What this scrappy contest lacked in skill and composure it made up for in drama as Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies scored after seven minutes of injury time to ensure victory ...
Rugby
Rampant Sharks outmuscle Blues in Durban
Rampant Sharks outmuscle Blues in Durban
The Sharks registered a gutsy 26-7 bonus point win over the Blues at King’s Park in Durban on Saturday afternoon for their second Super Rugby win in succession.
Rugby
SA Rugby revamps contract model to keep talent in the country
SA Rugby revamps contract model to keep talent in the country
SA Rugby has revamped its entire contracting system in an effort to retain top talent from 2020 onwards‚ especially with a view to the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.
Rugby
Sharks coach Du Preez understands the key to getting far in Super Rugby is a good home record
Sharks coach Du Preez understands the key to getting far in Super Rugby is a good home record
The significance of winning their first home game isn't lost on Sharks Super Rugby coach Robert du Preez.
Rugby
Lions coach Swys de Bruin expecting the Stormers to bounce back
Lions coach Swys de Bruin expecting the Stormers to bounce back
Guided by the belief that the Stormers cannot be any worse than they were against the Bulls at Loftus‚ the Lions coach Swys de Bruin is expecting to face a team on the rebound in ...
Rugby
World Rugby chief executive predicts successful Rugby World Cup 2019
World Rugby chief executive predicts successful Rugby World Cup 2019
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper is confident that the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan will be their most successful yet‚ despite some organisational problems in the past ...
South Africa
SAHRC calls for info on 'racism' after Ashwin Willemse SuperSport drama
SAHRC calls for info on 'racism' after Ashwin Willemse SuperSport drama
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday called on employees and independent contractors working at SuperSport to make submissions on potential racism at the channel.
Rugby
Cheetahs centre banned for 13 weeks
Cheetahs centre banned for 13 weeks
Cheetahs centre Nico Lee was on Wednesday banned for 13 weeks for clearing the contents of his nose on an opponent in their Pro14 match against Connacht last weekend.
Rugby
The almost forgotten Ross Cronje almost ready
The almost forgotten Ross Cronje almost ready
Ross Cronjé’s time on the sidelines has almost made him fade from memory.
Rugby
Lions leap to Stormers' defence
Lions leap to Stormers' defence
Lions defence coach Joey Mongalo leapt to the defence of the Stormers in the build-up to their Super Rugby clash at Newlands on Saturday.
Rugby
Sharks skills coach David Williams says they are still a work in progress
Sharks skills coach David Williams says they are still a work in progress
If anything‚ the Sharks have always been able to marry imagination with endeavour in Robert du Preez's coaching tenure.
Rugby
Bulls suffer blow to their plans ahead of Super Rugby trip to Argentina to take on the Jaguares
Bulls suffer blow to their plans ahead of Super Rugby trip to Argentina to take on the Jaguares
The Bulls have suffered a blow to their plans ahead of the Super Rugby trip to Argentina to take on the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday night with the news that influential ...
Rugby
'It’s sad to see how the Stormers imploded‚' says Springbok legend Bryan Habana
'It’s sad to see how the Stormers imploded‚' says Springbok legend Bryan Habana
Springbok legend Bryan Habana had mixed feelings after watching the Bulls destroy the Stormers last weekend‚ but he was unequivocal when it came to the performance of Blitzboks ...
Rugby
Bulls coach Human describes his side's annihilation of the Stormers as 'near-perfect'
Bulls coach Human describes his side's annihilation of the Stormers as 'near-perfect'
Bulls coach Pote Human has described his side's highly impressive 40-3 Super Rugby win over the Stormers at the weekend as a ‘near-perfect’ performance.
Rugby
Swys de Bruin lauds Lions' defence after maiden win in Argentina
Swys de Bruin lauds Lions' defence after maiden win in Argentina
Coach Swys de Bruin and captain Warren Whiteley lauded the Lions’ resilience on defence after they recorded their maiden win in Argentina over the Jaguares on Saturday night.
Rugby
Stormers coach Fleck refuses to blame off-field turmoil for embarrassing defeat to the Bulls
Stormers coach Fleck refuses to blame off-field turmoil for embarrassing defeat to the Bulls
Battered and bruised Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has refused to attribute his side's humiliating 40-3 defeat to the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday to the turmoil that is playing out ...
Rugby
Lions win the battle of the big cats
Lions win the battle of the big cats
The Lions got their Super Rugby campaign off to a winning start with a 25-16 win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday night.
Rugby
Impressive Bulls crush Stormers into pieces in their Super Rugby opener
Impressive Bulls crush Stormers into pieces in their Super Rugby opener
It will be dangerous for Bulls fans to get too carried away after their team’s highly impressive 40-3 thrashing of the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at Loftus Versfeld ...
Rugby
No pressure and no excuses for Fleck and Stormers in 2019
No pressure and no excuses for Fleck and Stormers in 2019
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck had a little smile on his face when he stated that he was under no pressure this season – and for good reason – because it’s the truth.
Rugby
Key match-ups when Bulls meet Stormers
Key match-ups when Bulls meet Stormers
Saturday’s first round Super Rugby clash between the Stormers and Bulls at Loftus is littered with potentially match-defining contests within the clash. Here are three of the key ...