-
Nov 16, 18 •
3988 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Updated 2019 Super Rugby Match Schedule
Super Rugby’s geographical appeal and footprint has been highlighted with the release by SANZAAR of an updated tournament schedule for the 2019 Super Rugby tournament that will kick-off on Friday 15 February when the Chiefs host the Highlanders in...
-
Nov 12, 18 •
1812 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vermeulen, Specman and Hendricks amongst new faces in Vodacom Bulls wider training squad
Incumbent Springbok Duane Vermeulen is amongst the new faces in the Vodacom Bulls wider training group for next year’s Vodacom Super Rugby competition. Vermeulen moved from Toulon earlier this year and following a short spell at Kubota Spears in Japan,...
-
Oct 31, 18 •
2279 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Introducing Investec Super Rugby’s class of 2019
Thirty-three new faces feature among the 190 professional players contracted by New Zealand’s five Investec Super Rugby clubs for the 2019 season. The Blues, Chiefs, Wellington, Crusaders and Highlanders have named their 38-strong squads today after...
-
Oct 11, 18 •
2053 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Peter Ryan appointed St.George Queensland Reds Defence Coach
The St.George Queensland Reds have continued to bolster their coaching staff for 2019 with the appointment of Peter Ryan as Defence Coach. A dual-code premiership-winning player, Ryan will call Ballymore home for the next two years after signing a deal with...
-
Sep 20, 18 •
1674 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Samu Kerevi re-signs with St.George Queensland Reds for 2019
St.George Queensland Reds centre Samu Kerevi has put pen to paper to ensure he remains at Ballymore after signing a new one-year deal. It further strengthens Queensland’s squad for 2019 following Izack Rodda, JP Smith, Filipo Daugunu, Chris Feauai-Sautia,...
-
Sep 13, 18 •
1362 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds prop JP Smith re-signs for further two years
The St.George Queensland Reds have continued to shore up their squad for 2019 and beyond, with experienced prop JP Smith re-signing for a further two years. Smith, along with twin brother Ruan, joined the Reds ahead of the 2018 season. Both are now contracted...
-
Aug 17, 18 •
1875 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Angus Scott-Young re-signs with St.George Queensland Reds through 2019
Promising young back rower Angus Scott-Young has re-signed with the St.George Queensland Reds through 2019. The 21-year-old son of former Wallaby hard man Sam, Angus has already begun to establish his own reputation as a talented, hard-working forward....
-
Aug 5, 18 •
1987 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates Investec Super Rugby champion Crusaders
New Zealand Rugby has today congratulated back-to-back Investec Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders after they beat the Lions 37 – 18 at AMI Stadium, in Christchurch tonight. The Crusaders, playing their first Final at home since 2008, were cheered on...
-
Aug 5, 18 •
2505 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crusaders crowned 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby champions
Defending champs defeat Emirates Lions to win ninth title The Crusaders are the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions 37-18 in a memorable final on Saturday morning (SA time) at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch. The home...
-
Aug 2, 18 •
1678 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions ready for daunting Vodacom Super Rugby title challenge
First time that same teams meet in consecutive finals Highvelders hope for better luck in third successive final The Emirates Lions can prepare themselves for a very daunting challenge when they take on the Crusaders – considered firm favourites by...
-
Aug 2, 18 •
1930 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Team Announcement: Vodacom Super Rugby Final Emirates Lions
Team Announcement: Vodacom Super Rugby Final Crusaders vs Emirates Lions (4 August 2018 – 09:35 SA time) JACQUES VAN ROOYEN MALCOLM MARX RUAN DREYER MARVIN ORIE FRANCO MOSTERT ALBERTUS “KWAGGA” SMITH CYLE BRINK WARREN WHITELEY ROSS CRONJE ELTON...
-
Jul 22, 18 •
1780 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Impressive Emirates Lions roar into semis – Vodacom Super Rugby Quarterfinals Review
The Emirates Lions qualified for a third successive Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final with their impressive 40-23 victory over the Jaguares on Saturday afternoon in Johannesburg. They will meet the Waratahs next Saturday at Emirates Airlines Park from 15h05 in...
-
Jul 22, 18 •
2536 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2018 Super Rugby Semi-Finals Confirmed
Following the completion of the four quarter-finals the semi-finalists for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. Semi-Final 1: Winner Quarter-Final 1 v Winner Quarter-Final 2 Semi-Final 2:...
-
Jul 19, 18 •
1640 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Stage set for knock-outs – Vodacom Super Rugby Quarter-finals Preview
Emirates Lions face strong Jaguares contest on Highveld Cell C Sharks ready for daunting Christchurch challenge The Emirates Lions face a strong contest from the Jaguares when the two sides meet in the last Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final on Saturday in...
-
Jul 19, 18 •
1626 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders
Date Saturday, 21 July 2018 Time 19h35 (NZDT) 09h35 (CAT) Venue AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee Mike Fraser (New Zealand) Assistant Referee Ben O’Keeffe, Brendon Pickerill Television Match Official Shane McDermott In rare good fortune, Cell C...
-
Jul 19, 18 •
1528 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EMIRATES LIONS v JAGUARES Team Announcement
The Emirates Lions coaching staff only made two changes to the side that will host the Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final against the Jaguares at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday (15:05). Ross Cronje replaces the injured Nic Groom, who underwent surgery for a...
-
Jul 15, 18 •
2034 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Emirates Lions win SA Conference again – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 19 Review
Cell C Sharks down Jaguares to advance to playoffs Highvelders to host Jaguares in quarter-finals The Emirates Lions overturned a 12-point deficit to defeat the Vodacom Bulls 38-12 in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon and clinch the South African...
-
Jul 15, 18 •
3054 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2018 Super Rugby Quarter-Finals Confirmed
After 19 Rounds and 120 matches of the regular season the quarter-finalists for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. The four quarter-final hosts: The three Conference Winners –...
-
Jul 13, 18 •
1527 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds beat Sunwolves in final game of 2018 season
The St.George Queensland Reds have finished off the 2018 Vodafone Super Rugby season with a resounding 48-27 win over Japan’s Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. The Reds outscored the Sunwolves seven tries to three to take their season win tally...
-
Jul 12, 18 •
1818 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Big stakes in Gauteng derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 19 Preview
Cell C Sharks face anxious wait for Rebels result before clash with Jaguares The Emirates Lions tackle the Vodacom Bulls in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon with the knowledge that a victory in the Gauteng derby will secure them the SA Conference title and...
-
Jul 12, 18 •
2043 Views •
General News, Sevens Rugby, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EMIRATES LIONS v VODACOM BULLS
Courtnall Skosan will start in his first Vodacom Super Rugby match of the season when the Emirates Lions host the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon. The prolific try-scorer has a tally of 25 Super Rugby tries since joining the Lions...
-
Jul 12, 18 •
1600 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New halfbacks and captain as Vodacom Bulls close out season against Emirates Lions
Vodacom Bulls coach, John Mitchell, has named Manie Libbok and Ivan van Zyl as the halfback combination for their final Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg. The coach also named RG Snyman as captain as a number of injuries...
-
Jul 12, 18 •
1848 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares Saturday, 14th July 2018
Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares Date Saturday, 14th July 2018 Time 17h15 Venue JONSSON KINGS PARK, Durban Referee Rasta Rasivhenge Assistant Referee Egon Seconds, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official Willie Vos Cell C Sharks head coach Robert du Preez...
-
Jul 11, 18 •
1693 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds team to play Sunwolves in Indigenous Round clash
The St.George Queensland Reds have named their team to take on the Sunwolves at Suncorp Stadium this Friday night in their annual Indigenous Round clash. The Reds have made two changes to the starting team which defeated the Melbourne Rebels last week, as...
-
Jul 8, 18 •
2038 Views •
General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls stage remarkable comeback – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18 Review
DHL Stormers dent Cell C Sharks’ playoff plans Many permutations apply for Finals Series The Vodacom Bulls dealt the Jaguares their first defeat in three months when they staged a remarkable comeback to beat the high-flying Argentineans by 43-34 in Pretoria...
