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2011 Varsity Cup
The 2011 Varsity Cup was contested from 7 February to 11 April 2011. The tournament (also known as the ''FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International'' for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of the Varsity Cup, an annual inter-university rugby union competition featuring eight South African universities. The tournament was won by for the first time; they beat 26–16 in the final played on 11 April 2011. won their relegation play-off match against to remain in the Varsity Cup for 2012. Competition Varsity Cup There were eight participating universities in the 2011 Varsity Cup. These teams played each other once over the course of the season, either home or away. Teams received four points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus points were awarded to teams that scored 4 or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by 7 points or less. Teams were ranked by points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded). The top 4 teams ... [...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] |
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is a university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville. History The university was formed by the merger of the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville, in 2004. The Council of the University of Natal voted on 31 May 2002 to offer the post of Vice-Chancellor and University Principal to world-renowned medical scientist and former Medical Research Council President – Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, who assumed office on 1 September 2002. He was entrusted with leading the University of Natal into the merger with the University of Durban-Westville. In so doing, he became the last Vice-Chancellor of the University of Natal. Professor Makgoba succeeded Professor Brenda Gourley as Vice-Chancellor. Having served a brief stint as the interim Vice-Chancellor in 2004 he was formally a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Callie Visagie
Callie-Theron Visagie (born 9 July 1988) was a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position was hooker. He most recently represented the Bulls in Super Rugby and the Blue Bulls in Currie Cup. He was included in the Springbok squad for the 2014 Incoming tour. He previously played for the Golden Lions, Western Province and captained Maties in the Varsity Cup. After initially joining the on loan from the for the 2013 Super Rugby season, he joined on a long-term deal, signing until October 2016. Callie obtained his Bachelor of Accounting degree with Honours at Stellenbosch University, and subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant through the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants while simultaneously pursuing his professional rugby career. Following his career-ending injury in 2016, he moved to London and began working at Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs () is an American multinational investment bank and financial services company. Found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant Hattingh
Grant Neil Hattingh (born 3 October 1990 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a rugby union player who plays as a lock, flanker or eighthman for Japanese sides the in Super Rugby and Kobelco Steelers in the Top League. Career Hattingh played age-group level rugby for between 2009 and 2011 and also represented in the 2011 and 2012 Varsity Cup competitions. He broke into the Western Province Vodacom Cup team after the completion of the 2012 Varsity Cup and made his provincial debut on 21 April 2012 against the Eagles in Oudtshoorn. Hattingh was a 35th minute replacement for Tyrone Holmes in a 29-14 win for Province. In April 2012, Hattingh received a surprise call-up to the injury depleted and he made his Super Rugby debut on 27 April 2012 as a 50th minute replacement for Hendrik Roodt as the Lions lost 34-20 to the . In July 2012, he announced that he was joining the on a -year deal. At the end of 2013, he signed a contract extension to tie him to the Blue Bulls until Oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephan Greeff
Stephan Greeff (born 24 December 1989 in Cape Town) is a South African rugby union player who last played for the in the Pro14. His regular playing position is lock. Career Youth and Varsity rugby Greeff represented the Eastern Province Country Districts side at the 2007 Under-18 Academy Week competition before moving to Cape Town to join . He played for the side in 2008 and for the side in 2009 and 2010. In 2011, he also made a single appearance for the in the Varsity Cup. Western Province He made his senior debut for in the 2010 Vodacom Cup competition, coming on as a late substitute in their match against the . He made another three appearances in that competition, as well as one in the 2011 Vodacom Cup and another in a compulsory friendly match against prior to the 2011 Currie Cup Premier Division. Lions / Golden Lions He joined Johannesburg-based side the in 2012, where he was immediately included in their Super Rugby side, the . He made his Super Rugby debut i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Whitehead (rugby Union)
Timothy John Whitehead (born ) is a South African professional rugby union player who most recently played with . His regular position is centre. Career Youth and Varsity Cup rugby Whitehead played for Varsity Cup side in the 2008, 2010, 2011 editions of the competition. He made eleven appearances in this competition during the three seasons, helping Ikeys win the title in 2011 by beating in Pretoria. He also played for the side in the Under-21 Currie Cup competitions in 2008 and 2009. Western Province / Stormers His first class debut came in the 2010 Vodacom Cup competition when he came on as a substitute for in their match against the in Bredasdorp. His first start came a week later in their home match against the . After one more start in the Vodacom Cup that season, Whitehead was drafted into the squad for the 2010 Super 14 season. He made his Super Rugby debut on 20 March 2010 against the in Cape Town. He made a further two starts and seven substitute appearanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nic Groom
Nicholas James Groom (born 22 February 1990) is a South African rugby union player. He plays as a scrum-half. Career A winner of the Varsity Cup with UCT in 2011, Groom received a swift call up to the Stormers side at the tail-end of the Super Rugby season to replace the injured Dewaldt Duvenhage and Ricky Januarie and he made a couple of substitute appearances. The next 18 months were to see him limited to Western Province appearances and he was a Currie Cup winner with the Streeptruie in 2012. 2013 saw the departure of Duvenhage and Groom was now in a one-on-one fight with Louis Schreuder for the Stormers and Province number 9 jersey and as a result he saw much more game time. He was a Currie Cup runner up in 2013 and he largely had to make do with appearances from the substitutes bench as Schreuder stole a march in the battle to be first choice scrum-half. However, he was to become a Currie Cup winner again in 2014, this time against the in a season which had seen him edge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcel Brache
Marcel Girard Brache (born 15 October 1987) is an American rugby union player. Brache was born in Los Angeles, California and was raised primarily in South Africa. He currently plays for the Austin Gilgronis of Major League Rugby (MLR), generally as a centre but can also play wing. Rugby career Brache represented Western Province from 2011 to 2013 in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup. Brache represented the Stormers in Super Rugby during the 2012 season where he made 1 substitute appearance,This Is American Rugby, Meet Potential Eagle Marcel Brache, August 15, 2012, http://www.thisisamericanrugby.com/2012/08/meet-potential-eagle-marcel-brache.html but did not make the Stormers squad for the 2013 season. Brache previously played for the Ikey Tigers in the Varsity Cup. Brache joined Australian Super Rugby side the Western Force in late 2013 on a two-year deal before the 2014 Super Rugby season. Brache has played over 30 games for Western Force since his debut before scoring a try. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilton Lobberts
Hilton Lobberts (born 11 June 1986) is a South African rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and Rugby Challenge competitions. Career In 2013, he joined for the 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division The 2012 Currie Cup Premier Division was the 74th season in the competition since it started in 1889 and was contested from 11 August to 27 October 2012. The tournament (known as the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division for sponsorship reasons) is the ... season. References External links *itsrugby.co.uk profile Living people 1986 births South African rugby union players Stormers players South Africa international rugby union players Western Province (rugby union) players Bulls (rugby union) players Blue Bulls players Boland Cavaliers players Griquas (rugby union) players Cheetahs (rugby union) players Rugby union players from Paarl Rugby union locks Rugby union flankers Expatriate rugby union players in Italy South African expatriates in Italy Free State Cheet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Fenton-Wells
Nick Fenton-Wells (born 11 August 1986) is a South African former rugby union footballer. He played as a Flanker for the Bristol Bears in Premiership Rugby, for Stormers in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup as well as previously representing the Ikey Tigers in the Varsity Cup. He agreed to join Saracens in July 2012. On 7 May 2014, Fenton-Wells sign a permanent deal with RFU Championship side Bedford Blues after joining them on loan from Saracens. In April 2016 he agreed to join Championship play off rivals Bristol Bristol () is a city, ceremonial county and unitary authority in England. Situated on the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. Bristol is the most populous city in ... for the 2016 season. In December 2017 he played his first game for Bristol in his new position of Hooker, having transitioned from the back row. References External links *itsrugb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eben Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth (born 29 October 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the South Africa national team and Sharks in the United Rugby Championship. His regular playing position is as a number 4 lock. Club career Western Province and Stormers Etzebeth was marked out as a player of huge promise from an early age when playing for Hoërskool Tygerberg in Cape Town and he entered the Western Province youth structures in 2009, featuring in the Under-18 Craven Week tournament. In 2011, his career moved up a gear when he was part of the side which won the Varsity Cup, however injury stalled his progress in the second half of the year and he was unable to play any part in the 2011 Currie Cup. His injury didn't stop him from being named in the Stormers squad for the 2012 Super Rugby season. He recovered from injury in time for the start of the campaign and debuted on 25 February 2012 against the . In total, he made 13 appearances during the sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nizaam Carr
Nizaam Carr (born 4 April 1991) is a South African rugby union footballer who plays either as a flanker, loose forward or number 8 and back rower. He is renowned for his athleticism and linking play. Personal life Carr grew up in Mitchell's Plain and attended West End Primary before his father moved to Rondebosch East, where he still lives with his family. Carr is the first Muslim to be named in a Springboks squad and to play for his national team after his subsequent debut against Italy. He fasts during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, even while playing rugby. He runs a rugby academy at Islamia College in Lansdowne and hopes to inspire more young players from his community to achieve higher honours in rugby. Club career Born in Cape Town, Carr attended Bishops and played in their First XV in 2008 and 2009. Carr made his way through the junior ranks of , playing Craven Week in 2009 and then made it to the senior team in 2011 where he debuted against the . Impressive outing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
