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#IOLYMPICS - Defeat a wake up call for Blitzboks - Brown

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Skipper Kyle Brown said South Africa's 12-5 defeat to Australia in their final Pool B game was a very timely reminder of how quickly things can change for the team.

Lions coach names Currie Cup squad

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Golden Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named a 35-man squad for the defence of the Currie Cup title they won by going unbeaten through the competition last year.

Aviva Premiership: Would Stuart Lancaster fit in at Worcester Warriors?

1 decade ago by Rugby World

By Alex Shaw It’s fair to say that Stuart Lancaster has kept himself busy since he parted ways with England at the conclusion of last year’s Rugby World CupHe spent time with the Stormers in the build-up...

'Bok game plan to come from all the franchises'

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Lions' blueprint for a successful Super Rugby season will not necessarily translate to the same success for the Springboks, writes Vata Ngobeni.

Sonny Bill out as Japan stun All Blacks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

New Zealand's hopes of becoming the first Olympic rugby sevens champions suffered a devastating double blow.

PICS: Blitzboks show they mean business

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Blitzboks showed that they mean business in their hunt for a gold medal as they produced a much more polished display to beat France.

PICS: Blitzbokke brush aside tough Spaniards

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Blitzbokke began their journey to a possible gold medal by beating Spain in the opening day of the Olympics rugby tournament.

Lions have an exciting future

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Jacques van der Westhuyzen looks back at what can only be described as a successful season for Warren Whiteley and Co.

Goosen gets full backing of Coetzee

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

There will be a fierce battle for the Springboks fullback berth between Johan Goosen, Jesse Kriel and Ruan Combrinck adding a more spice to the mix.

Blitzboks resort to looking at game one

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

“Our only focus is our opening match against Spain,” SA coach Neil Powell said. “We are looking at nothing else beyond that.”