Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Sharks team to take on Toulouse

    Feb 9, 16 • 1628 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on Toulouse

    Toulouse vs. Cell C Sharks                                              Date:  Thursday, 11 February 2016 Time:  20h45 (GMT+1)  Venue:  Stade Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse, France Willie le Roux 14. Wandile...

  • Southern Kings team announced for Cheetahs game

    Feb 9, 16 • 1549 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings team announced for Cheetahs game

    The Southern Kings team will run out against the Toyota Cheetahs on Friday under the leadership of Steven Sykes. Announcing his extended 26-man squad for the game at a press conference this afternoon, head coach Deon Davids said he was looking forward to the...

  • DHL Stormers welcome back returning stars

    Feb 9, 16 • 1693 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers welcome back returning stars

    The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of key players from duties in the HSBC Sevens World Series and in Japan. Stalwarts Schalk Burger and Eben Etzebeth joined up with the team last week after returning from stints in Japan, along with Damian de...

  • Pollard to miss Vodacom Super Rugby due to knee injury

    Feb 9, 16 • 1606 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pollard to miss Vodacom Super Rugby due to knee injury

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard has been ruled out of rugby for at least nine months after rupturing knee ligaments in training on Monday. He will be operated on Wednesday. Pollard’s injury came on the first day of...

  • Queensland Rugby confirms Liam Gill to depart at end of season

    Feb 9, 16 • 1284 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Queensland Rugby confirms Liam Gill to depart at end of season

    Queensland Rugby Union today confirmed Liam Gill will depart the St.George Queensland Reds at the end of the season to take up a contract in France. Gill is in his sixth season with the St.George Queensland Reds, after making his debut in 2011. He has played...

  • Rugby Union Weekly Fixtures and Results (9 – 15 February 2016)

    Feb 9, 16 • 3992 Views • General News, International, Six Nations, Super Rugby, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Rugby Union Weekly Fixtures and Results (9 – 15 February 2016)

    All SA Times – Rugby 15 will update the results after each game: Super Rugby Warm Up Games: February 2016 11 Toulouse 17 v Sharks 31 11 Highlanders 19 v Crusaders 19 12 Reds 18 v Brumbies 31 12 Chiefs 17 v Waratahs 12 12 Southern Kings 11 v Cheetahs 21 13...

  • Sharks injury update

    Feb 9, 16 • 1525 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks injury update

    Durban, 8 February 2016: Last Friday, 5th February the Cell C Sharks played Toulon in a pre-season friendly at the Stade Mayol. It was a spirited performance from the Cell C Sharks who edged the European Champs by 29-21. Unfortunately, there were a few...

  • BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season

    Feb 9, 16 • 1440 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders in pre-season

    The BNZ Crusaders will play their second pre-season game this Thursday night against the Highlanders.  The game wlll be played at Fred Booth Park in Waimumu as a feature of the Southern Field Days.   After a pleasing 31 – 3 win against the Queensland...

  • St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies

    Feb 9, 16 • 1191 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Brumbies

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 26-man squad for their second and final pre-season match against the Brumbies at Ballymore Stadium this Friday. Reds head coach Richard Graham has made a single change to the starting side, with Reds centurion...

  • Southern Kings injury update

    Feb 9, 16 • 1423 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings injury update

    The Southern Kings have taken a few injuries following the pre-season friendly against the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said Hooker Edgar Marutlulle had sustained a blow to the head which resulted in a cut to...

  • St.George Queensland Reds go down Crusaders in opening pre-season match

    Feb 7, 16 • 1606 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds go down Crusaders in opening pre-season match

    Photo: QRU/Sportography The St.George Queensland Reds have lost 31-3 to the Crusaders in their opening pre-season match at Ballymore Stadium. Playing in front of 6,721 fans in wet conditions, the Reds took a 3-0 lead into half-time, but made multiple changes...

  • NSW Waratahs fight back to win first trial thriller against the Brumbies in Wagga Wagga

    Feb 6, 16 • 1288 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs fight back to win first trial thriller against the Brumbies in Wagga Wagga

    The NSW Waratahs have won their first pre-season trial match with a thrilling 21-17 victory over the Brumbies tonight at McDonald’s Park in Wagga Wagga. In a side filled with a mix of new faces, experienced leaders and home grown NSW talent, the Waratahs...

  • Weekend’s Rugby Union Fixtures & Results

    Feb 6, 16 • 4308 Views • AVIVA Premiership, General News, International, Six Nations, Super RugbyComments Off on Weekend’s Rugby Union Fixtures & Results

    (Updated after each game) SA Times 5 February 2016: 19h00 Southern Kings 22 vs SWD Eagles 16 (Friendly) 20h00 Scotland Women 0 vs England Women 32 (RBS 6 Nations Women) 19:35 Ulster 17 vs Newport Gwent Dragons 15 (Pro12) 21:00 Ireland u20 24 vs Wales u20s 35...

  • Kings outscore SWD in friendly

    Feb 5, 16 • 1367 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings outscore SWD in friendly

    The Southern Kings travelled to George on Friday where they faced the SWD Eagles in their second pre-season friendly at Outenique Park. Despite two first half tries, the visitors trailed 12 – 13 at the break. SWD took an early three point lead after a...

  • Japanese appliances company Rinnai joins St.George Queensland Reds team

    Feb 5, 16 • 1576 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Japanese appliances company Rinnai joins St.George Queensland Reds team

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced Japanese gas appliances company Rinnai has signed on as a St.George Queensland Reds partner for the 2016 season. An international company with offices in 20 countries, Rinnai has operated in Australia for more than 40...

  • $2 million up for grabs with Mobil Golden Boots

    Feb 5, 16 • 1491 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on $2 million up for grabs with Mobil Golden Boots

    Some of the world’s best goal kickers have hailed from here, and now BNZ Crusaders fans will have the chance to join the goal kicking hall of fame and earn a share of $2 million in the process. This season’s new Mobil Golden Boots competition will see one...

  • PUMA HONOURS TRADITION WITH TOYOTA CHEETAHS KIT

    Feb 5, 16 • 4164 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PUMA HONOURS TRADITION WITH TOYOTA CHEETAHS KIT

    Cape Town, South Africa, 5 February 2016 – PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Toyota Cheetahs unveiled the team’s Super Rugby kit today, with a return to a traditional all-white Home strip and an all-orange Away strip. The design...

  • Toulon vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA

    Feb 5, 16 • 2068 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toulon vs Cell C Sharks TeamSheets #TOUvSHA

    Date: 5 February 2016 Venue: Stade Mayol, Toulon, France Kick-off: 21h30 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Toulon: 15 Delon Armitage, 14 James O’Connor, 13 Théo Belan, 12 Louis Rousset, 11 Bryan Habana (C) , 10 Frédéric Michalak, 9...

  • Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Bulls

    Feb 4, 16 • 2095 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs name their side to tackle the Bulls

    Coach Franco Smith announced his team to take on the Vodacom Bulls in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday, 6 February at 15:00.                                                   CHEETAHS 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP...

  • Kings squad announced for SWD friendly

    Feb 4, 16 • 1400 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings squad announced for SWD friendly

    The Southern Kings have selected a strong squad to take on the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George tomorrow, with Steven Sykes being selected to captain the side. Southern Kings Head Coach, Deon Davids, said he had selected Sykes based on his experience...

  • Lions teams to play Valke and Leopards

    Feb 4, 16 • 2001 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions teams to play Valke and Leopards

    The Emirates Lions will play two warm-up games against the Valke and Leopards on Saturday 6 February in the Barnard stadium with the kick-off times 14:30 (vs Valke) and 16:15 (vs Leopards).   Team 1 will be led by Warren Whiteley while Jaco Kriel will...

  • Force Defeat Hurricanes in Gosford!

    Feb 4, 16 • 1232 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force Defeat Hurricanes in Gosford!

    The Western Force have come away with a convincing 28-0 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford last night. The Force started with a bang and showed great persistence in defence holding the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders’ team to play Racing 92 in Hong Kong

    Feb 4, 16 • 1437 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders’ team to play Racing 92 in Hong Kong

    The Pulse Energy Highlanders will begin their 2016 preseason campaign on Saturday 7th February in Hong Kong when they context the Natixis Cup against the Racing 92. The game is being played at Sui Sai Wan Stadium in Hong Kong kicking-off at 5.00pm local time...

  • Brumbies team to play NSW Waratahs in Wagga

    Feb 4, 16 • 1253 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies team to play NSW Waratahs in Wagga

    Head Coach Stephen Larkham has named a side featuring seven internationals for the Aquis Brumbies first match of 2016, this Saturday’s trial against the NSW Waratahs in Wagga Wagga. Wallabies representatives Matt Toomua, Tevita Kuridrani, Joe Tomane, Ben...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Crusaders at Ballymore

    Feb 4, 16 • 1365 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Crusaders at Ballymore

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced a 30-man squad to take on the Crusaders at Ballymore this Saturday. The match is the first hit out for the Reds in 2016 and presents an opportunity for players to push for selection ahead of their opening round...