Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues

    May 26, 16 • 2842 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Blues

    The BNZ Crusaders will play their final fixture before the June International window against the Blues at Eden Park.  Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Waratahs last weekend.   Lock Sam Whitelock...

  • Kings side relatively unchanged for Jaguares

    May 25, 16 • 1495 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings side relatively unchanged for Jaguares

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced just four changes, two of which are rotational, for the Southern Kings team ahead of their match against the Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday evening. Most notable among the changes is...

  • Hurricanes v Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 25, 16 • 1585 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Jamie Nutbrown TMO: Aaron Peterson TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    May 25, 16 • 1100 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    Hurricanes v Pulse Energy Highlanders – Westpac Stadium, Dunedin, Friday 27th May 7.35pm Returning from their bye round Pulse Energy Highlanders Head Coach Jamie Joseph has made only two changes to his starting line-up that beat the Crusaders in round...

  • BOYD CHANGES FOUR FOR HIGHLANDERS

    May 25, 16 • 1271 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BOYD CHANGES FOUR FOR HIGHLANDERS

    Hurricanes captain Dane Coles and lock Michael Fatialofa have both been passed fit to play the Highlanders at Westpac Stadium on Friday night. Coles and Fatialofa both successfully completed concussion protocols this week and were part of a fully fit...

  • Minimal changes to face Emirates Lions

    May 25, 16 • 1813 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Minimal changes to face Emirates Lions

    Vodacom Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, made minimal changes to the squad that did battle successfully against the DHL Stormers last week, to take on an in-form Emirates Lions team in yet another massive local derby. Travis Ismaiel was withdrawn from the team...

  • Waratahs v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 25, 16 • 1683 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Waratahs v Chiefs @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date: Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:35 SA Time Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Jaco van Heerden AR2: Ed Martin TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1. Paddy Ryan...

  • Gallagher Chiefs team named for trans-Tasman top of the table clash

    May 25, 16 • 1701 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named for trans-Tasman top of the table clash

    Eagle-eyed supporters will observe a colourful variation on the Gallagher Chiefs playing strip this Friday when they take to the field at Allianz Stadium in Sydney for their round 14 Investec Super Rugby match against the NSW Waratahs.  The New Zealand...

  • Craig Joubert strikes Vodacom Super Rugby 100 mark

    May 25, 16 • 1047 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Craig Joubert strikes Vodacom Super Rugby 100 mark

    South Africa’s Craig Joubert will on Saturday become only the third referee in history to officiate his 100thVodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versfeld.   Only Steve Walsh...

  • NSW Centurion, Rob Horne amongst four changes to NSW Waratahs for Friday blockbuster against the Chiefs

    May 25, 16 • 1198 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Centurion, Rob Horne amongst four changes to NSW Waratahs for Friday blockbuster against the Chiefs

    The NSW Waratahs have made four changes to the starting side for their round 14 match against the Chiefs in what is expected to be a blockbuster battle between the New Zealand and Australian Conference leaders at Allianz Stadium this Friday night. Wycliff...

  • Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan

    May 25, 16 • 2089 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wandile Mjekevu joins the Southern Kings on loan

    Former junior springbok and versatile backline player Wandile Mjekevu has joined the Southern Kings on loan for the rest of the Vodacom Super Rugby  season. Southern Kings Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous said Mjekevu, who had been based at the Cell C...

  • Vodacom Bulls and CANSA come out winners #GetYourPinkOn

    May 24, 16 • 1358 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls and CANSA come out winners #GetYourPinkOn

    The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) partnered with the Vodacom Bulls for a #GetYourPinkOn (http://www.getyourpinkon.co.za/) game against the Toyota Cheetahs on 2 April 2016. The Vodacom Bulls were not the only winners that night, when they beat the...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 14

    May 24, 16 • 1581 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 14

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 14 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Hurricanes v Highlanders @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date Friday 27 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Mike Fraser AR1 Brendon Pickerill AR2 Jamie Nutbrown...

  • Kings have 3 injury concerns ahead of Jaguares

    May 24, 16 • 1748 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings have 3 injury concerns ahead of Jaguares

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has confirmed that three players will not be available for selection against the Jaguares on Friday, following injuries sustained during the game against he Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Davids confirmed that...

  • Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Jaguares #AllOutRugby

    May 24, 16 • 1813 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Jaguares #AllOutRugby

    We are giving away 10 sets of 3 tickets (30) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Jaguares at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 27 May at 19h00) How to stand a chance of winning?...

  • NAIL-BITING STUFF IN NORTH-SOUTH DERBY

    May 23, 16 • 1519 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NAIL-BITING STUFF IN NORTH-SOUTH DERBY

    23 MAY 2016 – The North-South derby between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers did not disappoint as the Pretoria side clinched the victory in a nail-biting affair, while the Cell C Sharks and the Emirates Lions were in rampant form in their...

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom

    May 23, 16 • 1349 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom

    Weekly Tries Tally after Round 13 21 May 2016 ROUND 13 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 13: 18 Total donation from Vodacom:  R126 000 (R7000 per South African team try)   Broken down as follows: Emirates Lions: 8 Cell C Sharks:  8 DHL Stormers:...

  • Ayumu Goromaru injury update

    May 22, 16 • 1277 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Ayumu Goromaru injury update

    St.George Queensland Reds fullback Ayumu Goromaru will undergo surgery next week after suffering an AC joint separation in his side’s win over the Sunwolves yesterday. He is expected to be sidelined for 12 weeks, ruling him out of the Reds’ final...

  • Vodacom Bulls edge DHL Stormers at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Wrap

    May 22, 16 • 1061 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls edge DHL Stormers at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 13 Wrap

    The Vodacom Bulls defeated the DHL Stormers 17-13 in a typical, tense South African derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening to keep their unbeaten home record in this year’s campaign intact. They also halted a run of four Vodacom Super Rugby losses in...

  • Waratahs put in courageous 80 minute effort in 29-10 loss to loss to Crusaders

    May 20, 16 • 2040 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs put in courageous 80 minute effort in 29-10 loss to loss to Crusaders

    The NSW Waratahs have put in a courageous display, going down to the Crusaders by 29-10 in trying conditions in Christchurch tonight. The Tahs applied pressure to the Crusaders all night, showing maximum effort for the full 80 minutes. They managed two tries...

  • St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi signs two-year contract extension

    May 20, 16 • 1529 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi signs two-year contract extension

    St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi has signed a two-year contract with Queensland Rugby Union, which will see him remain at Ballymore until 2018. Kerevi has been in rampant form for the Reds this season and is one of the most potent attacking...

  • Reds v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1367 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds v Sunwolves Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Reds v Sunwolves @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:05 local / 07:05 SA Time Referee: Will Houston AR1: Andrew Lees AR2: Nic Berry TMO: Damien Mitchelmore TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 1. James Slipper...

  • Chiefs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1364 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Chiefs v Rebels @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local  09h35 SA Time Referee: Angus Gardiner AR1: Brendon Pickerill AR2: Angus Mabey TMO: Ben Skeen TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Chiefs: 1. Mitchell Graham...

  • Emirates Lions v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1740 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Lions v Jaguares @ Emirates Airlines Stadium, Johannesburg Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 SA time  Referee: Stuart Berry AR1: Cwengile Jadezweni AR2: Lourens van der Merwe TMO: Willie Vos TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Emirates...

  • Cell C Sharks v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    May 19, 16 • 1491 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sharks v Kings @ Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban Date: Saturday 21 May 2016 Kick-Off 17:10 SA Time Referee: Quinton Immelman AR1: Rodney Bonaparte AR2: Archie Sehlako TMO: Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cell C Sharks:  15 Willie...