Archive for the ‘Super Rugby News’ Category

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 17

  Jul 5, 12 • 1932 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 17

  The race for places in the Finals Series is still wide open as the penultimate round of Vodacom Super Rugby action for 2012 kicks off on Friday morning. In New Zealand, the Chiefs will top their Conference – that is a fact. In Australia, the defending...

• Two rounds to the Super Rugby Finals Series – permutations for 2012 Super Rugby

  Jul 5, 12 • 2321 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Two rounds to the Super Rugby Finals Series – permutations for 2012 Super Rugby

  Super Rugby made a welcome return last weekend, with Round 16 serving up six local Conference derbies, and in terms of the final standings, the top-of-the-table Chiefs became the first franchise to secure a Finals Series position. The Chiefs 27-21 victory...

• Mealamu to lead Blues against Force

  Jul 5, 12 • 2231 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Mealamu to lead Blues against Force

  Captain Keven Mealamu will lead out his side for the first time in almost three months when the Blues face the Western Force at Eden Park on Saturday night. Mealamu has not played for the Blues since round eight against the Sharks as a recurring calf injury...

• Nathan Sharpe captains Force against Blues

  Jul 5, 12 • 2637 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Nathan Sharpe captains Force against Blues

  The Emirates Western Force will feature a revamped back row as part of four changes to its starting XV to tackle the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday night. In the absence of David Pocock (groin) and Matt Hodgson (ankle), who were both ruled out following last...

• Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  Jul 4, 12 • 5167 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Rugby15 Exclusive: 15 Minutes with the original “Pocket-Rocket” – Brent Russell

  The original “Pocket-Rocket” Brent Russell is considered by many to be the first breed of a new smaller than average, dynamic rugby player. His smaller stature gave him the added advantage of explosive speed and a low centre of gravity, which in return...

• Frans Steyn back home but no Lambie or Alberts for Sharks

  Jul 4, 12 • 3270 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Frans Steyn back home but no Lambie or Alberts for Sharks

  Sharks coach John Plumtree has announced his side to face the Vodacom Bulls in the penultimate match of the Super Rugby round-robin stages. The Sharks will have to do without two of their most influential Springboks with fullback Pat Lambie and loose forward...

• Last home game for three Cheetahs

  Jul 4, 12 • 3574 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Last home game for three Cheetahs

  Morgan Piek – This weekend sees the Toyota Cheetahs face one of their toughest battles of the season. Considering the men from Bloemfontein were taught a rugby lesson of note by the Vodacom Bulls last weekend at Loftus, the task at hand this coming...

• Crusaders team to play the Chiefs named

  Jul 4, 12 • 2937 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Chiefs named

  Three players have recovered from injuries this week to return to the Crusaders starting line-up to play the Chiefs in Hamilton this Friday night.  Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team that includes included Kieran Read at number 8...

• Chiefs team announced to play the Crusaders

  Jul 4, 12 • 2291 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Chiefs team announced to play the Crusaders

  The Chiefs, who are currently top of the Investec Super Rugby table, have announced their team to play the Crusaders this Friday morning at 9;35am CAT at the Waikato Stadium. In one of the most anticipated games this season, the Chiefs have made a few changes...

• Young Gun Siya Kolisi made his first mark at Coca-Cola Craven Weeks

  Jul 3, 12 • 2963 Views • Craven Week, National, School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Young Gun Siya Kolisi made his first mark at Coca-Cola Craven Weeks

  YOUNG GUN KOLISI MADE HIS FIRST MARK AT COCA-COLA CRAVEN WEEKS Siya Kolisi has been branded as one of the fearless young guns in current South African rugby circles. Now at the tender age of 21, this talented and unbridled youngster has his ambition firmly...

• Bulls stick to winning formula

  Jul 3, 12 • 2188 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bulls stick to winning formula

  Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke named an unchanged side to face the Sharks on Friday and the same match 22 that outclassed the Toyota Cheetahs last weekend, will again have to deliver the goods in Durban. Ludeke said team selection this week was straight...

• Bulls statement on signing of Paarl Gym's Handrè Pollard

  Jul 2, 12 • 6474 Views • National, School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bulls statement on signing of Paarl Gym's Handrè Pollard

  The Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd would like to confirm that Junior Boks flyhalf Handrè Pollard will join the Vodacom Blue Bulls in 2012. The 18 year old Paarl Gymnasium scholar was one of the stand-out players in the Junior Boks campaign and scored 42 points...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 16

  Jul 1, 12 • 2916 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • James Loretz • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 16

  The Vodacom Bulls inched closer to the DHL Stormers on the South African Conference log as both teams won their first Vodacom Super Rugby matches after the June Test break. The DHL Stormers beat the MTN Lions by 27-17 at DHL Newlands, but only got four log...

• Bulls too good for Cheetahs

  Jun 30, 12 • 3255 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bulls too good for Cheetahs

  The Vodacom Bulls ran in six tries to the four of the Toyota Cheetahs to claim a 40 – 24 victory during their Super Rugby match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The Bulls were leading 26 – 0 at half time thanks to a flood of tries by captain Pierre Spies...

• Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 16

  Jun 28, 12 • 1983 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 16

  Milestones beckon and winning streaks are on the line as Vodacom Super Rugby resumes after the June Test break. Two South African derbies are on the cards – in Cape Town the DHL Stormers host the MTN Lions, while the Toyota Cheetahs travel to Pretoria to...

• Highlanders named to play the Chiefs in Dunedin

  Jun 28, 12 • 1830 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Highlanders named to play the Chiefs in Dunedin

  Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has named his team to play the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tomorrow morning at 9:35am CAT.  He has made five changes to the run-on team that played the Crusaders at AMI Stadium a month ago.   Four...

• Hurricanes game a special occasion for Crusaders

  Jun 28, 12 • 1747 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Hurricanes game a special occasion for Crusaders

  Saturday night’s match against the Hurricanes is this season’s biggest game yet for the Crusaders according to Head Coach Todd Blackadder.  The Crusaders will take on the Hurricanes at their new home ground, AMI Stadium (Addington) in the sixteenth round...

• Hurricanes Return to Christchurch

  Jun 27, 12 • 2517 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Hurricanes Return to Christchurch

  The Hurricanes are back in action this Saturday after the Investec Super Rugby break and will head to Christchurch for their first match in the Garden City since 2009. That match was the last time the Hurricanes came out on top in the 21 encounters the two...

• Vodacom Bulls team to face Toyota Cheetahs

  Jun 27, 12 • 2095 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls team to face Toyota Cheetahs

  The Vodacom Bulls have been bolstered by the availability of flanker Jacques Potgieter for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Toyota Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld. Potgieter made his debut for the Springboks against England last weekend and look...

• DHL Stormers side to take on the MTN Lions

  Jun 27, 12 • 3021 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on DHL Stormers side to take on the MTN Lions

  With 3 league fixtures to play, the DHL Stormers currently lead the South African Super Rugby Conference, 5 ahead of the Vodacom Bulls and 9 ahead of the Sharks. The Chiefs currently lead the overall log, 4 points ahead of the 2nd placed DHL Stormers. The DHL...

• Christchurch teens ‘kicking-it’ with Crusaders heroes

  Jun 27, 12 • 4231 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Christchurch teens ‘kicking-it’ with Crusaders heroes

  Rising young rugby stars from Springston and Wainoni enjoyed ‘kicking-it’ with their Crusaders heroes Owen Franks, Willi Heinz and Wyatt Crockett at an action-packed training session yesterday. The Crusaders players ran footy practice for two local rugby...

• Marcel van der Merwe set to make Super Rugby debut

  Jun 27, 12 • 5536 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Marcel van der Merwe set to make Super Rugby debut

  Morgan Piek – Marcel van der Merwe is set to make his long awaited Super Rugby debut this coming weekend when the Toyota Cheetahs face-off against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.  The bullish prop comes in at tighthead as cover for the injured...

• Three players recommit to Chiefs

  Jun 25, 12 • 2093 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Three players recommit to Chiefs

  Three current players have showed their commitment to the Chiefs by re-signing with the franchise until the end of 2014. The three players are midfield back Jackson Willison and wider training group members, halfback Augustine Pulu and prop Josh Hohneck....

• Daiken Customwood Day of the Sword is coming

  Jun 25, 12 • 2563 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Daiken Customwood Day of the Sword is coming

  Get ready to brandish your sword in support of the Crusaders – Daiken Customwood Day of the Sword is coming! The next two home games for the Crusaders – against the Hurricanes this Saturday night and against the Western Force on 14 July – will see 3000...

• Q & A with Wallaby Mike Harris

  Jun 24, 12 • 3339 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Q & A with Wallaby Mike Harris

  Mike Harris, the New Zealand born Queensland Reds flyhalf/ centre started the 2012 Super Rugby season off with a bang with both the boot and his outstanding backline play. Harris equalled the long time Queensland Reds record of nine successive kicks on goal...