Posts Tagged ‘super rugby’

  • Super Rugby to remember ANZACs

    Apr 22, 16 • 1195 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Super Rugby to remember ANZACs

    A 97-year-old World War Two veteran will be the official match ball carrier at tonight’s Round 9 Highlanders v Sharks Investec Super Rugby match in Dunedin, as part of Anzac commemorations at New Zealand games this weekend. Lance Corporal Duncan Alexander...

  • Cell C Sharks looking to return to winning ways – Vodacom Super Rugby Preview Round 9

    Apr 21, 16 • 1251 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Cell C Sharks looking to return to winning ways – Vodacom Super Rugby Preview Round 9

    The Cell C Sharks will be determined to return to winning ways when they face the defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, atForsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday morning.   Having gone for four matches without a win, the Durban...

  • GROOM REACHES DHL STORMERS HALF-CENTURY

    Apr 21, 16 • 1062 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on GROOM REACHES DHL STORMERS HALF-CENTURY

    Scrumhalf Nic Groom will play his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby game for the DHL Stormers in the match against the Reds at DHL Newlands. The 26-year-old takes his place in a DHL Stormers starting line-up which features five changes and a positional switch for the...

  • Southern Kings v Emirates Lions #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1635 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Southern Kings v Emirates Lions #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Kings v Lions @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17:10 SA Time Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge AR1: Jaco van Heerden AR2: AJ Jacobs TMO: Christie du Preez TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Kings: 15....

  • Kings team announced to take on Emirates Lions

    Apr 21, 16 • 1229 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Kings team announced to take on Emirates Lions

    Southern Kings head coach, Deon Davids has made nine changes to his starting line up ahead of the clash against the Emirates Lions this weekend. The Southern Kings tight five sees Schalk Ferreira starting in place of Sti Sithole at loosehead, Martin Ferreira...

  • Sunwolves v Jaguares TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1393 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sunwolves v Jaguares TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Sunwolves v Jaguares @ Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 14:15 local / 07:15 SA Time Referee: Jamie Nutbrown AR1: Chris Pollock AR2: Noriaki Hashimoto TMO: Takashi Hareda TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter:...

  • DHL Stormers v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1431 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on DHL Stormers v Reds TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Stormers v Reds @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 15:00 SA Time Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen AR1: Quinton Immelman AR2: Cwengile Jadezweni TMO: Shaun Veldsman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Stormers: 15...

  • Emirates Lions team to take on the Kings

    Apr 21, 16 • 1354 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Lions team to take on the Kings

    The Emirates Lions will face the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday with a new front row while a further three changes have been made to the starting line-up.   Corné Fourie, Armand van der Merwe and Ruan Dreyer will take on the Kings’ front...

  • Hurricanes v Chiefs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 21, 16 • 1233 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Hurricanes v Chiefs TeamSheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Hurricanes v Chiefs @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Craig Joubert AR1: Nick Briant AR2: Brendon Pickerill TMO: Glenn Newman TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Hurricanes:...

  • Chiefs team named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    Apr 21, 16 • 1388 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Chiefs team named to play the Hurricanes in Wellington

    Rejuvenated and raring to go following a well-deserved break for bye week, the Gallagher Chiefs head south to take on a dangerous Hurricanes side this Saturday at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. With just four points separating the New Zealand Conference...

  • CANES MAKE ONE CHANGE FOR CHIEFS

    Apr 21, 16 • 1173 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CANES MAKE ONE CHANGE FOR CHIEFS

    Blade Thomson’s return from injury is the only change to the Hurricanes starting side for their crucial Investec Super Rugby match against the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Thomson comes back into the side after missing the last match due to a...

  • FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR SHOWDOWN WITH WARATAHS

    Apr 21, 16 • 1117 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE SIDE NAMED FOR SHOWDOWN WITH WARATAHS

    The Western Force have named a strong 23-man squad for Saturday night’s clash with the NSW Waratahs on ANZAC weekend as the men from the west aim for their fourth consecutive win over the Sydney-based heavyweights.   The Western Force have made two...

  • Reds side to play Stormers in Cape Town

    Apr 21, 16 • 1166 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds side to play Stormers in Cape Town

    The St.George Queensland Reds have announced their side to play the Stormers in Cape Town this Saturday. The side features two changes to the starting lineup which lost to the Bulls last weekend, with lock Rob Simmons returning from a shoulder injury and...

  • Rebels side named for Cheetahs clash

    Apr 20, 16 • 1190 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels side named for Cheetahs clash

    The return of Colby Fainga’a from injury headlines five new inclusions in the Melbourne Rebels 23-player team for Friday night’s meeting with the Cheetahs at AAMI Park, Melbourne. Fainga’a will make his Asteron Life Super Rugby return via the reserves...

  • Rebels v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 20, 16 • 1340 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Rebels v Toyota Cheetahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Rebels v Cheetahs @ AAMI Park, Melbourne Date: Friday 22 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee Glen Jackson AR1: James Leckie AR2: Angus Gardner TMO: George Ayoub TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Rebels:  1. Toby Smith 2....

  • Force v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 20, 16 • 1195 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force v Waratahs Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Force v Waratahs @ NIB Stadium, Perth Date: Saturday 23 April 2016 Kick-Off: 17:45 local / 11:45 SA Time Referee: Rohan Hoffmann AR1: Will Houston AR2: Michael Hogan TMO: Peter Marshall TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Force: Francois van Wyk...

  • Highlanders v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Apr 20, 16 • 1274 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders v Cell C Sharks Teamsheets #SuperRugby #AllOutRugby

    Match: Highlanders v Sharks @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date: Friday 22 April 2016 Kick-Off: 19:35 local / 09:35 SA Time Referee: Ben O’Keefe AR1: Mike Fraser AR2: Kane McBride TMO: Shane McDermott TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen...

  • Pulse Energy Highlanders named to play the Sharks

    Apr 20, 16 • 1307 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pulse Energy Highlanders named to play the Sharks

    A refreshed Pulse Energy Highlanders team will run out under the roof on Saturday night after having a bye week in round eight. Co-Captain, Ben Smith, returns to the team after suffering a concussion during the last home game against the Force but has been...

  • The Cell C Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    Apr 20, 16 • 1221 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on The Cell C Sharks team to take on the Highlanders

    The Cell C Sharks have turned their attentions to the Highlanders, their Vodacom Super Rugby opponents on Friday morning (9.35am kick-off), as they hit the midway point of their New Zealand tour. There has been little rotation in team selection for the first...

  • Toyota Cheetahs take on Rebels in Melbourne

    Apr 20, 16 • 1375 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs take on Rebels in Melbourne

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Rebels in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Friday, 22 April 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. The game kicks off at 11:45 (SA Time). Coach Franco Smith has announced his team for the encounter. The only change to the team...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 9

    Apr 19, 16 • 2193 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREES: ROUND 9

    SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 9 of the 2016 Super Rugby season. Match Highlanders v Sharks @ Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Date Friday 22 April 2016 Kick-Off 19:35 local Referee Ben O’Keefe AR1 Mike Fraser AR2 Kane McBride TMO...

  • WEEKEND CHARACTERISED BY INLAND ASSAULT #AllOutRugby

    Apr 18, 16 • 1561 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WEEKEND CHARACTERISED BY INLAND ASSAULT #AllOutRugby

    18 APRIL 2016 – It was an inland assault of note as the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions gave Gauteng an unbeatable weekend while the Toyota Cheetahs went on a rampage in Bloemfontein. While Lions pivot Elton Jantjies turned in another commanding...

  • Vodacom SupeRugby tickets – Southern Kings vs Emirate Lions #AllOutRugby

    Apr 18, 16 • 1518 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom SupeRugby tickets – Southern Kings vs Emirate Lions #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 Emirates Lions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (Game day: Saturday 23th April at 17h10) How can you win?...

  • Triumphant Emirates Lions impress in local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Wrap, Round 8

    Apr 17, 16 • 1187 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Triumphant Emirates Lions impress in local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Wrap, Round 8

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15   The Emirates Lions continued with their impressive start to the Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with a 29-22 South African derby win over the DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening.   Wing...

  • Toyota Cheetahs to Australia

    Apr 15, 16 • 1495 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs to Australia

    Toyota Cheetahs will be leaving for their tour to Australia on Sunday, 17 April at 15:25 from Bloemfontein.  They will be arriving in Melbourne Australia on Monday, 18 April 2016 at 18:35.   The team will be playing against the Rebels on Friday, the...