John Smit picks his top five hookers
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldSpringbok World Cup winner John Smit takes time out to name the five toughest opponents he ever faced on the fieldMagic moment: Springbok captain John Smit lifted the World Cup in 2007John Smit played...
'Chiliboy' given two-year doping ban
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSouth Africa's Mahlatse 'Chiliboy' Ralepelle has been handed a two-year ban for a doping offence, World Rugby, the sport's global governing body, said on Sunday.
'Chiliboy' given two-year doping ban
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSouth Africa's Mahlatse 'Chiliboy' Ralepelle has been handed a two-year ban for a doping offence, World Rugby, the sport's global governing body, said on Sunday.
Semi-final spots on the line in Italy
1 decade ago by IRBDefending champions England, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland are all in contention to reach the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2015 in Italy.
South Africa’s Chiliboy Ralepelle given two-year ban for doping
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Toulouse hooker tested positive for banned substance in 2014• Ralepelle failed test while recovering from ACL injuryThe South African hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been suspended for two years by...
Australia down US Eagles in warm up
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a 47-10 victory over the United States on Saturday in a hard-fought test match at Soldier Field.
Late Nakaitaci try gives France win over Scotland
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comNoa Nakaitaci's late try spared France a first home defeat against Scotland in 16 years as Les Bleus finished their World Cup preparations with a 19-16 win at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Pool B will be South Africa’s but expect bruises
1 decade ago by The GuardianPool B will be physical, with much hinging on Samoa v Scotland to determine who advances with South Africa, while USA and Japan contest their own final Continue reading...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Pool B preview
1 decade ago by The GuardianSouth Africa dogged by off-field controversy; Scotland and Samoa to tough it out for second; USA look to Premiership regulars while Japan need a boost for 2019Coach Heyneke Meyer Continue reading...
England beat Ireland in final warm up
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEngland completed their preparations with a 21-13 victory over Ireland on Saturday, putting them in great heart for their World Cup opener against Fiji back at Twickenham.
