Archive for the ‘South Africa’ Category

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

    Mar 2, 15 • 1444 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 • 1607 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 • 2009 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 • 4011 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 • 2311 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 • 1844 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 • 2560 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 • 7575 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 • 1747 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 • 2364 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 • 2913 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...

  • Steval Pumas announce their side for Bulls friendly

    Feb 18, 15 • 2160 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas announce their side for Bulls friendly

    Photo: Hennie Homann Steval Pumas vs Vodacom Blue Bulls (friendly) Coaches MJ Mentz and Corne Steenkamp announced their 26-man squad today for the warm-up encounter against the Leopards, the second warm-up match of the season. They made 23 changes, 13 to the...

  • Vodacom Rugby Portal goes live and ready for action

    Feb 16, 15 • 1805 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Rugby Portal goes live and ready for action

    JOHANNESBURG, 16 February 2015: South African rugby fans will have a place they can call home during the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby season as the new vodacom.co.za/rugby portal goes live and is ready for action. Vodacom will once again make loyal fans the key...

  • Vodacom wins at Sport Industry Awards

    Feb 13, 15 • 1866 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Vodacom wins at Sport Industry Awards

    Vodacom walked away as winners in the Best Use of Digital Communications in Sport category at the 2015 Discovery Sport Industry Awards in Sandton on Thursday evening. The Vodacom Rugby Stats App came on top among six nominations in the Best Use of Digital...

  • 2015 @takealot10s Attract Record Numbers

    Feb 12, 15 • 1365 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on 2015 @takealot10s Attract Record Numbers

    (Cape Town, 12 February 2015) The Word’s biggest tens Rugby tournament, the takealot.com Cape Town 10s took place on Friday, 6 February and Saturday, 7 February and proved to be the biggest sporting and social event of the year. Attracting record attendance...

  • Steval Pumas squad for friendly against the Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Feb 11, 15 • 2553 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas squad for friendly against the Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Photo: Hennie Homann Steval Pumas vs Vodacom Blue Bulls (friendly) Coaches MJ Mentz and Corne Steenkamp announced their 25-man squad today for the warm-up encounter against the Vodacom Blue Bulls, the first of two formal matches to be played before the start...

  • Changes in 2015 Vodacom Cup

    Feb 9, 15 • 2199 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Changes in 2015 Vodacom Cup

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) last week announced their final plans for the 2015 Vodacom Cup series. According to their CEO, Jurie Roux, it’s back to a sixteen team series, eight teams per region, north and south.   One of the biggest changes is...

  • Bulls “unlocked”

    Feb 7, 15 • 2044 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Bulls “unlocked”

    Jacques du Plessis and Flip van der Merwe will be taking up contracts in France at the end of the domestic 2015 season. The Bulls confirmed that their efforts to keep the duo in Pretoria were unsuccessful and thanked the players for being open regarding...

  • BOLAND CAVALIERS vs DHL STORMERS Teamsheets

    Feb 7, 15 • 3075 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Vodacom CupComments Off on BOLAND CAVALIERS vs DHL STORMERS Teamsheets

    Photo: Marc Sing Key Venue: Cape Town Stadium Kick-off: 16h00 CAT Referee: Jaco van Heerden Not Televised Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen BOLAND CAVALIERS 15. Eric Zana 14. Duwayne Smart 13. Wilneth Engelbrecht 12. Edwinn Sass 11. Senan van der Merwe 10....

  • Eerste opwarmingswedstryd Steval Pumas vs Shumba Ferros

    Feb 6, 15 • 2529 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Eerste opwarmingswedstryd Steval Pumas vs Shumba Ferros

    JW Bell van die Steval Pumas kry die bal weg Foto: Hennie Homann WITBANK – Die Hoër Tegniese Skool Witbank en die Shumba Ferros was Donderdagaand die perfekte gasheer vir die Steval Pumas se eerste oefenwedstryd van die jaar. Alhoewel die wedstryd heel...

  • Jonah Lomu heading to @takealot10s

    Feb 6, 15 • 2033 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on Jonah Lomu heading to @takealot10s

    Jonah Lomu set to make an appearance at this weekend’s takealot.com Cape Town 10’s tournament (6 February 2015, Cape Town) Jonah Lomu, one of rugby’s biggest icon’s is heading to the Mother City to participate in a special children’s coaching clinic...

  • GWK Griquas team to play Sishen in friendly

    Feb 6, 15 • 3100 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas team to play Sishen in friendly

    GWK Griquas team to play Sishen away on Saturday 7 February 16h00 in Katu.   1.           Wiseman Kamanga 2.           AJ Le Roux 3.           Doctor  Booysen 4.           Steph Malan...

  • GWK Griquas squad 2015

    Feb 5, 15 • 7248 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas squad 2015

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  • @takealot7s ticket giveaway winners

    Feb 5, 15 • 1366 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on @takealot7s ticket giveaway winners

    #Rugby15’s @takealot7s winners each winning a of set double tickets for Day 1 are: 1- Josh Goslin 2- James Baily The organisers will be in contact to make arrangements. Congrats and enjoy!!!...

  • Griekwas mik nou suid

    Feb 5, 15 • 2799 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Griekwas mik nou suid

    Die Griekwas is vanjaar die eerste keer in die Suidelike afdeling van die Vodacomreeks ingedeel nadat hulle agt jaar agtereenvolgens saam met die noordelike unies gespeel het. Die Vodacombekerkampioene het tot die skuif toegestem nadat Kenia hom op die...