Posts Tagged ‘super rugby’

  • New recruits as Southern Kings 2016 season starts

    Jan 4, 16 • 1551 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New recruits as Southern Kings 2016 season starts

    The Southern Kings officially kicked off their 2016 season on a positive note today, with a number of players from the Border Bulldogs, South Western Districts and Sharks joining the team on trial ahead of their return to Vodacom Super Rugby in February. The...

  • INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016

    Dec 3, 15 • 2861 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on INTRODUCING THE CELL C SHARKS KIT FOR 2016

    Durban, 3 December 2015: The Cell C Sharks are delighted to present our home and away kit for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. The design of the jerseys is culturally inspired and based on the five pillars of The Sharks brand, which is Innovation,...

  • Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane

    Dec 2, 15 • 1954 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions in Polokwane

    Confirmation of highly anticipated warm-up match between Gauteng neighbours at Peter Mokaba Stadium.  The Vodacom Bulls on Wednesday confirmed the highly rated Emirates Lions as their opponents for their annual Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match at the Peter...

  • Lions Jersey in the Making

    Dec 1, 15 • 2132 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Lions Jersey in the Making

    At the beginning of 2015, the Emirates Golden Lions challenged Canterbury South Africa to create a unique Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 Jersey that stands up to the physicality of the game that not only represents everything the Emirates Lions stand for, but...

  • Adriaan Strauss to lead Vodacom Bulls in 2016

    Nov 30, 15 • 2576 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Adriaan Strauss to lead Vodacom Bulls in 2016

    Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss has been named as captain of the Vodacom Bulls for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season, the team annnounced on Monday. Another international star, Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard, will be vice-captain for the season....

  • Highlanders look to bright future

    Nov 27, 15 • 1308 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Highlanders look to bright future

    Five year licence awarded to new operator A group of primarily South Island private investors – 77 percent stake Local Provincial Unions, New Zealand Rugby – 23 percent stake Investec Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, have embarked on a new era...

  • NEW VODACOM BULLS SUPER RUGBY KIT IS INSPIRED BY THE STARS #ForeverFaster, #Stellar #CrossTheLine

    Nov 25, 15 • 2583 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on NEW VODACOM BULLS SUPER RUGBY KIT IS INSPIRED BY THE STARS #ForeverFaster, #Stellar #CrossTheLine

    PUMA the official technical and apparel partner of the Vodacom Bulls has unveiled three new Super Rugby kits, inspired by the stars.   Nicknamed the Stellar Kit, this season sees the introduction of a signature Black kit – brought to life with an...

  • Emirates Golden Lions squad bolstered for SuperRugby

    Nov 24, 15 • 2666 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Emirates Golden Lions squad bolstered for SuperRugby

    All the Lions’ Currie Cup heroes except for Kwagga Smith, who is contracted for National Sevens duty, have been retained for SuperRugby while nine other stalwarts have strengthened the squad.   Flanker Derick Minnie returns after a long injury lay-off...

  • Reds Senior Squad confirmed for 2016

    Nov 24, 15 • 1379 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds Senior Squad confirmed for 2016

      •    37-man Senior Squad confirmed for 2016 Super Rugby season •    20 players retained from 2015 squad, 11 of which re-signed to Reds •    Eight players progressed from Elite Development Squad to Senior Squad •    Eight new players...

  • Vodacom Bulls hard at work with 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season in sight

    Nov 23, 15 • 1817 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls hard at work with 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season in sight

    Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The Vodacom Bulls are hard at work in preparation for the Vodacom Super Rugby season next year, with some new faces amongst the regular squad members. New Vodacom Bulls player Lizo Gqoboka has settled in well amongst his team...

  • Has King Watson failed EP Rugby?

    Nov 17, 15 • 1663 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Has King Watson failed EP Rugby?

    On the 6th of November EP Rugby released in a statement that their President Cheeky Watson is overseas to meet with sponsors over delayed payments of salaries, after news surfaced for the umpteenth time in the media about financial issues within the Union....

  • Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner

    Nov 13, 15 • 1516 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Daikin announced as NSW Waratahs Principal Partner

    The NSW Waratahs have today announced the signing of a three-year partnership agreement with Daikin Australia who will become the club’s Principal Partner. The Daikin brand will appear on the front of the NSW Waratahs match jersey from the 2016 season...

  • ‘Honoured’ Jones ready for DHL Stormers challenge

    Nov 12, 15 • 2235 Views • General NewsComments Off on ‘Honoured’ Jones ready for DHL Stormers challenge

    New DHL Stormers head coach Eddie Jones is one of the most experienced – and decorated – coaches in world rugby at present, but he is still very honoured at the prospect of taking up the reins of the Cape Town-based Vodacom Super Rugby franchise....

  • FIJI TO HOST HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY CLASH

    Nov 6, 15 • 1683 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FIJI TO HOST HISTORIC SUPER RUGBY CLASH

    SANZAR is delighted to announce that Super Rugby is coming to the Pacific Islands for the first time as Fiji is announced to host the Round 15 clash between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. The match, to be played at Suva’s ANZ Stadium, will see Fiji...

  • Cheeky’s Kings ready for Super18?

    Nov 4, 15 • 1878 Views • General NewsComments Off on Cheeky’s Kings ready for Super18?

    With the all new 2016 Super Rugby season approaching at the speed of light, the Southern Kings are still trying to get their ducks in a row. The Southern Kings franchise still needs to announce their elusive sponsorship deal along with their Super Rugby squad...

  • EP Rugby players released from contracts

    Nov 2, 15 • 2067 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on EP Rugby players released from contracts

    AS the Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise continue their planning for the return to the southern hemisphere competition in 2016, Eastern Province rugby released a list of players on Monday (November 2) whose contracts have not been renewed as from November...

  • 2016 Highlanders Team

    Oct 27, 15 • 2807 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on 2016 Highlanders Team

              Click on picture to enlarge Courtesy of the Highlanders...

  • REECE ROBINSON SIGNS WITH WARATAHS FOR TWO YEARS

    Oct 16, 15 • 1453 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on REECE ROBINSON SIGNS WITH WARATAHS FOR TWO YEARS

    The NSW Waratahs have today confirmed the signing of former rugby league player Reece Robinson on a contract that will see him join the Super Rugby side on a two year contract from 2016. Robinson, who played with the Parramatta Eels in the 2015 NRL season,...

  • WESTERN FORCE & BLK RENEW PARTNERSHIP TO 2019

    Oct 14, 15 • 1494 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WESTERN FORCE & BLK RENEW PARTNERSHIP TO 2019

      New playing, training and supporter apparel range New packages and loyalty rewards for RugbyWA clubs   The Western Force has renewed its partnership with leading apparel provider, BLK, for a further four seasons, to the end of 2019.   The...

  • Marais to coach Vodacom Bulls in 2016 Super Rugby

    Oct 3, 15 • 1686 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Marais to coach Vodacom Bulls in 2016 Super Rugby

    Vodacom Blue Bulls coach, Nollis Marais, will take over the role as head coach of the Vodacom Bulls at the start of the 2016 Super Rugby season.   The current Absa Currie Cup, and former Vodacom Cup and U21 head coach will assume the Vodacom Bulls...

  • Reds sign NRL winger Eto Nabuli for two years

    Sep 15, 15 • 1658 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Reds sign NRL winger Eto Nabuli for two years

    Queensland Rugby Union today announced the signature of St.George Illawarra Dragons Fijian winger Eto Nabuli for two years. The 27-year-old grew up playing the 15-man code in Sigatoka, Fiji, but has played Rugby League in Australia for the past three years...

  • MORAHAN LATEST TO RE-COMMIT TO FORCE

    Sep 14, 15 • 1450 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on MORAHAN LATEST TO RE-COMMIT TO FORCE

    Flyer Luke Morahan has re-signed with the Western Force and will remain at the club for at least another season.   The express-paced outside back – who has re-signed for one year with the option of a second – was the club’s leading try scorer in...

  • WARATAHS EDGE BRUMBIES IN BRUTAL DERBY

    May 1, 15 • 1866 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on WARATAHS EDGE BRUMBIES IN BRUTAL DERBY

    The Waratahs closed the gap on the Brumbies to one point after they battled past their Australian conference rivals 13-10 in Canberra on Friday. Victory is the Sydney side’s fourth straight over the Brumbies as they have put a great deal of pressure on...

  • Leyds back as Kebble, Kleyn also start for DHL Stormers

    Apr 30, 15 • 1805 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Leyds back as Kebble, Kleyn also start for DHL Stormers

    Fit-again back Dillyn Leyds has been named in the DHL Stormers’ line-up for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein (kick-off 17h05). Leyds slots back into the No.11 jersey after missing his team’s hard-fought 15-13 win...

  • CARTER, ALEXANDER BACK FOR BRUMBIES

    Apr 30, 15 • 1821 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CARTER, ALEXANDER BACK FOR BRUMBIES

    Sam Carter and Ben Alexander return to the Brumbies starting side when their team take on the Waratahs in Canberra this Friday. Carter missed last week’s win over the Highlanders after being given personal leave while Alexander started from the bench....