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.
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.
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.
Kolbe an exciting flyhalf option
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaCheslin Kolbe has the “magic feet” and speed to be an exciting flyhalf option for the Stormers, according to coach Robbie Fleck.
Bok reserves to tackle England Saxons
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThey won’t get Test caps, but those players who miss out on Springbok selection for the three-Test series against Ireland in June will at least play against international opposition and have the...
Argentina to host Australia at Twickenham
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaArgentina will host Australia at Twickenham in their Rugby Championship match, moving the southern hemisphere competition over the equator for the first time.
