Category: RUGBY
Sharks hunt redemption at Matmut graveyard
After crashing out of the Investec Champions Cup, the Sharks head to Lyon’s fortress in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, determined to defend their title and conquer a
Read MoreSharks ‘know what’s coming’ in Lyon
Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo expects a “hostile crowd” at Matmut Stadium for their round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff on Sunday. The Durbanites begin the defence of their second-tier European title
Read MoreBlitzboks to ‘start from scratch again’
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi expects a fresh effort and focus from the Blitzboks in Singapore this week to finish the regular World Rugby SVNS season strong. According to the veteran campaigner,
Read MoreCrunch derby on the cards
A big Free State derby is one of the big games in the round 5 of the SA Cup, with several intriguing matches lined up as the race for Currie
Read MoreSaffa lock opts for England over Boks
David Ribbans downplays the possibility of representing the Springboks, despite his England career being stalled by a move to Toulon. The SA-born lock has flourished since joining the French giants
Read MoreFit-again Sharks lock to face Lyon
A Sharks lock returns from injury for Sunday’s round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff against Lyon at Matmut Stadium. Gerbrandt Grobler is set to make his comeback having recovered from a foot
Read MoreWallabies star lands NFL deal
Jordan Petaia has been signed by the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers after impressing during trials. The former Wallabies utility back spent 10 weeks from January learning the game at the
Read MoreO’Gara rekindles Munster ‘love story’
Director of rugby Ronan O’Gara has won the Champions Cup twice with La Rochelle, but on Saturday they host his other great love, Munster, in the last 16 of this
Read MoreBok Women to tackle Canada
The Springbok Women will take on Canada in curtain-raisers when the Springboks host Italy at Loftus Versfeld and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 5 and 12 July. The Tests against
Read MoreEveritt wary of ‘embarrassed’ Lions
Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt isn’t reading too much into the Lions’ heavy loss to Glasgow ahead of the teams’ round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff on Friday night. The Lions were smashed
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