Archive for the ‘Vodacom Cup’ Category

  • Engledow picks Jonker as Captain

    Feb 27, 15 • 1985 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 • 3978 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...

  • EP Kings and Defence Coach part ways

    Feb 25, 15 • 1817 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...

  • EP Kings statement regarding Defence Coach

    Feb 19, 15 • 2328 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 • 2888 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 • 2113 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...

  • Steval Pumas squad for friendly against the Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Feb 11, 15 • 2526 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 • 2165 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...

  • BOLAND CAVALIERS vs DHL STORMERS Teamsheets

    Feb 7, 15 • 3034 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 • 2504 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...

  • GWK Griquas team to play Sishen in friendly

    Feb 6, 15 • 3070 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 • 7199 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK Griquas squad 2015

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  • Griekwas mik nou suid

    Feb 5, 15 • 2764 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...

  • LINE UP CONFIRMED FOR 2015 VODACOM CUP

    Feb 4, 15 • 2685 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on LINE UP CONFIRMED FOR 2015 VODACOM CUP

    Sixteen teams, split into two sections of eight each, will contest the 2015 Vodacom Cup, with defending champions GWK Griquas heading up a strong South Section and the Welwitschias from Namibia back in the competition. Joining the five-time champions from...

  • EP Kings Official Statement on Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza

    Feb 3, 15 • 3659 Views • General News, South Africa, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings Official Statement on Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza

    EP Rugby can confirm that both Luther Obi and Sylvian Mahuza are currently at the EP Kings. “When EP Rugby engaged with Obi and Mahuza via their agent, Jaco du Plessis, we were told that neither player had a valid players’ contract in place,” said EP...

  • Pumas name their Vodacom Cup squad

    Feb 2, 15 • 2810 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas name their Vodacom Cup squad

    The Mpumalanga Rugby (PTY) Ltd is proud to announce their 2015 Vodacom Cup squad. These players, with the exception of Lambert Groenewald, who is a loan player from the Emirates Lions are all contracted players for the Steval Pumas. John-Wessel Bell (JW) –...

  • Pumas Injury Update

    Feb 2, 15 • 2289 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas Injury Update

    Photo: Hennie Homann The team physiotherapist, Luzahn Louw said that the following players are awaiting medical clearance: Uzair Cassiem (loose forward) – recovering from a burst elbow bursa operation. He’ll see the specialist latter today for final...

  • Pumas appoint Vodacom Cup coach

    Feb 2, 15 • 2726 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas appoint Vodacom Cup coach

      Image was supplied by Eunice Nieuwenhuys The Mpumalanga Rugby (PTY) Ltd has made a final decision with regards to their coaching staff for the first half of the year. They proudly announced late last week that MJ Mentz will be the head coach for the...

  • EP Kings announce their Vodacom Cup squad

    Jan 30, 15 • 2336 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on EP Kings announce their Vodacom Cup squad

    The EP Kings have announced a 38 man squad today as preparations step up a gear for the EP Kings 2015 Vodacom Cup campaign. Notable new additions among the squad are Cornell Hess and Dylan Frylinck, who have both secured contracts for the Vodacom Cup season...

  • GWK extend Griquas sponsorship

    Jan 28, 15 • 2616 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on GWK extend Griquas sponsorship

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  • Exciting rugby line-up for Kings Supporters in 2015

    Jan 22, 15 • 1892 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Exciting rugby line-up for Kings Supporters in 2015

    EP Rugby supporters in Nelson Mandela Bay are in for a feast of top class rugby this year based on the provisional fixtures list recently made available. The EP Kings are currently preparing for the Vodacom Cup tournament, which officially kicks off on the...

  • Border Rugby announcement

    Jan 21, 15 • 3506 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Rugby announcement

    BRU Administrator, Mr Monde Tabata Written by: Bronwyn Claridge – Rugby 15 “Border will never be the same…” was the promise made by BRU Administrator, Mr Monde Tabata, at a media briefing today. He was talking about the general progress made by...

  • Border Bulldog Fixtures – Vodacom Cup 2015:

    Jan 21, 15 • 2998 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border Bulldog Fixtures – Vodacom Cup 2015:

    BORDER BULLDOGS: Vodacom Cup 2015: DATE MATCH VENUE KICK-OFF STADIUM Friday , 23 January 2015 Border Bulldogs  v/s  CUT BCM Stadium, East London 17H00 Friendly Friday , 30 January 2015 Border Bulldogs  v/s Old Boys Grens  H.School  / Hams 18H00 Friendly...

  • Border has turned the corner

    Jan 21, 15 • 2017 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Border has turned the corner

    Border Rugby Union has turned the corner in all the areas that have been identified as cause for concern. Monde Tabata Border Administrator; announced in the media briefing today at the Buffalo City Stadium. He said; “After he had been assigned by SARU and...

  • Pumas statement on Coaching team

    Jan 15, 15 • 2590 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Pumas statement on Coaching team

    “We are proud to announce that the board of directors of the Mpumalanga Rugby Pty Ltd has come to a decision to leave the coaching team as they are for the duration of the 2015 Vodacom Cup. All of them where instrumental in the team’s success over the...