Category: RUGBY
Keo & Zels: All eyes on Bok sensations
The boys show the Lions some love, and turn their focus to the long-awaited return of Damian Willemse and Sacha FM in Wales on Saturday. The post Keo & Zels:
Read MoreMbombela cat fight headlines round 3
The Pumas and Cheetahs meet in Nelspruit on Friday night in the pick of this weekend’s SA Cup matches. The Free Staters bounced back from their shock opening-round loss to
Read MoreBok reinforcements steel Lions for Euro tour
The Lions begin a three-match tour of Europe in Cardiff on Friday night and forwards coach Barend Pieterse hailed the confidence boost of returning Springboks. A decisive two-week Vodacom United
Read MoreZebre next challenge in Jurenzo’s quest to be ‘world-class’
Jurenzo Julius is aiming for “precision” in Saturday’s URC match against Zebre as the Sharks centre looks to live up to Springbok standards. The Italian side will arrive at Kings
Read MoreNtamack, Penaud will tour NZ
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expects France to bring their superstars to New Zealand for a three-Test series in July. The French Rugby Federation and the country’s professional clubs announced
Read MoreBlitzboks call up teenage speedster
Coach Philip Snyman has named Gino Cupido in a depleted Blitzboks squad for next week’s Hong Kong tournament. Cupido, 19, will make his debut for the Blitzboks after being named
Read MoreMauvaka to face disciplinary hearing for foul play
France hooker Peato Mauvaka faces a disciplinary hearing on Thursday after being cited for foul play in Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland in Paris. The incident occurred during France’s
Read MoreOn this day: Cheetahs win first overseas match
The Cheetahs beat the Waratahs 23-3 in Sydney on 19 March, 2011 to claim their first victory outside the Republic in more than five years of Super Rugby. Photo: Cameron
Read MoreCrusaders bench five-try hero
Macca Springer’s reward for scoring five tries is a seat on the Crusaders bench for the Super Rugby showdown with the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday. The ace finisher
Read More‘Sharks won’t underestimate Zebre’
Sharks forwards coach Philip Lemmer expects a “hungry” Zebre at Kings Park on Saturday. While the Sharks are fourth on the log and Zebre 15th, the Italian club are just
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