If the coach gets it right, 2016 could be the Stormers’ year
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auYou’ll have to work hard to beat any team that has manic-aggressive Schalk Burger, global hardman Eben Etzebeth, and the energy of tackle-busting Damian de Allende. Add slippery Cheslin Kolbe, stout-as-ale...
Friday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMitchell's move to Stormers blockedJohn Mitchell's appointment as head coach of the Stormers was blocked by WPRU president Thelo Wakefield based on fears over his coaching style.Mitchell, who was the favourite...
Springboks Grind Out A Win
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThere was little to enthuse about in the tedium of South Africa’s 24-13 win over an injury-depleted Argentina to secure the World Cup third place, with the Springboks adhering stubbornly to their low-risk...
South Africa vs Argentina: Bronze Final Preview
1 decade agoThe Springboks gave their semi-final everything they had physically and emotionally, but lost to the All Blacks.Los Pumas gave their semi-final everything they had physically and emotionally and offered...
South Africa vs Argentina: Bronze Final Preview
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks gave their semi-final everything they had physically and emotionally, but lost to the All Blacks. Los Pumas gave their semi-final everything they had physically and emotionally and offered...
Springboks - The good and the bad
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe Springboks were as predictable as expected from kick-off to close to the final whistle, unable to score a try, but in their one moment of creative magic, they scored a gem of a try to beat Wales...
Preview: South Africa vs Wales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa vs Wales: Quarter-Final PreviewIf you’re expecting a game of free-flowing running rugby, you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. This a World Cup knock-out game, in which the players...
Gatland prepares Wales for physical battle
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland has prepared his side for the intense physical battle that awaits in this weekend’s quarter-final against the Springboks.The scrum will be a key battle, with Wales bringing...
Springboks To Face Wales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is only 1 change to the Springbok team for this weekends Quarter Final clash against Wales and that is JP Pietersen in for Mvovo. Pietersen has recovered from a minor injury which kept him out of...
World Rugby clears Frans Malherbe over ‘biting’ claim
1 decade ago by The TimesSouth Africa’s Frans Malherbe has no case to answer over claims that he had bitten an opponent during yesterday’s 64-0...
