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It has been fun, says Cotter as Scots rout Italy

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Finn Russell, Matt Scott, Tim Visser and Tommy Seymour scored tries as the Scots protected their fifth place in the world rankings ahead of the 2019 World Cup draw.

Speight magic sees Brumbies home over Waratahs

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Wallabies winger Henry Speight scored two second half tries to lead the Brumbies to a win over the Waratahs in Sydney.

Hurricanes powerful second half sinks Highlanders

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Hurricanes returned to winning form in emphatic style when they scored seven tries to two to down the Highlanders in a round four Super Rugby match.

Can Cheetahs win intercontinental cat fight?

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Cheetahs know they haven’t been given much chance of causing an upset and it is precisely at these times when they are at their most dangerous.

French 2023 World Cup bid based around 12 cities

7 years ago by iol.co.za

France's bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be based around 12 cities, campaign chief Claude Atcher said.

Ackermann could join SA coaches exodus

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Johan Ackermann could become the latest SA coach to head abroad after admitting that he is seriously considering an offer made by Gloucester.

Sustained pressure will be the Cheetahs' key to victory

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Cheetahs must force the Jaguares into errors if they are to win Saturday's match, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.

Kings set to fall by SANZAAR's hand

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Had Saru looked after EP Rugby at the start of professionalism perhaps the Southern Kings would have been a force, writes Morgan Bolton.

Mostert to reach milestone as Lions tackle Reds

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has praised Franco Mostert ahead of the lock's 50th Super Rugby appearance on Saturday.

Sharks must show their quality against the Kings

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Sharks must aim for nothing less than five points from Saturday's Super Rugby clash against the Kings, writes Mike Greenaway.