Bulls 
Cheetahs Cooper gets Cheika boost
9 years ago by iol.co.zaAustralia coach Michael Cheika has given Quade Cooper a glowing endorsement at flyhalf ahead of the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa.
Jean left out in the cold?
9 years ago by iol.co.zaSkipper Jean de Villiers has been left out of the Bok squad for the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.
Jean returns in Bok triumph
9 years ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa started their road to the World Cup with victory over a strong World XV in an exhibition game.
Bakkies, Vic go head to head
9 years ago by iol.co.zaVictor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will jog onto the field together for the last time as the Springboks begin their season against the World XV at Newlands.
Battle of the lock giants
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThey once formed rugby's most formidable lock pairing, but on Saturday Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will face off at Newlands.
Lions to play AB’s twice at Eden Park
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThe British and Irish Lions will play two of their three Tests against the All Blacks at Eden Park and meet all five of New Zealand's Super Rugby teams during their 2017 tour.
Boks begin countdown to RWC 2015
9 years ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa launch a five-match countdown to the Rugby World Cup with coach Heyneke Meyer praising debutant centre Jesse Kriel.
Wallabies omit Palu, White
9 years ago by iol.co.zaWallabies coach Michael Cheika has omitted scrumhalf Nic White and number eight Wycliff Palu for Australia's opening match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa.
‘Kriel has potential to be special’
9 years ago by iol.co.zaJesse Kriel will make his Springbok debut in a young, attack-minded backline against the World XV at Newlands.
Boks confident about Vermeulen recovery
9 years ago by iol.co.zaDuane Vermeulen is hopeful of making a rapid recovery after undergoing successful neck surgery.
