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Chance to sweep away some depression

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

No-one would dare suggest that Vodacom Super Rugby can be equated to a World Cup in any of the three major team sports, but nonetheless the scheduling of this weekend’s matches does present South Africans...

Waldrom back on old ground

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

Thomas Waldrom heads back to his old Welford Road stomping ground this weekend determined to keep Exeter Chiefs firmly in the mix at the top end of the Aviva Premiership.

Super Rugby Round 7 Preview Part 2

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

The Stormers begin their four weeks in Australasia with a clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin, with both teams coming off a loss. The Waratahs, riding high after their best performance of the season,...

Super Rugby Round 7 Preview Part 1

1 decade ago by Len Kaplan

First up on Friday we have the unbeaten log-leading Hurricanes hosting the struggling Rebels in Wellington. The Hurricanes are resting three All Blacks though and have two key players injured, which...

Sharks taking it Frans will play

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Fred Zeilinga is ready to step into the breach and Lionel Cronje is on standby to join the match day squad but the Cell C Sharks are preparing for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Western...

Baxter's joy at Atkins signing

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has moved swiftly to fill the void left by departing skipper Dean Mumm by recruiting fellow Aussie Ollie Atkins from Scottish side Edinburgh Rugby.

Symons eyes late England charge

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

New London Irish signing Matt Symons says the chance to play for England was a key factor in him signing for the Premiership club next season. Irish announced the signing of Chiefs lock...

Aussie Atkins joins the Chiefs

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

Newcomer Ollie Atkins says he is ready to start a new chapter in his career after agreeing terms on a two-year deal with Aviva Premiership high-flyers Exeter Chiefs.

Thursday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Symons Irish bound: London Irish have pulled of a big coup and have signed Chiefs co-captain Matt Symons on a "long term deal". Symons moved from England to New Zealand to play amateur rugby before establishing...

Juan leads Stormers in Schalk’s 100th

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

DHL Stormers legend Schalk Burger will play his landmark 100th Vodacom Super Rugby game for the franchise as a blindside flank in the opening tour encounter against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. It...