Posts Tagged ‘super rugby’

  • Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    May 5, 16 • 1431 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks team to tackle the Hurricanes

    Cell C Sharks vs. Hurricanes Date : Saturday, 7 May 2016 Time : 15h00 Venue : Growthpoint KINGS Park Referee : Marius van der Westhuizen Assistant Referees : Quinton Immelman, Rodney Bonaparte Television Match Official : Marius Jonker 15. Willie le Roux...

  • WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    May 5, 16 • 1279 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR BATTLE WITH SUNWOLVES

    Western Force head coach Michael Foley has made four changes to the starting XV for the club’s clash with the Sunwolves at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with Kyle Godwin to make his first start since Round One.   Godwin...

  • Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    May 4, 16 • 1955 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bothma to debut for Vodacom Blue Bulls

    Namibian World Cup star Renaldo Bothma will make his Vodacom Blue Bulls debut on Saturday when the Pretoria side takes on EP Kings in Port Elizabeth in the Currie Cup Qualifying tournament. The abrasive Bothma, who had provincial stints with the Golden Lions,...

  • BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    May 4, 16 • 1250 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BNZ Crusaders name team to play Reds

    The BNZ Crusaders will play the Reds at AMI Stadium this Friday 6th May, 7.35pm. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Reds making five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Brumbies 40-14 last weekend.   Wyatt...

  • DHL Stormers injury report

    May 3, 16 • 1305 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers injury report

    There were no new injury concerns for the DHL Stormers heading into the bye week following their clash with the Waratahs at DHL Newlands. On the long-term injury list there are a number of players that have made good progress, with the likes of Wilco Louw,...

  • SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    May 3, 16 • 1165 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

    Durban, 3 May 2016:  After arriving home from their three-week tour to New Zealand on Saturday night, the Cell C Sharks resumed training today.  Dr Alan Kourie, The Sharks team doctor, has issued the following injury update. Name of Player...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    May 3, 16 • 1463 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 11

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 11 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Crusaders v Reds @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch Date Friday 6 May 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Brendon Pickerill AR1 Jamie Nutbrown AR2 Kane McBride TMO Chris...

  • TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    May 3, 16 • 1233 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on TRIES FOR BOOKS – Powered by Vodacom #Tries4Books

    Weekly Tries Tally after Round 10 29 & 30 April 2016     ROUND 10 STATS   Total number of tries in Round 10: 20 Total donation from Vodacom:  R140 000 (R7000 per South African team try)   Broken down as follows: Vodacom Bulls: 5 Southern Kings:...

  • Vodacom Bulls run-on team unchanged for Brumbies

    May 3, 16 • 1126 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls run-on team unchanged for Brumbies

    Vodacom Bulls coach Nollis Marais named an unchanged team to face the Brumbies in the GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday in his side’s second match of their Australian trip. The Bulls started their tour with a solid win over the Force in Perth last...

  • VODACOM BULLS SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARK

    May 3, 16 • 970 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on VODACOM BULLS SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARK

    3 MAY 2016 – The Vodacom Bulls shone in an otherwise dour Vodacom Super Rugby weekend for South African sides as the only victorious side of the six franchises. The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks can count themselves unlucky to not have been on the...

  • Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Blues #AllOutRugby

    May 3, 16 • 1658 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby ticket giveaway- Southern Kings vs Blues #AllOutRugby

    We are giving away 10 sets of 3 tickets (30) to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s game between the Southern Kings and Blues at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 7 May at 17h10) How to stand a chance of winning? Hint:...

  • Leolin Zas red card offence

    May 1, 16 • 2501 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Leolin Zas red card offence

    Leolin Zas of the Stormers has received a red card for foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Zas is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (i) Tackling… an Opponent jumping for the ball in a lineout or in open play, when he made contact...

  • PAUL SCHOEMAN SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK

    May 1, 16 • 1629 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on PAUL SCHOEMAN SUSPENDED FOR 1 WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Nigel Hampton QC Player: Paul Schoeman Team: Cheetahs Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 30 April 2016 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (e) Dangerous tackling of an Opponent including early or late and including the action known as the...

  • Vodacom Bulls impress in Perth – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Wrap

    May 1, 16 • 1062 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom Bulls impress in Perth – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Wrap

    Photo: Sportography/QRU   The Vodacom Bulls scored the only win for the South African franchise teams over the weekend in a full round of Vodacom Super Rugby fixtures, which saw all the local teams in action against overseas opponents.   The side...

  • NSW Waratahs secure triumphant 30-32 victory over the Stormers in South Africa

    Apr 30, 16 • 1322 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NSW Waratahs secure triumphant 30-32 victory over the Stormers in South Africa

    The NSW Waratahs have secured a stunning 30-32 away victory over the Stormers in round ten of Super Rugby at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. It was a crucial win for the Waratahs who put together a spirited display to seal the game within the...

  • St.George Queensland Reds beat Cheetahs at Suncorp Stadium

    Apr 30, 16 • 1229 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on St.George Queensland Reds beat Cheetahs at Suncorp Stadium

    Photo: Sportography/QRU The St.George Queensland Reds have posted their second win of the Asteron Life Super Rugby season with a 30-17 triumph against the Cheetahs at Suncorp Stadium. Queensland showed it had learned from its tour to South Africa, closing...

  • Jaguares v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 29, 16 • 1622 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Jaguares v Southern Kings Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Jaguares v Kings @ Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 Kick-Off: 18:40 / 23:40 SA Time Referee: Stuart Berry AR1: Federico Anselmi AR2: Juan Sylvestre TMO: Santiago Borsani TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Jaguares: 1-...

  • Kings team to take on the Jaguares

    Apr 29, 16 • 1394 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings team to take on the Jaguares

    Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has announced his team to take on the Jaguares in Argentina tomorrow. Davids has made nine changes to his team, including two positional changes, ahead of the match. The front row is boosted with the return of Edgar...

  • Sharks lose nail-bitter

    Apr 29, 16 • 1139 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks lose nail-bitter

    The Cell C Sharks went down to the best team in the competition, losing narrowly 24-22 to the Chiefs in their final Vodacom Super Rugby match of their three week New Zealand tour. It was a heart-breaking result given the fightback and the way they imprinted...

  • Emirates Lions v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 29, 16 • 1432 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions v Hurricanes Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Lions v Hurricanes @ Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17:05 SA Time Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen AR1: Jaco Peyper AR2 Ben Crouse TMO: Johan Greef TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Lions: 1 DYLAN...

  • FIFITA AND FATIALOFA TO PACK DOWN IN SECOND ROW AGAINST LIONS

    Apr 29, 16 • 1711 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FIFITA AND FATIALOFA TO PACK DOWN IN SECOND ROW AGAINST LIONS

    Lock Vaea Fifita’s elevation to the starting team represents the only change to the Hurricanes fifteen named to play the Lions in Johannesburg on Sunday. Fifita switches places with Blade Thomson, who takes his place on a reserve bench that features two...

  • DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions eyeing home wins – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

    Apr 28, 16 • 1278 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions eyeing home wins – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 10 Preview

      The two leading teams on the Africa conference standings, the DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions, will be eyeing home wins this weekend, while the rest of the South African franchises are all playing away matches in Round 10 of the Vodacom Super Rugby...

  • Blues v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 28, 16 • 1580 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues v Rebels Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Blues v Rebels @ Eden Park, Auckland Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17:15 local / 07:15 SA Time Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Glen Jackson AR2: Brett Johnson TMO: Ben Skeen TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Blues: 15 Lolagi Visinia 14...

  • DHL Stormers v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 28, 16 • 1284 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Stormers v Waratahs @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:15 SA Time Referee: Mike Fraser AR1: Paul Williams AR2: Cwengile Jadezweni TMO: Shaun Veldsman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15 Cheslin Kolbe...

  • CO-CAPTAINS BACK FOR DHL STORMERS

    Apr 28, 16 • 2172 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CO-CAPTAINS BACK FOR DHL STORMERS

    DHL Stormers co-captains Juan de Jongh and Frans Malherbe both return for the Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Waratahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. De Jongh takes his place at outside centre after missing the 40-22 victory over the Reds last week with...