|
2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship
The 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship was the 2016 edition of the Under-21 Provincial Championship, an annual national Under-21 rugby union competition held in South Africa, and was contested from 5 August to 22 October 2016. The competition was won by who beat 38–34 in the final played on 22 October 2016. Competition rules and information There was seven participating teams in the 2016 Under-21 Provincial Championship. These teams played each other once over the course of the season, either at home or away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded). The top four teams qualified for the title play-off semi-finals. The team that finished first had home advantage against the team that finished fourth, while the team that f ... [...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] |
Jasper Wiese
Jasper van der Westhuizen Wiese (born 21 October 1995) is a South African rugby union player who plays for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. He previously played for the in the Pro14, the in the Currie Cup and the in the Rugby Challenge. He can play as a number 8 or a flanker. He made his debut for in 2021. He was a Premiership Rugby champion in 2022, scoring a try in the final and being named as the ''Man of the Match''. Rugby career 2011–2013: Schoolboy rugby Wiese was born and grew up in Upington. He attended and played rugby for Hoërskool Upington, which resulted in provincial call-ups for Griquas Country Districts in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2011, Wiese was included in their Under-16 Grant Khomo Week squad for the tournament held in Queenstown. He started all three of their matches, scoring two tries in their second match against Border Country Districts in a 36–15 win and one in their final match against Namibia. His three tries during the tou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divan Rossouw
Divan Rossouw (born 12 March 1996) is a Namibian rugby union player, currently playing in South Africa for the in Super Rugby, the in the Currie Cup and the in the Rugby Challenge. He is a utility back that can play as a fullback, winger, centre or scrum-half. Rugby career 2009–2014: Youth rugby / Namibia Rossouw was born and grew up in Windhoek. He was selected to represent Namibia as early as primary school level, playing at the South African Under-13 Craven Week tournament held in Kimberley in 2009, starting in the scrum-half position and helping them to one victory in their match against Zimbabwe. In 2012, he appeared for Namibia at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week held in Johannesburg. He played all their matches at outside centre and he contributed 15 points in their 30–13 victory over Zimbabwe, scoring one try, two conversions and two penalties to finish as his side's top scorer in the tournament. He again represented Namibia in 2014 in South Africa's premi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carel-Jan Coetzee
Carel-Jan Wynand Coetzee (born ) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Pro14, 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. His regular position is centre. References 1995 births Living people Cheetahs (rugby union) players Free State Cheetahs players Griffons (rugby union) players Rugby union centres Rugby union players from Bloemfontein South African rugby union players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapiwa Mafura
Tapiwa Lloyd Mafura (born ) is a Zimbabwean-born rugby union player for South African sides the in the Pro14, the in the Currie Cup and the in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fullback or wing. Mafura made his 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 ... debut for the in their match in Round Four of the 2019 Currie Cup against the . References South African rugby union players Zimbabwean rugby union players Living people 1996 births Rugby union players from Harare Rugby union wings Rugby union fullbacks Free State Cheetahs players Leopards (rugby union) players Cheetahs (rugby union) players Pumas (Currie Cup) players {{Zimbabwe-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siya Masuku
Siyabonga Praisegod Masuku (born ) is a South African rugby union player for the in the United Rugby Championship The United Rugby Championship (URC) is an annual rugby union competition involving professional teams from Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales. The current name was adopted in 2021 when the league expanded to include four South Afr ... as a fly-half. References External links *ultimaterugby.com profile South African rugby union players Living people 1996 births People from eDumbe Local Municipality Rugby union fly-halves Golden Lions players Leopards (rugby union) players Southern Kings players Free State Cheetahs players Cheetahs (rugby union) players Rugby union players from KwaZulu-Natal Sharks (rugby union) players {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marco Jansen Van Vuren
Marco Jansen van Vuren (born 14 June 1996 in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player for the in the United Rugby Championship and the in the Currie Cup. His regular position is scrum-half, but also regularly plays centre and wing Career 2009–14 Jansen van Vuren first earned a provincial call-up at primary school level in 2009, when he was included in the Falcons' Under-13 Craven Week side. In 2012, he was once again selected by the union to play at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week competition, where he made three appearances. He then played in the premier high school rugby union competition in South Africa, the Under-18 Craven Week held in Polokwane in 2013, scoring a try in their match against Griquas Country Districts. After the competition, he was included in the 2013 South African Schools squad and he started for them in their 14–13 victory over Wales in Worcester. He again played at the Craven Week in Middelburg in 2014, scoring a try ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Venter
James Venter (born 21 August 1996) is a South African professional rugby union player for the in Super Rugby, 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. His regular position is flanker or number eight. References External links itsrugby.co.uk profile South African rugby union players Living people 1996 births People from Port Shepstone Rugby union flankers Golden Lions players Lions (United Rugby Championship) players Sharks (rugby union) players Sharks (Currie Cup) players Rugby union players from KwaZulu-Natal Alumni of Glenwood High School (Durban) {{SouthAfrica-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Ward (rugby Union)
Jeremy Charles Ward (born 10 January 1996), is a South African professional rugby union player for Stade Français in the French Top 14. His regular playing position is centre. Rugby career 2012–2014 : Schoolboy rugby Ward was born and raised in Port Elizabeth where he attended the city's Grey High School, where he played rugby union and water polo. In 2012, he was included in the Eastern Province Under-16 squad that participated at the Grant Khomo Week tournament, where he played in all three of their matches, scoring two points via a conversion in their match against SWD. Ward represented Eastern Province at the premier South African high schools competition, the Under-18 Craven Week, on two occasions – at the 2013 tournament in Polokwane and the 2014 tournament in Middelburg, helping Eastern Province to win the unofficial final of the 2014 tournament for the first time since 1977, beating SWD 25–7. Shortly after the 2014 Craven Week, Ward was also included in the sq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Bolze
Simon may refer to: People * Simon (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the given name Simon * Simon (surname), including a list of people with the surname Simon * Eugène Simon, French naturalist and the genus authority ''Simon'' * Tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel Places * Şimon ( hu, links=no, Simon), a village in Bran Commune, Braşov County, Romania * Șimon, a right tributary of the river Turcu in Romania Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Simon'' (1980 film), starring Alan Arkin * ''Simon'' (2004 film), Dutch drama directed by Eddy Terstall Games * ''Simon'' (game), a popular computer game * Simon Says, children's game Literature * ''Simon'' (Sutcliff novel), a children's historical novel written by Rosemary Sutcliff * Simon (Sand novel), an 1835 novel by George Sand * ''Simon Necronomicon'' (1977), a purported grimoire written by an unknown author, with an introduction by a man identified only as "Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garrick Mattheus
Garrick Frederick Mattheus (born 23 March 1996) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is fly-half, but he can also play as a fullback. In 2020 passed at Rugby club Valpolicella. Rugby career Youth rugby Mattheus was born in Port Elizabeth, where he attended Grey High School. In 2014, he was selected to represent Eastern Province at the Under-18 Academy Week held in Worcester. His best performance of the tournament came in his first match, as he kicked three penalties and five conversions for a personal points haul of 19 points in their 49–31 victory over the Pumas. Later in the same year, Mattheus was also drafted into the squad that competed for their 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship campaign. He played off the bench in a 17–13 victory over , before starting four of their final five matches of the competition, contributing 18 points with the boot. He joined the Eastern Province Kings academ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malcolm Jaer
Malcolm Adrian Emile Jaer (born 29 June 1995) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Pro14 and the in the Currie Cup. His regular position is fullback or fly-half. Career 2011–2013 : Youth and South African Schools Jaer played secondary school rugby for Hoërskool Brandwag in Uitenhage. He was selected in the Eastern Province Under-16 squad that played at the Grant Khomo Week tournament in 2011, in their Under-18 squad that played at the Academy Week in 2012 and their Under-18 squad that played at the Craven Week tournament in 2013. He scored a try for the Eastern Province in the latter competition, in their 21–32 defeat to the Free State. Jaer's performances at the 2013 Craven Week led to his inclusion in the South African Schools side and he made one appearance for them in a 17–13 victory against France in George in August 2013. 2014–2015 : Eastern Province Kings and South Africa Under-20 After finishing school, Jaer joined the Eastern Province Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |