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Sharks' Claassens calls for cool heads to slay fiery Jaguares

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Beware of the Latin temperament. That is the warning of veteran scrumhalf Michael Claassens to his teammates ahead of their clash with the Jaguares.

Sonny Bill makes debut for the Blues

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blues will welcome back three key players for the clash against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr, in Dunedin.

Rennie: The Stormers are playing a bit more footy

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie said that his team “surprised” the Stormers during their 60-21 quarter-final thrashing of Robbie Fleck’s side last year.

Can EW be our SBW?

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Sonny Bill Williams’ hands redefined rugby. But now Cape Town has its own offloading centre to get excited about - and his name is EW Viljoen.

Try record looms as England eye Hong Kong boost

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Dan Norton has a world record in his sights as England seek a victory at the Hong Kong Sevens to close the gap on series leaders South Africa.

Bulls will continue improving, says prop Lizo Gqoboka

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka is adamant that the Pretoria side have improved since the start of the Super Rugby season despite winning just one game.

Agaba returns from injury, Davids to debut

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Selvyn Davids will make his Blitzboks debut at the Hong Kong Sevens this week, while Tim Agaba will make his first appearance this year.

‘Stormers fans will enjoy this one’

7 years ago by iol.co.za

If you enjoyed the kind of rugby the Stormers put on show in their thumping of the Cheetahs, you’re sure to enjoy their clash against the Chiefs.

Blitzbokke to 'make it happen' despite injuries

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell his side will not use injuries as an excuse at the Hong Kong and Signapore legs of the World Series.

Carter to be inducted into rugby’s Hall of Fame

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Dan Carter will be officially inducted into the Rugby Players’ Association Hall of Fame at an RPA awards dinner.