Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • R.I.P Jerry

    Jun 5, 15 • 2722 Views • General News, International, Super RugbyComments Off on R.I.P Jerry

    The rugby world is shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of ex All Black captain and true rugby legend Jerry Collins. Collins, 34, and his wife, Alana Madill, died in a car accident in Beziers, France. Their three month old daughter, Alya,  survived...

  • DHL Stormers vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1641 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers vs Emirate Lions Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Stormers v Lions @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 17:05 local, 01:05* AEST, 03:05* NZST Referee Stuart Berry AR1 Marius van der Westhuizen AR2 Quinton Immelman TMO Marius Jonker Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15....

  • Cheetahs make late change

    Jun 4, 15 • 2301 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs make late change

    Willie Le Roux replaces Joe Pietersen on the bench.   NO. POSITION NAME 1 LOOSEHEAD PROP BG Uys 2 HOOKER Torsten van Jaarsveld 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Maks van Dyk 4 LEFT LOCK Carl Wegner 5 RIGHT LOCK Francois Uys ( c ) 6 LEFT FLANKER Boom Prinsloo 7 RIGHT...

  • DHL Stormers change three for Lions at home

    Jun 4, 15 • 1513 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers change three for Lions at home

      The DHL Stormers have announced just three changes to their starting line-up, with two new faces on the bench, for Saturday’s all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby meeting with the Lions at DHL Newlands (kick-off 17h05). The DHL Stormers can...

  • Permutations start taking shape – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview

    Jun 4, 15 • 1915 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Permutations start taking shape – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 17 Preview

    With only two rounds of action left before the top six teams in Vodacom Super Rugby start fighting it out for the grand prize, there is still a lot that happen before the final positions on the log are secured.   What we do know is that the Hurricanes...

  • Nine South Africans in Stats XV #FanUp

    Jun 4, 15 • 1458 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Nine South Africans in Stats XV #FanUp

    South African players absolutely dominate this week’s Stats XV with nine players from this country making the team following this week’s Vodacom SupeRugby action. The team consists of a healthy spread of players from the five South African franchises...

  • Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1558 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Cheetahs v Waratahs @ Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:00 local, 23:00 AEST, 01:00* NZST Referee Glen Jackson AR1 Jaco van Heerden AR2 Lourens van der Merwe TMO Johan Greeff Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Reds vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1354 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds vs Chiefs Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Reds v Chiefs @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:40 local, 21:40 NZST, 11:40 SAST Referee Mike Fraser AR1 Rohan Hoffmann AR2 Andrew Lees TMO George Ayoub Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Reds: 15. James O`Connor, 14. Chris...

  • Blues vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1406 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Crusaders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park, Auckland Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee Chris Pollock AR1 Ben O’Keeffe AR2 Jamie Nutbrown TMO Ben Skeen Follow on Teitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15. Matt Vaega, 14. Ben...

  • Force vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1306 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force vs Brumbies Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Force v Brumbies @ nib Stadium, Perth Date Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off 19:00 local, 21:00 AEST, 23:00 NZST, 13:00 SAST Referee Angus Gardner AR1 Damien Mitchelmore AR2 Graham Cooper TMO Peter Marshall Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: 15. Dane...

  • Melbourne Rebels vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1302 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Melbourne Rebels vs Vodacom Bulls Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Rebels v Bulls @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date Saturday 6 June 2015 Kick-Off 15:30 local, 17:30 NZST, 07:30 SAST Referee Nick Briant AR1 James Leckie AR2 Michael Hogan TMO Ian Smith Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels: 15. Mike Harris, 14. Dominic...

  • Highlanders team to play the Hurricanes

    Jun 4, 15 • 1440 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders team to play the Hurricanes

    Tomorrow night’s game will feature a new captain, vice-captain and have five players running out onto their home field when the Highlanders clash with the table topping Hurricanes. Head coach, Jamie Joseph, has named a side that features six changes to the...

  • BARRETT TO STEER CANES IN NAPIER

    Jun 4, 15 • 1342 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BARRETT TO STEER CANES IN NAPIER

    First five-eighth Beauden Barrett will return to the Hurricanes’ starting team this Friday night in one of three changes to the side which faced the Crusaders. Coach Chris Boyd has opted to move Blade Thomson into flanker and Victor Vito to No. 8, giving...

  • Hurricanes vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Jun 4, 15 • 1990 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes vs Highlanders Teamsheets #SuperRugby

    Match Hurricanes v Highlanders Date: Friday 5 June 2015 Kick-Off:19:35 local, 17:35 AEST, 09:35 SAST Referee: Jaco Peyper AR1: Shane McDermott AR2: Paul Williams TMO: Aaron Paterson Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes: 15. James Marshall, 14. Nehe...

  • Lions make two forced changes

    Jun 4, 15 • 1809 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions make two forced changes

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 17: DHL STORMERS VS EMIRATES LIONS    Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to face the DHL Stormers at Newlands Stadium on Saturday.   Ackermann has opted for consistency for the clash, making just...

  • Brumbies team to take on the Force

    Jun 4, 15 • 1321 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Brumbies team to take on the Force

    Brumbies 1. Scott Sio , 2. Stephen Moore (c), 3. Ben Alexander, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Blake Enever, 6. Scott Fardy, 7. David Pocock, 8. Ita Vaea, 9. Nic White, 10. Christian Lealiifano, 11. Joe Tomane, 12. Robbie Coleman, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Henry...

  • PREVIEW: REBELS VS BULLS, ROUND 17

    Jun 4, 15 • 1617 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PREVIEW: REBELS VS BULLS, ROUND 17

    Setting the scene: The Rebels and Bulls head into this clash with different motivations and different levels of comfort, however the same aspirations; to claim a crucial victory. For the Rebels, it’s a case of finishing the season on a positive note; two...

  • ALO-EMILE REACHES 50 REBELS CAPS

    Jun 4, 15 • 1522 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ALO-EMILE REACHES 50 REBELS CAPS

    RaboDirect Rebels prop Paul Alo-Emile will become the sixth player in the Club’s short history to reach 50 Rebels caps, after he returned to the starting lineup to face the Bulls on Saturday afternoon. Alo-Emile’s inclusion is among four changes to the...

  • Chiefs team announced to play Reds in Brisbane

    Jun 4, 15 • 1861 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs team announced to play Reds in Brisbane

    The Chiefs have announced their team to play the Reds in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. The Chiefs forward pack has some new personnel with Mitchell Graham and Siate Tokolahi starting in the front row.  Brodie Retallick and Liam Messam both...

  • WYKES RUNS ON FOR ‘FORCE FIELD’ FAREWELL

    Jun 4, 15 • 1958 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WYKES RUNS ON FOR ‘FORCE FIELD’ FAREWELL

    Veteran lock Sam Wykes will return to the starting XV and is set to play his final match at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) when the Western Force tackles the ACT Brumbies on Friday (5 June).   The 27-year-old, who will play in the Japanese Top...

  • Tahs Secure Ta’avao for Two Years

    Jun 4, 15 • 1780 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Tahs Secure Ta’avao for Two Years

    The Waratahs have today confirmed the signing of Auckland Blues tighthead prop Angus Ta’avao on a two-year contract that will see the 25 year-old playing for NSW from the 2016 season onwards. Ta’avao will finish the season with his ITM Cup side Taranaki...

  • St.George Queensland Reds side to play Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium

    Jun 4, 15 • 1508 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds side to play Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium

    St.George Queensland Reds centurions Will Genia and James Horwill will play their final home game for the state this weekend, after being named in the starting side to take on the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium. Head coach Richard Graham has named an unchanged...

  • Crusaders team to play the Blues

    Jun 4, 15 • 1565 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Blues

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named an unchanged backline to face the Blues this weekend.  There will be three changes to the forwards and five changes in the reserves from the team that beat the Hurricanes last weekend.   Wyatt Crockett...

  • Seven changes as Vodacom Bulls charge Rebels

    Jun 3, 15 • 1837 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Seven changes as Vodacom Bulls charge Rebels

    Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made seven changes to his starting team to face the Rebels in a Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Melbourne on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline that faced the Brumbies last weekend and four in the pack. Jesse...

  • Cheetahs team to face the Waratahs

    Jun 3, 15 • 1684 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cheetahs team to face the Waratahs

    Toyota Cheetahs vs Waratahs   The Toyota Cheetahs will be facing the Waratahs in their last home game of the season on Saturday, 6 June at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.  The Vodacom SupeRugby game kicks off at 15:00.  A South African Air Force...