Super Rugby
Sunwolves (12) 12 / 57 (26) Waratahs (Final Score)
The Sunwolves and Waratahs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Prince Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo at 07:15 SA Time (05:15 GMT, 14:15 Japan Time, 15:15 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Brumbies (15) 43 / 24 (10) Reds (Final Score)
The Brumbies and Reds did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
GIO Stadium, Canberra at 11:40 SA Time (09:40 GMT, 19:40 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Chiefs (17) 23 / 13 (10) Crusaders (Final Score)
The Chiefs and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
National Stadium, Suva, Fiji at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 19:35 Fiji Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Double winners Saracens will meet RC Toulon, Scarlets and Sale Sharks in Pool 3 of the European Rugby Champions Cup following the pool draws for EPCR’s tournaments which took place today (Wednesday, 29 June) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Saracens became only the fourth team to complete a domestic league and European Cup double last season when they beat Racing 92 in the Champions Cup final in Lyon and then overpowered Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham. Mark McCall’s side will lock horns with Toulon, who they dethroned in Lyon last season.
Drawn in Tier 1 with the Top 14 champions, Racing 92, the Guinness PRO12 winners, Connacht Rugby, and Leinster Rugby and Exeter Chiefs, Saracens, who became the first English club to win the top European title since Wasps in 2007, made history last season by becoming the first side to win all nine matches in a season.
The next landmark for them to chase is the 13 match winning streak enjoyed by Munster Rugby between 2005/06 and 2006/07. To break that record they will have to win their first five Pool matches next season.
Huw Jones
Head Coach Vern Cotter has made six personnel changes to the Scotland team to face Japan in this Saturday’s second summer Test match at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo (25 June, kick-off 11.20am BST, 7.20pm JST) – live on BBC.
The alterations are split evenly between the backs and forwards, with a positional switch made in each division to accommodate the new faces.
Scrum-half Henry Pyrgos, wing Sean Maitland and centre Peter Horne all come off the bench to start the match, with Pyrgos taking on the captaincy and kicking duties from Greig Laidlaw.
Maitland is promoted in place of Damien Hoyland, with Sean Lamont coming into the squad among the substitutes, while Horne comes into midfield in place of the injured Duncan Taylor (hamstring), prompting a move to outside-centre for Matt Scott to accommodate the Warriors playmaker.
In the pack, Rory Sutherland remains in possession of the loosehead berth he inherited in the third minute of last weekend’s Test win over Japan, when Alasdair Dickinson limped off with a hamstring injury, earning his first start for the national team.
On the other side of the front-row, Moray Low swaps places with try-scorer Willem Nel to start his first Test since the 2014 summer tour win over Canada in Toronto, while Josh Strauss comes in to the back-row for John Hardie, with John Barclay moving to openside to make room for Strauss on the blindside.
Other notable inclusions see prop Gordon Reid (who arrived in Tokyo on Monday) take up a spot among the replacements, with uncapped centre Huw Jones set for an international debut if called upon from the bench.
Rebels (10) 27 / 22 (8) Force (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Western Force did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 08:05 SA Time (06:05 GMT, 16:05 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Bulls (8) 20 / 56 (25) Lions (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Loftus versfeld, Pretoria at 17:10 SA Time (15:10 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Stormers (14) 31 / 24 (9) Cheetahs (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Toyota Cheetahs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
DHL Newlands, Cape Town at 15:00 SA Time (13:00 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Brumbies (28) 66 / 5 (0) Sunwolves (Final Score)
The Brumbies and Sunwolves did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Gio Stadium, Canberra at 11:40 SA Time (09:40 GMT, 19:40 AEST, 18:40 Japan Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Blues (15) 21 / 26 (10) Crusaders (Final Score)
The Blues and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Eden Park, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Kings (3) 29 / 22 (6) Jaguares (Final Score)
The Southern Kings and Los Jaguares did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT, 14:00 ARG Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Waratahs (17) 45 / 25 (13) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Allianz Stadium, Sydney at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Hurricanes (17) 27 / 20 (7) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Bulls (6) 17 / 13 (6) Stormers (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 19:20 SA Time (17:20 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Sharks (43) 53 / 0 (0) Kings (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and Southern Kings did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban at 17:10 SA Time (15:10 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Lions (19) 52 / 24 (9) Jaguares (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Los Jaguares did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time (13:00 GMT, 10:00 ARG Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Force (3) 13 / 17 (17) Blues (Final Score)
The Western Force and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
nib Stadium, Perth at 11:40 SA Time (09:40 GMT, 17:40 AWST, 21:40 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Chiefs (26) 36 / 15 (3) Rebels (Final Score)
The Chiefs and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
FMG Stadium, Hamilton at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Reds (17) 35 / 25 (13) Sunwolves (Final Score)
The Reds and Sunwolves did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane at 07:05 SA Time (05:05 GMT, 15:05 AEST, 14:05 Japanese Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Crusaders (22) 29 / 10 (5) Waratahs (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Waratahs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Emirates Lions head coach, Johan Ackermann has named his team to play the Argentinian side the Jaguars at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday Afternoon.
The team sees the coach sticking to his rotation policy with a total of six changes to the side that so convincingly beat the Blues last week, with exciting lock Lourens Erasmus getting a start in the second row.
Herewith the media announcement from the Emirates Lions.
Emirates Lions wing Ruan Combrink has certainly raised some eyebrows during the 1st half of Super Rugby 2016.
The hard running winger is undoubtedly one of the form players in the African conferences, and it has to be asked in certain circles whether the new National coach has taken note of his strong performances.
Herewith a short biography of the player as issued by the Emirates Lions.
Jaguares (17) 22 / 25 (19) Sharks (Final Score)
Los Jaguares and the Cell C Sharks did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires at 22:40 SA Time (20:40 GMT, 17:40 ARG Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Lions (19) 43 / 5 (0) Blues (Final Score)
The Emirates Lions and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg at 19:15 SA Time (17:15 GMT, Sunday 05:15 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Cheetahs (17) 34 / 20 (6) Kings (Final Score)
The Toyota Cheetahs and Southern Kings did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein at 17:05 SA Time (15:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Sunwolves (14) 17 / 17 (3) Stormers (Final Score)
The Sunwolves and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Singapore National Stadium, Singapore at 13:55 SA Time (11:55 GMT, 19:55 Singapore Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Waratahs (7) 31 / 8 (3) Bulls (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Allianz Stadium, Sydney at 11:45 SA Time (15:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Hurricanes (12) 29 / 14 (6) Reds (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Reds did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Westpac Stadium, Wellington at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Rebels (10) 22 / 30 (20) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Highlanders (20) 34 / 26 (12) Crusaders (Final Score)
The Highlanders and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Emirates Lions Head Coach, Johan Ackermann, has announced his team to play the Blues at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
The team sees 4 changes from the side that was heavily defeated by the Hurricanes, with Malcolm Marx and Julian Redelinghuys returning to form the 1st choice front row.
The Lions full media release reads:
Kings (10) 18 / 34 (19) Blues (Final Score)
The Southern Kings and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth at 17:05 SA Time (15:05 GMT, Sunday 03:05 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Sharks (8) 32 / 15 (8) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Cell C Sharks and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban at 15:00 SA Time (13:00 GMT, Sunday 01:00 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Waratahs (18) 21 / 6 (6) Cheetahs (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Toyota Cheetahs did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Allianz Stadium, Sydney at 11:45 SA Time (09:45 GMT, 19:45 AEST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
*******************
Chiefs (3) 13 / 26 (13) Highlanders (Final Score)
The Chiefs and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby 2016 at
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton at 09:35 SA Time (07:35 GMT, 19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************