Friday Round-Up
1 decade agoItalians bid for RWC: The Italian Rugby Federation have today confirmed that they will be submitting a bid to become the official host of the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup. Bids to World Rugby must...
Super Rugby Round 4 Preview
1 decade ago by Len KaplanWe still have four unbeaten teams as we go into Round 4. The log-leading Hurricanes have a bye, the Chiefs are at home against the Highlanders, the Stormers at home against the Sharks, and the Cheetahs...
Bismarck sorry for Matfield incident
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumBismarck du Plessis plays "hard and always strives to play fairly" © Getty Images Enlarge Bismarck du Plessis has apologised for his role in an incident involving...
Five Bones of Contention
1 decade ago by Rugby 365There has been much angry shouting following the match between the Bulls and the Sharks on Saturday, which the Bulls won 43-35 after two penalty goals by Patrick Lambie had put the Sharks in the lead with...
Preview: S15 Round Four, Part Two
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saturday will be a day of milestones for front row forwards - with Keven Mealamu and Benn Robinson in the spotlight. It will be minor sideshows to the bigger events - a day of intriguing Super Rugby...
Bismarck apologises for foul language
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis has formally apologised for his inappropriate verbal joust with fellow Springbok Victor Matfield last week. Du Plessis, in his team's 35-43 Super Rugby loss to the...
Weekend teams and predictions
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntThe two derbies concluding the weekend look to be the SuperBru deciders. Catch the teams, times, odds, SuperBru Community picks and both Tank Lanning and Bob Skinstad’s predictions. Tank LanningA...
Stormers reverting to type?
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntWith the jaw dropping stats from the Cheetahs vs Blues game proving that it is better to play rugby without the ball, Tank Lanning sees a possible return to their 2012 game plan from the Stormers in his...
Matfield remains Titan of game
1 decade ago by SA RugbyVictor Matfield stood tallest at Loftus Versfeld in the Vodacom Bulls' win against the Sharks at Loftus, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.
Super Rugby Round 3 Preview Part 2
1 decade ago by Len KaplanTwo of the teams playing on Saturday will be attempting to win their third consecutive game, with 11 of the 15 Super Rugby teams having already suffered at least one defeat in the first two rounds....
