Lions extend Ackermann contract
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Golden Lions Rugby Union have announced the extension of the contract of head coach Johan Ackermann until 31 October 2016. Ackermann will be acting as the head coach of both the Super Rugby team...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoDeacon struggling to return: Leicester Tigers second row forward Louis Deacon may be forced into early retirement in the coming months, as he struggles to recover from a troublesome back injury which has...
Lions hold onto Ackermann
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Golden Lions Rugby Union have secured the services of their successful coach, Johan Ackermann, for at least another two years. The GLRU revealed that Ackermann signed an extension of the contract...
Ackers to break Durban drought?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It has been a long time between drinks for Johan Ackermann. The last time he won a Currie Cup match as a visitor in Durban, he was still a player. Since Ackermann has become involved in the coaching...
Blitzbokke call up rookie
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Springbok Sevens team have called up one uncapped player, Ruhan Nel, for the Gold Coast Sevens, the opening leg of the World Series. The tournament will be the Blitzbokke's first competitive games...
Currie Cup 2014 Predictions: Round 9
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogThe big upset in round eight of the Currie Cup came in the form of the Bulls’ win away at the Cheetahs, a result picked by just 35% of the SuperBru community. The Bulls are making a late charge towards...
Preview: Sharks v Golden Lions
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe Sharks face arguably their toughest challenge of the season when they host the Golden Lions in Durban on Friday. With just two rounds of matches left of the league stage of the competition, these...
O'Brien out for 'five or six months'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland flanker Sean O'Brien has been ruled out for "five or six months" after the shoulder he had surgery on last season became infected. Leinster coach Matt O'Connor confirmed the news on Thursday...
Sharks ready to match Lions’ power game
1 decade ago by Currie Cup NewsThe Sharks have been bolstered with some serious ammunition before their crucial Currie Cup match against the Lions.
Alex Corbisiero says he will be back better than ever by the Six Nations after his latest injury setback
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAlex Corbisiero says he is confident of surpassing the stellar form he displayed during the British and Irish Lions' series victory in Australia ahead of next year’s World Cup, despite the...
