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Blitzboks beat New Zealand to reach Hong Kong semis

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Springbok Sevens kept their nerve as Werner Kok scored in the final minute against New Zealand to advance to the Hong Kong Sevens semi-finals.

Magical Stormers get past Chiefs in style

7 years ago by iol.co.za

In the build-up to the much-anticipated clash, Fleck said that the Stormers were going into the match to win it by tries. And they did exactly that.

It wasn’t pretty, but Sharks grind past Jaguares

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Curwin Bosch slotted one more crucial penalty before fulltime as the Sharks held on for a result that sees them return to winning ways after last week’s loss to the Lions.

Not even Sonny Bill could save Blues

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blues have now not won an away game in New Zealand since they beat the Hurricanes in Wellington in 2013.

Radebe to start for Sharks after April injury

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Sharks flyhalf kingpin Curwin Bosch – who has been in outstanding form in the No 10 this season – shifts to fullback, a position in which he is also comfortable.

Are the revitalised Stormers the real deal?

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Stormers seem to have embraced a more attacking style of play, but Ashfak Mohamed thinks we may have seen it all before...

Get physical, but tackle lower - Sharks coach

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The usually taciturn Robert du Preez cracked a sardonic grin when he answered the question as to how his players could avoid falling foul of officials

Win by tries, says Stormers boss Fleck

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Robbie Fleck knows all too well that you can’t rely on penalties to beat the Chiefs, writes Wynona Louw

Injuries an opportunity for the Blitzbokke to grow - Snyman

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman says the teams three Hong Kong Sevens debutants will be able to hold their own.

Stormers change two for Chiefs clash

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has made two changes to his starting line-up for their Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.