Roaring Lions stop Stormers in their tracks
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Lions have won a lot of admirers for keeping the ball alive, but their win over the Stormers was largely built around defence and tight-phase play, writes Wynona Louw.
Cheetahs throw it away against Chiefs
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Chiefs were good value for their victory after last week’s narrow loss to the Stormers, while for the Cheetahs, a few tough weeks lie ahead.
Lions will ask lots of questions of Stormers, says Fleck
7 years ago by iol.co.za“It’s the same thing we’re facing with the Lions. I think they scored the most tries in the competition last year, and they were the best attacking side.”
Hurricanes outlast error-strewn Blues
7 years ago by iol.co.zaLock Mark Abbott scored his second try of the match with seven minutes remaining to give the Hurricanes victory over the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.
Blitzboks make fine start in Singapore
7 years ago by iol.co.zaIn their remaining match on Saturday, the Blitzboks go up against England at 1.02pm SA time.
Cheetahs need something special against Chiefs
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Cheetahs have nothing to lose really, and no one is giving them a chance, so perhaps they’ll do the improbable and knock over the Chiefs.
Stormers coach: I don’t see how Lions can get underdog tag
7 years ago by iol.co.zaDespite the Stormers’ six-game unbeaten start to Super Rugby, Robbie Fleck is wary of the Lions in Saturday’s big clash at Newlands.
Pieter-Steph boost for Stormers
7 years ago by iol.co.zaPieter-Steph du Toit has recovered from a knee niggle and will line up alongside Eben Etzebeth in the Stormers second row for their clash with the Lions.
Pollard, Kriel back for under-fire Bulls
7 years ago by iol.co.zaBulls regulars Handré Pollard and Jesse Kriel are back in the starting XV for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the Jaguares at Loftus Versfeld.
NZ Rugby likens Sonny Bill flak to homophobia
7 years ago by iol.co.zaNew Zealand Rugby compared the vitriol surrounding Sonny Bill Williams' religious objections to wearing a banking logo with homophobia.
