Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Oakley Springbok Rugby Union Antix – Limited Edition

    May 27, 11 • 2552 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Oakley Springbok Rugby Union Antix – Limited Edition

    Details of the Twitter comp can easily be found here:  http://www.ruggaworld.com/2011/05/16/oakley-rugby-antix-twitter-competition-details/ We will extend the deadline to 14:00 For you convenience, here is a list of shops that stocks the Oakley Antix: ...

  • Stormers call up Earl Rose

    May 27, 11 • 4958 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Stormers call up Earl Rose

    The Stormers have suffered a late blow with the withdrawal of first choice flyhalf Peter Grant from the team to face the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. Grant, who was being treated for an ankle injury, had been bracketed with 21-year-old Kurt Coleman, who...

  • Sharks team for Waratahs

    May 26, 11 • 1610 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Sharks team for Waratahs

    Durban – The Sharks host the Waratahs at Kings Park in their final home game of the Vodacom Super Rugby pool stages, intent on putting in a strong performance to maintain their hopes of finishing in the Top 6. According to Sharks website editor, Mike...

  • Akona Ndungane back against Cheetahs

    May 25, 11 • 1516 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Akona Ndungane back against Cheetahs

    Vodacom Bulls stalwart Akona Ndungane is back on the wing for his side’s crucial clash against the Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Ndungane slots into the wing berth vacated by Francois Hougaard, who moves to his more familiar scrumhalf position,...

  • DHL Stormers team announced playing against The Brumbies

    May 25, 11 • 1537 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team announced playing against The Brumbies

    DHL Stormers team announced playing against The Brumbies Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named a team with a number of changes to the side that beat the Blues 28-26 in Auckland last Friday.   In an injury enforced change, Brok...

  • MTN Lions Team Announcement playing against Highlanders

    May 25, 11 • 1375 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MTN Lions Team Announcement playing against Highlanders

    MTN Lions Team Announcement playing against Highlanders   The MTN Lions will be playing the Highlanders this Saturday, 28 May 2011 in Dunedin. Kick off is at 19:35 (New Zealand time). The team was announced this morning and is:   No Position Name...

  • Stonehouse rumours false

    May 23, 11 • 2927 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on Stonehouse rumours false

    This morning the the social media was a hype of activity with rumors that current Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse will be taking over the helm at GWK Griquas. To set the record straight, Jimmy Stonedhouse himself has rubbished the reports. Rumour had it that a...

  • Trouble for Cheetahs' Benjamin

    May 22, 11 • 1925 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Trouble for Cheetahs' Benjamin

    Cheetahs wing Ryno Benjamin will face a SANZAR Judicial hearing on Monday after being sent off during the Super Rugby match between the Cheetahs and the Melbourne Rebels in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Benjamin received a red card in the 75th minute of the match...

  • Late changes by Vodacom Bulls

    May 21, 11 • 1681 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Late changes by Vodacom Bulls

    The Bulls have made some late changes to their team ahead of Saturday evening’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban. Danie Rossouw has been promoted to blindside flank, with Dewald Potgieter dropping to the bench. Potgieter has almost...

  • Gregan to join Jake

    May 20, 11 • 2283 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on Gregan to join Jake

    Canberra – The Brumbies have secured their dream coaching combination after Jake White met George Gregan in Sydney on Thursday. But, while scrumhalf great Gregan will reunite with Stephen Larkham and tutor the next generation of playmakers, the Brumbies...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby preview – Round 14

    May 18, 11 • 1423 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby preview – Round 14

    Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 14 The Sharks are in search of a unique record this Saturday when they host the Vodacom Bulls at Mr Price Kings Park at 19h10 and can the Toyota Cheetahs continue their victorious run in the Vodacom Super Rugby when they...

  • DHL Stormers team announced to play against the Blues

    May 18, 11 • 1794 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team announced to play against the Blues

    DHL STORMERS SIDE TO TAKE ON THE BLUES ANNOUNCED Embracing the Challenge Allister Coetzee was today forced to name a side to take on the Blues in Auckland with a number of senior players out to injury. The centre pairing of Jaque Fourie and Jean De Villiers...

  • Toyota Cheetah Team Announced for clash with Rebels

    May 17, 11 • 1690 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetah Team Announced for clash with Rebels

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Rebels Saturday, 21 May 2011 Kickoff:  17:15 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein The Toyota Cheetahs have named their team to face the Melbouborne Rebels on Saturday 21 May in Bloemfontein. As expected there are no major changes to the team...

  • Crunch time for the Cheetahs

    May 17, 11 • 1627 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Crunch time for the Cheetahs

    By Morgan Piek The first home game of the season for the Cheetahs saw them facing the Bulls in Bloemfontein.  This fixture is always poised to be a thrilling encounter.  For sixty minutes of the game, the men from Bloemfontein and Kimberley had it in the...

  • MTN Lions team announced to play the Waratahs

    May 17, 11 • 1745 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MTN Lions team announced to play the Waratahs

    MTN Lions Team Announcement   The MTN Lions will be playing the Waratahs this Saturday, 21 May 2011 in Sydney. Kick off is at 19:40 (Australian time). The team was announced this morning and is:   No Position Name Surname 15 Fullback Jaco Taute 14...

  • Cheetahs pay the price for Crusaders victory

    May 16, 11 • 1844 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Cheetahs pay the price for Crusaders victory

    Still on a high after beating the Crusaders this past weekend, the Toyota Cheetahs were dealt a double blow as they lost two of their stars from the performance to injury. Springbok Henrich Brussow is the biggest casualty, his second since returning to the...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 13

    May 11, 11 • 2191 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 13

    The DHL Stormers will be chasing a unique Vodacom Super Rugby record when they take on the Chiefs in Hamilton and reveal why the Rebels can expect a hostile reception at Loftus Versfeld when they face the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.   We find out why the...

  • MTN Lions team announced to play the Brumbies this Saturday

    May 11, 11 • 1645 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MTN Lions team announced to play the Brumbies this Saturday

    MTN Lions Team Announcement The MTN Lions will be playing the Brumbies this Saturday,14 May 2011 in Canberra. Kick off is at 19:40 (Australian time). The team was announced this morning and is:   No Position Name Surname 15 Fullback Jaco Taute 14 Right...

  • DHL Stormers team announced to take on The Chiefs

    May 11, 11 • 1564 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team announced to take on The Chiefs

    DHL STORMERS SIDE TO TAKE ON THE CHIEFS ANNOUNCED Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium on Saturday 14 May.   The team is as follows: 15. Conrad Jantjes 14. Gio Aplon 13. Jaque...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team announced to play against Crusaders

    May 10, 11 • 2444 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team announced to play against Crusaders

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Crusaders Saturday, 14 May 2011, Free State Stadium, 19:10 1. COENIE OOSTHUIZEN 2. ADRIAAN STRAUSS (CAPT) 3. W.P. NEL 4. FRANCOIS UYS 5. WILHELM STEENKAMP 6. HEINRICH BRUSSOW 7. ASHLEY JOHNSON 8. DAVON RAUBENHEIMER 9. SAREL PRETORIUS 10....

  • Expats vs Kings

    May 10, 11 • 1730 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on Expats vs Kings

    Johannesburg – Top flight players who ply their trade aboard will turn out for a Contipartners Premier XV team that will face the Southern Kings on June 4 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Former Rugby World Cup winner Brendan Venter will coach the...

  • Os an Irish probability.

    May 10, 11 • 1555 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on Os an Irish probability.

    Cape Town – Former Springbok scrum coach Os du Randt is in negotiations with Ireland to help them at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, starting in September this year. If results go as expected, Ireland will face the Springboks in the World Cup...

  • Daniel gets two weeks.

    May 10, 11 • 1581 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Daniel gets two weeks.

    Cape Town – Sharks flank Keegan Daniel has been suspended for two weeks after being found guilty of foul play by a SANZAR judicial hearing on Monday.   The suspension is effective until 21 May. The Sharks have a bye this weekend, which means Daniel...

  • Castle Lager Crowns Joburg Springbok SuperFans!

    May 9, 11 • 2557 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Castle Lager Crowns Joburg Springbok SuperFans!

    Castle Lager has crowned Joburg’s Springbok SuperFans in a tightly contested “scrum-off” held at Coca Cola Park stadium just before the Lions vs. Cheetahs game on Friday 6 May 2011. The winning team, which included one avid female Springbok supporter,...

  • Team mates don't want Cipriani

    May 9, 11 • 1682 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Team mates don't want Cipriani

    Melbourne – Former England flyhalf Danny Cipriani was voted off the Melbourne Rebels squad for the next two Vodacom Super Rugby games in South Africa by his team-mates, local media reported on Monday. The 23-year-old was “stood down” for...