Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

• Bakkies, Gary Botha and Hougaard back to face Stormers

  Mar 16, 11 • 2105 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bakkies, Gary Botha and Hougaard back to face Stormers

  Vodacom Bulls captain, Victor Matfield, will on Saturday lead a side with 1114 Super Rugby caps on the field for their Super Rugby clash against the Stormers. Matfield will be one of three Super Rugby centurions in the Bulls match 22 after coach Frans Ludeke...

• James Kamana Suspended for Three Weeks

  Mar 15, 11 • 1918 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on James Kamana Suspended for Three Weeks

  The Lions fullback James Kamana has been suspended for three weeks after a SANZAR judicial hearing held in Johannesburg on Tuesday found him guilty of dangerous play. The hearing, chaired by Advocate Jannie Lubbe (SC), was called after Kamana was cited for...

• Lions fullback James Kamana will appear at a SANZAR judicial hearing

  Mar 14, 11 • 1524 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Lions fullback James Kamana will appear at a SANZAR judicial hearing

  Lions fullback James Kamana will appear at a SANZAR judicial hearing in Johannesburg on Tuesday 15 March after being cited for a dangerous tackle during last Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The hearing will be chaired by...

• The Lions Team to play The Toyota Cheetahs Announcement

  Mar 10, 11 • 3241 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Lions Team to play The Toyota Cheetahs Announcement

  The Lions will be travelling to Bloemfontein this weekend to face the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, 12 March 2011. Kick-off is at 17:05pm. The team was announced this afternoon and is: No Position Name Surname 15 Fullback James Kamana 14 Right Wing Lionel...

• Toyota Cheetahs vs MTN Lions

  Mar 9, 11 • 2160 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs MTN Lions

  Toyota Cheetahs vs MTN Lions The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the MTN Lions on Saturday, 12 March at 17:05 in a Vodacom Super Rugby match in Bloemfontein.  At 16:40 the Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be facing the Leopards in a Vodacom Cup match. ...

• Western Force centre Rory Sidey suspended for three weeks

  Mar 7, 11 • 1679 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Western Force centre Rory Sidey suspended for three weeks

  Western Force centre, Rory Sidey, has been suspended for three weeks after a SANZAR judicial hearing found him guilty on the charge of dangerous tackling under law 10.4(j) during the Forces’ games against the Sharks on Saturday. SANZAR Judicial Officer...

• Rossouw to partner with Matfield against Highlanders

  Mar 2, 11 • 1952 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Rossouw to partner with Matfield against Highlanders

  Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has included Danie Rossouw in the starting side to face the Highlanders at Loftus Versveld on Saturday 5 March at 19h10. Rossouw replaces Bakkies Botha who has been given a rest after bruising his foot badly against the Toyota...

• DHL Stormers team to play the Cheetahs announced

  Mar 2, 11 • 2474 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on DHL Stormers team to play the Cheetahs announced

  Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday 5 March. Kick off is at 17h05. Gates open at 15h30, and fans are encouraged to make their way to the stadium early as they can...

• Hougaard not fit for Highlanders

  Feb 28, 11 • 1929 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Hougaard not fit for Highlanders

  Vodacom Bulls utility back, Francois Hougaard, has lost the moonboot, but also the race against time to play against the Highlanders on Saturday. Hougaard has returned to training today after been sidelined with a stress fracture to his foot, but will not be...

• Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman suspended for one week

  Feb 26, 11 • 1679 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman suspended for one week

  Brumbies loose forward Mitchell Chapman has today been suspended from playing for one week after a SANZAR Judicial hearing following last night’s Super rugby match between the Rebels and the Brumbies in Melbourne. Chapman was called to answer a charge of...

• Brumbies Flanker Mitchell Chapman to face SANZAR judicial hearing

  Feb 25, 11 • 1480 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Brumbies Flanker Mitchell Chapman to face SANZAR judicial hearing

  Brumbies Flanker, Mitchell Chapman will face a SANZAR judicial hearing on Saturday morning (26 February) in Melbourne. The Brumbies Flanker was referred to the Citing Commissioner after the game against the Melbourne Rebels for an alleged incident at the end...

• SANZAR Nations stand as one behind Christchurch and New Zealand

  Feb 24, 11 • 1594 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SANZAR Nations stand as one behind Christchurch and New Zealand

  SANZAR today announced that the South African, Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby teams would stand as one in round two to show their support for the victims of this week’s earthquake in Christchurch. SANZAR CEO, Greg Peters said it was hard to...

• Ma’a Nonu suspension clarified

  Feb 24, 11 • 2590 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspension clarified

  Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu’s one week ban following a SANZAR judicial hearing this week, will be served out during his team’s next match against the Chiefs on 12 March. SANZAR Judicial Officer Nigel Hampton QC clarified that the one week...

• WIN! with Samsonite and Rugby15

  Feb 23, 11 • 4347 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on WIN! with Samsonite and Rugby15

  To celebrate the start of the new Super Rugby season, Rugby15.co.za in association with Samsonite Luggage are giving Rugby15 Facebook Fans the chance to win a Samsonite B-Lite 75cm Trolley Case to the value of R1995.00. Rugby15 will sweeten the deal by...

• Crusaders withdraw from Super Rugby match, SANZAR nations stand behind earthquake-stricken franchise

  Feb 23, 11 • 1657 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Crusaders withdraw from Super Rugby match, SANZAR nations stand behind earthquake-stricken franchise

  SANZAR CEO Greg Peters has announced that the Crusaders will withdraw from their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, following the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch yesterday. SANZAR rugby nations New Zealand,...

• DHL Stormers announce team to face the Lions

  Feb 23, 11 • 2940 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on DHL Stormers announce team to face the Lions

  Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Lions in the Stormers first game of their 2011 Super Rugby campaign. The match is on Saturday 26 February at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium. Kick off is at 19h10, with the...

• Vodacom Bulls Pick Ralepelle at hooker for Cheetahs-clash

  Feb 22, 11 • 1656 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Pick Ralepelle at hooker for Cheetahs-clash

  Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke included Chiliboy Ralepelle at hooker for his team’s second match of Super Rugby, against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The inclusion of the 25 year old rake is one of two changes to the side that secured a win...

• BOK 3 launched into cyber space

  Feb 21, 11 • 1593 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on BOK 3 launched into cyber space

  The third edition of BOK (www.bokonlinemag.co.za), the South African Rugby Union’s ground-breaking digital magazine, was released last week to coincide with the Vodacom Super Rugby season kicked off. Bok is filled with unique and fun features – such as...

• Ma’a Nonu suspended for one week

  Feb 21, 11 • 1703 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspended for one week

  Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu has been suspended for one week after appearing at a SANZAR judicial hearing in Wellington today. Nonu was sent off during the Hurricanes’ season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on...

• Ma’a Nonu to appear at judicial hearing

  Feb 19, 11 • 2036 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu to appear at judicial hearing

  Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu will appear at a judicial hearing on Monday after he was sent off during his team’s Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium last night. The Highlanders won the match 14...

• Vodacom Bulls bank on experience against Lions

  Feb 16, 11 • 3894 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls bank on experience against Lions

  Vodacom Bulls coach, Frans Ludeke, announced a very experienced side to face the Lions in the opening match of their Super Rugby campaign at Coca Cola Park on Saturday. The side will be led by Victor Matfield, who will be playing in his 110th Super match and...

• Du Preez proud of Bulls milestone

  Feb 16, 11 • 1917 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Du Preez proud of Bulls milestone

  Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf, Fourie du Preez, describes his pending achievement of 100 Super Rugby matches for the Bulls as a ‘massive honour and milestone”. Du Preez will become the fourth Bulls centurion in Super Rugby  – and their first backline...

• Vodacom Super Rugby match official changes – Week One

  Feb 16, 11 • 1474 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby match official changes – Week One

  The following changes have been made to match officials for week one of Vodacom Super Rugby: Hurricanes v Highlanders, Wellington, Friday 18 February, Bryce Lawrence (injured) is replaced by Stuart Dickinson as Referee. The Sharks v Cheetahs, Durban, Saturday...

• SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief

  Feb 15, 11 • 1705 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief

  Following the recent devastation caused by natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, SANZAR has announced it will dedicate the first round of the new Super Rugby season to help drive awareness and support for disaster relief fundraising,...

• SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager

  Feb 11, 11 • 2246 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager

  SANZAR appoints Communications and Marketing Manager Experienced South African sports and rugby communications consultant Anthony Mackaiser has been appointed Communications and Marketing Manager of the recently established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand,...