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Rugby Bok coach Rassie Erasmus covers all his bases

Coach Rassie Erasmus’ naming of nine overseas-based players for a provisional 26-man Springbok Rugby World Cup training camp is a clear indication that there are many positions ...

Rugby Israel Folau defiant after 'anti-gay' crowdfunding campaign shut down Israel Folau defiant after 'anti-gay' crowdfunding campaign shut down Rugby star Israel Folau said his resolve to fight his sacking for homophobic comments had "only been hardened" by criticism as a crowdfunding campaign for his legal fees was shut ...

Rugby Gallant Bulls fall short Gallant Bulls fall short Bulls coach Pote Human believes his team has turned the corner. Human, who watched his side compete with verve and vigour before losing their Super Rugby quarterfinal 35-28 to the ...

Rugby Brumbies batter Sharks to snatch last Super Rugby semi-final spot Brumbies batter Sharks to snatch last Super Rugby semi-final spot A potent first half showing and strong finish from the Brumbies ended South Africa's play-off interests when they hammered the Sharks 38-13 in Canberra.

Rugby Hurricanes survive tough Bulls test to set-up Super Rugby semi against Crusaders Hurricanes survive tough Bulls test to set-up Super Rugby semi against Crusaders The Hurricanes overcame a penalty try‚ a player in the sin-bin and a stubborn visiting Bulls side to win their Super Rugby quarter-final 35-28 on Saturday and set up a ...

Rugby Masterful Mo'unga fires Crusaders into Super Rugby semis Masterful Mo'unga fires Crusaders into Super Rugby semis Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga grabbed two tries in a flawless 23-point game as the Crusaders stormed into the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 38-14 hiding of the Highlanders in ...

Rugby It’s easy to see why Beast had beef with De Villiers, but is it fair? It’s easy to see why Beast had beef with De Villiers, but is it fair? If Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira didn’t approve of Peter de Villiers’s methods, he’s well within his right to express that view.

Rugby 'Beast' bombshell: Mtawarira book launch delayed after Peter de Villiers criticism 'Beast' bombshell: Mtawarira book launch delayed after Peter de Villiers criticism Social media has helped beat South Africa’s most enduring prop Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira into submission.

Rugby Sharks coach Robert du Preez persists with picking his son at flyhalf Sharks coach Robert du Preez persists with picking his son at flyhalf Sharks coach Robert du Preez has again persisted with picking his son Robert du Preez at flyhalf for Saturday's crucial Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Rugby How Olympic champion Caster Semenya inspired Bulls centre Jesse Kriel How Olympic champion Caster Semenya inspired Bulls centre Jesse Kriel Bulls centre Jesse Kriel turned to Caster Semenya for inspiration during his hour of need and used the double Olympic champion's ‘contagious positive mindset’ to deal with a knee ...

Rugby Beast & Peter de Villiers: Mzansi is helluva divided on controversial comments Beast & Peter de Villiers: Mzansi is helluva divided on controversial comments The widespread criticism has led to the rugby player releasing a statement defending his actions.

Rugby 'We have to make the best out of the situation‚' says Human ahead of Hurricanes test 'We have to make the best out of the situation‚' says Human ahead of Hurricanes test The Bulls must find a way to overcome the effects of two gruelling trips between South African and New Zealand in just over a week when they face the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby ...

Rugby De Bruin looks on the bright side after the Lions fail to reach quarterfinals De Bruin looks on the bright side after the Lions fail to reach quarterfinals Lions coach Swys de Bruin reckons his team’s failure to reach Super Rugby’s quarter-finals‚ having been in the three most recent finals‚ isn’t a sign of regress.

Rugby Sharks coach Robert du Preez labels sections of the media as ‘cockroaches’ Sharks coach Robert du Preez labels sections of the media as ‘cockroaches’ Sharks coach Robert du Preez labelled sections of the media as ‘cockroaches’ after his side scored a late try to beat the Stormers 12-9 and advance to the Super Rugby play-offs.

Rugby Bulls now on auto pilot Bulls now on auto pilot The Bulls will hit autopilot as they wing their way to Wellington to face the Hurricanes in next Saturday’s (09.35am) quarter-final.

Rugby Fleck departs Stormers with dignity after a tumultuous time Fleck departs Stormers with dignity after a tumultuous time Robbie Fleck’s tenure as Stormers coach came to an end in a depressingly familiar way – so close yet so far – but he departs with dignity after overseeing a team in a time of ...

Rugby Bulls grab Super Rugby playoff spot as Lions bow out Bulls grab Super Rugby playoff spot as Lions bow out The Bulls overcame an early scare to beat the Lions 48-27 and take the last Super Rugby playoff spot after Saturday’s derby at Loftus Versfeld.

Rugby Exquisite Am strikes late as Sharks down Stormers Exquisite Am strikes late as Sharks down Stormers Centre Lukhanyo Am is the toast of Durban after his injury-time try secured the Sharks a place in the Super Rugby play-offs by seeing off the Stormers 12-9 in a dour arm-wrestle ...

Rugby Stakes high for the Lions in must-win clash against the Bulls Stakes high for the Lions in must-win clash against the Bulls As if it wasn’t high enough‚ the stakes were raised considerably for the Lions on Friday as their Super Rugby prospects were placed in greater peril.

Rugby Junior Boks growing in confidence ahead of France semifinal Junior Boks growing in confidence ahead of France semifinal With a fourth straight Under-20 World Championship semifinal looming‚ the Junior Springboks are focusing on mental preparation after three physical matches in 11 days in the Pool ...