'Joost believed he would beat the disease'
9 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen showed signs of having Motor Neurone Disease during his last match in 2011 against England, Gavin Varejes said.
Leicester Tigers' lock Ed Slater returns to make his 100th league...
9 years ago by Leicester MercuryEd Slater is set to make his 100th league appearance for Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership clash with Gloucester at Welford Road on Saturday.Lock forward Slater, who is back from a two-week suspension,...
Jantjies keen for the competition
9 years ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will enter the 2017 knowing he will have a lot of competition this year for the number 10 jersey.
France launch #2023 World Cup Bid
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance officially launched its bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Thursday with the French Rugby Federation (FFR) revealing 19 potential host cities and an environmentally friendly transport plan. France,...
Nick Cain: Six Nations offers Boks a route to salvation
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperAs the Six Nations gets underway there is an issue that should be uppermost in the minds of its council, and in particular its chief executive, John Feehan. It is whether the Six Nations should make the...
Habana: Joost’s sheer brilliance inspired me
9 years ago by iol.co.zaBryan Habana says Joost van der Westhuizen inspired him to the point that he “so desperately wanted to play scrumhalf” when he was a youngster.
Reason to share Fleck’s excitement
9 years ago by Super Sport.comA glance through the DHL Stormers squad for Saturday’s warm-up fixture against the Emirates Lions will unveil a few names not completely known to those who focus only on Super Rugby.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Ulster v Edinburgh
9 years ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsStuart Olding, Peter Nelson and big South African signing Marcell Coetzee are all back from injury as Ulster look to light up Kingspan Stadium with a much-improved performance and most importantly a win...
Now's the time for players to impress coach Ackermann
9 years ago by iol.co.zaRugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen highlights five Lions players who’ll want to put in a good showing against the Stormers.
Eddie Jones on Wales clash
9 years ago by SA RugbyThe England coach looks ahead to his side's big Six Nations clash in Cardiff.
