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2014 Varsity Shield
The 2014 Varsity Shield was contested from 27 January to 31 March 2014. The tournament (also known as the ''FNB Varsity Shield presented by Steinhoff International'' for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of the Varsity Shield, an annual second-tier inter-university rugby union competition featuring five South African universities. The tournament was won by for the second consecutive time and third time overall; they beat 35–26 in the final played on 31 March 2015. were automatically promoted to the top-tier Varsity Cup competition for 2015, but lost their promotion play-off match against to remain in the Varsity Shield for 2015. Bottom side won their relegation play-off match against challengers to also remain in the Varsity Shield for 2015. Rules The Varsity Shield used a different scoring system to the regular system. Tries were worth five points as usual, but conversions were worth three points, while penalties and drop goals were only worth two points. Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garth Van Rayner
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Alec Mhlanga
Alec or Aleck is a Scottish form of the given name Alex. It may be a diminutive of the name Alexander or a given name in its own right. Notable people with the name include: People *Alec Aalto (1942–2018), Finnish diplomat * Alec Acton (1938–1994), English footballer *Alec Albiston (1917–1998), Australian rules footballer *Alec Alston (1937–2009), English footballer *Alec and Peter Graham (1881–1957), New Zealand mountaineers, guides, and hotel operators * Alec Anderson (1894–1953), American NFL player *Alec Asher (born 1991), American MLB player *Alec Ashworth (1939–1995), English professional footballer *Alec Astle (born 1949), New Zealand former cricketer *Alec Atkinson (1919–2015), British Royal Air Force officer and civil servant *Alec B. Francis (1867–1934), English silent-film actor *Alec Bagot (1893–1968), South Australian adventurer, polemicist, and politician * Alec Baillie (died 2020), American bassist *Alec Baldwin (born 1958), American actor *Alec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Immelman
Quinton Immelman (born 31 March 1981 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a rugby referee on the Premier Panel of the South African Rugby Union. In 2016, Immelman was added to the referees' roster for the 2016 Super Rugby season for the first time. Immelman's Super Rugby debut match was between the Sunwolves and Cheetahs, in the Singapore National Stadium, which the Cheetahs narrowly won 32-31. It was also the first ever Super Rugby match to be played in Singapore. In 2017, he was added to the Pro14 Elite Referees Panel for the 2017–18 Pro14 tournament, he and became the first ever South African referee to officiate in the tournament when he took charge of the Ospreys versus Zebre Zebre Parma (, meaning "Zebras") are an Italian professional rugby union team competing in the United Rugby Championship and EPCR competitions from the 2012–13 season. They are based in Parma (Emilia-Romagna), Italy. They are operated by the ... match in Round One of the competition. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat O'Brien (rugby Union)
Patrick Lloyd O'Brien (born in Durban) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is lock or flanker. Great club and amateur performances have led to his Western Province sevens and Currie Cup debuts. He has since moved on to take up a provincial contract in Italy. Career O'Brien played club rugby at Western Province club sides Helderberg and Villager before being included in 's wider training group prior to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division. He failed to make an appearance for them, but joined Kimberley-based side for that competition. He made his first class debut against near-neighbours the and made his first start a week later against the . In total, he made nine appearances for in 2013, seven in the Currie Cup Premier Division and two in the post-season promotion/relegation series against the . In 2014, he returned to Cape Town to play for in the 2014 Varsity Shield competition, scoring one try ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minenhle Mthethwa
Minenhle Lethuxolo Mthethwa (born 5 August 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who most recently played with the . He usually plays as a winger, but can also play as an outside centre. Rugby career Youth rugby Mthethwa was born in Empangeni, and went to school in Eshowe. However, he was never selected to represent his local KwaZulu-Natal province at any national tournaments at schoolboy level. University of the Western Cape Mthethwa moved to Cape Town, where he enrolled at the University of the Western Cape, establishing himself in their first team. He was included in their rugby team that participated in the 2013 Varsity Shield. He scored a try on his debut in the competition, in a 42–4 victory over , and a second in their 36–13 victory over three weeks later. He made a total of five appearances for his team during the regular season, helping them to second spot on the log to qualify for the final against . He also started the final, but could not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameron Wright (rugby Union)
Cameron Robin Wright (born 20 April 1994) is a South African rugby union player for the in Super Rugby and in the Currie Cup. His regular position is scrum-half. Career Youth and Varsity Cup rugby Wright represented KwaZulu-Natal at Under-16 level when he was selected in their squad for the Grant Khomo Week held in Upington in 2010. Two years later, he represented their Under-18 side at the 2012 Under-18 Craven Week tournament. Later in the same year, Wright was a member of the side that played in the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship, starting seven of their matches. He made twelve appearances for the team during the 2013 Under-19 Provincial Championship and graduated to the side in 2014. In 2014, Wright also played in the Varsity Shield competition for university side . He started all eight regular season matches for the side as they finished in second place. He also played in the final against , but could not prevent them slipping to a 35–26 defeat. He also pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Dutton
Billy Dutton (born 9 June 1989) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . He is a utility forward that can play as a lock, flanker or number eight. Playing career Dutton joined the Border Bulldogs academy after high school and he played for the side in the 2009 Provincial Championship, where he made six appearances. In 2010, Dutton was also included in the squad for the 2010 Vodacom Cup and made his first class debut on 26 February 2010, playing off the bench in an 8–69 defeat to a in Durban in their opening match of the season. He again played at Under-21 level in 2010, making five appearances and scoring a try in a match against the s. Dutton made a further two first class appearances for the Border Bulldogs during the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition, coming on as a replacement in matches against the and the . 2011 also saw the launch of a second-tier competition to the Varsity Cup, called the Varsity Shield. Dutton represented the in this c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Bailing
Brandon Bailing (born ) is a South African rugby union player that played for the in the Currie Cup The Currie Cup is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier ... and the in the Rugby Challenge in 2017, making a single appearance in each competition. His regular position is centre. References South African rugby union players Living people 1991 births People from Vryheid Rugby union centres Sharks (Currie Cup) players Rugby union players from KwaZulu-Natal {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henri Boshoff
Henri Bossau Boshoff (born 8 February 1992 in Nelspruit, South Africa) is a Zimbabwean rugby union player, currently playing with SuperLiga side Timișoara Saracens. His regular position is loosehead prop. Career Pumas Born and bred in Nelspruit, which falls within the Mpumalanga Rugby Union, Boshoff was selected to represent their side at various youth levels. As early as primary school level, he was selected in their Under-13 side that played at the Craven Week in 2005. Three years later, he represented them at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week and in 2010, he played for them in the premier high school rugby union competition in South Africa, the Under-18 Craven Week held in Welkom. Golden Lions / UJ After school, he made the move to Johannesburg to join the academy. He appeared in all fourteen of the s matches during the 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship, starting twelve of those, and also scored a try in their match against Gauteng rivals . They finished the regular se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frans Sisita
Frans Leonardo Sisita (born ) is a South African professional rugby union player, currently playing with the . His regular position is flanker. Career Youth and Varsity Shield Sisita represented Bloemfontein-based side at the Under-18 Academy Week tournaments in 2007 and 2008. He then played club rugby for university side , representing them in the Varsity Shield tournament from 2011 to 2014. Sisita was a regular member of the side as they won the competition three times in four seasons and winning promotion to the Varsity Cup in 2014. Griffons and Griquas In 2013, Sisita was included in the squad for the 2013 Currie Cup First Division competition. He made a single appearance, playing off the bench in a 40–33 defeat against the in Potchefstroom to make his first class debut. In 2014, Sisita was called into the squad during the 2014 Vodacom Cup competition during an injury crisis for the Kimberley-based outfit. He also made just one appearance for them, coming on as a la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerrie De Bruin
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Gerrie may refer to: * Gerrie (given name), a unisex given name * Syd Gerrie (born 1927), Scottish footballer See also * Garrie (other) * Gerri (other) * Gerry (other) * Jerrie Jerrie is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Jerrie Cobb (born 1931), American aviator * Jerrie Mock Geraldine "Jerrie" Fredritz Mock (November 22, 1925 – September 30, 2014) was an American pilot and the first wom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |