Archive for the ‘Varsity & Club’ Category

  • INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 17 RESULTS

    Jul 18, 15 • 4003 Views • Australia, Club Rugby, General NewsComments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 17 RESULTS

    Defiant Wicks Dampen Woods’ Spirits It wasn’t pretty at times but Randwick will certainly take their hard-earned 20-13 victory over Eastwood with open arms. A match played under testing conditions with driving rain and a stiff sea breeze was always likely...

  • AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Jul 18, 15 • 4569 Views • Club Rugby, General News, National, New ZealandComments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    18 July,2015 Gallaher Shield Semi final Grammar Tec 27 (D Thomas, J Hickey tries, S Hickey con, 5 pen) Waitemata 3 (D Hakaraia pen) Halftime: 14-3 University 18 (L Steel, B Helleur tries, B Helleur con, 2 pen) Pakuranga 12 (S Hahea, S Tupou tries, M Hunt con)...

  • EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM JULY 11

    Jul 14, 15 • 5489 Views • Club Rugby, General NewsComments Off on EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM JULY 11

    PE SAPS continued their impressive run in the EP Grand Challenge competition when they comfortably doused African Bombers’ challenge with a decisive 56-12 win on Saturday (July 11). The policemen are the only unbeaten team in the competition and are...

  • INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 16 RESULTS

    Jul 11, 15 • 1682 Views • Australia, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD: ROUND 16 RESULTS

    A barnstorming four-try effort from the visiting Marlins in the first half silenced the thronging home crowd at Pittwater Rugby Park, but a second half resurgence ensured the Bayfield Cup was a competitive affair with Warringah coming away with a hard-fought...

  • AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Jul 11, 15 • 1711 Views • General News, New Zealand, Varsity & ClubComments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Alan McEvoy Trophy   University 38 (K Eklund, S Dominikovich-Murray, M Matich, F Fuavao, S Southen tries, B Helluer 3 con, pen,  Z Southen 2 con) Marist 19 (T Timo 2, W Lloyd tries, P Tonga 2 con) Halftime: 31-5 Grammar TEC 51 (M Faleafa 2, D Thomas 2, S...

  • Sit down with Bok captains for Madibaz dinner

    Jul 10, 15 • 1922 Views • General News, Springboks, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Sit down with Bok captains for Madibaz dinner

    Two Springbok captains will lead a squad of national rugby heroes for an entertaining panel discussion at the Madibaz Bok Banter gala dinner in Port Elizabeth on September 3.   Former SA skippers Hannes Marais and André Vos have confirmed their...

  • EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW: JULY 11

    Jul 9, 15 • 3927 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW: JULY 11

    Having no sooner shrugged off their disastrous losing run in the EP Grand Challenge, African Bombers have another mountain to climb when they take PE SAPS at Kemsley Park on Saturday (July 11). The policemen have established themselves as potential title...

  • EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM JULY 4

    Jul 6, 15 • 4034 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM JULY 4

    Gardens and Spring Rose, among the top four teams in the EP Grand Challenge competition, both suffered setbacks in their league games on Saturday (July 4). African Bombers broke out of their slump of eight straight defeats when they beat Gardens 22-17 in...

  • EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW FOR JULY 4

    Jul 2, 15 • 4006 Views • Club Rugby, General NewsComments Off on EP RUGBY GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW FOR JULY 4

    SEVERAL teams could be facing severe backlashes in the EP Grand Challenge this weekend as the leading sides vie for the top positions in the competition. Last weekend’s draw between Despatch and PE SAPS meant the status quo remained, with the...

  • University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event

    Jul 1, 15 • 1805 Views • Blitz Bokke, General News, South Africa, Springbok News, Varsity CupComments Off on University to host Bok alumni for rugby legacy event

      Paul Treu: Former Blitzbokke coach Paul Treu will be among the many national rugby stars returning to their alma mater, NMMU, for the glittering Madibaz Bok Banter dinner on September 3. Photo: Saspa    Some of NMMU’s most famous South African...

  • #EPRugby GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM SATURDAY

    Jun 30, 15 • 3960 Views • Club Rugby, General NewsComments Off on #EPRugby GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP FROM SATURDAY

      Leading EP Grand Challenge clubs Despatch and PE SAPS played to a 22-22 draw in their key league fixture at the weekend, allowing Despatch to retain a slender lead at the top of the log. With both sides vieing for the top spot on the log to qualify for...

  • Intrust Super Shute Shield: Round 14 Results

    Jun 28, 15 • 1818 Views • General News, Varsity & Club, Varsity CupComments Off on Intrust Super Shute Shield: Round 14 Results

    Frenetic pace and missed opportunities were the order of the day at Forshaw Rugby Park, when the third placed Warringah took on fourth placed Southern Districts in a highly charged encounter. Warringah overwhelmed Southern Districts in the second half, and...

  • AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Jun 28, 15 • 3829 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Alan McEvoy Trophy   Manukau 35 (J Vaimalu 2, S Kaita, C Teritua, S Tongotongo, C Bunce tries, C Bunce con, C Fonoti pen) Ponsonby 32 (L Ngahe, C Vito, P Collier, M Foote tries, M Williams 3 con, 2 pen) Halftime: 18-12 Pakuranga 20 (D Polataivao 2 tries,...

  • EP GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW FOR JUNE 27

    Jun 25, 15 • 3958 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW FOR JUNE 27

    THE EP Grand Challenge battle for supremacy reaches a mid-season highlight when PE SAPS strive to show they are worthy title contenders in a home clash at Kemsley Park against logleaders Despatch on Saturday (June 27). Even though Despatch suffered a slight...

  • EP GRAND CHALLENGE ROUND-UP

    Jun 22, 15 • 4098 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP GRAND CHALLENGE ROUND-UP

    Uitenhage side Gardens scored one of the major upsets in the Eastern Province Grand Challenge this season when they defeated log-leaders Despatch 32-30 in Despatch on Saturday, June 20. The visitors led 25-15 at the break and withstood a second half surge by...

  • Top university rugby and netball set for UJ

    Jun 19, 15 • 2339 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Top university rugby and netball set for UJ

      CAPTION: The country’s top tertiary rugby and netball players are set to descend on the University of Johannesburg for two University Sport South Africa tournaments from June 29 to July 3. Photo: Saspa   The country’s top tertiary rugby...

  • EP GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW

    Jun 18, 15 • 4269 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW

    Fresh from a morale-boosting win in their Uitenhage derby against arch-rivals Gardens, Progress will quickly need to come off that high when they take on PE SAPS in the EP Grand Challenge at Kemsley Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (June 20). It does not...

  • KLUBRUGBY 2015 BEKER WENNERS

    Jun 17, 15 • 3494 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on KLUBRUGBY 2015 BEKER WENNERS

    Uitslae en die beker wenners van die afgelope naweek se klub finale.   KLUBFINALES   STADSBEKER:                                                  Shimlas (UV) vs Irawas (UV)  ...

  • AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Jun 13, 15 • 1551 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on AUCKLAND PREMIER RUGBY RESULTS

    Alan McEvoy Trophy   Waitemata 46 (E Fidow 2, J Klaver, D Hakaraia, J Tamatoa, R Meyer tries, D Hakaraia 5 con, 2 pen) Ponsonby 24 (R Ioane 2, P Collier tries, M Williams 3 pen) Halftime: 29-24   Grammar TEC 21 (S Saimate try, Penalty try,  S...

  • EP GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW FOR JUNE 13

    Jun 11, 15 • 3404 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP GRAND CHALLENGE PREVIEW FOR JUNE 13

    AFTER last week’s setback when waterlogged fields prevented several matches from taking place, the EP Grand Challenge teams will be raring to go when the next round of fixtures takes place on Saturday (June 13). Leading the way will be the unbeaten...

  • Two year rugby ban for Canterbury club player

    Jun 5, 15 • 3976 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Two year rugby ban for Canterbury club player

    Canterbury Rugby CEO Hamish Riach has expressed regret today at the news that a Canterbury club rugby player has been banned from all rugby for two years for possessing a human growth hormone. Lincoln University player Finn Hart-Strawbridge was found guilty...

  • GRAND CHALLENGE: PE SAPS STAY UNBEATEN

    Jun 3, 15 • 1944 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on GRAND CHALLENGE: PE SAPS STAY UNBEATEN

    PE SAPS maintained their unbeaten record in the EP Grand Challenge when they produced a fine display of running rugby to defeat close rivals NMMU Madibaz 25-5 at the campus on Tuesday (June 2). In inflicting the fourth defeat on the Madibaz this season, SAPS...

  • EP GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP

    Jun 1, 15 • 4648 Views • Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on EP GRAND CHALLENGE WRAP

    LOGLEADERS Despatch were given their hardest workout of the season when they secured a 19-12 victory over Harlequins in their EP Grand Challenge match on Saturday (May 30). The rampant Despatch outfit have outclassed most opposition this season, but...

  • Auckland Rugby Premier Results: May 30th

    May 30, 15 • 1735 Views • General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Auckland Rugby Premier Results: May 30th

    Alan McEvoy Memorial Trophy   Ponsonby 44 (R Ioane 2, A Boyle, W Uili, L Ngahe tries, penalty try, M Williams 4 con, 2 pen) Pakuranga 25 (A Silipa, B Nee Nee tries, penalty try, N Smith 2 con, 2 pen) Halftime: 17-15   University 49 (S Healy 2, K...

  • National Club Rugby Round-up: Community Cup champs look to bounce back

    May 29, 15 • 6241 Views • Cell C Community Cup, General News, Varsity & ClubComments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up: Community Cup champs look to bounce back

    Cell C Community Cup champions Durbanville-Bellville will be looking for a vital win when they travel to Belhar on Saturday for a much-anticipated Western Province Super League clash in the Mother City. The match is just one of hundreds taking place across...