New Zealand teams’ pace and skill levels a class above
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe dominance of New Zealand sides in the new Super 18 format is worrying for South Africa and Australia, and threatens to derail the credibility of the entire competition. New Zealand Herald rugby scribe...
Match Preview: Sale Sharks v Montpellier
1 decade ago by Sale SharksSale Sharks forward Magnus Lund believes European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final opponents Montpellier will bring a South African flavour to proceedings when the two teams clash on Friday.
Bulls ring the changes
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comVodacom Super Rugby regular SP Marais will start at fullback for the Vodacom Bulls when they take on the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth in what will be a 37th appearance for the versatile outside back.
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.
Pukke fullback launches HUGE dropgoal in Varsity Cup Semi Final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpPukke stormed through to South Africa's Varsity Cup Final after beating University of Johannesburg (UJ) 35-7 in Johannesburg on Monday night. Fullback Rhyno Smith picked up 16 points with the boot, including...
Seven changes for injury hit Stormers
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comDHL Stormers coach Robbie Fleck is reaching the point where half his team will be made up of players who represented his Western Province under-21 side en route to the national age-group title last year.
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...
Coleman injury tests Stormers depth
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe DHL Stormers’ depth in some key areas is going to be subject to a searching test over the next month or two as flyhalf Kurt Coleman joins star lock Eben Etzebeth among the walking wounded.
Marais set to start for Bulls
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSP Marais is set to pay the Vodacom Bulls back for the lifeline he received from the union when he faces his former side, the Southern Kings in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby game in Port Elizabeth.
Marler gets ban, fine for comment
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEngland prop Joe Marler has been suspended for two matches and fined £20 000 by World Rugby for calling Wales counterpart Samson Lee a "gypsy boy" during last month's Six Nations match at Twickenham.
