Posts Tagged ‘Superugby’

  • Waratahs team for Lions clash

    May 15, 14 • 2704 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Waratahs team for Lions clash

    NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made just the one change to his starting line-up for the Tahs’ must-win clash against the Lions on Sunday afternoon (4.05pm) at Allianz Stadium. After a standout performance off the bench in the win over the Hurricanes,...

  • Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    May 15, 14 • 2345 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Sharks

    Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his side to play the top-of-the-table Sharks at AMI Stadium this Saturday night.  He has made three changes to the team that beat the Reds last weekend.   Dominic Bird will partner up with Samuel...

  • Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    May 15, 14 • 2049 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side to take on the Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks   Date : Saturday, 17 May 2014 Time : 09h35 (CAT) 19h35 (NZST) Venue : AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee : Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Assistant Referees : Mike Fraser, Mike Lash (New Zealand) Television Match Official :...

  • Pollard takes to Vodacom SupeRugby

    May 12, 14 • 1790 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Pollard takes to Vodacom SupeRugby

    Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard may have only started in two Vodacom SupeRugby matches but he has shown signs that he could live up to expectations. The 20-year-old was on song with his deft place-kicking in his side’s 28-12 victory over the DHL...

  • Force beat the cheetahs to start off their SA Tour

    May 11, 14 • 1585 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force beat the cheetahs to start off their SA Tour

    The Western Force has won the first match of their South African tour and broken a three-match losing streak against the Cheetahs with a 23-16 victory in Bloemfontein tonight. The Cheetahs had the majority of possession (66%) and pressured the Western...

  • Vodacom Bulls with only South African win in Round 13

    May 11, 14 • 1519 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls with only South African win in Round 13

    The Vodacom Bulls flew the South African flag in Vodacom Super Rugby this weekend as the other four teams all lost their matches on Saturday. The team from Pretoria won their traditional North-South derby against the DHL Stormers by 28-12 on Saturday evening...

  • Blues fullback, Charles Piutau, out for six to eight weeks

    May 10, 14 • 2596 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues fullback, Charles Piutau, out for six to eight weeks

    Blues injury update Blues doctor Stephen Kara has confirmed fullback Charles Piutau has suffered a grade two medial ligament strain to his right knee. He is currently in a brace and on crutches and is expected to be out of action for between six to eight...

  • Vodacom Bulls match v Brumbies brought forward by 24 hours for Presidential inauguration

    May 9, 14 • 3086 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Vodacom Bulls match v Brumbies brought forward by 24 hours for Presidential inauguration

    The Vodacom Bulls’ home match against the ACT Brumbies scheduled for Saturday, 24 May 2014 (kick off 19h10) has been brought forward 24 hours to accommodate the inauguration ceremony of South Africa’s President Elect, SANZAR announced today. The...

  • Late change to Blues team

    May 9, 14 • 2482 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Late change to Blues team

    Blues loose forward Peter Saili is out of tonight’s match against the Chiefs. He has returned home to Auckland today as his partner is expecting a baby. He will be replaced by Steven Luatua at blindside flanker, while local boy and Taranaki captain Kane...

  • Force kicks off South Africa tour against the Cheetahs

    May 8, 14 • 1665 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Force kicks off South Africa tour against the Cheetahs

    The Western Force kicks off their South African tour against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday night (11.05pm AWST). The Force returns to the field following a bye and will be chasing their seventh victory for the season and their third on the road in...

  • SupeRugby Preview – All SA teams in action

    May 8, 14 • 1736 Views • General News, Sevens RugbyComments Off on SupeRugby Preview – All SA teams in action

    All five of South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises will be in action on Saturday, with the North-South derby in Pretoria the cherry on top when the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers clash at Loftus Versfeld. The local action starts on Saturday...

  • Schalk Burger to captain Stormers against Bulls

    May 8, 14 • 2202 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Schalk Burger to captain Stormers against Bulls

    Team: 15. Jaco Taute, 14. Damian de Allende, 13. Juan de Jongh, 12. Peter Grant, 11. Cheslin Kolbe (Super Rugby starting debut for the Stormers), 10. Kurt Coleman, 9. Nic Groom, 8. Duane Vermeulen, 7. Schalk Burger (c), 6. Nizaam Carr, 5. Ruan Botha, 4. Jean...

  • Western Force name unchanged side to face the Cheetahs

    May 8, 14 • 1995 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Western Force name unchanged side to face the Cheetahs

    The Western Force has named an unchanged squad to tackle the Cheetahs at Bloemfontein’s Free State Stadium on Saturday (10 May). Head Coach Michael Foley has maintained the same 23-man squad that overcame the Bulls, 15-9, in the team’s last match in Perth...

  • Blues name their side for Chiefs clash

    May 7, 14 • 2361 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues name their side for Chiefs clash

    Investec Super Rugby Round 13 Friday May 9 Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Kick-off 7.35pm Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has made just one injury-enforced change to the starting XV for Friday’s match against reigning champions the Chiefs at Yarrow Stadium...

  • Read ruled out of Reds match

    May 7, 14 • 1904 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Read ruled out of Reds match

    The Crusaders have made the decision not to play Kieran Read against the Reds in Brisbane this Sunday. He is recovering from a concussion suffered against the Chiefs on 19 April. Crusaders Head Coach Todd Blackadder said that, while Read’s concussion was...

  • Taqele Naiyaravoro signs with the Waratahs

    May 7, 14 • 2122 Views • Australia, General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Taqele Naiyaravoro signs with the Waratahs

    The NSW Waratahs have signed exciting Wests Tigers winger Taqele Naiyaravoro for the rest of 2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby season and 2015. “I always knew I would come back to union and joining the Waratahs is very exciting,” said Naiyaravoro. “I’m...

  • Toyota Cheetahs team to play the Western Force

    May 6, 14 • 2827 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Toyota Cheetahs team to play the Western Force

    The Toyota Cheetahs will be taking on the Western Force on Saturday, 10 May in their next Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 17:05 and gates open at 15:00. Entertainment Supporters can again make use of the Weber-braai area to braai a nice...

  • Malherbe props up the try stats

    May 6, 14 • 1542 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Malherbe props up the try stats

    It is a rare sight for props to get onto the score sheet and even a greater feat when they go over the whitewash more than once in a match. DHL Stormers frontrower Frans Malherbe scored a brace over the weekend in his side’s entertaining encounter against...

  • Blues Injury update

    May 3, 14 • 2638 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues Injury update

    The Blues’ midfield stocks have taken a hit with both Francis Saili and Jackson Willison sidelined for extended periods of time. Willison suffered a proximal hamstring strain while scoring a try against the Reds on Friday night and is likely to miss between...

  • JAMES SLIPPER CITED

    May 2, 14 • 2358 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on JAMES SLIPPER CITED

    Player: James Slipper Team: Reds Position: Prop Date of Incident: 2 May 2014 Nature of Offence: Law 10.4 (j) Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst that player’s feet are still off the ground such...

  • Blues vs Reds: Explosive Game of International Colours Leave The Reds Slightly Red In The Face

    May 2, 14 • 2184 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Blues vs Reds: Explosive Game of International Colours Leave The Reds Slightly Red In The Face

    On a windless evening in Auckland, the first half of the Blues-Reds game initially seemed to get off to a slow start, but in the 7th minute, Simon Hickey slotted one of two penalties for the Blues, bringing the scoreboard to 6-0 for the Blues by the 12th...

  • FORCE ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR SOUTH AFRICA TOUR

    May 2, 14 • 1748 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FORCE ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR SOUTH AFRICA TOUR

    The Western Force has announced its 26-man squad that will travel to South Africa ahead of the team’s Asteron Life Super Rugby matches against the Cheetahs and the Stormers. Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley has included the match day squad that...

  • Steyn to start at 10 for Cell C Sharks

    May 1, 14 • 2039 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Steyn to start at 10 for Cell C Sharks

    Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has picked Frans Steyn at flyhalf for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday morning (SA time). Steyn’s move means Tim Swiel drops out of the match-23, with Heimar Williams...

  • Crusaders team to play the Brumbies

    May 1, 14 • 1774 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Crusaders team to play the Brumbies

    The Crusaders will play their first home game in over a month when they face the Brumbies this Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named a team with five changes to the starting fifteen that beat the Chiefs two weeks ago. Richie McCaw has...

  • New era for Super Rugby in New Zealand

    May 1, 14 • 1713 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on New era for Super Rugby in New Zealand

    18 teams, four conferences, two regional groups confirmed Three new teams – South Africa, Argentina and one other Shorter competition – one week less A refreshed Super Rugby competition to kick off from 2016 offers the best chance to ensure it...