Archive for the ‘Super Rugby’ Category

  • Cheetahs team to face the Waratahs

    Jun 3, 15 • 1707 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...

  • DHL Stormers injury report

    Jun 3, 15 • 2198 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers injury report

    DHL Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni could miss two weeks of rugby, after suffering a Grade One calf muscle tear early in his team’s 42-12 Vodacom Super Rugby win over the Cheetahs. Ntubeni limped off in the 19th minute of Saturday’s clash and could...

  • WILLIE LE ROUX JOINS THE CELL C SHARKS

    Jun 2, 15 • 2311 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WILLIE LE ROUX JOINS THE CELL C SHARKS

    Springbok fullback, Willie Le Roux will join the Cell C Sharks from Super Rugby 2016. Capped 25 times for the Springboks, this attacking fullback boasts an impressive try-scoring strike rate with seven touch-downs in Test matches and a notable win record of...

  • Lions and Stormers dominate Stats

    Jun 2, 15 • 1660 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions and Stormers dominate Stats

    Vodacom Rugby App Review – Round 16:   The Emirates Lions and the DHL Stormers did not only produce high-intensity action in their respective Vodacom SupeRugby victories over the weekend but also dominated the statistics on the Vodacom Rugby App....

  • McCALMAN RE-SIGNS FOR THREE MORE WITH THE FORCE                                                                                                                 

    Jun 2, 15 • 1277 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on McCALMAN RE-SIGNS FOR THREE MORE WITH THE FORCE                                                                                                                 

    Rampaging No.8 Ben McCalman will stay with the Western Force after re-signing with the Western Australian club for a further three seasons.   The incumbent Wallabies No.8 will remain with the Force through until the end of the 2018 season, with his...

  • 20 years on Stransky does it again #FanUp

    Jun 1, 15 • 4237 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 20 years on Stransky does it again #FanUp

    Twenty years after Joel Stransky famously slotted the World Cup-winning drop goal against the All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park he did it again during a stadium tour he hosted for Vodacom on Saturday. With less pressure than during that intense final on...

  • JRFU CALLS ON FANS TO HELP NAME NEW SUPER RUGBY TEAM

    Jun 1, 15 • 1573 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JRFU CALLS ON FANS TO HELP NAME NEW SUPER RUGBY TEAM

    The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has launched a fan engagement initiative as part of the process to devise a name for its new team that will join Super Rugby in 2016, alongside the Kings from South Africa and a soon-to-be-announced outfit from Argentina....

  • LAURIE WEEKS SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Jun 1, 15 • 1797 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LAURIE WEEKS SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Laurie Weeks Team: Rebels Position: Prop Date of Incident: 29 May 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

  • Emirates Lions Injury Report

    Jun 1, 15 • 2699 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions Injury Report

    VODACOM SUPER RUGBY ROUND 16   The Emirates Lions medical staff have released a medical report ahead of the team’s match against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town this Saturday. Apart from the normal, minor inflictions, there are only two injuries to...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Jun 1, 15 • 1612 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 17 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. – Match Hurricanes v...

  • ROB HORNE SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    May 31, 15 • 1495 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ROB HORNE SUSPENDED FOR THREE WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Rob Horne Team: Waratahs Position: Winger Date of Incident: 30 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst...

  • ROB HORNE CITED

    May 31, 15 • 1759 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on ROB HORNE CITED

    Player: Rob Horne Team: Waratahs Position: Winger Date of Incident: 30 May 2015 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the ground...

  • WARATAHS ON TOP DESPITE LIONS LOSS

    May 31, 15 • 1661 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS ON TOP DESPITE LIONS LOSS

    Photo: Etienne Burger The Waratahs suffered a narrow five-point loss, 27-22, to the Lions at Ellis Park on early Sunday morning AEST, with the bonus point loss margin assisted by three missed penalty goal attempts by Elton Jantjies. The Waratahs retain the...

  • A weekend of firsts, doubles and good-byes – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    May 31, 15 • 2091 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on A weekend of firsts, doubles and good-byes – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 16 Review

    Photo: Etienne Burger It was a weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby firsts, doubles and good-byes as the DHL Stormers consolidated their place at the top of the South African Conference, while the Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks both got one over their Australian...

  • St.George Queensland Reds beat Western Force in Perth

    May 30, 15 • 1563 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds beat Western Force in Perth

    Quade Cooper returned from injury with an impressive display to spearhead the St.George Queensland Reds to a stunning 32-10 triumph over the Western Force in an Asteron Life Super Rugby clash played in Perth tonight. The talented flyhalf tallied 22 points,...

  • QUEENSLAND REDS DOWN WESTERN FORCE

    May 30, 15 • 1630 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on QUEENSLAND REDS DOWN WESTERN FORCE

    The Western Force has been defeated by the Queensland Reds, 32-10, at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) tonight.   Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty crossed for the Force’s only try just before half-time to bring the scores to 17-10 at the break, however,...

  • FRANS STEYN’S SEASON IS OVER

    May 30, 15 • 2869 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANS STEYN’S SEASON IS OVER

    Sharks back Francois Steyn has been handed a major injury setback which will end his Super Rugby season. The World Cup winner tore his pectoral muscle in the Sharks’ last outing against the Reds in Brisbane. Sharks head coach Gary Gold confirmed that...

  • SHARKS BATTLE PAST REBELS

    May 30, 15 • 2218 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS BATTLE PAST REBELS

    The Sharks edged past the 14-man Rebels 25-21 putting an end to their slim Super Rugby play-off hopes in the process. A moment of madness from Laurie Weeks, who threw a series of punches to the face of Jannie du Plessis, saw the Wallaby red-carded late in the...

  • LAURIE WEEKS RED CARD OFFENCE #SuperRugby

    May 30, 15 • 2200 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on LAURIE WEEKS RED CARD OFFENCE #SuperRugby

    Duty Judicial Officer: Adam Casselden Player: Laurie Weeks Team: Rebels Position: Prop Date of Incident: 29 May 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow,...

  • SPEIGHT DOUBLE SINKS THE BULLS

    May 30, 15 • 2204 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SPEIGHT DOUBLE SINKS THE BULLS

    The Bulls’ hopes of making the Super Rugby Finals Series were dealt a major blow with a 22-16 loss to the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. The result provisionally takes the Brumbies back to the top of the Australian Conference, one point clear of the...

  • PREVIEW: THE CELL C SHARKS VS REBELS

    May 29, 15 • 1728 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PREVIEW: THE CELL C SHARKS VS REBELS

    The Cell C Sharks are back in Durban in high spirits after returning from tour with a hard-fought victory over the Reds in Brisbane last week, looking forward to hosting the Rebels at Growthpoint KINGS PARK tonight. The Rebels come to Durban with a desire to...

  • Emirate Lions make a late change

    May 29, 15 • 2455 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirate Lions make a late change

    Photo: Anton Geyser Emirates Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has made a change to his side which will face the Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. Scrumhalf Dillon Smit has been drafted into the Emirates Lions squad on loan from the Leopards and...

  • PRIOR, LOUWRENS RE-SIGN WITH THE FORCE

    May 29, 15 • 1697 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PRIOR, LOUWRENS RE-SIGN WITH THE FORCE

    The Western Force has extended the stay of scrumhalves Ryan Louwrens and Ian Prior through until the end of the 2017 Asteron Life Super Rugby season. The pair joins fellow halfback Alby Mathewson, who is signed to the Force until the end of 2016. Head Coach...

  • Saia Fainga’a launches the St.George Queensland Reds Indigenous Round

    May 29, 15 • 2443 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Saia Fainga’a launches the St.George Queensland Reds Indigenous Round

    Photo: Sportography/QRU. St.George Queensland Reds hooker Saia Fainga’a today launched the Reds Indigenous Round with the unveiling of the new unique playing jersey to be worn in their match against the Chiefs on Saturday 6 June. The Reds Indigenous Round...

  • New Vodacom Wi-Fi solution to combine the best of home viewing with the live big game experience

    May 29, 15 • 1935 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New Vodacom Wi-Fi solution to combine the best of home viewing with the live big game experience

      Large crowds at sports matches can mean frustratingly slow uploads of status updates and selfies, and make it all-but-impossible to view the video instant replays that you get when watching the big game at home. Vodacom’s latest full-stadium Wi-Fi...