Du Plessis shines in WP win
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWestern Province overcame typical first-game handling issues and a huge Blue Bulls pack to record a scrappy 30-16 win in a Currie Cup opener at Newlands.
England topple lacklustre Blitzbokke
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaA number of unforced errors came back to bite the Springbok Sevens as they lost 21-14 to England in their Hong Kong Sevens opener.
Lions must play smart rugby
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaA victory in Durban for the Lions will see them in the pound seats in their conference, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.
Cheetahs lose Prinsloo for the Super Rugby season
1 decade ago by Super RugbyCheetahs loose forward Boom Prinsloo will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after suffering an injury last week. Prinsloo suffered the injury playing against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld which led...
Coach happy with Sunwolves’ progress
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJapan's Sunwolves are still seeking a first Super Rugby win but head coach Mark Hammett said their performances had exceeded expectations.
Hurricane Jane to win 100th cap against Jaguares
1 decade ago by Super RugbyHurricanes winger Cory Jane will play in his 100th Super Rugby match when the Hurricanes host the Jaguares at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Thirty-three-year-old Jane starts on the right wing and his 100th...
Sharks’ Gold in the spotlight
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSharks coach Gary Gold will be under the spotlight when his team take on the Lions in Saturday's key Super Rugby clash after he was bitterly criticised for abusing a match official.
Pocock apologises after copping ban
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWallabies flanker David Pocock has issued an open apology for the foul play that earned him a ban this week, admitting he had let down his team mates.
‘Sanzaar too soft on guilty Gold’
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe sentiment out of New Zealand is that Sharks coach Gary Gold got off lightly for storming into a TMO’s box and verbally abusing him.
Lewies returns for Sharks after nine months out
1 decade ago by Super RugbySharks lock Stephan Lewies, over the serious injury that forced him to take an unexpected and unwanted break from rugby last year, is back in full cry and relishing not only the opportunity to represent...
