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French 2023 World Cup bid based around 12 cities

9 years ago by iol.co.za

France's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be based around 12 cities, campaign chief Claude Atcher said.

Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Richie Gray ruled out of Scotland's Six Nations finale with Grant Gilchrist set to start Edinburgh lock Grant Gilchrist will earn his first Scotland start of the Six Nations against Italy on Saturday...

Ackermann could join SA coaches exodus

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Johan Ackermann could become the latest SA coach to head abroad after admitting that he is seriously considering an offer made by Gloucester.

Cotter named as Barbarians coach

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has been named as coach of the Barbarians for the upcoming tour, during which they will play England and Ulster.

Sustained pressure will be the Cheetahs' key to victory

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The Cheetahs must force the Jaguares into errors if they are to win Saturday's match, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.

Kings set to fall by SANZAAR's hand

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Had Saru looked after EP Rugby at the start of professionalism perhaps the Southern Kings would have been a force, writes Morgan Bolton.

Mostert to reach milestone as Lions tackle Reds

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has praised Franco Mostert ahead of the lock's 50th Super Rugby appearance on Saturday.

Sharks must show their quality against the Kings

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The Sharks must aim for nothing less than five points from Saturday's Super Rugby clash against the Kings, writes Mike Greenaway.

Can the Kings upset the Sharks?

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Vata Ngobeni and Mike Greenaway compare the Southern Kings and the Sharks ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby clash at Kings Park.

Ackermann confirms Gloucester offer

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has confirmed he is considering an offer from Gloucester in England to join their coaching team.