Trending

Posts Tagged ‘Superugby’

  • Brussow to start for the Cheetahs

    Mar 19, 15 • 1965 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Brussow to start for the Cheetahs

    Photo: Denese Lups/Rugby15   The Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Crusaders on Saturday, 21 March at 08:35 (SA Time) at the AMI Stadium, in Christchurch, New Zealand has been announced.   Changes to the team from last week:   Heinrich...

  • Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Mar 19, 15 • 1770 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Cheetahs

    Todd Blackadder has named his side to take on the Cheetahs this Saturday night.  It includes four changes to the starting line-up that beat the Lions last weekend.   In the forwards, hookers Codie Taylor and Ben Funnell will rotate so that Taylor...

  • Springbok player management during Vodacom Super Rugby

    Mar 18, 15 • 1967 Views • General News, International, Springboks, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok player management during Vodacom Super Rugby

    SARU have clarified the understanding reached with the participating franchises in Vodacom Super Rugby please note the following: · At a pre-season meeting between SARU’s CEO, the Springbok Coach and Rugby Department staff, with union CEOs and coaching...

  • Hurricanes team to play the Highlanders

    Mar 18, 15 • 1566 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Hurricanes team to play the Highlanders

    Hurricanes 1Reg Goodes 2Dane Coles 3Ben Franks 4Jeremy Thrush 5Blade Thomson 6Brad Shields 7Ardie Savea 8Victor Vito 9TJ Perenara 10Beauden Barrett 11Julian Savea 12Ma’a Nonu 13Conrad Smith 14Cory Jane 15Nehe Milner-Skudder Substitutes 16Motu...

  • DHL Stormers choose for 2015 tour

    Mar 17, 15 • 2668 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on DHL Stormers choose for 2015 tour

    Photo: Werner Nysschen Photography The DHL Stormers have announced a 27-man touring squad for their upcoming trip to Australasia, which will see them take on the Highlanders, the Hurricanes, the Waratahs and the Force on their 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby away...

  • Cell C Sharks save South Africa’s blushes -Vodacom Rugby App Review after Round 5

    Mar 17, 15 • 1909 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Cell C Sharks save South Africa’s blushes -Vodacom Rugby App Review after Round 5

    In its worst round of the 2015 Vodacom SupeRugby competition only one South African team managed a victory over the weekend. The South African franchises’ struggles are reflected in the statistics taken from the Vodacom Rugby App. The Cell C...

  • The Sharks Injury Report

    Mar 16, 15 • 1614 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on The Sharks Injury Report

    This Saturday 21st March 2015, the Cell C Sharks take on the Chiefs at Growthpoint KINGS PARK. Kick-off is at 19h10.  Ahead of this weekend’s match, Dr Alan Kourie, The Cell C Sharks Team Doctor, has released a medical update on the following players:...

  • #FanUp and Win

    Mar 16, 15 • 1870 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on #FanUp and Win

    Photo: Jako Pienaar Rugby 15 will be giving 5 lucky supporters each a set of 4 tickets to the Vodacom SupeRugby game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Force at Loftus on Saturday. (One of these lucky winner will walk away with a Bulls replica rugby jersey in...

  • SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    Mar 16, 15 • 1649 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on SUPER RUGBY REFEREE APPOINTMENTS

    SANZAR has announced referee appointments for Round 6 of the 2015 Super Rugby season. Appointments are outlined below with the asterisk (*) denoting the match occurs the following day in this territory due to time difference. Match Highlanders v Hurricanes @...

  • JAMES BROADHURST SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Mar 16, 15 • 1475 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on JAMES BROADHURST SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: James Broadhurst Team: Hurricanes Position: Lock Date of Incident: 13 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the...

  • LIAM GILL SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Mar 16, 15 • 1538 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on LIAM GILL SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS

    Duty Judicial Officer: Robert Stelzner SC Player: Liam Gill Team: Reds Position: Flanker Date of Incident: 14 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (j) Lifting Tackle, Lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving that player into the ground whilst...

  • Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

    Mar 14, 15 • 1800 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Waratahs fall to Highlanders in Dunedin

      The NSW Waratahs have been defeated by the Highlanders 26-19 in Dunedin, New Zealand on Saturday night. The Waratahs rallied late to challenge the Highlanders for victory late in the match but it wasn’t enough, with the defending champions left to...

  • JAMES BROADHURST CITED

    Mar 13, 15 • 2193 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on JAMES BROADHURST CITED

      Player: James Broadhurst Team: Hurricanes Position: Lock Date of Incident: 13 March 2015 Nature of Offence: 10.4 (a) Punching or striking, A player must not strike an opponent with the fist or arm, including the elbow, shoulder, head or knee(s)....

  • Vodacom RuggaChat

    Mar 13, 15 • 1864 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Vodacom RuggaChat

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar Vodacom are hosting a Q&A with Vodacom SupeRugby players each week during the Vodacom SupeRugby season. The campaign is aimed at giving the fans the opportunity to ask the players the questions they’ve always wanted to. Fans can post...

  • St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    Mar 13, 15 • 1479 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on St.George Queensland Reds name team to play Brumbies at Suncorp

    St.George Queensland Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to the starting side for this weekend’s match against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium – highlighted by the return of experienced lock James Horwill. Horwill was a late withdrawal...

  • WARATAHS NAME UNCHANGED SIDE

    Mar 12, 15 • 1641 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on WARATAHS NAME UNCHANGED SIDE

    Waratahs Head coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged starting side for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin. Cheika has stuck with the same team that beat the Reds by 18 points in Brisbane in Round Four. Matt Carraro...

  • BLUES LOSE KAINO FOR ‘CANES CLASH

    Mar 12, 15 • 1594 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BLUES LOSE KAINO FOR ‘CANES CLASH

    The Blues suffered another blow when their captain Jerome Kaino was ruled out of Friday’s clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North due to concussion. Kaino sustained the injury in last weekend’s clash against the Lions and his absence means...

  • HIGHLANDERS CHANGE THREE FOR ‘TAHS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1471 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on HIGHLANDERS CHANGE THREE FOR ‘TAHS

    Highlanders boss Jamie Joseph has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Waratahs in Dunedin. Elliot Dixon moves to six, after a strong game last week, to make way for Shane Christie who will be making his 2015 Super Rugby...

  • Crusaders recall the big guns

    Mar 12, 15 • 1442 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Crusaders recall the big guns

    Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock and Nemani Nadolo will make their 2015 Super Rugby return when the Crusaders host the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday. They are among ten changes to the starting line-up that faced the Chiefs in Hamilton two weeks ago. Read...

  • BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Mar 12, 15 • 1544 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on BRUMBIES KEEP THE FAITH

    Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Reds in Brisbane. Lausii Taliauli maintains his spot on the bench due to an ongoing ear infection which kept Jesse Mogg out of the 23-man squad just...

  • HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1451 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on HORWILL RETURNS FOR THE REDS

    Reds head coach Richard Graham has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s derby with the Brumbies in Brisbane. Veteran lock James Horwill was a late withdrawal from last week’s clash with the Waratahs due to back spasms, but has been...

  • JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Mar 12, 15 • 1476 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on JONES TO BRING UP 50TH REBELS CAP

    Utility forward Luke Jones will make his 50th appearance for the Rebels when they face the Force in Perth on Friday. Jones, who starts in the second row, will become just the fourth Rebel to reach 50 caps for the five-year old franchise, following in the...

  • Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Mar 12, 15 • 1570 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on Sharks change their pack for Cheetahs

    Photo: @HowzitJax Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has made four changes to his team for this Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. All four personnel changes have been made in the pack, with a return to the all...

  • All to play for in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

    Mar 12, 15 • 1397 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on All to play for in Bloemfontein – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 5 Preview

    Photo: Jaco Pienaar The Cell C Sharks will travel to one of their favourite destinations in South Africa when they take on the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon. It’s the only local derby on the Vodacom Super Rugby menu in round five as...

  • FORCE READY TO TAKE ON THE REBELS

    Mar 12, 15 • 1393 Views • General News, Super Rugby • • Comments Off on FORCE READY TO TAKE ON THE REBELS

    Nick Cummins will make his return to the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) when the Western Force takes on the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night (13 March) – in just the second home match of the club’s 10th season of Asteron Life Super Rugby. The ‘Honey...