Category: RUGBY
I’ll run through brick walls
Ardie Savea says he won’t stop giving it his all for Moana Pasifika after leading the historical Super Rugby strugglers to the verge of their first playoffs appearance. The All
Read MoreWales to cut URC team?
The Welsh Rugby Union will reportedly reduce the number of professional clubs in the country from four to three. While the WRU had initially planned to retain all four –
Read MoreBoks ticket drama at Loftus
Loftus Versfeld suite holders are reportedly furious over the Vodacom Bulls and SA Rugby’s new Springbok Test ticketing arrangement. According to Rapport, Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone has informed suite holders
Read MoreWe have to be better than that
Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks must raise their game if they’re to progress beyond the Vodacom URC quarter-finals. The Sharks ground out a 12-3 win against Scarlets at Kings
Read MoreBaa Baas can’t pick Roos?
Resting protocols may block South African players such as Stormers No 8 Evan Roos from representing the Barbarians against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium in June. Despite not receiving
Read MoreURC quarter-finals: Stormers to tackle champs
The Stormers travel to Scotland while the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks look to make home-ground advantage count in the opening round of the URC playoffs in two weeks’ time. With
Read MoreA ‘damn fine effort’ from Bulls, Stormers
South African rugby’s “rude health” is exemplified by the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers reaching the URC playoffs despite great adversity this season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane points
Read MoreGrey Bloem battle past Affies
Grey College fought back from 10-0 down to beat Affies in Bloemfontein, while Paul Roos held off a spirited Boland Landbou. Affies made a dream start thanks to fullback Lamond
Read MoreSharks keep winning ugly
Aphelele Fassi kicked three penalty goals as the Sharks ground out a Vodacom URC victory against Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday. The 12-3 win moved the Sharks into third
Read MorePumas, Griquas sneak through to SA Cup final
The Pumas will host defending champions Griquas in next weekend’s SA Cup final. The Pumas claimed a dramatic 31-29 win over the Boland Kavaliers in the first semi-final at Mbombela
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