Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Force v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1519 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby

                        Match Force v Rebels @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 18:55 local Referee Marius van der Westhuizen AR1 Quinton Immelman AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Damien Mitchelmore...

  • Melbourne Rebels team for clash with the Western Force

    Feb 25, 16 • 1298 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Melbourne Rebels team for clash with the Western Force

    Melbourne Rebels left winger Reece Hodge will make his Asteron Life Super Rugby debut after being selected in the starting line up for Saturday night’s opening round against the Western Force in Perth. Rebels Head Coach Tony McGahan named his team for Round...

  • DHL Stormers v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 2198 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Stormers v Bulls @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 17:15 local Referee Craig Joubert AR1 Rasta Rasivhenge AR2 Cwengile Jadezweni TMO Christie du Preez TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15 Cheslin Kolbe 14...

  • DU TOIT AND VERMAAK TO MAKE DHL STORMERS DEBUT

    Feb 25, 16 • 1193 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DU TOIT AND VERMAAK TO MAKE DHL STORMERS DEBUT

    Pieter-Steph du Toit and Jano Vermaak will both earn their first Vodacom Super Rugby caps for the DHL Stormers in the clash with the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Lock Du Toit and scrumhalf Vermaak take their place in the starting line-up for the...

  • Strauss leads Vodacom Bulls to Cape Town and a new era

    Feb 25, 16 • 1103 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Strauss leads Vodacom Bulls to Cape Town and a new era

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an exciting and young squad to travel to Cape Town where they will face DHL Stormers in the opening weekend of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The Vodacom Bulls will be captained by Adriaan Strauss, one of...

  • Sunwolves v Emitates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 2447 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves v Emitates Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Sunwolves v Lions @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 13:15 local / 06:15 SA Time Referee Ben O’Keeffe AR1 Shuhei Kubo AR2 Aki Aso TMO Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Sunwolves:...

  • Brumbies v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1357 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Brumbies v Hurricanes @ GIO Stadium, Canberra Date Friday 26 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:45 local / 10h45 SA Time Referee Andrew Lees AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Damien Mitchelmore TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Brumbies: 1 Allan...

  • BEAST TO CAPTAIN CELL C SHARKS

    Feb 25, 16 • 1816 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BEAST TO CAPTAIN CELL C SHARKS

    Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira will lead the Cell C Sharks in their opening challenge of the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, against the Kings at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It is a fitting acknowledgement of his contribution to the...

  • Southern Kings v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1554 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Kings v Sharks @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 15:00 local SA Time Referee Jaco van Heerden AR1 Rodney Bonaparte AR2 AJ Jacobs TMO Marius Jonker TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Southern...

  • Emirates Lions side to take on the Sunwolves

    Feb 25, 16 • 1485 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions side to take on the Sunwolves

    The Emirates Lions side to take on the Sun Wolves in the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 27 February boast no surprises as coach Johan Ackermann went with experience and consistency.   There are no new Super Rugby caps in the...

  • Hurricanes side to take on the Brumbies

    Feb 25, 16 • 1238 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes side to take on the Brumbies

    Former New Zealand schools star Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso will form an exciting young midfield when the Hurricanes kick off their 2016 Investec Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has named a powerful...

  • Brumbies name their side for opener against the Hurricanes

    Feb 25, 16 • 1211 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies name their side for opener against the Hurricanes

    Aquis Brumbies Head Coach Stephen Larkham has named a side with eleven Wallabies and three debutants for Friday night’s Super Rugby season opener against the Hurricanes at GIO Stadium. Tomás Cubelli, Aidan Toua and Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin have all...

  • Waratahs v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1253 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs v Reds Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Waratahs v Reds @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:45 local / 10h45 SA Time Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Nic Berry AR2 James Leckie TMO George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Waratahs: 1.       Paddy...

  • NSW WARATAHS NAMED FOR FIRST ROUND SUPER RUGBY

    Feb 25, 16 • 1324 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW WARATAHS NAMED FOR FIRST ROUND SUPER RUGBY

    Head Coach Daryl Gibson has announced his NSW Waratahs team for round one of Super Rugby this Saturday night at Allianz Stadium. The announcement was made at the Club’s official season launch today in Sydney. The starting team for the historic...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play New South Wales

    Feb 25, 16 • 1164 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play New South Wales

    The St.George Queensland Reds have named their side to take on New South Wales in Round 1 of Asteron Life Super Rugby. Head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to the side which played the Brumbies in a trial match two weeks ago – with injuries...

  • Damien Frawley appointed Chairman of Queensland Rugby Union

    Feb 25, 16 • 1502 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Damien Frawley appointed Chairman of Queensland Rugby Union

    Board member Damien Frawley has been appointed Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) Chairman after Rod McCall stepped down from the role with immediate effect for personal reasons. Mr Frawley is a former Queensland and Wallabies second row (who played the last of his...

  • Fidelity joins Lions family

    Feb 25, 16 • 4250 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fidelity joins Lions family

    The Lions Rugby Company (PTY) Ltd. is proud to announce, Fidelity Security Group as a Super Rugby and Currie Cup sponsor. The Emirates Lions jersey as well as the Xerox Lions Currie Cup Jersey will boast the Fidelity logo on the left sleeve.   Fidelity...

  • ONE DAY UNTIL NEW-LOOK SUPER RUGBY SEASON KICKS OFF!

    Feb 25, 16 • 1253 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ONE DAY UNTIL NEW-LOOK SUPER RUGBY SEASON KICKS OFF!

    Super Rugby is just 24 hours from embarking upon a bold new era with 18 teams from five countries playing throughout seven nations all competing for one glittering prize! With pre-season fixtures providing the last chance to try new combinations and new...

  • Crusaders v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 25, 16 • 1535 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders v Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Crusaders v Chiefs @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Saturday 27 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local / 08:35 SA Time Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Crusaders: 1 Joe Moody...

  • Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the BNZ Crusaders

    Feb 25, 16 • 1295 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Gallagher Chiefs team named to play the BNZ Crusaders

    The bags are packed, bodies primed for battle and there’s an excitable tension in the air as the Gallagher Chiefs depart for their opening match of the 2016 Investec Super Rugby season against the BNZ Crusaders in Christchurch.  Gallagher Chiefs head coach...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    Feb 25, 16 • 2120 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Chiefs

    The BNZ Crusaders will kick off the 21st Crusade at AMI Stadium this Saturday night when they take on the Chiefs.   Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a run-on fifteen that includes three Crusader debutants – Tim Boys at loose forward, Richie...

  • Eastern Province Rugby

    EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 PREVIEW – ROUND THREE

    Feb 25, 16 • 1842 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EASTERN CAPE SUPER 12 PREVIEW – ROUND THREE

    EASTERN Province clubs Spring Rose, Gardens and Park will all be aiming for three victories in a row to consolidate their positions at the top of their respective pools when the final round-robin matches are played in the Super 12 rugby competition on...

  • Sunwolves side named

    Feb 25, 16 • 1782 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sunwolves side named

    15 Riaan VILJOEN 14 Akihito YAMADA 13 Harumichi TATEKAWA 12 Yu TAMURA 11 Yasutaka SASAKURA 10 Tusi PISI 9 Atsushi HIWASA 8 Edward QUIRK 7 Andrew DURUTALO 6 Liaki MOLI 5 Hitoshi ONO 4 Timothy BOND 3 Shinnosuke KAKINAGA 2 Shota HORIE 1 Keith INAGAKI...

  • FIVE PLAYERS SET TO DEBUT FOR FORCE IN CLASH WITH REBELS

    Feb 25, 16 • 1315 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FIVE PLAYERS SET TO DEBUT FOR FORCE IN CLASH WITH REBELS

    By David Berrie – The Western Force is set to have five players wearing Force blue for the very first time in the 23-man squad to take on the Melbourne Rebels at the Force Field (nib Stadium) on Saturday, 27 February. Former Queensland Reds teammates...

  • Cheetahs v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Feb 24, 16 • 2105 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs v Jaguares Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Jaguares @ Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Friday 26 February 2016 Kick-Off 19:00 SA Time Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Rasta Rasivhenge AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Cheetahs: 1. Charles...