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Amor: Joost, I honour and salute you

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Amor Vittone described her life with Joost van der Westhuizen as a "fairytale" at the late Springbok's public memorial at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Sharks stars shine against second-string Bulls

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The Sharks thrashed an under-strength Bulls side in their Super Rugby warm-up match at Crusaders Rugby Club on Friday.

Weekly Round Up

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen loses battle to Motor Neuron Disease   The J9 foundation, the charity founded Joost van der Westhuizen, has formally confirmed the passing of...

'Joost believed he would beat the disease'

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Joost van der Westhuizen showed signs of having Motor Neurone Disease during his last match in 2011 against England, Gavin Varejes said.

Scotland team to face France for Round 2 of the 6 Nations

9 years ago by Scotland Rugby

Full-back Stuart Hogg will become the youngest player in history to reach a half century of Scotland caps, in a side that features one change to face France in Paris this Sunday in the RBS 6 Nations.   At...

Fleck: Beating Lions is 'important'

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE PRE-SEASON SPOTLIGHT: Stormers coach Robbie Fleck believes beating the Lions at Newlands on Saturday is an important part of his team's build-up to the Super Rugby season.

Guest Blogger: A closer look at the rise of Huw Jones

9 years ago by The Pen GW

Guest blogger and Glasgow fan 'The Pen' describes the rise of Huw Jones. When you think of the great Rugby nations of the world, you think England, South Africa, Wales, New Zealand and you might...

Habana: Joost’s sheer brilliance inspired me

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Bryan Habana says Joost van der Westhuizen inspired him to the point that he “so desperately wanted to play scrumhalf” when he was a youngster.

Reason to share Fleck’s excitement

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

A glance through the DHL Stormers squad for Saturday’s warm-up fixture against the Emirates Lions will unveil a few names not completely known to those who focus only on Super Rugby.

Jones confident Cardiff shadows no longer haunt England

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Eddie Jones believes England has "moved on" from their harrowing 2013 loss in Cardiff as they once again prepare for a Six Nations clash.