Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash

    Apr 16, 14 • 1796 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs name their side for Bulls clash

    Waratahs 1. Benn Robinson , 2. Tatafu Polota Nau , 3. Sekope Kepu , 4.Will Skelton , 5. Kane Douglas , 6. Jacques Potgieter , 7. Michael Hooper , 8. Dave Dennis (captain), 9. Nick Phipps , 10. Bernard Foley , 11. Rob Horne , 12. Kurtley Beale , 13. Adam...

  • Hurricanes team to play the Blues

    Apr 16, 14 • 1466 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Blues

    1. Reggie Goodes,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush,5. James Broadhurst,6. Faifili Levave,7. Jack Lam,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane,15. Andre Taylor...

  • Blues change seven for Hurricanes

    Apr 16, 14 • 1853 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues change seven for Hurricanes

    Blues team: 15. Charles Piutau,14. George Moala,13. Francis Saili,12. Ma’a Nonu,11. Lolagi Visinia,10. Chris Noakes,9. Bryn Hall,8. Jerome Kaino,7. Luke Braid (C),6. Steven Luatua,5. Tom Donnelly,4. Patrick Tuipulotu,3. Charlie Faumuina,2. Keven...

  • Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back

    Apr 16, 14 • 1771 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs welcome Brussow back

    The Toyota Cheetahs will face the Cell C Sharks in a local Vodacom Super Rugby derby this weekend with veteran loose forward Heinrich Brussow back in the mix after he’s recovered from injury. Brussow comes into a reshuffled loose trio at openside flank...

  • Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs

    Apr 16, 14 • 2172 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs

    Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe has been passed fit to face the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday and will lead the team for their third tour match to Australasia. This will be the first of two matches the Vodacom Bulls will play in Australia as part of...

  • Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks

    Apr 16, 14 • 2128 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks

    The Toyota Cheetah Head Coach, Naka Drotske, has named his starting XV to take on the Sharks on Saturday, 19 April at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban. Changes to the team from last week: · Caylib Oosthuizen replacing Trevor Nyakane on prop · Heinrich...

  • Mvovo has “Vooma”

    Apr 14, 14 • 1993 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Mvovo has “Vooma”

    14 APRIL 2014: Cell C Sharks speedster Lwazi Mvovo proved this weekend he was equally adept in the last line of defense as on the wing. There had been questions whether director of rugby Jake White made the right decision to shift the flyer from the wing to...

  • Cell C Sharks remain at the summit – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review

    Apr 14, 14 • 1733 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks remain at the summit – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Review

    The Cell C Sharks ground out their sixth win of the Vodacom Super Rugby season to stay at the top of the standings, but for the other three South African teams in action this weekend, the ninth round wasn’t a happy one. The KwaZulu-Natalians beat a plucky...

  • Ihaia West called into Blues squad to replace Baden Kerr

    Apr 14, 14 • 1546 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Ihaia West called into Blues squad to replace Baden Kerr

    Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Maori All Blacks first five-eighths Ihaia West has been called into the Blues squad to replace the injured Baden Kerr who has been ruled out for the rest of the season. After fracturing a bone at the base of his thumb in a pre-season...

  • Australian Rugby Union rules Israel Folau out of Western Force clash

    Apr 11, 14 • 2207 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Australian Rugby Union rules Israel Folau out of Western Force clash

    NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of tomorrow night’s match against the Western Force in Perth by Australian Rugby Union, following further medical advice regarding his throat injury. The decision was made by the Australian Rugby...

  • BRACHE STARTS AS FORCE READIES FOR WARATAHS

    Apr 10, 14 • 1755 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BRACHE STARTS AS FORCE READIES FOR WARATAHS

    Outside centre Marcel Brache earns his first opportunity in the starting line-up when the Western Force fronts the NSW Waratahs at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) this Saturday (12 April). The Force returns home on the back of four successive victories...

  • Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Apr 10, 14 • 2062 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Cheetahs this weekend and has stuck with largely the same 23 players who beat the Lions last week. The only player who was not involved last week is Kieran Read, who returns to captain the...

  • Israel Folau back to face Force

    Apr 10, 14 • 1614 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Israel Folau back to face Force

    NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return to Asteron Life Super Rugby against the Western Force on Saturday, after being sidelined for two weeks with a throat injury.   Fully recovered and ready to go, Folau makes his comeback as part of a...

  • Lions team announced for home clash against the Sharks

    Apr 10, 14 • 1434 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions team announced for home clash against the Sharks

    TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 9: LIONS VS CELL C SHARKS   Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man team to take on the Cell C Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.   Ackermann has opted for consistency, making just one...

  • All eyes on Ellis Park – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    Apr 10, 14 • 1553 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on All eyes on Ellis Park – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 9 Preview

    The bulk of the attention will be on Ellis Park in Johannesburg this weekend, where the Lions are hosting the Vodacom Super Rugby table-topping Cell C Sharks in what could be a humdinger.   It’s the only South African derby of round nine, where the...

  • SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING: MICHAEL CHEIKA

    Apr 10, 14 • 1479 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SANZAR JUDICIAL HEARING: MICHAEL CHEIKA

    SANZAR has completed an investigation into the alleged conduct of Waratahs’ head coach Michael Cheika during the Sharks v Waratahs match played at Growthpoint KINGS PARK on 29 March 2014. SANZAR has referred the matter for a hearing in accordance...

  • Israel Folau back for Waratahs to face Force

    Apr 10, 14 • 2110 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Israel Folau back for Waratahs to face Force

    NSW Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return to Asteron Life Super Rugby against the Western Force on Saturday, after being sidelined for two weeks with a throat injury.   Fully recovered and ready to go, Folau makes his comeback as part of a...

  • Cell C Sharks side announced for clash with Lions

    Apr 10, 14 • 3873 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Cell C Sharks side announced for clash with Lions

    Lions vs Cell C Sharks Date : Saturday, 12 April 2014 Time : 19h10 Venue : Ellis Park, Johannesburg Referee : Craig Joubert Assistant Referees : Marius van der Westhuizen, Stefan Breytenbach Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Lwazi Mvovo 14. Odwa...

  • Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Apr 10, 14 • 3038 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

      Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Cheetahs this weekend and has stuck with largely the same 23 players who beat the Lions last week.   The only player who was not involved last week is Kieran Read, who returns to...

  • Vrystaat Rugby ondersteun Credo

    Apr 9, 14 • 2241 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vrystaat Rugby ondersteun Credo

    Foto: Cheetahs Rugby Sarel Pretorius, Lappies Labuschagne en Boom Prinsloo by ‘n klompie komberse wat die Cheetahs vir die projek skenk.      Vrystaat Rugby ondersteun CREDO – Home of Hope en daag die rugby publiek uit om ook hierdie projek...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Crusaders

    Apr 9, 14 • 2384 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Crusaders

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Crusaders on Saturday in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 17:05 and gates open at 15:00.   These two teams had seven previous encounter of which the Toyota Cheetahs managed to win...

  • Vodacom Rugby Stats App Review: After Round 8

    Apr 7, 14 • 2905 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Rugby Stats App Review: After Round 8

      Tough week for South African franchises   South African franchises experienced a tough weekend in the eighth round of the 2014 Vodacom SupeRugby competition, which was also reflected in the rankings on the Vodacom Rugby Stats App.   The...

  • Super Rugby Referee Appointments (Rounds 9-10)

    Apr 7, 14 • 2106 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby Referee Appointments (Rounds 9-10)

    DAY & DATE MATCH VENUE KICK-OFF (LOCAL) REFEREE AR1 AR2 TMO ROUND 9 50. Friday 11 April Highlanders v Bulls Forsyth Barr Stadium 19:35 Rohan Hoffmann Kane McBride Shane McDermott Vinny Munro 51. Friday 11 April Reds v Brumbies Suncorp Stadium 19:40 Steve...

  • Waratahs call in the cavalry for Perth clash

    Apr 7, 14 • 1546 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs call in the cavalry for Perth clash

    Injuries to wingers Peter Betham and Alofa Alofa have forced NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika to call in a replacement for Saturday’s showdown with the in-form Western Force. Utility back Ben Volavola will fly to Perth as emergency injury cover after the...

  • KURT BAKER SUSPENDED FOR SIX WEEKS

    Apr 7, 14 • 1726 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on KURT BAKER SUSPENDED FOR SIX WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nicholas Davidson QC Player: Kurt Baker Team: Highlanders Position: Winger Date of Incident: 4 April 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst...