Lions: Cheetahs did us no favours
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Sharks may have had a less than auspicious start to their Super Rugby campaign, but they remain one of the fancied teams in the competition. Lions coach Johan Ackermann, speaking to rugby365 ahead...
Three former sevens players who look set to play in the World Cup
1 decade agoBernard FoleyFoley spent two seasons with the Australian Sevens from 2009-2011. After being named Australian Sevens player of the year in 2011, he earned a move to the Waratahs. He became a regular starter...
Kaplan: Some refs not so Super
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The three Six Nations referees outshone those officiating in Super Rugby. That is the verdict of record-breaking former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan. Kaplan, writing on his website RatetheRef, said...
Super Rugby: Team of the Week & More
1 decade ago by Len KaplanHere are my Man of the Match selections for each game. How does my assessment of the players compare with your views? Crusaders v Rebels: Mike Harris (Rebels) Brumbies v Reds: Nic White (Brumbies) Lions...
Spies starts as Bulls change it up
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Regular captain and No. 8 Pierre Spies will start his first Super Rugby game in more than a year when he leads the Bulls against the Hurricanes in Pretoria on Friday. Spies, who came off the bench...
Bulls lose two more Boks
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Bulls have lost the services of two more Springbok, just one week into their Super Rugby campaign. Springboks Werner Kruger and Arno Botha, as well as former South African Under-20 star William...
When reputations count for nothing
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Round One of Super Rugby 2015 was absorbing and produced some fascinating results. It was clear reputations counted for nothing. There are four matches that stand out for me, where this 'lack of...
Lions won't box players in
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comJohan Ackermann has refused to try and reign his players in, continuing to back them despite their frustrating Vodacom Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes at Emirates Airline Park on Friday night.
SPIRO: OMG, the Crusaders, Bulls, Sharks and Waratahs lose at home
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhen I completed my tipping list on The Roar I told myself that this was one of the easiest rounds ever to pick the winners. I dutifully ticked the obvious winners, the Crusaders, Brumbies, Chiefs, Sharks,...
Hurricanes win tough opener against Lions
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumThe possession-starved Hurricanes have tackled their way to a 22-8 win over the Lions in a gruelling Super Rugby opening match in Johannesburg. Relentless defence at altitude in humid conditions reaped...
