Stormers end Bloem hoodoo
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIt was far from perfect, but the Stormers finally exorcised their ghosts at the Free State Stadium by outlasting the Cheetahs.
Coleman, Stormers must bury Bloem bogey
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaHe missed four second-half penalties in Bloemfontein last year, but Kurt Coleman is relishing to put things right for the Stormers against the Cheetahs.
Juan ready for claws to come out
1 decade ago by iol.co.za“You know they’re going to come out after what happened last week against the Jaguares.”
Stats Analysis: Super Rugby vs Six Nations
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the first three rounds of both competitions completed, a statistical comparison between the two leagues highlight some glaring differences. According to data compiled by New Zealand journo Andy Fyers,...
Hurricanes hurting after loss to Brumbies
1 decade ago by Super RugbyLast year’s Super Rugby final hosts the Hurricanes have been challenged to make up for their loss to the Brumbies by beating the Highlanders this weekend. Hurricanes captain Victor Vito says that they...
Super Rugby Round 1 Preview Part 2
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbySunwolves vs Lions:The Sunwolves are an unknown entity having been put together a few months ago in the expanded Super Rugby tournament. The Japanese team are coached by Mark Hammett and have a number...
Sharks’ Jordaan ready for new season
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSharks centre Paul Jordaan hopes to return to Super Rugby “better than ever” following a miraculous recovery from a serious hip injury.
Folau starts for Waratahs against Highlanders
1 decade ago by Super RugbyWaratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has named Israel Folau to start his first match since the Rugby World Cup final when the Tahs play the Highlanders in their third and final Super Rugby pre-season...
Worcester Warriors sign Springbok scrum-half Hougaard
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWarriors have announced the signing of South Africa international Francois Hougaard until the end of the season. Hougaard will join his new team in Sixways on a short-term contact. He will rejoin the Blitzboks...
Cheetahs beat Southern Kings in final trial
1 decade ago by Super RugbyPort Elizabeth's Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise completed their pre-season warm ups with an 11-21 loss to the Cheetahs at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium.
