Letter from South Africa – April
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldJohn Smit apologises for Shark's third red card, amateur and school's game on the rise, the Lion's most successful Australasian tour and Schalk Burger's award-nominated comeback.Hands...
London Irish lock Cox to retire
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Irish lock Sean Cox is to retire at the end of the season. Cox, 30, has played 12 times for Irish this season, having signed for the Premiership club in the summer. Prior to joining...
Super Rugby Round 9 Preview Part 2
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe Force are back home in Perth after their fortnight in South Africa, well rested after a bye week, and have a golden opportunity to break their six-game losing streak against the embattled Cheetahs....
Cusiter enjoying the Cipriani factor at Sale Sharks
1 decade ago by Sale SharksChris Cusiter admits Danny Cipriani is a scrum-half's dream to play alongside as Sale Sharks gear up for a final push towards Aviva Premiership Rugby's top four.
Preview: S15 Round Nine, Part Two
1 decade ago by Rugby 365There will be a lot of desperation on display in the second half of the weekend's Super Rugby matches. We start this part of our preview in Perth, where the Cheetahs - on a five-match losing streak...
Super Rugby Preview: Can Highlanders crack Crusaders bogey?
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandPreview of Super Rugby round nine matches (all times NZT):Friday, April 10 Blues v Brumbies at Eden Park, Auckland, 7. 35pm Head to Head: Played 20, Blues 11, Brumbies 9In Auckland: Played 11, Blues 7,...
Super Rugby Round 9 Preview Part 1
1 decade ago by Len KaplanYes, in Super Rugby any team can beat any other team because there is not that huge a difference in the talent each team has in its ranks, and yes, refereeing inaccuracy and inconsistency and guessing...
Weekend predictions
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntThe Lions have only won 2 out of their last 14 encounters against the Sharks, but many consider them favourites this weekend. Catch the odds, Superbru community picks as well as Tank Lanning and Andrew...
Time to get over the rugby
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comA fortnight ago we suggested that the weekend's round of Vodacom Super Rugby was an opportunity for South African sports fans to get over the harrowing experience of seeing the Proteas exit from the...
London Irish sign Titans hooker Cruse
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership club London Irish have signed Rotherham Titans hooker Tom Cruse for next season. Cruse, 26, has spent the last two seasons with the Championship side after joining from Sale Sharks. ...
