Archive for the ‘Vodacom Cup’ Category

  • Golden Lions clinch victory

    Mar 15, 15 • 1831 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Golden Lions clinch victory

    Photo: SARU The Xerox Golden Lions held off a strong second-half performance from the Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls on their way to a 31-21 (halftime 17-6) win in their Vodacom Cup North Section match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday. The young...

  • Blue Bulls sweep away Leopards

    Mar 15, 15 • 1814 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Blue Bulls sweep away Leopards

    Article: Dan Lombard Photo: SARU The Vodacom Blue Bulls scored seven tries to beat the Leopards XV 46-25 in their Vodacom Cup North Section encounter at Loftus B on Friday. The Blue Bulls were 29-22 up at halftime. The visitors started the stronger of the...

  • Steval Pumas go top of the log – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review

    Mar 15, 15 • 1545 Views • Vodacom CupComments Off on Steval Pumas go top of the log – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Review

    The Steval Pumas, Xerox Golden Lions and Vodacom Blue Bulls all recorded good victories in the second round of the Vodacom Cup this weekend.   These three teams from the North Section are tied on 10 log points at the top of the standings, with the side...

  • FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

    Mar 13, 15 • 1510 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FORCE EDGED OUT BY REBELS AT THE ‘FORCE FIELD’

       The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels, 21-17, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   The Rebels got off to the better start, scoring two first-half tries for a 15-0 lead, before an Alby Mathewson quick tap on...

  • Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 2123 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls vs Xerox Golden Lions Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: New Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Kick-off: 19h10 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls: 15. Sheldon van den Berg, 14. Dean Gordon, 13. Jurgen Lochner, 12. Andries Truter, 11. Fanie Raseroka, 10. Anton...

  • Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 13, 15 • 1895 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls vs Leopards XV Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: Loftus B, Pretoria Time: 15h30 CAT Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen   Vodacom Blue Bulls: 15. Ganfried May, 14. Travis Ismaiel, 13. Marquit September, 12. Warrick Gelant, 11. Jamba Ulengo, 10. Kobus Marais, 9. Ivan van Zyl, 8....

  • FNB Welwitschias vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Mar 11, 15 • 2777 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on FNB Welwitschias vs Steval Pumas Teamsheets #VodacomCup

    Date: 13 March 2015 Kick-off: 19h00 CAT Venue: Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek Referee: Jaco Pretorius Follow on Twitter: @Rugbyfifteen FNB Welwitschias: 15. Justin Nel, 14. Russell van Wyk, 13. Johann Tromp, 12. Jacques Nell, 11. Phillip Nashikaku, 10....

  • Blue Bulls side for Vodacom Cup clash with the Leopards

    Mar 11, 15 • 2825 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Blue Bulls side for Vodacom Cup clash with the Leopards

      Team: 15. Ganfried May, 14. Travis Ismaiel, 13. Marquit September, 12. Warrick Gelant, 11. Jamba Ulengo, 10. Kobus Marais, 9. Ivan van Zyl, 8. Jacques Engelbrecht, 7. Arno Botha, 6. Roelof Smit, 5. Marvin Orie (Captain), 4. RG Snyman, 3. Basil Short,...

  • Sparks may fly in Pretoria – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Preview

    Mar 11, 15 • 2442 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Sparks may fly in Pretoria – Vodacom Cup Round 2 Preview

      Three Vodacom Cup matches in the North Section take place on Friday, with the clash in Pretoria between the Vodacom Blue Bulls and Leopards XV, both big winners last weekend, set to see sparks fly.   In the two other matches of round two, the...

  • EP Kings team for friendly against a Lions XV

    Mar 11, 15 • 1904 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings team for friendly against a Lions XV

    Photo: Stan Blumberg EP Kings vs Lions 1. Lizo Gqoboka 2. Martin Ferreira 3. Tom Botha 4. Tazz Fuzani 5. David Bulbring (VC) 6. Eital Bredenkamp 7. Thembelani Bholi 8. Tim Agaba 9. Kevin Luiters 10. Tony Jantjies 11. Luther Obi 12. Shane Gates (C.) 13. Hansie...

  • Pumas side for Windhoek Clash

    Mar 10, 15 • 3128 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas side for Windhoek Clash

      This week the Steval Pumas will travel to Windhoek for their second Vodacom Cup match of the series. Coaches MJ Mentz and Corne Steenkamp have made several changes to their starting 22-man squad for Friday evening, 13 March. Kick-off is 19:00 at...

  • Steval Pumas medical report

    Mar 9, 15 • 1515 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,...

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

    Mar 8, 15 • 1721 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 • 1605 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 • 2626 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 • 2273 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 • 2147 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 • 2850 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 • 1903 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 • 2204 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 • 3799 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 • 2977 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 • 2854 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 • 1421 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 • 1578 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...