Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Fleck appointed interim head coach of the DHL Stormers

    Dec 12, 15 • 2315 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Fleck appointed interim head coach of the DHL Stormers

    Robbie Fleck has been appointed interim head coach of the DHL Stormers for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season. Fleck, who has been an assistant coach for the franchise since 2010, has been acting as the DHL Stormers’ coaching co-ordinator since the...

  • De Jager and De Allende stand out in SA Rugby Player of the Year nominations

    Dec 10, 15 • 3725 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on De Jager and De Allende stand out in SA Rugby Player of the Year nominations

    Springboks Damian De Allende and Lood de Jager were rewarded for their good form at the Rugby World Cup when both earned two nominations in the annual SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards, while Warrick Gelant, Seabelo Senatla, Warren Whiteley and Jaco Kriel...

  • New Rugby Park facility officially opened by Prime Minister #Crusaders

    Dec 10, 15 • 1496 Views • General News, New Zealand, Super RugbyComments Off on New Rugby Park facility officially opened by Prime Minister #Crusaders

    The new training home of Canterbury Rugby and the Crusaders was officially opened by the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. John Key, at a special opening celebration today.   The Prime Minister arrived at Rugby Park in style with local rugby legend Richie McCaw...

  • Mellett calls it a day

    Dec 10, 15 • 1566 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on Mellett calls it a day

    Vodacom Bulls prop Morne Mellett has retired from rugby with immediate effect due to medical advice. The prop suffered vertebral artery dissection in July and was ruled out of rugby for the remainder of the year. Recent medical advice suggested that the...

  • Lambie and Coetzee to lead the Sharks

    Dec 9, 15 • 1782 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lambie and Coetzee to lead the Sharks

    The Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold on Wednesday announced the appointment of Springbok flyhalf, Patrick Lambie, as the Cell C Sharks captain for the 2016 Super Rugby tournament. Born and bred in KwaZulu-Natal, Pat is regarded as one of the most talented...

  • EP Kings players hand over petition to Watson

    Dec 7, 15 • 2000 Views • General News, South Africa, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on EP Kings players hand over petition to Watson

    EP Rugby President Cheeky Watson and members of the union’s executive held an amicable meeting with a group of Kings Rugby players, who handed over a petition at the union’s offices in Port Elizabeth on Monday morning. Before the meeting, an unfortunate...

  • Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders congratulate awards winners

    Dec 6, 15 • 1452 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Canterbury Rugby and Crusaders congratulate awards winners

    Last night’s Canterbury Rugby Awards evening was a celebration of success in the Canterbury and Crusaders region.  The annual event at Horncastle Arena is to recognise and reward the hard work of many of those involved with rugby in this region, from...

  • WESTERN FORCE LAUNCHES 2016 PLAYING STRIP

    Dec 5, 15 • 2269 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE LAUNCHES 2016 PLAYING STRIP

    The Western Force has unveiled its playing strip and team kit for the 2016 Asteron Life Super Rugby competition. The jersey, an evolution of the club’s 10th season jersey, features a number of high performance features, making it the toughest, lightest and...

  • SA Rugby unveils Southern Kings management team and operational plan

    Dec 4, 15 • 3331 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SA Rugby unveils Southern Kings management team and operational plan

      Southern Kings staff and players to be paid next week Deon Davids named as head coach  Fully transformed squad identified for signing Mzwandile Stick and Zingi Hela promoted to management positions The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday...

  • PUMAS AWARDS EVENING

    Dec 4, 15 • 1697 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PUMAS AWARDS EVENING

    MBOMBELA NELSPRUIT – A year of hard work was celebrated at the annual Mpumalanga Rugby Union 2015 Awards evening held last night at the Emnotweni Casino Arena. SARU President, Oregon Hoskins was the guest speaker and he gave insight to the coming 2016...

  • INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016

    Dec 3, 15 • 2888 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016

    Durban, 3 December 2015: The Cell C Sharks are delighted to present our home and away kit for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The design of the jerseys is culturally inspired and based on the five pillars of The Sharks brand, which is Innovation,...

  • DHL Stormers launch new kit for 2016

    Dec 3, 15 • 3638 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers launch new kit for 2016

    The DHL Stormers have launched their new home and away kit for the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season, both of which retain the proud heritage of Western Province Rugby. The new DHL Stormers home jersey will continue to feature the signature look of WP Rugby...

  • Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned from his post as coach of the EP Kings

    Dec 2, 15 • 2414 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brent Janse van Rensburg has resigned from his post as coach of the EP Kings

    EASTERN Province rugby confirmed on Wednesday (December 2) that coach Brent Janse van Rensburg had resigned from his post with the EP Kings. Janse van Rensburg joined the EP Kings as their defence coach at the start of 2015 and was promoted to head coach of...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane

    Dec 2, 15 • 1993 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane

    Confirmation of highly anticipated warm-up match between Gauteng neighbours at Peter Mokaba Stadium.  The Vodacom Bulls on Wednesday confirmed the highly rated Emirates Lions as their opponents for their annual Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match at the Peter...

  • Lions Jersey in the Making

    Dec 1, 15 • 2160 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions Jersey in the Making

    At the beginning of 2015, the Emirates Golden Lions challenged Canterbury South Africa to create a unique Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 Jersey that stands up to the physicality of the game that not only represents everything the Emirates Lions stand for, but...

  • DAAR IS NIKS SOOS VOORGEVOEL NIE, VERAL NIE BY DIE BULLE NIE #PaleToe

    Dec 1, 15 • 2574 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DAAR IS NIKS SOOS VOORGEVOEL NIE, VERAL NIE BY DIE BULLE NIE #PaleToe

    Simon Riekert van #PaleToe! sê hy het ʼn voorgevoel gehad oor Adriaan Strauss by laasweek se Bulls 2016 trui-bekendstelling. Hier is sy storie. Een ding is ons eens in die media, daar is geen ander Suid Afrikaanse rugby-franchise wat so ʼn ophef maak van hul...

  • Adriaan Strauss to lead Vodacom Bulls in 2016

    Nov 30, 15 • 2599 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Adriaan Strauss to lead Vodacom Bulls in 2016

    Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss has been named as captain of the Vodacom Bulls for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, the team annnounced on Monday. Another international star, Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard, will be vice-captain for the season....

  • EP RUGBY AGM POSTPONED

    Nov 30, 15 • 1737 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP RUGBY AGM POSTPONED

    The Eastern Province Rugby Union Executive have taken the decision to postpone the Annual General Meeting which was scheduled to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 28 November 2015 at 12pm. Executive Member, Mr Freddie Makoki, who is...

  • BNZ Crusaders past and present to battle it out for charity

    Nov 27, 15 • 1673 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders past and present to battle it out for charity

    They’re some of the best rugby players the region has seen, but we’re about to find out whether they can play cricket.  Members of the 2016 BNZ Crusaders squad will pit their skills against some past Crusaders legends next Sunday, 6 December, in the...

  • Highlanders look to bright future

    Nov 27, 15 • 1330 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders look to bright future

    Five year licence awarded to new operator A group of primarily South Island private investors – 77 percent stake Local Provincial Unions, New Zealand Rugby – 23 percent stake Investec Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, have embarked on a new era...

  • Southern Kings planning moves nearer completion

    Nov 26, 15 • 1633 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings planning moves nearer completion

    The South African Rugby Union said on Wednesday it expected to be able to announce details of its plans for the Southern Kings early next week. “We have made major progress in preparing an implementation plan for the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise,” said...

  • Q&A WITH BURGER ODENDAAL

    Nov 25, 15 • 4126 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Q&A WITH BURGER ODENDAAL

      Q: Your growth within the Bulls has been exceptional, joining the side during Currie Cup season in 2014 and establishing yourself as one of the top performers, what is it about the Bulls style you enjoy?   A: It has been a great journey thus far but...

  • NEW VODACOM BULLS SUPER RUGBY KIT IS INSPIRED BY THE STARS #ForeverFaster, #Stellar #CrossTheLine

    Nov 25, 15 • 2622 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NEW VODACOM BULLS SUPER RUGBY KIT IS INSPIRED BY THE STARS #ForeverFaster, #Stellar #CrossTheLine

    PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Vodacom Bulls has unveiled three new Super Rugby kits, inspired by the stars.   Nicknamed the Stellar Kit, this season sees the introduction of a signature Black kit – brought to life with an...

  • FORCE & FUGRO-TSM WELCOME ‘NEW ERA’ IN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY

    Nov 25, 15 • 1710 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE & FUGRO-TSM WELCOME ‘NEW ERA’ IN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY

    The Western Force and leading sub-sea contractor to the natural resource and marine industries, Fugro-TSM, have extended their strong partnership for a ninth successive season.   The new agreement will see the Perth-based company’s brand continue to...

  • Emirates Golden Lions squad bolstered for SuperRugby

    Nov 24, 15 • 2690 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Golden Lions squad bolstered for SuperRugby

    All the Lions’ Currie Cup heroes except for Kwagga Smith, who is contracted for National Sevens duty, have been retained for SuperRugby while nine other stalwarts have strengthened the squad.   Flanker Derick Minnie returns after a long injury lay-off...