathony Bekker 3. Andries Rossouw 4. Ulrich...

  • Vodacom Cup kicks off in Kempton Park – Round 1 Preview

    Mar 4, 15 • 3801 Views • General News, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on Vodacom Cup kicks off in Kempton Park – Round 1 Preview

      The Vodacom Cup, the breeding ground for future South African rugby stars, kicks off this weekend with four matches in the North Section scheduled for Friday and Saturday.   The first match will take place on the East Rand, when the Hino Valke...

  • Steval Pumas include five debutants in their squad for their opening Vodacom Cup match

    Mar 4, 15 • 2979 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas include five debutants in their squad for their opening Vodacom Cup match

    Photo: Hennie Homann Coaches MJ Mentz and Corne Steenkamp has chosen five debutants in heir starting 22 man squad for the first match in the 2015 Vodacom Cup series on Friday evening, 6 March. The match kicks-off at 19:00 at Mbombela Stadium. 1. De-Jay...

  • EP Kings announced their side for home friendly against the Cheetahs XV

    Mar 3, 15 • 2856 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings announced their side for home friendly against the Cheetahs XV

    Kings Team to play this Friday 15. Scott van Breda, 14. Siyanda Grey, 13.Hansie Graaff, 12. Marlou van Niekerk, 11. Luther Obi, 10. George Whitehead, 9. Kevin Luiters, 8. Aidon Davis, 7. Thembelani Bholi, 6. Eital Bredenkamp, 5. David Bulbring (c), 4. Tazz...

  • Former NMMU Madibaz coach to join EP Kings as Defence Coach

    Mar 2, 15 • 1422 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Former NMMU Madibaz coach to join EP Kings as Defence Coach

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union have released former NMMU Madibaz head coach, Brent Janse van Rensburg from his current contract with the Lions following personal reasons. “Brent approached us and asked us if he could be released from his contract for personal...

  • Kings secure services of Obi and Mahuza

    Feb 27, 15 • 1580 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Kings secure services of Obi and Mahuza

    The Eastern Province Kings have, after extended negotiations with the Leopards, secured the services of up and coming backline stars Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza. EP Kings CEO, Charl Crous said following the commercial agreement between the two unions both...

  • Engledow picks Jonker as Captain

    Feb 27, 15 • 1987 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Engledow picks Jonker as Captain

      Peter Engledow picked JW Jonker as his captain for this afternoon’s warm up game against the Cheetahs XV in Bloemfontein. Jonker returned to the central province at the end of last season after playing at the Pumas for 3 years. Jonker comes with an...

  • IVAN PEKEUR RE-ELECTED AS BOLAND RUGBY UNION PRESIDENT

    Feb 26, 15 • 3981 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on IVAN PEKEUR RE-ELECTED AS BOLAND RUGBY UNION PRESIDENT

    Mr Ivan Pekeur has been re-elected as the President of the Boland Rugby Union on Thursday 26 February 2015. The elections took place during the union’s Annual General meeting, which was held at the Boland Stadium in Wellington.   Pekeur, who will serve...

  • @takelot.com Cape Town 10s Special Highlight Reel

    Feb 26, 15 • 2289 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on @takelot.com Cape Town 10s Special Highlight Reel

    Photo: Marita Holder The Word’s biggest tens Rugby tournament, the takealot.com Cape Town 10s took place earlier this month and proved to be the biggest sporting and social event of the year.  Over 23 500 people streamed through the gates at Hamilton’s...

  • EP Kings and Defence Coach part ways

    Feb 25, 15 • 1818 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings and Defence Coach part ways

    The EP Kings have confirmed that recently re-appointed Defence Coach, Omar Mouneimne, and the Kings have parted ways.   EP Kings CEO, Charl Crous, said he was disappointed in Mouneimne’s decision to take up a consultation coaching position at Lyon in...

  • SARU Strategic Transformation Plan two years in the making

    Feb 24, 15 • 2500 Views • General News, International, South Africa, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on SARU Strategic Transformation Plan two years in the making

    The Strategic Transformation Plan (STP) of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was the culmination of two years’ hard work and consultation, Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. The wide-ranging plan – which was...

  • Grey College Old Boys currently involved in SupeRugby

    Feb 23, 15 • 7549 Views • General News, School, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Grey College Old Boys currently involved in SupeRugby

    26 Grey College Old Boys that are currently playing SupeRugby in 2015 Season. Full break down including management, coaches, medical and referees: CHEETAHS: Jean Cook Coenie Oosthuizen* Francois Venter Joe Pietersen Boom Prinsloo Heinrich Brussouw* JW Jonker...

  • BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series

    Feb 20, 15 • 1722 Views • General News, South Africa, SpringboksComments Off on BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series

    Former Springboks Joel Stransky and Hanyani Shimange will host two rugby seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively in the next fortnight titled “Ensuring Smarter Rugby in our Youth”.   The Rugby Seminar Series has been organised by the...

  • EP Kings statement regarding Defence Coach

    Feb 19, 15 • 2330 Views • Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings statement regarding Defence Coach

    Eastern Province Rugby CEO, Charl Crous confirmed reports that Kings Defence Coach, Omar Mouneimne, has been approached by French team Lyon OU to possibly assist them on a consultancy basis. “At this point in time nothing has been confirmed and there is no...

  • Griekwas kies Wehr nuwe kaptein

    Feb 19, 15 • 2889 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griekwas kies Wehr nuwe kaptein

    Die flank Wendall Wehr neem die Griekwas se kapteinskap Vrydagaand in George oor wanneer hulle die Arende na ‘n weeklange oefenkamp in Suidkaap aandurf. Wehr neem die leisels by die slot Hugo Kloppers oor met die voormalige Pumakaptein JW Jonker die eerste...