Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • FORCE GO DOWN TO REBELS IN TIGHT ENCOUNTER

    May 29, 16 • 1465 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE GO DOWN TO REBELS IN TIGHT ENCOUNTER

    By David Berrie (Western Force) on Sun 29th May 16 The Western Force has gone down to the Melbourne Rebels 27-22 after a tight contest at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. The Rebels opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Reece Hodge found...

  • Brilliant Emirates Lions top in Highveld derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Wrap

    May 29, 16 • 2110 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brilliant Emirates Lions top in Highveld derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Wrap

    Photo: Marcell van Aswegen / Rugby 15   The Emirates Lions consolidated their position at the top of the South African Vodacom Super Rugby group with a thrilling 56-20 victory over their neighbours, the Vodacom Bulls, in Pretoria on Saturday evening....

  • STORMERS GET BACK ON TRACK

    May 29, 16 • 1806 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on STORMERS GET BACK ON TRACK

    The Stormers ended a three-game winless streak with a hard-fought 31-24 victory over the Cheetahs at Newlands. A typically physical South African Super Rugby derby saw the Stormers outscore their visitors three tries to two to provisionally move back to the...

  • LIONS ROAR AT LOFTUS

    May 29, 16 • 1377 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LIONS ROAR AT LOFTUS

    The Lions consolidated their position at the top of the South African Super Rugby group with a 56-20 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The seven-try win over their Gauteng neighbours takes the Lions seven points clear of the Sharks at the Africa 2 summit...

  • RYAN CROTTY ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    May 28, 16 • 2188 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on RYAN CROTTY ISSUED CITING COMMISSIONER WARNING

    Player: Ryan Crotty Team: Crusaders Position: Centre Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling: A player must not tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the...

  • HITOSHI ONO CITED

    May 28, 16 • 1415 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on HITOSHI ONO CITED

    Player: Hitoshi Ono Team: Sunwolves Position: Lock Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4.a. Striking with head Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 38:28 Hitoshi Ono of the Sunwolves has been cited for alleged foul play during a...

  • DAVID KAETAU HAVILI CITED

    May 28, 16 • 1487 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DAVID KAETAU HAVILI CITED

    Player: David Kaetau Havili Team: Crusaders Position: Outside Back Date of Incident: 28 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (a) Punching or Striking: A player must not strike an opponent with the arm Elapsed time in match when incident occurred: 65:15...

  • BRUMBIES HIT SUNWOLVES FOR 60

    May 28, 16 • 1346 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BRUMBIES HIT SUNWOLVES FOR 60

    It was all too easy for the Brumbies as they ran ten tries past the Sunwolves to win 66-5 in Canberra. The Brumbies now go into the international break level on points with the Waratahs, but in first place in the Australian Conference by virtue of having won...

  • CRUSADERS BEAT BLUES TO GO TOP

    May 28, 16 • 2247 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CRUSADERS BEAT BLUES TO GO TOP

    The Crusaders moved to the top of the New Zealand Conference and overall table after claiming a hard-fought 26-21 win over the Blues in Auckland. In what was another superb advert for New Zealand rugby, both these sides deserve plenty of credit for making...

  • DOUBLE RED FOR JAGUARES IN KINGS WIN

    May 28, 16 • 1493 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DOUBLE RED FOR JAGUARES IN KINGS WIN

    The Kings managed to secure a bonus-point victory when they beat a 12-man Jaguares 29-22 in Port Elizabeth. The home side outscored the Jaguares by four tries to one, despite the visitors’ brave and intelligent second-half effort they could not outsmart...

  • TWO TRIES TO ARDIE SAVEA AS CANES BEAT HIGHLANDERS

    May 28, 16 • 1321 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TWO TRIES TO ARDIE SAVEA AS CANES BEAT HIGHLANDERS

    Ardie Savea stole the headlines with his match winning try, but the real story of the Hurricanes 27-20 win over the Highlanders was the collective belief of a team determined to prove they are genuine Investec Super Rugby title contenders. Savea was certainly...

  • NSW Waratahs secure a magnificent 45-25 six-try victory over the Chiefs

    May 28, 16 • 1890 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs secure a magnificent 45-25 six-try victory over the Chiefs

    The NSW Waratahs have secured a resounding 45-25 victory over the Chiefs in one of their best displays all season tonight at Allianz Stadium. In front of 18,175 delighted fans, the Waratahs held onto top spot on the Australian Conference with an impressive...

  • RAMIRO HERRERA RED CARD OFFENCE

    May 28, 16 • 1211 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on RAMIRO HERRERA RED CARD OFFENCE

    Player: Ramiro Herrera Team: Jaguares Position: Prop (Herrera) Date of Incident: 27 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (g) Dangerous Charging Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 37th minute Herrera Red Card Ramiro Herrera of the Jaguares has...

  • TOMAS LAVANINI RED CARD OFFENCE

    May 28, 16 • 1653 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TOMAS LAVANINI RED CARD OFFENCE

    Player: Tomas Lavanini Team: Jaguares Position: Lock Date of Incident: 27 May 2016 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (g) Dangerous Charging Elapsed time in match when offence occurred: 25th minute Lavanini Red Card Offence Tomas Lavanini of the Jaguares has...

  • COWAN TO LEAD FORCE INTO BATTLE WITH REBELS

    May 27, 16 • 1271 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on COWAN TO LEAD FORCE INTO BATTLE WITH REBELS

    The Western Force have made four changes to the match-day 23 to face the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon with club stalwart Pek Cowan to captain the side in the absence of Matt Hodgson.   Replacing the injured Hodgson is Chris Alcock...

  • Preview: Southern Kings vs Jaguares

    May 27, 16 • 2309 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Preview: Southern Kings vs Jaguares

    The Southern Kings will host the Jaguares for the first time in the history of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition when they face each other at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening. Along with the Southern Kings and Sunwolves, the Jaguares are one...

  • JOHN SMIT ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION

    May 26, 16 • 1601 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JOHN SMIT ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION

    John Smit, Chief Executive of The Sharks, has announced he will resign at the end of the 2016 season. Stephen Saad, Chairman of The Sharks Board of Directors, stated:  “John is recognised as one of the most successful and respected leaders in our country,...

  • Highveld neighbours in crunch Loftus clash – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    May 26, 16 • 1385 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highveld neighbours in crunch Loftus clash – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 14 Preview

    Gauteng rivals the Vodacom Bulls and the Emirates Lions go head to head on Saturday afternoon in a mouth-watering Vodacom Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. This Round 14 fixture will be the last local match before the break for the June...

  • Du Plessis on DHL Stormers debut against Cheetahs

    May 26, 16 • 1704 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Du Plessis on DHL Stormers debut against Cheetahs

    Daniel du Plessis will make his DHL Stormers debut in the Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The talented young midfielder, who has been in excellent form for DHL Western Province, comes into the team at outside...

  • Blues v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 26, 16 • 2431 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues v Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date: Saturday 28 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09h35 SA Time Referee: Angus Gardner AR1: Paul Williams AR2: Brendon Pickerill TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 1 Sam Prattley 2...

  • DHL Stormers v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 26, 16 • 1766 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Stormers v Cheetahs @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: Saturday 28 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 local Referee: Glen Jackson AR1: Ben O’Keeffe AR2: Nick Briant TMO: Shaun Veldsman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15 Cheslin Kolbe 14...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the DHL Stormers

    May 26, 16 • 1569 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to take on the DHL Stormers

    Stormers vs Toyota Cheetahs    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the DHL Stormers in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Saturday, 28 May 2016 at Newlands in Cape Town.  The game kicks off at 15:00.  Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the...

  • Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 26, 16 • 2134 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls v Emirates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Bulls v Lions @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Date: Saturday 28 May 2016 Kick-Off: 17:10 SA Time Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Marius van der Westhuizen AR2: Cwengile Jadezweni TMO: Christie du Preez TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Bulls: 15 SP...

  • Emirates Lions team to do battle the Vodacom Bulls

    May 26, 16 • 1665 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to do battle the Vodacom Bulls

    Sylvian Mahuza gets his first start in Super Rugby for the Emirates Lions against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in one of seven changes to the side.   Mahuza starts at fullback, replacing Jaco van der Walt who got injured against the...

  • Southern Kings v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 26, 16 • 1697 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Kings v Jaguares @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:00 SA Time Referee: Nick Briant AR1: Quinton Immelman AR2: Ben Crouse TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Kings: 15. Jurgen...