Francois Steyn suspended for five weeks on appeal
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumSharks centre Francois Steyn has been handed a five-week ban for a lifting tackle on Chiefs first five-eighth Aaron Cruden after the incident was revisited by the SANZAR judiciary. Springboks back...
Sharks’ Steyn banned for tip-tackle
9 years ago by iol.co.zaA SANZAR Appeals Committee has allowed an appeal against the verdict of a judicial hearing that cleared Francois Steyn of a lifting tackle.
Steyn banned for five weeks
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbySouth Africa three-quarter Francois Steyn has been banned for five weeks for a tip-tackle on All Blacks fly-half Aaron Cruden during a Super Rugby game.
Preview: S15 Round Seven, Part Two
9 years ago by Rugby 365Can we match last Saturday for sheer drama? The quality of the play may have been somewhat below par, but the drama was befitting of a Hollywood script. The ingredients are there to make this Saturday...
Super Rugby Round 7 Preview Part 2
9 years ago by Len KaplanThe Stormers begin their four weeks in Australasia with a clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin, with both teams coming off a loss. The Waratahs, riding high after their best performance of the season,...
SANZAR appeals Steyn's not-guilty verdict
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumSuper Rugby's governing body SANZAR has lodged an appeal against the outcome of its own judicial hearing of a dangerous tackle charge against Sharks centre Francois Steyn. At Monday's original judicial...
Guilty Messam avoids Super sanction
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumChiefs captain Liam Messam has escaped sanction despite being found guilty of contravening a Super Rugby law against the Sharks in Durban. Messam was cited for a choke hold-style tackle on Sharks flanker...
Francois Steyn cleared of tip tackle
9 years ago by ESPN ScrumSharks back Francois Steyn has been cleared of dangerous play following his tackle on Chiefs first five-eighth Aaron Cruden during their heated Super Rugby game in Durban. Springboks second five-eighth...
Steyn cleared of dangerous play
9 years ago by Super Sport.comCell C Sharks star Francois Steyn was cleared of dangerous play on Monday after being sent off in a weekend Super Rugby match. The South Africa centre got a first-half red card in Durban after fly-half...
Bismarck gets four weeks; Elliot one
9 years ago by Rugby 365Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis has been banned for four weeks, following his sending off in the Sharks versus Chiefs Super Rugby match at the weekend. His direct opponent, Chiefs hooker Hikawera...