Super 15 - 2011>
(Super 12 - 1996-2005)
(Super 14 -2006-2009 ) |
Finals |
Winning
Captains |
3 |
Todd Blackadder
Richie McCaw
Victor Matfield |
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000)
Crusaders (2005, 2006, 2008)
Bulls (2007, 2009, 2010) |
2 |
Zinzan Brooke |
Blues (1996, 1997) |
1 |
George Gregan
Reuben Thorne
Xavier Rush
Stirling Mortlock
James Horwill |
Brumbies (2001)
Crusaders (2002)
Blues (2003)
Brumbies (2004)
Reds (2011) |
Winning
Coaches |
5 |
Robbie Deans |
Crusaders (2000, 2002, 2005,
2006, 2008 - finalist: 2003, 2003) |
2 |
Graham Henry
Wayne Smith
Frans Ludeke |
Blues (1996, 1997)
Crusaders (1998, 1999)
Bulls (2009, 2010) |
1 |
Eddie Jones
Peter Sloane
David Nucifora
Heyneke Meyer
Ewan McKenzie |
Brumbies (2001)
Blues (2003)
Brumbies (2004)
Bulls (2007)
Reds (2011) |
Referees
|
5 |
André Watson |
South Africa (1999, 2000, 2002,
2003, 2004) |
3 |
Jonathan Kaplan |
South Africa (2005, 2006, 2009) |
2 |
Paddy O'Brien
Steve Walsh |
New Zealand (1998, 2001)
New Zealand (2007, 2012) |
1 |
Wayne Erickson
Tappe Henning
Bryce Lawrence
Mark Lawrence
Craig Joubert |
Australia (1996)
South Africa (1997)
New Zealand (2011)
South Africa (2008)
South Africa (2010) |
Youngest
Referee in a Final |
32 years
201 days |
Craig Joubert
(South Africa) |
Date of Birth :
8/11/1977. Date of Final: 29/5/2010. |
35 years
52 days |
Steve Walsh
(New Zealand) |
Date of Birth :
28/3/1972. Date of Final: 19/5/2007. |
35 years
359 days |
Tappe Henning
(South Africa) |
Date of Birth :
6/6/1961. Date of Final: 31/5/1997. |
Players in a
Final |
9 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000,
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008) |
8 |
Greg Somerville |
Crusaders (1999, 2000, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008) |
7 |
AndrewMehrtens
Caleb Ralph
Leon MacDonald
Richie McCaw |
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000,
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Blues (1998); Crusaders (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Crusaders (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008)
Crusaders (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011) |
6 |
Daniel Carter
Chris Jack
Aaron Mauger |
Crusaders (2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2008, 2011)
Crusaders (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Crusaders (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) |
5 |
George Gregan
Mark Hammett
Stephen Larkham
Justin Marshall
Scott Robertson |
Brumbies (1997, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2004)
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003)
Brumbies (1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
Crusaders (1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003) |
Played for the Most Franchises
(+4) |
5 |
Wylie Human
(SA) |
Cats (2001; 2004-2006)
Bulls (2002)
Sharks (2003)
Lions (2007)
Stormers (2008-2009) |
4 |
Pita Alatini
(NZ) |
Crusaders (1996)
Chiefs (1997)
Highlanders (1998-2001)
Hurricanes (2002-2003) |
4 |
Willem de Waal
(SA) |
Bulls (2004)
Cats (2005)
Cheetahs (2006-2007)
Stormers (2009-2010) |
4 |
Os du Randt
(SA) |
Free State (1997)
Cats (1998 & 2004-2005)
Bulls (2000)
Cheetahs (2006-2007) |
4 |
Gaffie du Toit
(SA) |
Cats (1999)
Sharks (2000-2002)
Stormers (2003-2005)
Cheetahs (2006) |
4 |
Scott Fava
(Aus) |
Reds (2000-2001)
Brumbies (2002-2005)
Western Force (2006-2008)
Waratahs (2009) |
4 |
Grant Esterhuizen
(SA) |
Blue Bulls (1996-1997)
Bulls (1998-1999)
Cats (2000-2001; 2006)
Stormers (2003) |
4 |
Burtin Francis
(SA) |
Bulls (2008-2009)
Lions (2010)
Stormers (2012)
Cheetahs (2013) |
4 |
Ollie le Roux
(SA) |
Natal (1996-1997)
Sharks (1998-2003)
Cats (2005)
Cheetahs (2006-2007) |
4 |
Caleb Ralph |
Reds (2011)
Crusaders (1999-2008)
Blues (1998)
Chiefs (1997) |
4 |
Bob Skinstad
(SA) |
Western Provinces (1996)
Stormers (1998-2002)
Cats (2003)
Sharks (2007) |
4 |
Josh Valentine |
Reds (2003-2007)
Waratahs (2008)
Western Force (2009)
Brumbies (2010-2011) |
4 |
Boeta Wessels
(SA) |
Blue Bulls (1997)
Sharks (1998)
Cats (1999)
Bulls (2001-2002) |
Most Career Matches |
Coaches
(50+) |
129 |
Ewan McKenzie |
Reds (2010-2013: 63); Waratahs
(2004-2008: 66) |
120 |
Robbie Deans |
Crusaders (2000-2008) |
113 |
Frans Ludeke |
Bulls (2008-2013: 89); Cats
(2002; 2006: 24) |
106 |
Ian Foster |
Chiefs (2004-2011) |
105 |
John Mitchell |
Lions (2011-2012: 29); W. Force
(2006-'10: 65); Chiefs (2001: 11) |
104 |
Colin Cooper |
Hurricanes (2003-2010) |
85 |
Naka Drotské |
Cheetahs (2008-2013) |
78 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders (2009-2013) |
78 |
David Nucifora |
Blues (2006-2008: 40); Brumbies
(2002-2004: 38) |
75 |
John Plumtree |
Sharks (2009-2013) |
69 |
Peter Sloane |
Blues (2002-2005: 46);
Highlanders (2000-2001: 23) |
63 |
Heyneke Meyer |
Bulls (2000; 2002; 2005-2007) |
61 |
Allister Coetzee |
Stormers (2010-2013) |
61 |
Eddie Jones |
Reds (2007: 13); Brumbies
(1998-2001: 48) |
60 |
Pat Lam |
Blues (2009-2012) |
57 |
John Connolly |
Reds (1996-2000) |
56 |
Frank Oliver |
Blues (2001: 11); Hurricanes
(1996-1999: 45) |
55 |
Dick Muir |
Lions (2010: 13); Sharks
(2006-2008: 42) |
52 |
Johan Erasmus |
Stormers (2008-2009: 26),
Cheetahs (2006-2007: 26) |
50 |
Laurie Fischer |
Brumbies (2005-2008) |
Referees
(40+) |
107 |
Jonathan Kaplan |
South Africa (1997-2013) |
98 |
Stuart Dickinson |
Australia (1996-2011) |
92 |
Steve Walsh |
Australia (2010-2013); New
Zealand (1997-2008) |
73 |
Mark Lawrence |
South Africa (1999-2012) |
66 |
Craig Joubert |
South Africa (2005-2013) |
59 |
Bryce Lawrence |
New Zealand (2005-2012) |
55 |
Marius Jonker |
South Africa (2004-2012) |
53 |
André Watson |
South Africa (1996-2004) |
51 |
Paddy O'Brien |
New Zealand (1996-2005) |
50 |
Tappe Henning |
South Africa (1996-2006) |
50 |
Chris Pollcok |
New Zealand (2006-2013) |
49 |
Paul Honiss |
New Zealand (1997-2008) |
47 |
Scott Young |
Australia (1996-2006) |
41 |
Kelvin Deaker |
New Zealand (2000-2008) |
Players
(100+) |
162 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Western Force (2006-2012: 92);
Reds (1998-2005: 70) |
150 |
Keven Mealamu |
Blues (2001-2013: 139); Chiefs
(2000 - 11) |
146 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Rebels (2011-2012: 23); Brumbies
(1998-2010: 123) |
138 |
Andrew Hore |
Highlanders (2012-2013: 26);
Hurricanes (2002; 2004-'11: 106); Crusaders (2001: 6) |
137 |
George Smith |
Brumbies (2000-2010; 2013) |
136 |
George Gregan |
Brumbies (1996-2007) |
136 |
Caleb Ralph |
Reds (2011: 1); Crusaders
(1999-2008: 126); Blues (1998: 6); Chiefs (1997: 3) |
133 |
Ma'a Nonu |
Highlanders (2013: 9); Blues
(2012: 14); Hurricanes (2003-2011: 110) |
132 |
Phil Waugh |
Waratahs (2000-2011) |
131 |
Greg Somerville |
Rebels (2011: 16); Crusaders
(1999-2008: 115) |
129 |
Corey Flynn |
Crusaders (2002-2013) |
129 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders (1997-2008) |
128 |
Tana Umaga |
Chiefs (2011: 6); Hurricanes
(1996-2007: 122) |
127 |
Leon MacDonald |
Crusaders (1997; 1999-2003;
2005-2009: 122); Chiefs (1998: 5) |
127 |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders (1996-2007) |
125 |
John Smit |
Sharks (1999-2011) |
125 |
AJ Venter |
Stormers (2009: 10); Sharks
(2000-'08: 96); Cats (1998-'99: 19) |
124 |
Sean Hardman |
Reds (2000-2010) |
124 |
Victor Matfield |
Bulls (2001-2011: 116); Cats
(1999-2000: 8) |
122 |
Stefan Terblanche |
Sharks (1998-2003; 2008-2011) |
122 |
Tony Woodcock |
Highlanders (2013: 9); Blues
(2002-2013: 113) |
121 |
Al Baxter |
Waratahs (2000-2011) |
120 |
Richie McCaw |
Crusaders (2001-2012) |
119 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls (2005-2013) |
117 |
Wyatt Crockett |
Crusaders (2006-2013) |
117 |
Nic Henderson |
Rebels (2011-2013: 39); W. Force
(2010: 8); Brumbies (2004-2009: 70) |
116 |
Daniel Carter |
Crusaders (2003-2008; 2010-2013) |
116 |
Stephen Larkham |
Brumbies (1996-2007) |
116 |
Danie Rossouw |
Bulls (2001-2011) |
115 |
Bryan Habana |
Stormers (2010-2013: 54; Bulls
(2005-2009: 61) |
114 |
Stephen Moore |
Brumbies (2009-2013: 67); Reds
(2003-2008: 47) |
114 |
Ali Williams |
Blues (2002-'07 & 2009 &
2012-'13: 99); Crusaders (2008: 15) |
113 |
Adrian Jacobs |
Sharks (2004-2011: 88); Cats
(2003; 4); Bulls (2001-2002: 21) |
113 |
Pedrie Wannenburg |
Bulls (2002-2010) |
112 |
Fourie du Preez |
Bulls (2003-2011) |
112 |
Jeremy Paul |
Brumbies (1998-2007) |
112 |
Piri Weepu |
Blues (2012-2013: 28); Hurricanes
(2004-2011: 84) |
111 |
Jacques Botes |
Sharks (2005-2013) |
111 |
Matt Dunning |
Western Force (2010-2011: 21);
Waratahs (2001-2009: 90) |
111 |
Jannie du Plessis |
Sharks (2008-2013: 85); Cheetahs
(2006-2007: 26) |
111 |
Drew Mitchell |
Waratahs (2010-2011; 2013: 38);
Western Force (2006-2009: 51); Reds (2004-2005: 22) |
110 |
Chris Jack |
Crusaders (1999-2007; 2010-2011) |
109 |
Chris Latham |
Reds (1998-2006; 2008: 99);
Waratahs (1997: 10) |
109 |
Liam Messam |
Chiefs (2006-2013) |
109 |
Wynand Olivier |
Bulls (2005-2013) |
108 |
Adam Ashley-Cooper |
Waratahs (2012-2013: 30);
Brumbies (2005-2011: 78) |
108 |
Jimmy Cowan |
Highlanders (2003-2012) |
108 |
Ollie le Roux |
Cheetahs (2006-2007: 21); Cats
(2005: 3); Sharks (1998-2003: 60); Natal (1996-1997: 24). |
108 |
Benn Robinson |
Waratahs (2006-2013) |
108 |
Carlos Spencer |
Lions (2010: 12); Blues
(1996-2005: 96) |
107 |
Meyer Bosman |
Sharks (2011-'13: 46); Cheetahs
(2006-2010: 61) |
107 |
Tony Brown |
Highlanders (1996-'04; '11: 91);
Stormers (2008: 8); Sharks (2006: 8) |
107 |
Mark Gerrard |
Rebels (2011-'12: 27); Brumbies
(2002-'09: 79); Waratahs (2001: 1) |
107 |
Chris Whitaker |
Waratahs (1996-2006) |
106 |
Brendan Cannon |
Western Force (2006-2007: 18);
Waratahs (1999-2005: 69); Reds (1996-1998: 19) |
106 |
Chris King |
Highlanders (2005-2010;
2012-2013: 90)
Crusaders (2003-2004: 16) |
106 |
Scott Staniforth |
Western Force (2006-2010: 45);
Waratahs (1998-2005: 61) |
105 |
Justin Marshall |
Crusaders (1996-2005) |
104 |
Andries Bekker |
Stormers (2005-2013) |
104 |
Justin Collins |
Blues (1999-2009: 93; 1998:
Chiefs: 11) |
104 |
Adam Freier |
Rebels (2011-'12: 16); Waratahs
(2003-2010: 82); Brumbies (2002: 6) |
104 |
Matt Giteau |
Brumbies: 2000-'06; 2010-'11:
67); Western Force (2007-'09: 37) |
104 |
Doug Howlett |
Blues (1999-2007: 97); Hurricanes
(1998: 5); Highlanders (1997: 2) |
104 |
Mils Muliaina |
Chiefs (2006-2011 - 55); Blues
(2001-2005: 49) |
104 |
Brad Thorn |
Highlanders (2013: 12); Crusaders
(2001-2011: 92) |
103 |
Odwa Ndungane |
Sharks (2005-2013: 93); Bulls
(2004: 10) |
102 |
Mark Chisholm |
Brumbies (2003-2011) |
102 |
Andy Ellis |
Crusaders (2006-2013) |
102 |
Greg Holmes |
Reds (2005-2013) |
102 |
Pierre Spies |
Bulls (2005-2013) |
102 |
Albert v/den Berg |
Sharks (2000-2008: 95), Cats
(1999: 7) |
101 |
John Afoa |
Blues (2004-2011) |
101 |
Tatafu Polota-Nau |
Waratahs (2006-2013) |
101 |
Rodney So'oialo |
Hurricanes (2001-2010) |
101 |
Neemiah Tialata |
Hurricanes (2004-2011) |
101 |
Jano Vermaak |
Bulls (2012-2013: 28); Lions
(2007-2011: 62); Cats (2006: 11) |
100 |
Bakkies Botha |
Bulls (2002-2011) |
100 |
Bismarck du Plessis |
Sharks (2005-2012) |
100 |
David Lyons |
Waratahs (2000-2008) |
100 |
Bill Young |
Brumbies (1998-2006) |
Brothers to reach 100 Super games |
100 |
Bismarck du Plessis
Jannie du Plessis |
Sharks (2005-2012)
Sharks (2008-2013: 78); Cheetahs (2006-2007: 26) |
- |
- |
- |
(60+) |
99 |
Daniel Braid |
Blues (2006-2008 & 2012: 80);
Reds (2009-2010: 19) |
99 |
Hosea Gear |
Highlanders (2012-2013: 29);
Hurricanes (2004-2011: 70) |
98 |
Carl Hoeft |
Highlanders |
98 |
Ben Tune |
Reds (1996-2007) |
98 |
Ali Williams |
Blues (2002-2007; 2009-2012: 85);
Crusaders (2008: 13) |
97 |
Ricky Januarie |
Stormers (2008-'11 - 54), Lions
(2007: 12); Cats (2003-'04; 2006: 31) |
97 |
Alby Mathewson |
Western Force (2013: 14); Blues
(2007-2012: 83) |
97 |
Wikus van Heerden |
Lions (2010-'12: 20); Bulls
(2003; '07-'08: 38); Cats (2002; '04-'06: 39) |
96 |
Jaque Fourie |
Stormers (2010-'11: 28); Lions
(2007-'09: 24); Cats (2003-'06: 44) |
96 |
Justin Harrison |
Brumbies (1997-2003; 2010: 75);
Waratahs (2004-2005: 21) |
96 |
JP Pietersen |
Sharks (2006-2013) |
96 |
Joe Rokocoko |
Blues (2003-2011) |
95 |
Jean de Villiers |
Stormers (2005-2013) |
95 |
Ben Franks |
Hurricanes (2013: 12); Crusaders
(2006-2012: 83) |
94 |
David Croft |
Reds (2001-2008) |
94 |
Cobus Grobbelaar |
Lions (2007-2012: 70); Cats
(2004-2006: 24) |
94 |
Akona Ndungane |
Bulls (2005-2009; 2013) |
93 |
Keegan Daniel |
Sharks (2006-2013) |
93 |
Matt Hodgson |
Western Force (2006-2013) |
93 |
Tanerau Latimer |
Chiefs (2006-2013) |
93 |
Conrad Smith |
Hurricanes (2012-2013 - 27);
Chiefs (2004-2011 - 66) |
92 |
Saia Faingaa |
Reds (2009-2013: 65); Brumbies
(2006-2008: 27) |
92 |
Byron Kelleher |
Chiefs (38); Highlanders (54) |
91 |
Owen Finegan |
Brumbies |
91 |
Kieran Read |
Crusaders (2007-2013) |
90 |
Jason Eaton |
Hurricanes (2006-2013) |
90 |
Peter Grant |
Stormers (2006-2013) |
90 |
Wycliff Palu |
Waratahs (2005-2013) |
90 |
Brett Sheahan |
W. Force (2010-'13: 40); Waratahs
(2006-'09: 46)
Reds (2005: 4) |
90 |
Sitivini Sivivatu |
Chiefs (2003-2011) |
89 |
Deon Carstens |
Stormers (2012: 5); Sharks
(2001-2010: 84) |
89 |
Scott Fava |
Waratahs (2009: 2); Western Force
(2006-2008: 34); Brumbies (2002-2005: 46); Reds (2000-2001: 5) |
89 |
Paul Tito |
Hurricanes (84); Chiefs (5) |
89 |
Lote Tuqiri |
Waratahs (2003-2009) |
89 |
Charl van Rensburg |
Sharks (1999-2005: 73); Cats
(1998: 6); Free State (1997: 10) |
88 |
Richard Brown |
Western Force (2006-2013) |
88 |
Schalk Burger |
Stormers (2004-2012) |
88 |
Werner Kruger |
Bulls (2008-2013) |
88 |
Aaron Mauger |
Crusaders |
88 |
Josh Valentine |
Brumbies (2010-2011: 25); Western
Force (2009: 12)
Waratahs (2007-2008: 13); Reds (2003-2007: 38) |
88 |
Franco v/d Merwe |
Sharks (2013: 13); Lions
(2007-2012: 75) |
87 |
Berrick Barnes |
Waratahs (2010-2013: 42); Reds
(2006-2009: 45) |
87 |
Gary Botha |
Bulls (2005-2011: 77); Sharks
(2004: 10) |
87 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders |
87 |
Luke Watson |
Southern Kings (2013: 5);
Stormers (2005-2009: 62); Sharks (2003-2004: 20) |
86 |
Quade Cooper |
Reds (2007-2013) |
86 |
Elton Flatley |
Reds |
86 |
James Horwill |
Reds (2006-2013) |
86 |
Lelia Masaga |
Chiefs (2006-2013) |
86 |
Toutai Kefu |
Reds |
86 |
Scott Robertson |
Crusaders |
86 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies |
86 |
Xavier Rush |
Blues |
86 |
Adriaan Strauss |
Cheetahs (2007-2013: 78); Bulls
(2006: 8) |
86 |
Daniel Vickerman |
Waratahs (2004-2008; 2011: 53);
Brumbies (2001-2003: 33) |
85 |
Jerry Collins |
Hurricanes (2001-2008) |
85 |
Mark Connors |
Reds |
85 |
Christian Cullen |
Hurricanes |
85 |
Stephen Donald |
Chiefs (2005-2011) |
85 |
Will Genia |
Reds (2007-2013) |
85 |
Nathan Grey |
Waratahs |
85 |
Digby Ioane |
Reds (2008-2013: 65); Western
Force (2006-2007: 20) |
85 |
Jerome Kaino |
Blues (2004-2012) |
85 |
Tendai Mtawarira |
Sharks (2007-2013) |
84 |
Rocky Elsom |
Brumbies (2010-2011: 14);
Waratahs (2003-2009; 2012: 70) |
83 |
Dean Mumm |
Waratahs (2007-2012) |
82 |
Kurtley Beale |
Rebels (2012-2013: 14), Waratahs
(2007-2011: 68) |
82 |
Craig Clarke |
Chiefs (2006-2013) |
82 |
Michael Collins |
Chiefs |
82 |
Carl Hayman |
Highlanders |
82 |
Daniel Herbert |
Reds |
82 |
David Holwell |
Blues (6); Hurricanes (76) |
82 |
Ryan Kankowski |
Sharks (2007-2013) |
82 |
Percy Montgomery |
Stormers (1998-'02; 2009: 58),
Sharks (2006-'07: 21), W.Province (1996: 3) |
82 |
Mark Ranby |
Chiefs/Hurricanes |
82 |
John Roe |
Reds |
82 |
Duane Vermeulen |
Stormers (2009-2013 - 62);
Cheetahs (2007-2008 - 20) |
81 |
Hennie Daniller |
Cheetahs (2005-2013: 74); Bulls
(2004: 7) |
81 |
Tom Donnelly |
Crusaders (2012-2013: 16);
Highlanders (2004-2011: 65) |
81 |
Hika Elliott |
Chiefs (2006-2013) |
81 |
Tim Fairbrother |
Western Force (2010-2011: 23);
Hurricanes (2003-2009: 58) |
81 |
Mark Hammett |
Crusaders (1996-2003) |
81 |
Marty Holah |
Chiefs |
81 |
Julian Huxley |
Rebels (2011-2012: 23); Brumbies
(2002: 5; 2007-2008: 16; 2010: 5); Reds (2003: 10; 2005-2006: 22) |
81 |
Johan Müller |
Sharks (2003-2010) |
80 |
Rico Gear |
Crusaders |
80 |
David Giffin |
Brumbies |
80 |
Tiaan Liebenberg |
Stormers (2007-2013 - 67);
Cheetahs (2006 - 13) |
80 |
Kees Meeuws |
Blues |
80 |
Cameron Shepherd |
Western Force (2006-2012: 60);
Waratahs (2004-2005: 20) |
80 |
Steven Sykes |
Southern Kings (2013: 11); Sharks
(2007-2012: 69) |
79 |
Willem Alberts |
Sharks (2007-2012) |
79 |
De Wet Barry |
Bulls (2010: 1); Stormers
(2000-2007: 78) |
79 |
Matthew Burke |
Waratahs |
79 |
Troy Flavell |
Blues (1998-2008) |
79 |
Daryl Gibson |
Crusaders (1996-2002) |
79 |
Stephen Hoiles |
Brumbies (2007-2011: 49);
Waratahs (2004-2006: 30) |
79 |
Conrad Jantjes |
Stormers (2007-2008; 2011: 38);
Cats (2001-2006: 41) |
79 |
Breyton Paulse |
Stormers (1998-2007) |
79 |
Juan Smith |
Cheetahs (2006-2011: 47); Cats
(2003-2005: 32) |
78 |
Scott Higginbotham |
Rebels (2013: 13); Reds
(2008-2012: 65) |
78 |
Zane Kirchner |
Bulls (2008-2013) |
78 |
JP Nel |
Bulls (2001-2009) |
77 |
Ben Alexander |
Brumbies (2008-2013) |
77 |
Mark Bartholomeusz |
Western Force (2010 - 9);
Brumbies (1998-2009 - 68) |
77 |
Bolla Conradie |
Stormers (2002-2009) |
77 |
Brok Harris |
Stormers (2007-2012) |
77 |
Peter Hynes |
Reds (2003-2011) |
77 |
JP Pietersen |
(Sharks - 2006-2012) |
77 |
Taine Randell |
Highlanders |
77 |
Jeremy Thrush |
Hurricanes (2006-2013) |
76 |
Tom Carter |
Waratahs (2008-2013) |
76 |
Julian Huxley |
Rebels (2011-'12: 18); Reds
(2003: 10; 2005-'06: 22)
Brumbies (2002: 5; 2007-2008: 16; 2010: 5) |
76 |
John Schwalger |
Hurricanes (2006-2011) |
76 |
Morgan Turinui |
Reds (2008-2010: 18); Waratahs
(2003-2007: 58) |
75 |
Van Humphries |
Reds (2004; 2008-2012: 54);
Waratahs (2002-2003: 21) |
75 |
Norm Maxwell |
Crusaders |
75 |
Pieter Rossouw |
Stormers/Western Province |
75 |
Guy Shepherdson |
Reds (2011: 5); Brumbies
(2004-2010: 70) |
75 |
Isaia Toeava |
Blues (2007-2011: 61); Hurricanes
(2006: 14) |
74 |
Tamati Ellison |
Highlanders (2005-2013) |
74 |
Peter Kimlin |
Brumbies (2007-2013) |
74 |
Craig Newby |
Highlanders (2002-2008: 67);
Blues (2001: 7) |
73 |
Matt Cockbain |
Reds |
73 |
Daniel Halangahu |
Waratahs (2006-2012) |
73 |
Butch James |
Lions (2011-'12: 16); Sharks
(2001; 2003-2007: 57) |
73 |
Louis Ludik |
Sharks (2011-2013: 37); Lions
(2007-2010: 36) |
73 |
Brendon Leonard |
Chiefs (2007-2013) |
73 |
Salesi Ma'afu |
Western Force (2012-2013: 21);
Brumbies (2007-2011: 52) |
73 |
George Whitelock |
Crusaders (2008-2013) |
72 |
Pita Alatini |
Hurricanes (2002-2003);
Highlanders (1998-2001);
Chiefs (1997); Crusaders (1996) |
72 |
Gio Aplon |
Stormers (2007-2013) |
72 |
Rhys Duggan |
Chiefs |
72 |
Zac Guildford |
Crusaders (2009-2013: 54);
Hurricanes (2008-2009: 18) |
72 |
Patrick Phibbs |
Brumbies (2005-2011) |
72 |
David Pocock |
Brumbies (2013: 3); Western Force
(2006-2012) |
72 |
André Pretorius |
Lions (2007 & 2009 &
2011: 25); Cats (2002-2006: 47) |
72 |
Jeff Wilson |
Highlanders |
71 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders (1996-2001: 62 as
captain; 64 matches in succession; winning captain in 3 successive finals) |
71 |
Pek Cowan |
Western Force (2006-2013) |
71 |
Dave Hewett |
Crusaders |
71 |
Sione Lauaki |
Chiefs (2004-2010) |
71 |
Glenn Panoho |
Reds |
71 |
Deon Stegmann |
Bulls (2008-2013) |
71 |
Lachie Turner |
Waratahs (2007-2013) |
70 |
Stephen Brett |
Blues (2006-2011) |
70 |
Adrian Cashmore |
Chiefs/Blues |
70 |
Steve Devine |
Blues |
70 |
Owen Franks |
Crusaders (2009-2013) |
70 |
Jason Spice |
Hurricanes |
70 |
Gurthrö Steenkamp |
Bulls (2005; 2007-2011: 60); Cats
(2004: 10) |
69 |
Anthony Boric |
Blues (2006-2013) |
69 |
Cory Jane |
Hurricanes (2007-2012) |
68 |
Alister Campbell |
Rebels (2011-'12:29); Brumbies
(2005-'08:35); Waratahs (2004: 4) |
68 |
Mitch Chapman |
Brumbies (2009-'11: 40); Reds
(2005-'07: 28) |
68 |
Jono Gibbes |
Chiefs |
68 |
Richard Kahui |
Chiefs (2006-2013) |
68 |
Doppies la Grange |
Lions (2007-2012: 52); Cats
(2003-2006: 16) |
68 |
Mose Tuiali'i |
Crusaders |
68 |
Adam Wallace-Harrison |
Reds (2005-2013) |
67 |
Johan Ackermann |
Sharks (2004; 2006-2008: 31);
Cats (2001-2003: 24); Blue Bulls (12: 1996) |
67 |
Josh Bekhuis |
Highlanders (2009-2013) |
67 |
Heinrich Brüssow |
Cheetahs (2007-2013) |
67 |
Gaffie du Toit |
Cheetahs (10); Stormers (28);
Sharks (27); Cats (2) |
67 |
David Hill |
Western Force (2010: 9); Chiefs
(1997-2006: 58) |
67 |
Jamie Macintosh |
Highlanders (2007-2013) |
67 |
Tai McIsaac |
Western Force (2006-2009: 52),
Reds (2003-2004: 15) |
67 |
Ruan Pienaar |
Sharks (2005-2010) |
67 |
Ben R Smith |
Highlanders (2009-2013) |
67 |
Nick Stiles |
Reds |
67 |
Adam Thomson |
Highlanders (2006-2012) |
66 |
Simon Maling |
Highlanders |
66 |
Patricio Noriega |
Waratahs |
66 |
Radike Samo |
Reds (2000-2013) |
66 |
Kupu Vanisi |
Hurricanes |
65 |
Craig Dowd |
Blues |
65 |
Norm Hewitt |
Hurricanes |
65 |
Derick Kuün |
Bulls (2007-2011) |
66 |
Christian Lealiifano |
Brumbies (2008-2013) |
65 |
Dion Waller |
Hurricanes |
65 |
Tom Willis |
Chiefs (2006-2008: 36);
Highlanders (2000-2004: 29) |
64 |
Ryan Cross |
Waratahs (2007-2011) |
64 |
Dewald Duvenhage |
Stormers (2009-2013) |
64 |
Deon Fourie |
Stormers (2008-2013) |
64 |
Robbie Fruean |
Crusaders (2009-2013) |
64 |
Sam Norton-Knight |
Western Force (2005-2013) |
64 |
Sarel Pretorius |
Cheetahs (2009-2011: 38; 2013:
12); Waratahs (2012: 14) |
64 |
Roger Randle |
Chiefs |
63 |
Josh Blackie |
Blues (2008-2009: 7); Highlanders
(2001-2007: 56) |
63 |
Robin Brooke |
Blues |
63 |
Michael Foley |
Reds |
63 |
Anton Leonard |
Bulls (51); Stormers (12) |
63 |
Chris Masoe |
Hurricanes (2001-2008) |
63 |
Mark Mayerhofler |
Blues |
63 |
Brad Mika |
Blues (2002-2012) |
63 |
Glenn Taylor |
Chiefs/Blues/Hurricanes |
62 |
Sosene Anesi |
Waratahs (2010-2011: 21); Chiefs
(2005-2009: 41) |
62 |
Schalk Brits |
Stormers (2006-2009) |
62 |
Will Caldwell |
Waratahs (2006-2010) |
62 |
Robert Freuan |
Crusaders (2009-2013) |
62 |
Jimmy Gopperth |
Blues (2009: 10), Hurricanes
(2005-2008: 52) |
62 |
Corné Krige |
Stormers & Western Province |
62 |
Hottie Louw |
Stormers |
62 |
Deacon Manu |
Chiefs |
62 |
Joe McDonnell |
Hurricanes |
62 |
Dewald Potgieter |
Bulls (2008-2013) |
62 |
Julian Salvi |
Brumbies (2005-2011) |
62 |
André Vos |
Lions & Transvaal |
61 |
Mark Andrews |
Sharks |
61 |
Israel Dagg |
Crusaders (2009-2013) |
61 |
Wian du Preez |
Cheetahs (2006-2010 - 59); Sharks
(2005 - 2) |
61 |
Marius Joubert |
Sharks (2012: 3); Cheetahs (2007:
12); Stormers (2002-2006: 46) |
61 |
Robbie Kempson |
Stormers/Sharks |
61 |
Casey Laulala |
Crusaders (2004-2009) |
61 |
Danny Lee |
Blues (1997-2008) |
61 |
Filipo Levi |
Highlanders |
61 |
Patrick Phibbs |
Brumbies (2005-2011) |
61 |
Hendro Scholtz |
Cheetahs (2006-'10 - 39); Cats
(2003-'04 - 20); Bulls (2001 - 2) |
61 |
Joeli Vidiri |
Blues |
61 |
John Welborn |
Western Force (10); Waratahs (51) |
60 |
Chris Alcock |
Chiefs |
60 |
Glen Jackson |
Chiefs |
Youngest
player to reach 50 Matches |
21 years
128 days |
Kurtley Beale
(Waratahs) |
Born: 6/1/1989
50th Game: 14/5/2010 (vs Hurricanes, Sydney) |
22 years
246 days |
James O'Connor
(Rebels) |
Born: 5/7/1990
50th Game: 8/3/2013 (vs Reds, Brisbane) |
22 years
327 days |
Quade Cooper
(Reds) |
Born: 5/4/1988
50th Game: 26/2/2011 (vs Waratahs, Sydney) |
23 years
014 days |
David Pocock
(Western Force) |
Born: 23/4/1988
50th Game: 7/5/2011 (vs Waratahs, Sydney) |
23 years
100 days |
Isaia Toeava
(Blues) |
Born: 15/1/1986
50th Game: 25/4/2009 (vs Reds, Auckland) |
Played more
than 50 matches for two franchises |
92
70 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Western Force (2006-2012)
Reds (1998-2005) |
54
61 |
Bryan Habana |
Stormers (2010-2013)
Bulls (2005-2009) |
Played more
than 50 consecutive matches twice |
66
59 |
George Smith
(Brumbies) |
21/4/2000 to 30/4/2005
14/5/2005 to 19/3/2010 |
Most
consecutive games |
104 |
Caleb Ralph |
Blues, Crusaders. He has played
in astonishing 104 consecutive matches since the 30/5/1998 final for the Blues, and since
26 February 1999 in 103 consecutive matches for the Crusaders up to the Semi-final on
20/5/2006, only to miss the Final the next week - total games: 136 |
99 |
Pedrie Wannenburg |
Bulls. 19/4/2003-29/5/2010 -
total games: 113 |
94 |
David Croft |
Reds. He has played in 94
consecutive matches since his debut on 3/3/2001 for the Reds vs the Chiefs in Hamilton
till his last on 17/5/2008 vs the Waratahs - total games: 94 |
86 |
Liam Messam |
Chiefs (1/4/2006-5/5/2012).-
total games: 109 |
83 |
David Lyons |
Waratahs. He has played in 83
consecutive matches since his debut on 26/2/2000 for the Waratahs, only to miss the first
match in 2007 due to injury - total games: 100 |
80 |
George Gregan |
Brumbies - total games: 136 |
79 |
Adam Ashley-Cooper |
Brumbies (4/4/2008-18/6/2011: 49)
Waratahs (25/2/2012-31/5/2013: 30) - total games: 108 |
78 |
Brendan Cannon |
Western Force, Waratahs, Reds -
total games: 106 |
76 |
Toutai Kefu |
Reds - total games: 86 |
75 |
Jacques Botes |
Sharks. 29/4/2005-19/2/2011 -
total games: 111 |
75 |
Bill Young |
Brumbies - total games: 100 |
73 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders. His run of consecutive
matches ended as a result of his being involved in the All Blacks' conditioning programme
during the first few rounds of the 2007 season - total games: 129. |
68 |
Nic Henderson |
Brumbies - 21/2/2004-21/3/2009 -
total games: 117 |
66 |
John Afoe |
Blues - 4/4/2004-9/4/2009 - total
games: 101 |
66
&
59
|
George Smith |
Brumbies
21/4/2000-30/4/2005
&
14/5/2005-13/3/2010 - total games: 137 |
65 |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders. Oliver missed the
first two games of the Super 12 in 1996 but, after making his debut against Western
Province in Cape Town on 16/3/1996, he has appeared in 65 consecutive games, before he
missed his first game on 20/4/2001 against the ACT Brumbies in Dunedin, due to a knee
injury - total games: 127. |
64 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders. total games: 71 |
63 |
Al Baxter |
Waratahs. 21/2/2003-12/3/2008 -
total games: 121 |
61 |
Ollie le Roux |
Natal/Sharks. 9/3/1996-10/3/2001
- total games - 108 |
60 |
Drew Mitchell |
Reds, Western Force, Waratahs.
20/2/2004-9/5/2008 - total games: 111 |
53 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Western Force.
22/2/2008-11/6/2011 - total games for the Force: 92 |
53 |
André Venter |
Free State, Cats.
2/3/1997-9/5/2001 - total games: 55) |
52 |
Fourie du Preez |
Bulls. 3/5/2003-5/5/2007 - total
games: 112 |
52 |
Tai McIsaac |
Western Force.
10/2/2006-16/5/2009 - total games: 67 |
52 |
Isaia Toeava |
Hurricanes, Blues.
11/3/2006-19/2/2010 - total games: 75 |
50 |
Luke Burgess |
Waratahs. 5/4/2008-4/6/2011 -
total games: 56 |
50 |
Mark Chisholm |
Brumbies. 21/2/2004-5/52007 -
total games: 102 |
Most matches
as captain |
81 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Wes.Force (79/92); Reds (2/70) |
75 |
Victor Matfield |
Bulls (75/116); Cats (0/8) |
74 |
Richie McCaw |
Crusaders (total games: 120) |
67 |
Taine Randell |
Highlanders (total games: 77) |
67 |
John Smit |
Sharks (total games: 125) |
64 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Rebels (total games: 19/23);
Brumbies (total games: 45/123) |
62 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders (total games: 71) |
60 |
Keven Mealamu |
Blues (2001-2012: 60/136); Chiefs
(2000: 0/11) |
56 |
Phil Waugh |
Waratahs (total games: 132) |
54 |
Jean de Villiers |
Stormers (2005-2013: total games:
95) |
52 |
James Horwill |
Reds (2008-2013: total games: 86) |
52 |
Corné Krige |
Western Province & Stormers
(total games: 62) |
49 |
George Gregan |
Brumbies (total games: 136) |
49 |
Rodney So'oialo |
Hurricanes (total games: 101) |
47 |
Jono Gibbes |
Chiefs (total games: 67) |
47 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders (total games: 129) |
43 |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders (total games: 127) |
43 |
Brett Robinson |
Brumbies |
43 |
Juan Smith |
Cheetahs (2006-2011: 43/47); Cats
(2003-2005: 0/32) |
42 |
Gary Teichmann |
Sharks (total games: 42) |
41 |
Adriaan Strauss |
Cheetahs (total games: 86) |
40 |
Chris Whitaker |
Waratahs (total games: 107) |
Youngest, Oldest & Longest span |
Youngest
players
(< 19 years) |
17:288 |
James O'Connor |
5/7/1990-18/4/2008: Western Force
vs Reds - Brisbane |
18:019 |
David Pocock |
23/4/1988-12/5/2006: Western
Force vs Sharks - Durban |
18:027 |
Kurtley Beale |
6/1/1989-2/2/2007: Waratahs vs
Lions - Johannesburg |
18:035 |
Sipa Taumoepeau |
26/1/1990-1/3/2008: Brumbies vs
Reds - Canberra |
18:072 |
Matt Toomua |
2/1/1990-14/3/2008: Brumbies vs
Hurricanes - Canberra |
18:148 |
Michael Hooper |
29/10/1991-26/3/2010: Brumbies vs
Chiefs - Canberra |
18:205 |
Rob Horne |
15/8/1989-7/3/2008: Waratahs vs
Brumbies - Sydney |
18:206 |
Sergeal Petersen |
1/8/1994-23/2/2013: S. Kings vs
Western Force - Port Elizabeth |
18:230 |
Doug Howlett |
21/9/1976-9/5/1997: Highlanders
vs Waratahs - Dunedin |
18:236 |
Mark Gerrard |
4/9/1982-27/4/2001: Waratahs vs
Hurricanes - Wellington |
18:270 |
Liam Gill |
8/6/1992-5/3/2011: Reds vs
Brumbies - Canberra |
18:301 |
Elton Flatley |
7/5/1977-3/3/1996: Reds vs
Highlanders - Dunedin |
18:203 |
Stefano Hunt |
11/8/1991-20/2/2010: Western
Force vs Hurricanes |
18:311 |
Quade Cooper |
5/4/1988-10/2/2007: Reds vs
Crusaders - Christchurch |
18:315 |
Ted Postal |
16/5/1991-3/4/2010: Western Force
vs Bulls - Perth |
18:320 |
Dane Haylett-Petty |
18/6/1989-3/5/2008: Western Force
vs Chiefs - Perth |
18:342 |
Luke Jones |
2/4/1991-20/2/2010: Western Force
vs Hurricanes |
18:347 |
Caleb Brown |
8/3/1987-18/2/2006: Reds vs
Crusaders - Brisbane |
18:360 |
Colby Faingaa |
31/3/1991-26/3/2010: Brumbies vs
Chiefs - Canberra |
18:364 |
JacoV/dWesthuyzen |
6/4/1978-4/4/1997: Natal vs
Hurricanes - Durban |
Oldest
players
(+35 years) |
38:125 |
Brad Thorn |
3/2/1975-1/6/2013: Highlanders vs
Blues, Dunedin |
38:008 |
Tana Umaga |
27/5/1973-4/6/2011: Chiefs vs
Blues, Auckland |
37:342 |
Johan Ackermann |
3/6/1970-10/5/2008: Sharks vs
Cheetahs, Durban |
37:134 |
Johan le Roux |
13/11/1961-27/3/1999: Northern
Bulls vs Brumbies, Canberra |
37:040 |
Richard Loe |
6/4/1960-16/5/1997: Chiefs vs
Highlanders, Hamilton |
36:275 |
Geoff Didier |
10/8/1959-12/5/1996: Brumbies vs
Highlanders, Canberra |
36:151 |
Tony Brown |
17/1/1975-17/6/2011: Highlanders
vs Blues, Auckland |
36:093 |
Frank Bunce |
4/2/1962-8/5/1998: Chiefs vs
Brumbies, Hamilton |
36:012 |
Dougie Heymans |
3/5/1963-15/5/1998: Cats vs
Stormers, Cape Town |
36:012 |
Radike Samo |
9/7/1976-21/7/2012: Reds vs
Sharks, Brisbane |
35:358 |
Stefan Terblanche |
2/7/1975-25/6/2011: Sharks vs
Crusaders, Nelson |
35:333 |
Justin Harrison |
20/4/1974-19/3/2010: Brumbies vs
Hurricanes, Canberra |
35:295 |
AJ Venter |
29/7/1973-16/5/2009: Stormers vs
Cheetahs, Bloemfontein |
35:247 |
John Welborn |
8/9/1970-12/5/2006: Western Force
vs Sharks, Durban |
35:197 |
Marius Hurter |
8/10/1970-22/4/2006: Cats vs
Bulls, Pretoria |
35:110 |
Albert van den Berg |
26/1/1974-16/5/2009: Sharks vs
Bulls, Durban |
35:075 |
Sam Cordingley |
20/3/1976-3/6/2011: Rebels vs
Stormers, Melbourne |
35:074 |
Willem Stoltz |
3/2/1975-17/4/2010: Lions vs
Sharks, Johannesburg |
35:055 |
Stirling Mortlock |
20/5/1977-14/7/2012: Rebels vs
Stormers, Cape Town |
35:029 |
André Joubert |
15/4/191964-14/5/1999: Sharks vs
Reds, Brisbane |
35:013 |
Percy Montgomery |
15/3/1974-28/3/2009: Stormers vs
Crusaders, Christchurch |
Longest Span
(+12 seasons) |
16seasons |
Tana Umaga |
Hurricanes (1996-2007: he played
in the very first Super12 game - vs Auckland Blues, on 1/3/1996 - and his last, the 872nd
Super game, on 5/5/2007 vs Waratahs), before he continued his career as a Chiefs' player
on 18/2/2011). Total games: 128. |
16seasons |
Tony Brown |
Highlanders (1996-2004; 2011);
Stormers (2008); Sharks (2006).
He played his first Super 12 game, vs Queensland Reds, on 3/3/1996, and his 99th and last
for the Stormers, vs Lions, on 17/5/2008, before answering a SOS from Highlanders' coach,
Jamie Joseph, to play his 100th game on 5/3/2011, vs Bulls in Pretoria, because of
injuries to the two top flyhalves in the squad - after an absence of nearly seven seasons
from the franchise. Total games: 107. |
15seasons |
Stirling Mortlock |
Brumbies (1998-2010: 123); Rebels
(2011-'12: 23) |
15seasons |
Nathan Sharpe |
Reds (1998-'05: 70); Western
Force (2006-'12: 92) - Total games: 162 |
15seasons |
Carlos Spencer |
Blues (1996-2005), Lions (2010) -
He missed 2006-2009 seasons. Total games: 108 |
15seasons |
Jaco van der Westhuyzen |
Bulls (2000; 2002-'03; 2006-'07;
2010-'11: 56); Sharks (1997: 2) - Total games: 58 |
14seasons |
Justin Harrison |
Brumbies (1997-2003; 2010),
Waratahs (2004-2005) - He missed 2006-2009 seasons. Total games: 96 |
14seasons |
Percy Montgomery |
Western Province (1996 - 3),
Stormers (1998-2002 & 2009 - 58), Sharks (2006-2007 - 21) - Total games: 82 |
14seasons |
David Hill |
Western Force (2010 - 9), Chiefs
(1997-2006 - 58) - Total games: 67 |
14seasons |
Stefan Terblanche |
Sharks (1998-2011). Total games:
122 |
14seasons |
George Smith |
Brumbies (2000-2010; 2013). Total
games: 134 |
13seasons |
Johan Ackermann |
Northern Transvaal/Cats/Sharks
(1996; 2000-2001; 2004; 2006-2008) - Total games: 67 |
13seasons |
Andrew Hore |
Highlanders (2012-'13);
Hurricanes (2002; 2004-'11); Crusaders (2001) - Total games: 129 |
13seasons |
Leon MacDonald |
Crusaders (1997; 1999-2003;
2005-2009: 122), Chiefs (1998: 5) - Total games: 127 |
13seasons |
Victor Matfield |
Bulls (2001-2011: 116); Cats
(1999-2000: 8) - Total games: 124 |
13seasons |
Keven Mealamu |
Blues (2001-2012); Chiefs (2000)
- Total games: 143 |
12seasons |
Pita Alatini |
Hurricanes/Highlanders/Crusaders/Chiefs
(1996-2003) - Total games: 72 |
12seasons |
Brendan Cannon |
Reds/Waratahs/Force (1996-2007) -
Total games: 106 |
12seasons |
George Gregan |
Brumbies (1996-2007) - Total
games: 136 |
12seasons |
Stephen Larkham |
Brumbies (1996-2007) - Total
games: 116 |
12seasons |
Chris Latham |
Waratahs (1997); Reds (1998-2006;
2008) - Total games: 109 |
12seasons |
Ollie le Roux |
Natal/Sharks/Cats/Cheetahs
(1996-2003; 2005-2007) - Total games: 108 |
12seasons |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders (1996-2007) - Total
games: 127 |
12seasons |
Caleb Ralph |
Crusaders (1999-2009: 126), Blues
(1998: 6), Chiefs (1997: 3) - Total games: 136 |
12seasons |
Bobby Skinstad |
Western Province (1996 - 2),
Stormers (1998-2002 - 25), Cats (2003 - 10), Sharks (2007 - 11) - Total games: 48 |
12seasons |
Brad Thorn |
Crusaders (2001-2011: 92);
Highlanders (2013: 9) |
12seasons |
Ben Tune |
Reds (1996-2003; 2005-2007) -
Total games: 98 |
12seasons |
AJ Venter |
Cats (1998-1999: 19); Sharks
(2000-2008: 96); Stormers (2009: 10) - Total games: 125 |
- |
Drop Goals |
Most Drop
Goals in a League Match
(+2) |
4 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls vs Crusaders: Pretoria -
2009 |
3 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders vs Highlanders:
Christchurch - 1998 |
3 |
Louis Koen |
Bulls vs Cats: Bloemfontein -
2003 |
2 |
Gaffie du Toit |
Cats vs Stormers: Cape Town -
1999 |
2 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders vs Blues: Christchurch
- 2000 |
2 |
Percy Montgomery |
Stormers vs Cats: Johannesburg -
2000 |
2 |
Louis Koen |
Bulls vs Crusaders: Pretoria -
2003 |
2 |
Frans Steyn |
Sharks vs Blues: Albany - 2007 |
2 |
Berrick Barnes |
Reds vs Stormers: Brisbane - 2008 |
2 |
André Pretorius |
Lions vs Waratahs: Johannesburg -
2009 |
2 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls
vs Sharks: Durban - 2009
vs Crusaders: Pretoria - 2010
vs Hurricanes: Napier - 2011 |
2 |
Sias Ebersohn |
Cheetahs vs Reds: Bloemfontein -
2011 |
2 |
Riaan Viljoen |
Cheetahs vs Brumbies:
Bloemfontein - 2011 |
2 |
Frédéric Michalak |
Sharks vs Stormers: Cape Town -
2012 |
2 |
Sias Ebersohn |
Western Force vs Bulls: Pretoria
- 2013 |
Season
(+4) |
11 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls - 2009 |
7 |
Louis Koen |
Bulls - 2003 |
6 |
André Pretorius |
Lions - 2009 |
4 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders - 1998 |
4 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders - 1999 |
4 |
Jannie de Beer |
Bulls - 2000 |
4 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders - 2002 |
4 |
Frans Steyn |
Sharks - 2007 |
4 |
Berrick Barnes |
Reds - 2008 |
4 |
Quade Cooper |
Reds - 2011 |
4 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls - 2011 |
Career
(+10) |
25 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls |
17 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders |
13 |
André Pretorius |
Lions (2007 & 2009 &
2011: 8); Cats (2002-2006: 5) |
11 |
Dan Carter |
Crusaders |
11 |
Louis Koen |
Stormers/Cats/Bulls |
10 |
Derick Hougaard |
Bulls |
Conversions |
Most
Conversions in a League Match
(+7) |
13 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders vs Waratahs:
Christchurch - 2002 |
11 |
Derick Hougaard |
Bulls vs Reds: Pretoria - 2007 |
9 |
Gavin Lawless |
Natal vs Highlanders: Durban -
1997 |
9 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies vs Cats: Canberra - 2004 |
9 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls vs Stormers: Pretoria -
2005 |
9 |
Stephen Donald |
Chiefs vs Lions: Johannesburg -
2010 |
9 |
Berrick Barnes |
Waratahs vs Lions: Sydney - 2010 |
9 |
Beauden Barrett |
Hurricanes vs Rebels: Wellington
- 2012 |
8 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Brumbies vs Cats: Canberra - 2000
|
8 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies vs Bulls: Canberra -
2003 |
8 |
Stephen Donald |
Chiefs vs Blues: Hamilton - 2009 |
7 |
Jannie de Beer |
Free State vs Highlanders:
Invercargill - 1997 |
7 |
Adrian Cashmore |
Blues vs Stormers: Auckland -
1998 |
7 |
Tony Brown |
Highlanders vs Bulls:
Invercargill - 1999 |
7 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders vs Cats: Nelson - 1999 |
7 |
Adrian Cashmore |
Blues vs Bulls: Auckland - 2000 |
7 |
Carlos Spencer |
Blues vs Bulls: Auckland - 2002 |
7 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies vs Chiefs: Canberra -
2003 |
7 |
Willem de Waal |
Bulls vs Cats: Pretoria - 2004 |
7 |
Nel Fourie |
Cats vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2004 |
7 |
Daniel Carter |
Crusaders vs Sharks: Christchurch
- 2005 |
7 |
Nick Evans |
Blues vs Lions: Johannesburg -
2008 |
7 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls vs Cheetahs: Bloemfontein -
2008 |
7 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Brumbies vs Reds: Brisbane - 2009 |
7 |
Earl Rose |
Lions vs Chiefs: Johannesburg -
2010 |
Season
(+30) |
51 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies - 2004 |
43 |
Aaron Cruden |
Chiefs - 2012 |
39 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Brumbies - 2000 |
38 |
Daniel Carter |
Crusaders - 2006 |
38 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls - 2010; 2012 |
37 |
Daniel Carter |
Crusaders - 2005 |
36 |
Stephen Donald |
Chiefs - 2009 |
35 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies - 2003 |
35 |
Beauden Barrett |
Hurricanes - 2012 |
34 |
Adrian Cashmore |
Blues - 1998 |
33 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls - 2009; 2011 |
32 |
Sias Ebersohn |
Cheetahs - 2011 |
31 |
Matthew Burke |
Waratahs - 2002 |
31 |
Quade Cooper |
Reds - 2010; 2011 |
31 |
Carlos Spencer |
Blues - 2003 |
30 |
David Knox |
Brumbies - 1997 |
30 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders - 2002 |
30 |
Stephen Donald |
Chiefs - 2008 |
Career
(+100) |
246 |
Daniel Carter |
Crusaders |
234 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls (2005-2013) |
162 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Brumbies |
160 |
Matthew Burke |
Waratahs |
149 |
Stephen Donald |
Chiefs (2005-2011) |
147 |
Tony Brown |
Stormers (0); Sharks (11);
Highlanders (136) |
134 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders |
123 |
David Holwell |
Blues (5); Hurricanes (118) |
121 |
Carlos Spencer |
Lions (2010: 1); Blues
(1996-2005: 120) |
116 |
Peter Grant |
Stormers (2006-2012) |
112 |
Matt Giteau |
Brumbies/Western Force |
106 |
Adrian Cashmore |
Blues |
102 |
André Pretorius |
Lions (2007 & 2009 &
2011: 28); Cats (2002-2006: 74) |
100 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies |
Tries |
Most Tries in a League
Match
(+3) |
4 |
Joe Roff (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Natal: Canberra - 1996 |
4 |
Gavin Lawless (Sharks) |
vs Otago Highlanders: Durban - 1997 |
4 |
Stefan Terblanche Sharks) |
vs Waikato Chiefs: Port Elizabeth - 1998 |
4 |
Joeli Vidiri (Auckland Blues) |
vs Northern Bulls: Auckland - 2000 |
4 |
Doug Howlett (Auckland Blues) |
vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 2002 |
4 |
Mils Muliaina (Auckland Blues) |
vs Bulls: Auckland - 2002 |
4 |
Caleb Ralph (Canterbury Crusaders) |
vs Waratahs: Christchurch - 2002 |
4 |
Sitiveni Sivivatu (Chiefs) |
vs Blues: Hamiton - 2009 |
4 |
Drew Mitchell (Waratahs) |
vs Lions: Sydney - 2010 |
4 |
Sean Maitland (Crusaders) |
vs Brumbies: Nelson - 2011 |
4 |
Asaeli Tikoirotuma (Chiefs) |
vs Blues: Albany - 2012 |
3 |
Alistair Murdoch (NSW Waratahs) |
vs Wellington Hurricanes: Sydney - 1996 |
3 |
Joeli Vidiri (Auckland Blues) |
vs NSW Waratahs: Auckland - 1996 |
3 |
To'o Veaaga (Otago Highlanders) |
vs Western Province: Cape Town - 1996 |
3 |
André Joubert (Natal) |
vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 1996 |
3 |
James Small (Natal) |
vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 1996 |
3 |
Ian Jones (Waikato Chiefs) |
vs NSW Waratahs: Hamilton - 1996 |
3 |
Mitch Hardy (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Otago Highlanders: Canberra - 1996 |
3 |
Cabous van der Westhuizen (Natal) |
vs Queensland Reds: Brisbane - 1996 |
3 |
Matthew Burke (NSW Waratahs) |
vs Northern Transvaal: Sydney - 1997 |
3 |
Doug Howlett (Otago Highlanders) |
vs Waikato Chiefs: Taupo - 1997 |
3 |
Eric Rush (Waikato Chiefs) |
vs ACT Brumbies: Canberra - 1997 |
3 |
Tana Umaga (Wellington Hurricanes) |
vs Northern Transvaal: Pretoria - 1997 |
3 |
Tana Umaga (Wellington Hurricanes) |
vs Otago Highlanders: Taupo - 1997 |
3 |
Christian Cullen (Wellington Hurricanes) |
vs Free State: Bloemfontein - 1997 |
3 |
Ipolito Fenukitau (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Canterbury Crusaders: Canberra - 1997 |
3 |
Joe Roff (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Northern Transvaal: Canberra - 1997 |
3 |
Stefan Terblanche (Sharks) |
vs Wellington Hurricanes: Palmerston North -
1998 |
3 |
Jannie van der Walt (Cats) |
vs Northern Bulls: Pretoria - 1998 |
3 |
Jannie van der Walt (Cats) |
vs Stormers: Johannesburg - 1998 |
3 |
Semi Taupeaafe (NSW Waratahs) |
vs Sharks: Sydney - 1998 |
3 |
Mark Carter (Auckland Blues) |
vs Stormers: Auckland - 1998 |
3 |
Jeremy Stanley (Otago Highlanders) |
vs Stormers: Cape Town - 1998 |
3 |
Jeff Wilson (Otago Highlanders) |
vs Stormers: Cape Town - 1998 |
3 |
Conrad Stoltz (Cats) |
vs Canterbury Crusaders: Nelson - 1999 |
3 |
Joe Roff (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Stormers: Canberra - 1999 |
3 |
Andrew Walker (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Sharks: Canberra - 2000 |
3 |
Andrew Walker (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Waikato Chiefs: Hamilton - 2000 |
3 |
Tana Umaga (Wellington Hurricanes) |
vs Queensland Reds: New Plymouth - 2000 |
3 |
Marika Vunibaka (Canterbury Crusaders) |
vs Northern Bulls: Christchurch - 2000 |
3 |
Caleb Ralph (Canterbury Crusaders) |
vs Northern Bulls: Christchurch - 2000 |
3 |
Owen Finegan (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Cats: Canberra - 2000 |
3 |
Owen Finegan (ACT Brumbies) |
vs Crusaders: Canberra - 2001 |
3 |
Keith Lowen (Waikato Chiefs) |
vs Auckland Blues: Rotorua - 2001 |
3 |
Justin Swart (Sharks) |
vs New South Wales Waratahs: Durban - 2001 |
3 |
Danny Lee (Waikato Chiefs) |
vs Otago Highlanders: Rotorua - 2001 |
3 |
Bruce Reihana (Waikato Chiefs) |
vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 2001 |
3 |
Breyton Paulse (Stormers) |
vs Northern Bulls: Pretoria - 2001 |
3 |
Scott Staniforth (Waratahs) |
vs Chiefs: Rotorua - 2002 |
3 |
Gcobani Bobo (Cats) |
vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2002 |
3 |
Graeme Bond (Brumbies) |
vs Sharks: Canberra - 2002 |
3 |
Stirling Mortlock (Brumbies) |
vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2002 |
3 |
Ryan Nicholas (Highlanders) |
vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2002 |
3 |
Marika Vunibaka (Canterbury Crusaders) |
vs Bulls: Christchurch - 2002 |
3 |
Leon Macdonald (Canterbury Crusaders) |
vs Bulls: Christchurch - 2002 |
3 |
Pieter Rossouw (Stormers) |
vs Waikato Chiefs: Hamilton - 2002 |
3 |
Nick Collins (Chiefs) |
vs Wellington Hurricanes: Hamilton - 2002 |
3 |
Joe Roff (Brumbies) |
vs Stormers: Canberra - 2003 |
3 |
Andrew Walker (Brumbies) |
vs Chiefs: Canberra - 2003 |
3 |
Marika Vunibaka (Crusaders) |
vs Highlanders: Christchurch - 2004 |
3 |
Fourie du Preez (Bulls) |
vs Cats: Pretoria - 2004 |
3 |
Gerrie Britz (Cats) |
vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2004 |
3 |
Mark Gerrard (Brumbies) |
vs Crusaders: Canberra - 2004 |
3 |
Ben Blair (Highlanders) |
vs Sharks: Durban - 2005 |
3 |
Peter Hewat (Waratahs) |
vs Bulls: Sydney - 2005 |
3 |
Ma'a Nonu (Hurricanes) |
vs Brumbies: Wellington - 2005 |
3 |
Sitiveni Sivivatu (Chiefs) |
vs Highlanders: Hamilton - 2005 |
3 |
Scott Hamilton (Crusaders) |
vs Hurricanes: Christchurch - 2005 |
3 |
Rua Tipoki (Blues) |
vs Western Force: Auckland - 2006 |
3 |
Scott Staniforth (Western Force) |
vs Cats: Johannesburg - 2006 |
3 |
Andrew Hore (Hurricanes) |
vs Chiefs: Wellington - 2006 |
3 |
Jaque Fourie (Cats) |
vs Blues: Johannesburg - 2006 |
3 |
Ross Filipo (Crusaders) |
vs Western Force: Christchurch - 2007 |
3 |
Brendon Leonard (Chiefs) |
vs Western Force: Hamilton - 2007 |
3 |
Roy Kinikinilau (Chiefs) |
vs Western Force: Hamilton - 2007 |
3 |
Joe Rokocoko (Blues) |
vs Cheetahs: Bloemfontein - 2008
vs Western Force: Auckland - 2010 |
3 |
Jacques Botes (Sharks) |
vs Cheetahs: Durban - 2008 |
3 |
Cameron Shepherd (Western Force) |
vs Brumbies: Canberra - 2009 |
3 |
Sitiveni Sivivatu (Chiefs) |
vs Blues: Hamilton - 2009 |
3 |
Dwayne Sweeney (Chiefs) |
vs Lions: Hamilton - 2009 |
3 |
Henno Mentz (Lions) |
vs Reds: Brisbane - 2009 |
3 |
Richard Kahui (Chiefs) |
vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2010 |
3 |
Wandile Mjekeva (Lions) |
vs Chiefs: Johannesburg - 2010 |
3 |
Israel Dagg (Highlanders) |
vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2010 |
3 |
Hosea Gear (Hurricanes) |
vs Reds: Wellington - 2010 |
3 |
Sarel Pretorius (Cheetahs) |
vs Hurricanes: Bloemfontein - 2011 |
3 |
Riaan Viljoen (Cheetahs) |
vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2011 |
3 |
Wynand Olivier (Bulls) |
vs Rebels: Pretoria - 2011 |
3 |
Tom Carter (Waratahs) |
vs Highlanders: Sydney - 2011 |
3 |
Ryno Benjamin (Cheetahs) |
vs Stormers: Bloemfontein - 2011 |
3 |
Rod Davies (Reds) |
vs Blues: Brisbane - 2011 |
3 |
TJ Perenara (Hurricanes) |
vs Western Force: Perth - 2012 |
3 |
Adam Thomson (Highlanders) |
vs Rebels: Invercargill - 2012 |
3 |
Julian Savea (Hurricanes) |
vs Rebels: Wellington - 2012 |
3 |
Kade Poki (Highlanders) |
vs Cheetahs: Invercargill - 2013 |
3 |
George Whitelock (Crusaders) |
vs Southern Kings: Christchurch - 2013 |
3 |
Gareth Anscombe (Chiefs) |
vs Rebels: Melbourne - 2013 |
3 |
Cam Crawford (Waratahs) |
vs Southern Kings: Port Elizabeth 2013 |
3 |
Frank Halai (Blues) |
vs Rebels: Auckland 2013 |
Four Brothers at the same time on the field for the Same Team |
Adam (centre: 26 yrs - as a
replacement for Ryan Crotty: 66th min.), George (flank: 27 yrs), Sam (lock: 24 yrs) and
Luke Whitelock (eighthman: 22 yrs - as a replacement for Kieran Read: 58th min.) -
Crusaders |
First time on - 16/3/2013 |
vs Bulls: Christchurch |
Four Brothers in the Same Team |
Adam (wing: 25 yrs), George
(flank: 26 yrs), Sam (lock: 23 yrs) and Luke Whitelock (replaced brother George: 21 yrs) -
Crusaders |
First time on - 21/4/2012 |
vs Hurricanes: Wellington |
Three pairs of Brothers in the same Match |
20/2/2010 |
Reds
vs
Crusaders |
Anthony & Siaia Faingaa
(twins) - Reds
Ben & Owen Franks - Crusaders
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - Crusaders |
26/2/2010 |
Crusaders
vs
Sharks |
Ben & Owen Franks - Crusaders
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - Crusaders
Bismarck & Jannie (replacement) du Plessis (Sharks) |
27/3/2011 |
Crusaders
vs
Sharks |
Ben & Owen Franks - Crusaders
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - Crusaders
Bismarck & Jannie du Plessis (Sharks) |
24/2/2012
19/5/2012 |
Blues
vs
Crusaders |
Daniel Braid & L:uke Braid
(replacement) - Blues
Ben & Owen (replacement) Franks -
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - all Crusaders |
Two pairs of Twins in the same Match |
26/3/2011 |
Reds
vs
Cheetahs
- |
Anthony (centre) and Saia Faingaa
(hooker) - Born: 2./2/1987
Robert (centre) and Sias Ebersohn (flyhalf) - Born: 23/2/1989 |
Replaced Referees in a Match |
30/4/2004 |
Sharks vs Blues |
Durban: Scott Young was replaced
by Brett Bowden |
23/4/2005 |
Bulls vs Chiefs |
Pretoria: Scott Young was
replaced by George Ayoub |
19/4/2008 |
Brumbies vs Sharks |
Canberra: Bryce Lawrence was
replaced by Lyndon Bray |
19/2/2010 |
Sharks vs Cheetahs |
Durban: Jonathan Kaplan was
replaced by Pro Legoete |
26/3/2011 |
Bulls vs Lions |
Pretoria: Chris Pollock (NZ) was
replaced during the break by Vinny Munro (NZ) |
23/4/2011 |
Reds vs Waratahs |
Brisbane: Steve Walsh (Aus) was
replaced during the break by Ian Smith (Aus) |
24/3/2012 |
Lions vs Stormers |
Johannesburg: Glen Jackson (NZ)
was replaced during the break by Stuart Berry (SA) |
Red Cards
(24) |
13/4/1996 |
Damian Smith
(Reds vs Waratahs) |
Ballymore, Brisbane |
23/2/2001 |
Brent Moyle
(Sharks vs Bulls) |
Absa Stadium, Durban, South
Africa |
14/4/2001 |
Tama Tuirangi
(Waikato Chiefs vs Sharks) |
Owen Delany Park, Taupo, New
Zealand |
2/3/2002 |
Willie Meyer
(Cats vs Highlanders) |
Carisbrook, Dunedin, New Zealand |
22/2/2003 |
Ben Darwin
(Brumbies vs Reds) |
Ballymore, Brisbane, Australia |
28/2/2003 |
Troy Flavell
(Blues vs Chiefs) |
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New
Zealand (sent off within 5 minutes after the start for stamping Greg Smith, hooker) |
22/3/2003 |
Hanyani Shimange
(Cats vs Hurricanes) |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein, South
Africa |
12/4/2003 |
Tai McIsaac
(Reds vs Stormers) |
Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
(sent off after 7min 55 sec after hitting Tjoepie van der Heever, hooker) |
1/5/2004 |
Felipo Levi
(Highlanders vs Waratahs) |
Aussie Stadium, Sydney, Australia
(sent off after 44min after hitting Justin Harrison, lock) |
1/5/2004 |
Mose Tuiali'i
(Crusaders vs Stormers) |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch, New
Zealand (sent off after head butting Marius Joubert, centre) |
19/3/2005 |
Ali Williams
(Blues vs Crusaders) |
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
(sent off after stamping Richie McCaw, flank and captain) |
14/5/2005 |
Riaan Olckers
(Bulls vs Stormers) |
Loftus, Pretoria, South Africa |
17/2/2006 |
Willem Stoltz
(Cats vs Chiefs) |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South
Africa (was red-carded by referee Stuart Dickinson, Australia, in the 38th minute for
aiming a kick at Sione Lauaki, eighthman. Stoltz was found not guilty on any charges of
foul play by a disciplinarily hearing at Ellis Park the next day and accompanied his team
to Australasia on Monday, 20th February.) |
16/3/2007 |
Peter Hynes
(Reds vs Western Force) |
Subiaco Oval, Perth, Australia
(was red-carded by referee Brett Bowden, Australia, in the 29th minute for spear
tackling). |
7/3/2008 |
Zane Kirchner
(Bulls vs Lions) |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South
Africa (was red-carded by referee Jerome Fortuin, South Africa, in the 30th minute for
spear tackling Dusty Noble). |
5/4/2008 |
'Epeli Taione
(Sharks vs Hurricanes) |
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New
Zealand (was red-carded by referee Paul Marks, Australia, in the 65th minute for head
butting). |
10/5/2008 |
Ben May
(Chiefs vs Lions) |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South
Africa (sent off in 64th minute by Stuart Dickinson, Australia, after stamping Joe van
Niekerk) |
20/3/2009 |
Deon Stegmann
(Bulls vs Hurricanes) |
WestPac Stadium, Wellington, New
Zealand (sent off in 49th minute by Matt Goddard, Australia, after Stegmann, who executed
a textbook spear tackle on Conrad Smith: lifted, turned, driven downwards head first.
Goddard said that Stegmann's red card was for a second yellow!!!!!!) |
2/5/2009 |
Rory Kockott
(Sharks vs Highlanders) |
Absa Stadium, Durban, South
Africa (sent off in 76th minute by Phillip Bosch, South Africa, for punching Adam Thomson) |
19/2/2011 |
Ma'a Nonu
(Hurricanes vs Highlanders) |
WestPac Stadium, Wellington, New
Zealand (sent off in 51st minute by Stuart Dickinson, Australia, for a late and dangerous
tackle on Jimmy Cowan - his 2nd Yellow of the match) |
5/3/2011 |
Rory Sidey
(Western Force vs Sharks) |
nib Stadium, Perth, Australia
(was red-carded by referee Keith Brown, New Zealand, in the 18th minute for spear tackling
Odwa Ndungane). |
21/5/2011 |
Ryno Benjamin
(Cheetahs vs Rebels) |
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein,
South Africa (was red-carded by referee Pro Legoete, South Africa, in the 75th minute for
head butting Stirling Mortlock, the Rebels captain). He was suspended for two weeks. |
3/6/2011 |
Pat O'Connor
(Waratahs vs Bulls) |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South
Africa (was red-carded by referee Craig Joubert, South Africa, in the 67th minute for an
alleged headbutt during the match against the Bulls. No further sanction was taken against
O'Connor after he appeared at a Sanzar Judicial Hearing in Pretoria on Saturday. After
hearing evidence from the referee, the assistant referee and the player and considering
video evidence of the incident, Sanzar Judicial Officer, Jannie Lubbe SC, concluded that
he was satisfied on the balance of probabilities that O'Connor did not headbutt an
opponent. |
3/3/2012 |
Francois Hougaard
(Bulls vs Cheetahs)
|
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein,
South Africa (was red-carded by referee Craig Joubert, South Africa, in the 63rd minute
for a tip tackle on Robert Ebersohn. Hougaard has received a one-week ban after being
found guilty of performing a tip tackle. He contravened the law against lifting a player
from the ground and dropping or driving him into the ground while that man's feet are
still airborne. |