Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Cheetahs make late change

    May 22, 14 • 2848 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs make late change

      Change to the Toyota Cheetah team:  Gouws Prinsloo will be replacing the injured Riaan Smit on the bench for this weekend’s clash against the Stormers.  ...

  • Action-packed weekend for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    May 22, 14 • 1690 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Action-packed weekend for SA teams – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 15 Preview

    A full and exciting weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby lies ahead with all five South African franchises in action on Friday and Saturday. The weekend kicks off with the Cell C Sharks taking on the Blues in Albany, where the team from KwaZulu-Natal will be...

  • Lions make six changes ahead of Force Clash

    May 22, 14 • 2830 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions make six changes ahead of Force Clash

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 15: WESTERN FORCE VS LIONS Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. In the forwards, Ackermann has made six changes, including wholesale changes to the front row....

  • Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    May 22, 14 • 2100 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Highlanders

    The Crusaders meet their southern rivals, the Highlanders, in Dunedin this Saturday night and Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with six changes from last week.   The entire front row has been replaced so that Tim Perry, Ben Funnell and Nepo...

  • New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues

    May 21, 14 • 1994 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New Names Set to Take the Field for the Blues

    Wednesday, 21 May 2014   When the Blues run on to the field on Friday night for their round fifteen Investec Super Rugby match against the Sharks it will feature an entire squad of ‘new names’ – complete unknowns.   The ‘new names’ are...

  • Burger, De Villiers return for DHL Stormers

    May 21, 14 • 2293 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Burger, De Villiers return for DHL Stormers

    Vice-captain Schalk Burger and captain Jean de Villiers are both back in the DHL Stormers team for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...

  • Sharks side named

    May 21, 14 • 2273 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side named

    Blues vs Cell C Sharks   Date : Friday, 23 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Referee : Nick Briant (New Zealand) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser (NZ), Aki Aso (Japan) Television Match Official : Aaron...

  • Cheetahs name their side for Newlands clash

    May 21, 14 • 2460 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs name their side for Newlands clash

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers on Saturday, 24 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby at Newlands in Cape Town.  The match kicks off at 17:05.   Previous Vodacom SupeRugby encounters between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Stormers:...

  • Waratahs make two changes for Rebels showdown

    May 21, 14 • 1587 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs make two changes for Rebels showdown

    The NSW Waratahs have made two changes to the starting line-up that will battle to retain the Weary Dunlop Shield against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday (May 23). Abrasive lock Jacques Potgieter returns to the tight five, whilst Alofa Alofa is named to...

  • Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys

    May 21, 14 • 2887 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys

    Crusaders players to be presented with one of a kind jerseys for BNZ/Plunket charity initiative Thursday 22 May 2014 at 12.00pm – Rugby Park, Cnr Rutland & Malvern St, Christchurch Members of the Crusaders squad will be presented with a truly unique...

  • Blues team to tackle the Sharks

    May 21, 14 • 2129 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues team to tackle the Sharks

    Luke Braid returns from injury to captain the Blues against the Sharks at QBE Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm). The openside flanker missed the last two games against the Chiefs and Reds with a shoulder injury, but after another week off with the bye...

  • JEAN DEYSEL SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    May 21, 14 • 2239 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JEAN DEYSEL SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Hearing Details: Tuesday May 20 2014 at 9pm NZST, 7pm AEST, 11am SAST Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must...

  • Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby

    May 19, 14 • 4013 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Prinsloo brought the ‘Boom’ to Vodacom SupeRugby

    MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014 – South African franchises experienced a successful Vodacom SupeRugby weekend in general while Toyota Cheetahs eighthman Boom Prinsloo was one of the star players in Round 14.   The livewire loose forward was instrumental in his...

  • JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    May 19, 14 • 2418 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JEAN DEYSEL RED CARD OFFENCE

    Player: Jean Deysel Team: Sharks Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (b) Stamping or trampling. A player must not stamp or trample an opponent. Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 16th minute SANZAR NEWS RELEASE...

  • ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME

    May 19, 14 • 1700 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ED O’DONOGHUE HEARING OUTCOME

    Hearing Details: Monday 19 May 2014 (5pm AEST, 9am SAST, 7pm NZST) Judicial Hearing Chairman: Jannie Lubbe SC Player: Ed O’Donoghue Team: Reds Position: Lock Date of Incident: 17 May 2014 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship...

  • Lions injury update

    May 19, 14 • 2168 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions injury update

    INJURY UPDATE: Vodacom Super Rugby Week 15   The Lions medical staff have released an injury update, following the Vodacom Super Rugby outfit’s 41-13 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney yesterday.   Unfortunately utility backs Lionel Mapoe (MCL),...

  • Stormers too Strong for Force

    May 18, 14 • 1578 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Stormers too Strong for Force

    The Western Force will return to Perth with one win from its two-match South African tour after succumbing to the Stormers, 24-8, at Cape Town’s DHL Newlands tonight. The Western Australians were forced to defend for the bulk of the first half with the...

  • Rhule ruled out of Cheetahs team due to injury

    May 16, 14 • 2112 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rhule ruled out of Cheetahs team due to injury

    Due to an injury, Riaan Smith will be replacing Raymond Rhule on the bench for Saturday’s clash against the Brumbies at 19:10 in the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein.     NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Caylib Oosthuizen 2 HOOKER Adriaan...

  • Blues Injury Update

    May 16, 14 • 1589 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues Injury Update

    Midfielders Francis Saili (high ankle sprain) and Jackson Willison (grade two hamstring strain) are progressing well from their injuries and should be available for any games the Blues play during the June Test window. Charles Piutau (grade two medial...

  • Milestones aplenty this weekend – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    May 15, 14 • 2123 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Milestones aplenty this weekend – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    Three Australian sides and the most successful team of all time stand in the way of the four South African franchises in action in Vodacom Super Rugby, as a number of players celebrate personal milestones this weekend. First up, in Christchurch, the Cell C...

  • 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant

    May 15, 14 • 2755 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 100-up for DHL Stormers Grant

    Peter Grant will start at flyhalf for the DHL Stormers – against the Force at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 17h05) – in what will be his 100th match for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. ***Tickets for this weekend can be bought online...

  • Waratahs team for Lions clash

    May 15, 14 • 2707 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs team for Lions clash

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just the one change to his starting line-up for the Tahs’ must-win clash against the Lions on Sunday afternoon (4.05pm) at Allianz Stadium. After a standout performance off the bench in the win over the Hurricanes,...

  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    May 15, 14 • 2348 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to play the top-of-the-table Sharks at AMI Stadium this Saturday night.  He has made three changes to the team that beat the Reds last weekend.   Dominic Bird will partner up with Samuel...

  • Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    May 15, 14 • 2054 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks   Date : Saturday, 17 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee : Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser, Mike Lash (New Zealand) Television Match Official :...

  • Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Brumbies

    May 14, 14 • 2732 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Brumbies

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Brumbies  The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Brumbies on Saturday, 17 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00.   Out of the previous past eight encounters...