Super 15

Bryce Lawrence won’t ref Super 15 in SA

January 24, 2012
Posted by DavidS
Bryce Lawrence won’t ref Super 15 in SA

Arch enemy Bryce Lawrence has been snubbed by SANZAR refs for games in SA
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Posted in Disciplinary, Rugby Personalities, RuggaWorld Humour, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 28 Comments »

Lion squad for Stormers game on Friday

January 24, 2012
Posted by DavidS
Lion squad for Stormers game on Friday

The Lions have named their team for the DHL pre-season warm up.
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Posted in Other Tournaments, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15, Super 15 Team Updates | 3 Comments »

Cheetahs want to add grit, defence

January 11, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske is determined to add some grit and determination to his team’s fast-paced attacking game in order to take them from entertaining also-rans to a serious force in Super Rugby this year.
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New Zealand follow revolutionary Rebels business model.

December 2, 2011
Posted by bryce_in_oz
New Zealand follow revolutionary Rebels business model.

The NZRU will place advertisements this weekend in newspapers asking for expressions of interest to buy the licences for four of the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises. Revolution in Super Rugby DAVID LONG IAIN McGREGOR/Fairfax Media UP FOR GRABS: The Crusaders’ licence is available for purchase. Other than the Highlanders, who the NZRU are...
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Mossie lost for Stormers

December 1, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Springbok centre Jaque Fourie is set to stay in Japan after a two-year offer of R22 million and probably won’t be available for the Stormers in next year’s Super Rugby tournament.
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Merging Kings/Cheetahs no solution

November 29, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Arranged marriages in SA rugby don’t work … there has to be a better way of fitting the Kings into the S15 than by merging them with the Cheetahs.
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Posted in Super 15 | 9 Comments »

Leeu-toer in 2013 skep kopseer

November 29, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Die Super-rugbyreeks van 2013 kan in ’n logistieke nagmerrie ontaard en gaan ‘n invloed hê op die Super 15.
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Posted in Rugby Internationals, Super 15 | 4 Comments »

WP planning for new S15 season

November 28, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Stormers turn to 18-year old, welcomes Adi Jacobs and have an eye on Boland’s Bolla Conradie and Elgar Watts.
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Posted in SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 15 Comments »

SANZAR: We need the money

August 4, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

SANZAR chief executive Greg Peters said the length of the S15 and playing the TN are vital for economic success.
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Posted in Super 15, Tri-Nations | 8 Comments »

‘McCaw is a serial infringer’

July 5, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Bob Dwyer has a go at the serial infringers and the poor standard and bias of referees.
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Alarm bell for S15 as Sharks sink

June 26, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Two predictable, low-key and badly supported “quarter finals” does not bode well for the new, prolonged Super 15 competition.
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Super 15 Team of the Tournament

June 22, 2011
Posted by Boertjie
Super 15 Team of the Tournament

South Africa has only four players in the Aussie blog RugbyHeaven’s top XXII from this year’s Super Rugby tournament.
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Posted in Super 15 | 18 Comments »

Qualifiers confirmed

June 19, 2011
Posted by Morné
Qualifiers confirmed

Following the completion of Round 18 of the Super Rugby regular season, the confirmed fixtures for the 2011 Super Rugby Finals Series Qualifiers are:
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Posted in Super 15, Super Rugby | 44 Comments »

Cheetahs 34 v Stormers 44 (FT)

June 18, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Cheetahs 34 v Stormers 44 (FT)

If the Reds lose, a win here can secure the Stormers a possible home final if they survive the play offs.
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Posted in Game Threads, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 92 Comments »

Bulls 23 v Sharks 26 (FT) Koebaai Bulle

June 18, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Bulls 23 v Sharks 26 (FT) Koebaai Bulle

Death match, winner takes all, do or die or whatever. This game decides one team’s S15 2011.
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Posted in Game Threads, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 47 Comments »

Waratahs 41 v Brumbies 7 (FT)

June 18, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Waratahs 41 v Brumbies 7 (FT)

The Tahs can still get to a play off if they win, because at Loftus a draw won’t save the Sharks and Bulls. One is going out! Unless Giteau can tell his players to f–koff because he’s the captain…
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Posted in Game Threads, Super 15 | 8 Comments »

Crusaders 16 v Hurricanes 9 FT

June 18, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Crusaders 16 v Hurricanes 9 FT

Another game where nothing matters… even the vaunted SBW vs Ma’a Nonu match up is a non starter.
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Posted in Game Threads, Super 15 | 7 Comments »

Chiefs 11 v Reds 19 FT

June 18, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Chiefs 11 v Reds 19 FT

The Reds are top of the log and nothing turns on this game, aside from some emotional farewells for Chiefs retirees. The last time the two sides met it was the Chiefs that ended a long Reds winning streak. The only thing riding on the game is a home final if the Reds get...
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Posted in Game Threads, Super 15 | 2 Comments »

BREAKING NEWS: Stormers Duvenage out

June 17, 2011
Posted by DavidS
BREAKING NEWS: Stormers Duvenage out

Stormers scrummie Dewald Duvenage has been ruled out of the clash with the Cheetahs.
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Posted in Breaking News, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15, Super 15 Team Updates | 11 Comments »

Rebels 24 v Force 27 (FT)

June 17, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Rebels 24 v Force 27 (FT)

Only the second game ever between these two sides. The first time the Rebs surprised the Force (who chose the “Rebels” as a name anyway?)
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Posted in Game Threads, Super 15 | 68 Comments »

Blues 33 v Highlanders 16 (FT)

June 17, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Blues 33 v Highlanders 16 (FT)

First game of the final round robin round. For the Blues there’s still a chance for a home – and the Highlanders are playing for pride.
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Posted in Game Threads, Super 15 | 46 Comments »

Butch James gets four weeks for hugging Daniel’s throat

June 16, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Butch James gets four weeks for hugging Daniel’s throat

Lions flyhalf and inside center Butch James, being a player renowned for some choice defensive work has gotten a four week holiday, after he gave Keegan Daniel an “I’m back” tackle.
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Posted in Breaking News, Disciplinary, Super 15 | 14 Comments »

Bok glad to see the back of S15

June 7, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez says he is relieved to play his final season of the expanded Super Rugby tournament.
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Posted in Springboks, Super 15 | 5 Comments »

Cheetahs 18, Sharks 23 (F/T)

June 4, 2011
Posted by Morné
Cheetahs 18, Sharks 23 (F/T)

The Cheetahs said that they are not in a charitable mood and that the Sharks should not expect any favours, but I think we can all expect one massive battle in Bloemfontein.
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SANZAR may scrap bye points

June 2, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

One of the most controversial facets of Vodacom Super Rugby may be scrapped when the Southern Hemisphere undergoes its review at the end of the season.
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Super Rugby: More bums on seats

May 27, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

The Super15 is far from the ideal, but stats show an overall increase in attendance figures after 14 rounds.
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Sonny B back for Saders

May 26, 2011
Posted by Morné
Sonny B back for Saders

Two Crusaders All Blacks, Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill Williams, return to the starting line-up for the Super Rugby match against the Reds in Brisbane on Sunday.
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How our flyhalves shape up

May 24, 2011
Posted by DavidS
How our flyhalves shape up

DavidS takes some measurements, gets a headache… and a surprise!
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Posted in RuggaWorld Columnists, Super 15 | 65 Comments »