Weekend predictions
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntIt’s another very manageable seven game weekend with a nice mix of SA games that sees the biggest problem lying with when to light that blimmin fire on Saturday! Tank Lanning The Stormers take on the...
Pocock apologises after ban for foul play
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comDavid Pocock has issued an open apology for the foul play that earned him a ban this week, admitting he had let down his teammates, and thanked rugby's governing bodies for trying to make the game safer.
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.
Champions Cup: Stade Francais backrow Jono Ross has Leicester in his sights
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWhile they are struggling in the Top 14, reigning champs Stade Francais are hoping to upset the Welford Road faithful says Stade Francais No 8 Jono RossThriving: Jono Ross has been a hit with the Stade...
Exeter’s Ali Hepher takes up England Saxons role for South Africa tour
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Backs coach Hepher accepts offer to be part of Saxons staff• Rob Baxter rules himself out but Alex Sanderson also in frameExeter’s Ali Hepher will take his first step up the international coaching...
Preview: Hong Kong Sevens
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Springbok Sevens regular Philip Snyman will become the ninth South African to reach the special milestone of 35 World Sevens Series tournaments when the Hong Kong Sevens kicks off on Friday.
Front row trickery or plain stupidity?
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntDid Cheetahs coach Franco Smith pull a rabbit out the hat by starting his second string props, asks Tank Lanning in his Sport24 column, or did he publicly admit to a dreadful selection? Tank Lanning So...
‘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.
Energised Sharks planning 'ambush' for Lions
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: The Sharks are determined to get their Super Rugby campaign back on track and at the same time stretch their lead in South African Two conference.
