Brendan Fanning: 'It's going to be physical and it's going to be hostile'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the summer of 2009, with all of 90 minutes of Test rugby under his belt, Keith Earls set off on the Lions tour to South Africa. He wasn't quite in the bolter class, but plenty of people would not have...
Griquas consolidate top spot
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comLog-leaders Griquas continued to set the pace in the new provincial tournament when they beat Toyota Free State XV 44-31 (halftime 20-14) in their fixture at Griqua Park, Kimberley, on Saturday.
South Africa versus Ireland series preview
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland’s 2016 June Series kicks off next Saturday in DHL Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. There isn’t much optimism for a first-ever Irish win on South African soil, and for good reason. The...
Blue Bulls run riot against Griffons
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Vodacom Blue Bulls ran in eight tries to thump the Down Touch Griffons 57-28 (halftime 26-21) in their new provincial tournament rugby fixture at HT Pelatona Projects Stadium, Welkom, on Saturday.
Pumas hold all the aces over Lions
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comHome team Steval Pumas beat the Xerox Golden Lions 35-24 in a most entertaining Currie Cup Qualification match at the Kanyamazane Stadium outside Nelspruit Saturday.
Vermeulen, Louw dilemma for Coetzee
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaOverseas-based stars Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw may not be automatic starters for the Springboks in the first Test against Ireland at Newlands next Saturday.
Vermeulen, Louw dilemma for Coetzee
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaOverseas-based stars Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw may not be automatic starters for the Springboks in the first Test against Ireland at Newlands next Saturday.
Stander expecting some 'nasty Afrikaans words'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: CJ Stander is expecting some special treatment from the Springboks over the next three weeks.
Grassy Park’s Davids a Junior Bok
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersHe was a superstar at Cape schoolboy level, and made the SA Schools team, but now Zain Davids is ready to take on the world for the Junior Springboks.
Munster talisman Stander eyeing summer success
1 decade ago by Guinness Pro12 newsMunster star CJ Stander has made a big impact already in his fledgling Ireland career but the back-row believes his best international form is still to come ahead of the tour to South Africa.
