Jean returns in Bok triumph
1 decade 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
1 decade 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
1 decade 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
1 decade 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
1 decade 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
1 decade 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.
Chiefs coach Strawbridge flown back to NZ
1 decade ago by Super RugbyChiefs Assistant Coach and Manu Samoa Technical Advisor Andrew Strawbridge has been successfully transferred to Waikato Hospital and is stable.
‘Kriel has potential to be special’
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJesse Kriel will make his Springbok debut in a young, attack-minded backline against the World XV at Newlands.
McKenzie completes Super Rugby move to Crusaders
1 decade ago by Super RugbyThe Crusaders have revealed that Marty McKenzie, Ben Volavola and Richie Mo'unga will all compete the for number 10 spot at the Crusaders next season in Super Rugby.
Boks confident about Vermeulen recovery
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaDuane Vermeulen is hopeful of making a rapid recovery after undergoing successful neck surgery.
