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2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship Group B
The 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship Group B was contested from 15 August to 10 October 2015. The tournament (also known as the ''ABSA Under-21 Provincial Championship'' for sponsorship reasons) was the second tier of the 2015 edition of the Under-21 Provincial Championship, an annual Under-21 inter-provincial rugby union competition featuring fifteen South African provincial unions. The tournament was won by the s; they beat the s 32–29 in the final played on 8 October 2015. The 2015 season was the final season that smaller provincial unions will compete at Under-21 level; from 2016, the Under-19 and Under-21 championships will be merged into a single Under-20 Provincial Championship. Competition rules and information There were eight participating teams in the 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship Group B. 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 po ... [...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] |
Kenan Cronjé
Kenan Cronjé (born 29 April 1995) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the Rut Griffons (rugby union). He is a regular position is flanker or lock. Rugby career 2014: Boland Under-19 Cronjé was born in Worcester. While he never represented his local team at youth weeks while at schoolboy level, he linked up with their Under-19 team for the 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship. He started five of their seven matches during the regular season in Group B of the competition, helping Boland finish in second position, losing just a single match. Cronjé helped Boland to a 35–30 victory over by starting in their semi-final clash, and also started the final against the s, as Boland clinched the title by winning 42–17 in Welkom. A week later, he also started their promotion play-off match against , but the team fell short, losing 33–53 to remain in Group B. 2015–present: Boland Cavaliers and Under-21 Cronjé progressed to Under-21 level in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 In South African Rugby Union
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2015 Under-19 Provincial Championship Group B
The 2015 Under-19 Provincial Championship Group B was contested from 15 August to 8 October 2015. The tournament (also known as the ''ABSA Under-19 Provincial Championship'' for sponsorship reasons) was the second tier of the 2015 edition of the Under-19 Provincial Championship, an annual Under-19 inter-provincial rugby union competition featuring fifteen South African provincial unions. The tournament was won by the s; they beat the 24–21 in the final played on 8 October 2015. The 2015 season was the final season that the smaller provincial unions competed at Under-19 level; from 2016, the Under-19 and Under-21 championships would be merged into a single Under-20 Provincial Championship. Competition rules and information There were eight participating teams in the 2015 Under-19 Provincial Championship Group B. 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 poi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Under-19 Provincial Championship Group A
The 2015 Under-19 Provincial Championship Group A was contested from 10 July to 24 October 2015. The tournament (also known as the ''ABSA Under-19 Provincial Championship'' for sponsorship reasons) was the top tier of 2015 edition of the Under-19 Provincial Championship, an annual Under-19 inter-provincial rugby union competition featuring fifteen South African provincial unions. The competition was won by ; they beat 25–23 in the final played on 24 October 2015. Competition rules and information There were seven participating teams in the 2015 Under-19 Provincial Championship Group A. These teams played each other twice over the course of the season, once at home and once 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). T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship Group A
The 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship Group A was contested from 10 July to 24 October 2015. The competition (also known as the ''ABSA Under-21 Provincial Championship'' for sponsorship reasons) was the top tier of 2015 edition of the Under-21 Provincial Championship, an annual Under-21 inter-provincial rugby union competition featuring fifteen South African provincial unions. The competition was won by ; they beat 52–17 in the final played on 24 October 2015. Competition rules and information There were seven participating teams in the 2015 Under-21 Provincial Championship Group A. These teams played each other twice over the course of the season, once at home and once 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). Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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 domestic competition, four South African franchises also compete in the United Rugby Championship competition, including for the 'South African Shield'. for the highest placed South African team. Steeped in history and tradition, the Currie Cup dates back to 1891. The tournament is regarded as the cornerstone of South Africa's rugby heritage, and the coveted gold trophy remains the most prestigious prize in South African domestic rugby. History The Currie Cup is one of the oldest rugby competitions, with the first games played in 1889 but it was only in 1892 that it became officially known as the Currie Cup. The competition had its humble beginnings as an inter-province competition in 1884, but when the South African Rugby Board was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Steyn (rugby Union)
Johannes Hermanus Steyn (born 8 October 1995) is a South African rugby union player who last played in the Currie Cup with the . His regular position is at scrum-half. Rugby career 2008–2014 : Schoolboy / SWD Under-19 rugby Steyn was born and grew up in Oudtshoorn Oudtshoorn (, ), the "ostrich capital of the world", is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located between the Swartberg mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south. Two ostrich-feather booms, during 1865–1 .... His rugby talent was spotted as early as primary school level, when he was included in the Under-13 squad of his local provincial side, the , for the 2008 Craven Week tournament in Paarl. In 2011, he represented SWD at the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, Queenstown and he was also included in a World Sport Barbarians team that competed in Portugal and Spain, where Steyn was named the best backline player. He also broke through to his school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Radebe
Charles Roger Radebe (born 16 December 1995) is a South African professional rugby union player who most recently playing for the . He usually plays on the wing. Rugby career 2013–2014 : Schools and Under-19 rugby Radebe first earned a provincial selection in 2013, when he represented the George-based at the Under-18 Academy Week held at Glenwood High School in Durban. He helped his side to victories in all three their matches, scoring a try in their 32–7 victory over Eastern Province in their final match. He was also included in the squad that played in the 2013 Under-19 Provincial Championship, starting their final two matches of the regular season, as well as their 24–29 semi-final defeat to in Vanderbijlpark. He again represented in the 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship. He didn't play in their first match, but featured in their remaining six matches, starting five of those. He got his first tries at this level, scoring in a 17–32 defeat to in his secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juandré Digue
Juandré Christiaan Digue (born 9 May 1995) is a South African rugby union player who most recently played for the . His regular position is loosehead prop. Career Youth Digue grew up in Riversdale, where he earned call-ups to represent the in youth tournaments. He represented them as early as primary school level when he played at the 2008 Under-13 Craven Week tournament held in Paarl. In 2013, he represented the Eagles at the high school equivalent for the Under-18 Craven Week in Polokwane. He also made five appearances for the team in the 2013 Under-19 Provincial Championship, helping them reach the semi-final of the competition. In 2014, he represented the SWD Under-19 team, starting six of their seven matches in the 2014 Under-19 Provincial Championship since they missed out on the play-offs on this occasion. SWD Eagles Despite still being in the Under-20 age group in 2015, he became involved with the senior squad. He was included in their squad for the 2015 Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxolo Koza
Luxolo Koza (born 18 September 1994) is a South African professional rugby union player for the in the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge. He is a utility forward, but has mainly played as a loosehead prop in first class rugby. Career Eastern Province As a scholar at Muir College in Uitenhage, Koza was selected to represent Eastern Province at the Under-18 Craven Week tournament. He earned a selection for both the 2011 tournament held in Kimberley and the 2012 tournament held in Port Elizabeth, mainly playing as a lock for Eastern Province. In both these seasons, he also represented the s in the annual Under-19 Provincial Championship. In 2011, he made three appearances but could not prevent Eastern Province finish rock bottom of Division B. He appeared on two occasions in 2012 – now mainly playing as a loose forward – as reached the final of the competition where they lost to near neighbours . Griquas After finishing school, Koza moved to Kimberley to join for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
