Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Saracens name side for Blue Bulls

    Jan 29, 15 • 2240 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Saracens name side for Blue Bulls

    Kelly Brown will lead a powerful Saracens team against the Blue Bulls in the Sanlam Challenge at Allianz Park on Saturday 31 January, KO 15h15. “We’re expecting a massive challenge from a team including 15 Springboks,” said the former Scotland captain,...

  • Cape Town Stadium to host annual Cavaliers vs Stormers friendly

    Jan 29, 15 • 1796 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Cape Town Stadium to host annual Cavaliers vs Stormers friendly

    The Boland Cavaliers will be hosting the DHL Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point this year, when they square off in their annual pre-season friendly next Saturday (7 February 2015). This match, between neighbours Boland Rugby and the DHL...

  • LIONS – TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2015 WARM-UP MATCHES

    Jan 29, 15 • 2361 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIONS – TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: 2015 WARM-UP MATCHES

    Photo: Etienne Burger The Emirates Lions and Lions XV sides will participate in two warm-up matches ahead of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby and Vodacom Cup tournaments. The matches against NWU-Pukke XV and the Leopards will be played at 15h00 and 16h40...

  • Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes in pre-season game

    Jan 29, 15 • 1561 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes in pre-season game

    The Crusaders will play their second pre-season game against the Hurricanes this Saturday afternoon. It is the sixth annual Tui Brewery pre-season game, formerly held in Mangatainoka and this year in Eketahuna. Crusaders Coach Todd Blackadder said the team is...

  • AUSTRALIAN RUGBY RE-SIGN SEAN MCMAHON AND ROB HORNE

    Jan 29, 15 • 1280 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY RE-SIGN SEAN MCMAHON AND ROB HORNE

    Melbourne Rebels backrower Sean McMahon and NSW Waratahs winger Rob Horne have signed new two-year contract extensions with Australian Rugby through until the end of 2017. The new deals mean both players will remain in Australia Rugby for the next three...

  • Rob Horne commits to NSW Waratahs and Australian Rugby until end 2017

    Jan 29, 15 • 1329 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on Rob Horne commits to NSW Waratahs and Australian Rugby until end 2017

    NSW Waratah and Qantas Wallaby Rob Horne has ended speculation about his playing future; announcing he has committed to the NSW Waratahs for another two years. The deal, signed overnight with the ARU, will see Horne remain with Australian rugby until the end...

  • GEAR, SCHWALGER HEADLINE DRAGONS TO FACE FORCE

    Jan 29, 15 • 1414 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GEAR, SCHWALGER HEADLINE DRAGONS TO FACE FORCE

    The Asia Pacific Dragons have named six internationally capped players in their 24-man squad to take on the Western Force on their pre-season fixture this Saturday (31 January) at McGillivray Oval, Mount Claremont. The Dragons, coached by legendary All Blacks...

  • ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS TEAM TO PLAY REBELS IN CAIRNS

    Jan 29, 15 • 2052 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ST.GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS TEAM TO PLAY REBELS IN CAIRNS

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has named a 28-man squad for his side’s first pre-season match of 2015, with 11 players being given the opportunity to don the Queensland jersey for the first time. Former Queensland Under 16s Rugby rep...

  • FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO SLAY AP DRAGONS

    Jan 29, 15 • 2513 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO SLAY AP DRAGONS

    The Force has included its Wallaby contingent to take on the Asia Pacific Dragons in the club’s final pre-season fixture at McGillivray Oval this Saturday afternoon. Kick-off for the match is 5pm. Captain Matt Hodgson and No. 8 Ben McCalman, who were both...

  • Stegmann to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls against Saracens

    Jan 28, 15 • 1839 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stegmann to lead Vodacom Blue Bulls against Saracens

    Flanker Deon Stegmann will lead the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Saturday when they take on Saracens in a friendly match outside London. The Blue Bulls named their final travelling squad on Wednesday, just before departure to England. Regular captain Pierre Spies...

  • Toyota Cheetahs side to tackle the DHL Stormers at Newlands

    Jan 28, 15 • 1925 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs side to tackle the DHL Stormers at Newlands

    Photo: Etienne Burger The Toyota Cheetah will be taking on the Stormers on Friday, 30 January in a pre-season match in Cape Town. The game kicks off at 19:00. Willie Britz will lead the team as captain. The permanent captain for the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby...

  • FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO TACKLE THE DRAGONS

    Jan 28, 15 • 1408 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE WALLABIES RETURN TO TACKLE THE DRAGONS

    The Western Force has included its Wallaby contingent to take on the Asia Pacific Dragons in the club’s final pre-season fixture at McGillivray Oval this Saturday afternoon (31 January). Kick-off for the match is 5pm. Captain Matt Hodgson and No.8 Ben...

  • ASTERON LIFE SUPER RUGBY IS BACK FOR 2015

    Jan 28, 15 • 1460 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ASTERON LIFE SUPER RUGBY IS BACK FOR 2015

    179 days after Bernard Foley kicked the decisive penalty goal to seal a maiden Super Rugby title for the NSW Waratahs, captains and coaches from each Australian franchise today gathered at Sydney’s iconic Opera House to launch the 2015 Asteron Life Super...

  • DHL Stormers power up for Cheetahs friendly

    Jan 28, 15 • 2214 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers power up for Cheetahs friendly

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has announced a powerful line-up for Friday night’s friendly clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h00). As expected, Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will start in his...

  • Rennie recommits to Chiefs through to 2017

    Jan 28, 15 • 3528 Views • General News, Mitre 10 Cup, Super RugbyComments Off on Rennie recommits to Chiefs through to 2017

    Chiefs Head Coach Dave Rennie has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs and will continue to lead the Investec Super Rugby team for another two years. Rennie has enjoyed a very successful three years at the Chiefs, taking them to their...

  • Lions extend contracts

    Jan 27, 15 • 1951 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions extend contracts

    Photo: Anton Geyser The Lions have announced new deals for several players, including Marnitz Boshoff, Jaco Kriel and Warren Whiteley, ahead of the new season. Springboks Boshoff and Julian Redelinghuys join Whiteley, Kriel and Ruan Dreyer in renewing their...

  • Rebels Squad for Reds Friendly

    Jan 27, 15 • 2179 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels Squad for Reds Friendly

    The game kicks off at 8:30pm Melbourne time Melbourne Rebels Cruze Ah-Nau, Paul Alo-Emile, Luke Burgess, Cam Crawford, Steve Cummins, Jack Debreczeni, Tom English, Colby Fainga’a, Scott Fuglistaller, Mike Harris, Bryce Hegarty, Scott Higginbotham, Mitch...

  • DHL Stormers injury report – 26/01/15

    Jan 26, 15 • 1655 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers injury report – 26/01/15

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography Star DHL Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth is likely to be unleashed on the Cheetahs in Friday’s pre-season clash at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h00). The powerhouse Springbok lock was rested from this past Saturday’s...

  • Van Heerden promoted to Vodacom Super Rugby panel

    Jan 26, 15 • 1690 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Van Heerden promoted to Vodacom Super Rugby panel

    South African referee Jaco van Heerden has been promoted to the Vodacom Super Rugby panel and will join five compatriots in the competition this year, SANZAR announced on Monday. Van Heerden, a Pretoria-born Advocate, will join local referees Stuart Berry,...

  • WAYLON MURRAY CONTRACTED BY THE SHARKS

    Jan 26, 15 • 2505 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WAYLON MURRAY CONTRACTED BY THE SHARKS

    Durban born Waylon Murray has come a full circle after being offered a one year contract with the Cell C Sharks, having spent four years away from the team where his professional career all started. In 2005 he made his debut for the Cell C Sharks as a 19 year...

  • SANZAR APPOINTS SUPER RUGBY REFEREES

    Jan 26, 15 • 2949 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SANZAR APPOINTS SUPER RUGBY REFEREES

    Ben O’Keeffe (left) and Jaco van Heerden (right) SANZAR has announced its referee squad for the forthcoming Super Rugby season with Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Jaco van Heerden (South Africa) promoted and in line for debut during 2015....

  • FORCE DRAW FIRST BLOOD IN 2015

    Jan 24, 15 • 1690 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE DRAW FIRST BLOOD IN 2015

    The Force have defeated the Brumbies 31-21 in the opening trial match of 2015, in Perth on Friday night. The match was billed as an opportunity for injury returners, David Pocock and Scotty Sio, to stretch their legs. New comers Rod Iona and Sean Doyle were...

  • Quade Cooper sidelined for 10-12 weeks due to injury

    Jan 23, 15 • 1706 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Quade Cooper sidelined for 10-12 weeks due to injury

    St.George Queensland Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will be sidelined for 10-12 weeks after suffering a fractured collar bone during a training session at Ballymore Stadium on Thursday. The 26-year-old playmaker, who was out for 16 weeks in 2014 due to an AC joint...

  • Twenty days until the twentieth Crusade kicks off

    Jan 23, 15 • 1782 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Twenty days until the twentieth Crusade kicks off

    In twenty days tomorrow the Crusaders will host the opening game of the 2015 Super Rugby season, and mark the official start of their twentieth Crusade. Crusaders fans have already been securing their seats at AMI Stadium, with 4,000 season tickets sold...

  • BULLS vs CHEETAHS Teamsheets for pre-season friendly

    Jan 22, 15 • 3124 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BULLS vs CHEETAHS Teamsheets for pre-season friendly

    Photo: Etienne Burger Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Date: 24/1/2015 Kick-off: 17h00 CAT Bulls: 15 Jesse Kriel, 14 Travis Ismaiel, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 William Small-Smith, 11 Jamba Ulengo, 10 Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 9 Rudy Paige, 8 Hanro...