Category: RUGBY
Watch: Skilful Stormers skin Scarlets
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ruben van Heerden, Warrick Gelant and Wandi Simelane combine to put Deon Fourie over for one of four tries in a Stormers win in Llanelli. ALSO: Dobbo upbeat
Read MoreSaffa bruiser grateful for Rassie’s invite
Marnus van der Merwe wants to make his second appearance at a Springbok alignment camp count as the “competitive” hooker continues to make a big impression at Scarlets. Speaking to
Read MoreNZ Rugby sinks Bledisloe Cup proposal
New Zealand Rugby has reportedly blocked Rugby Australia’s motion to stage an annual Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day, citing logistical and financial concerns. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that
Read MoreTry doubles for Kwagga, Steenkamp
Kwagga Smith and Walt Steenkamp each crossed twice in Japan League One, among a host of South African try-scorers on duty for foreign clubs at the weekend. Japan League OneKwagga
Read MoreBulls, Sharks hold nerve, Stormers surge
The Stormers moved into the top eight while the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls retained their log positions in a thrilling round 13 of the Vodacom URC. The STORMERS‘ 29-17 bonus-point
Read MoreSeasoned Shakes aims to go long in Hong Kong
Sevens veteran Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi and a young Blitzboks squad have jetted off to Hong Kong for the iconic fifth leg in the World Rugby SVNS series. The 57-tournament finisher
Read MoreSA Cup: Leading trio tighten grip
Griquas, the Pumas and Griffons maintained their unbeaten run with victories in the third round of the SA Cup. The Valke and Eastern Province also picked up wins as the
Read MoreBlues ‘hating’ life, Cotter calls for reset
Coach Vern Cotter admits he is “hating” the Blues’ current slump but believes their Super Rugby title defence can be revived. Cotter said the 42-19 loss to the second-placed Crusaders
Read MoreLions down, but not out of playoff hunt
The Lions will be frustrated by back-to-back narrow defeats in the Vodacom URC but shouldn’t be disheartened, given the competition’s unpredictability, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that
Read MoreJake: Bulls can’t be stupid
Coach Jake White says he’s “not sweeping anything under the table” after the Vodacom Bulls’ 21-20 win against Leinster at Loftus. The lacklustre hosts trailed the understrength visitors 17-6 after
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