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2015 Currie Cup Premier Division
The 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division was the 77th season in the competition since it started in 1889 and was contested from 7 August to 24 October 2015. The tournament (known as the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division for sponsorship reasons) was the top tier of South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition. The competition was won by the for the eleventh time in their history; they beat 32–24 in the final played on 24 October 2015. Competition rules and information There were eight participating teams in the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division. Qualification The six franchise 'anchor' teams automatically qualified to the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division, as did the by virtue of finishing in the top six teams in the 2014 Currie Cup Premier Division. , who finished 7th in 2014, as well as the six teams in the 2014 Currie Cup First Division, took part in a qualification tournament to determine the final participant. The qualification competition was won by Griquas 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] |
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein, ( ; , "fountain of flowers") also known as Bloem, is one of South Africa's three capital cities and the capital of the Free State (province), Free State province. It serves as the country's judicial capital, along with legislative capital Cape Town and Administration (government), administrative capital Pretoria. Bloemfontein is the seventh-largest city in South Africa. Situated at an elevation of above sea level, the city is home to approximately 520,000 residents and forms part of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality which has a population of 747,431. It was one of the host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The city of Bloemfontein hosts the Supreme Court of Appeal (South Africa), Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa, the Franklin Game Reserve, :af:Naval Hill, Naval Hill, the Maselspoort, Maselspoort Resort and the :af:Sand du Plessis-teaterkompleks, Sand du Plessis Theatre. The city hosts numerous museums, including the National Women's Monument, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Kleyn
Jean Kleyn (born 26 August 1993) is a South African-born Irish professional rugby union player, currently playing for Irish United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Munster. He has represented Ireland after qualifying through residency as a 'project player'. Kleyn was born and grew up in South Africa, and qualified for Ireland through residency. His regular position is lock. Youth rugby Kleyn first played provincial rugby for the s during the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship, also being promoted to the side in the same season, as well as in 2013. He picked up two winner's medals, with Western Province ending both the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship and 2013 Under-21 Provincial Championship seasons as champions. Despite playing regularly for the senior side in 2014, he made a further three appearances in the 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship. Western Province / Stormers Despite being named in the 2013 and 2014 Vodacom Cup squads, Kleyn n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Coleman (rugby Union)
Kurt Kendall Coleman is a South African rugby union player who currently plays fly-half for Rugby ATL in Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously played for the in the Pro14. Professional career He represented the in the 2008 Craven Week, which earned him a move to . After playing for them in the Under-19 and Under-21 Currie Cup competitions, he was included in their 2011 Vodacom Cup squad, making his debut against the on the opening weekend. After eight appearances in that competition, he was called up into the squad for the 2011 Super Rugby season. He made his Stormers debut on 30 April 2011 against the , coming on as a substitute in the 70th minute and scoring a penalty 4 minutes later. He made a further four appearances for the Stormers, including three starts. He failed to break into the Stormers team for the 2012 Super Rugby season, instead representing Western Province in the Vodacom Cup, where he scored 44 points in 10 games. After a short spell on loan at the , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan De Jongh
Juan Leon de Jongh (born 15 April 1988) is a South African rugby union footballer. He was one of the stars of Vodacom WP's ABSA Currie Cup campaign in 2009 and he made his debut against the . He became the first choice inside centre for the Stormers in the 2010 Super 14 season after the departure of stalwart and captain, Jean de Villiers. He won his first international cap against Wales on 5 June 2010, during this game he also scored his first international try with a scything break through the Welsh midfield, similar to that of his previous try against the Waratahs in the Super 14 semi-final. De Jongh was a member of the South African Sevens team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In May 2017 it was announced he would be joining Aviva Premiership side Wasps for the 2017/18 season. 2016 Summer Olympics De Jongh was included in a 12-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He was named in the starting line-up for their first match in Group B o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikhumbuzo Notshe
Sikhumbuzo Notshe (born 28 May 1993) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Cell C Sharks in Super Rugby and in the Currie Cup. His regular playing position is flanker. Career Youth Notshe represented at all youth levels. He played for them at the Under-13 Craven Week in 2006, at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2009 and at the Under-18 Craven Week competitions in both 2010 and 2011. At the conclusion of the 2010 Craven Week competition, Notshe was included in a South African Under-18 High Performance squad that played in matches against France, Namibia and England. The following year, he made the S.A. Schools side that played against France. Notshe also represented Wynberg Boys' High School between 2010 and 2012. Senior career In 2013, Notshe made his first class debut for , starting in their opening match of the 2013 Vodacom Cup season against neighbours in Ceres. He appeared in all nine matches for in a run that saw them rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dillyn Leyds
Dillyn Yullrich Leyds (born 12 September 1992 in Somerset West, South Africa) is a South African rugby union player for the South Africa national team and Stade Rochelais in the French Top 14. He can play as a fullback, fly-half or wing. Career Youth and Varsity rugby Leyds was educated at Western Province Preparatory School and went on to Bishops College in Cape Town, where he played for their First XV rugby side in 2009 and 2010, alongside players such as Nizaam Carr, Oli Kebble, Johnny Kôtze, Sam Lane and Tim Swiel. He represented Western Province at various age-group levels. In 2010, he was included in both their Under-18 Academy Week and Craven Week sides. The following year, the played for the side in the 2011 Under-19 Provincial Championship, where he scored 133 points in 13 starts to finish second in the points-scoring charts and help his side reach the quarter-finals of the competition. He was a regular in the squad during the 2012 and 2013 Provincial Championshi ... [...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] |
Ntabeni Dukisa
Ntabeni Dukisa (born 25 July 1988) is a professional South African rugby union player for Kenyan side Kabras Sugar. His can play as a fly-half, fullback or wing. Career Youth Dukisa came through the Border youth system and played for the in the 2008 and 2009 Under-21 Provincial Championships. Border Bulldogs In 2010, he graduated to the first team, making his debut in the final game of the 2010 Currie Cup First Division season against the . He became a regular for the Bulldogs in the following season; he made seven appearances for the side in the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition, contributing five points with the boot through a penalty in the opening match of the season against the and a conversion against the in their only win of the competition two weeks later. He started eight of their ten matches during the 2011 Currie Cup First Division competition, scoring five tries, eight conversions and sixteen penalties to end the season as the Bulldogs' top scorer with 89, the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gouws Prinsloo
Johannes Gouws Prinsloo (born 19 July 1990 in East London, South Africa) is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is fullback. Career He represented the in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions between 2011 and 2013. In 2013, he joined prior to the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division season. In July 2014, he extended his contract until the end of 2015. In 2016, he joined French Fédérale 1 side Bobigny Bobigny () is a commune, or town, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, Île-de-France, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Bobigny is the prefecture (capital city) of the Seine-Saint-Denis department, as well as the seat of the A .... References External links *itsrugby.co.uk Profile 1990 births Living people Afrikaner people Griquas (rugby union) players Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union players from East London, Eastern Cape Sharks (Currie Cup) players South African rugby union players {{SouthAfrica-bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruhan Nel
Adriaan Ruhan Nel (born 17 May 1991) is a South African rugby union player for the in Super Rugby and in the Currie Cup and in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is full-back, winger and centre. Youth rugby Nel played for the side in the 2010 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition and for in club rugby. Club rugby Nel signed for Johannesburg-based side the for 2012 and made his first class debut for them in the 2012 Vodacom Cup match against local rivals the . He played for the side during the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship and made another three senior appearances in the 2013 Vodacom Cup. His Currie Cup debut for the Lions came during the 2013 season, when he came on as a substitute in the 54th minute against the – and scored a try within five minutes of coming on. He represented in the 2015 Currie Cup Premier Division. International Nel was included in the South African Sevens team for the 2014 Gold Coast Sevens leg of the 2014–15 IRB Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riaan Viljoen
Riaan Viljoen (born 1 April 1983) is a professional South African rugby union rugby player, currently playing with Japanese Super Rugby side the and Top League West side NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes. He was born in Carletonville, South Africa and his first tour with the Springboks was to France, Italy, Ireland and England in late 2009 where he played in two touring matches. He signed with the Sharks for the 2012 and the 2013 Super Rugby tournaments. In 2013, he signed a deal to play in the Top League in Japan for NTT DoCoMo Red Hurricanes. For 2016 he joined the new Japanese Super Rugby team Sunwolves The Sunwolves (Japanese Japanese may refer to: * Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia * Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan * Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or .... Honours * Tour matches: 2 * Total Springbok matches: 2 * Win ratio: * Tours: ** France, Italy, Ireland & England, 2009. ** North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
