Bulls keen to make early statement
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Bulls will hope to signal their Super Rugby intentions when hey face the Waikato Chiefs in a pre-season friendly in Brisbane on Thursday.
All Black Patrick Tuipulotu cleared of doping
7 years ago by iol.co.zaAll Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been "fully exonerated" of doping after a test on his B-sample came up clean.
Lions have a target on their backs - Ackermann
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJohan Ackermann has warned that opponents will be more aware of the Lions' strengths this season and eager to defeat the Super Rugby finalists.
England up there with All Blacks - Warburton
7 years ago by iol.co.zaWales star Sam Warburton has compared arch-rivals England to world champions New Zealand ahead of their Six Nations clash in Cardiff on Saturday.
Bulls pay tribute to ultimate fighter Joost
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen made his debut for the Blue Bulls in 1992 and went on to earn 144 Currie Cup caps and 26 Super Rugby appearances.
Eben and Pieter-Steph have cemented their starting spots
7 years ago by iol.co.zaStormers coach Robbie Fleck has quite a few decisions to make ahead of the Super Rugby season, but one thing is for sure, his lock pairing is solid.
England's win felt like a defeat, says Jones
7 years ago by iol.co.zaEngland head coach Eddie Jones has accepted the blame for his side's poor performance in their narrow win over France on Saturday.
Wallabies, All Blacks hail van der Westhuizen
7 years ago by iol.co.zaAustralia and New Zealand saluted "extraordinary" SA rugby legend Joost vander Westhuizen, hailing his skill and leadership as an inspiration.
Joost: A life of two halves
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost casts his mind back to the journey that culminated in winning the 1995 World Cup; a victory that changed South Africa.
Sharks lose Daniel for 12 weeks
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Sharks have suffered a setback ahead of the new season after loose forward Keegan Daniel was ruled out for 12 weeks with a hand injury.