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Sharks: A team for all seasons

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Sharks have a dynamic boss, the coaching staff and the players. They have no excuses.

Time for SA team to capture Super Rugby crown

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The 2015 Super Rugby season is ripe for a South African team to emerge victorious, writes Lungani Zama.

Bulls duo set to make French switch

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Jacques du Plessis and Flip van der Merwe will be joining Montpellier and Clermont at the end of the 2015 season.

Notshe wants to fight with the big dogs

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Sikhumbuzo Notshe put in sparkling displays in the Currie Cup, but he wants more, he wants the Stormers' No 8 jersey.

Tough job ahead for womens Sevens

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

A big test lies ahead for the South African Women's Sevens rugby team at the World Series tournament in Brazil.

Sharks fringe players’ chance to shine

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

A number of fringe players in the Sharks squad have a golden opportunity to show choach Gary Gold what they can do.

De Villiers’ World Cup dream is alive

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Bok captain Jean de Villiers thought his rugby career was over as he lay on the Millennium Stadium turf last November.

Etzebeth sidelined for four weeks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

For the third consecutive year, the Stormers will have to start their Super Rugby campaign without Eben Etzebeth.

Stormers confirm Coetzee exit

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Long-serving Stormers and WP coach Allister Coetzee has chosen not to extend his contract at Western Province Rugby.

Western Province hit by drug bombshell

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

WP's Currie Cup success has been tainted after lock Gerbrandt Grobler confirmed he had failed a drug test last year.