Bulls dedicate Brisbane win to Joost
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Bulls beat the Chiefs 28-7 in a pre-season game in Brisbane on Thursday, and dedicated the win to the memory of Joost van der Westhuizen.
Nowell gives England more work-rate, says Eddie
7 years ago by iol.co.zaEngland will field one of their most inexperienced loose trios against a vastly experienced Welsh back row in Cardiff on Saturday.
Final chance for Stormers to test combos
7 years ago by iol.co.zaStormers coach Robbie Fleck will continue to test his combinations in their last pre-season match against the Lions on Saturday.
Mtembu back at No 8 for Sharks
7 years ago by iol.co.zaCobus Reinach will start at scrumhalf for the Sharks in Friday’s final Super Rugby warm-up match against a Blue Bulls XV in Durban.
Elton Jantjies to captain Lions against the Stormers
7 years ago by iol.co.zaElton Jantjies will skipper the Lions in their final Super Rugby warm-up match on Saturday, while former Bulls star Marvin Orie will start at lock.
Scotland could leapfrog Springboks
7 years ago by iol.co.zaScotland will leapfrog the Springboks and move into sixth on the World Rugby Rankings with another win in the Six Nations this weekend.
Bulls keen to make early statement
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Bulls will hope to signal their Super Rugby intentions when hey face the Waikato Chiefs in a pre-season friendly in Brisbane on Thursday.
All Black Patrick Tuipulotu cleared of doping
7 years ago by iol.co.zaAll Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been "fully exonerated" of doping after a test on his B-sample came up clean.
Lions have a target on their backs - Ackermann
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJohan Ackermann has warned that opponents will be more aware of the Lions' strengths this season and eager to defeat the Super Rugby finalists.
England up there with All Blacks - Warburton
7 years ago by iol.co.zaWales star Sam Warburton has compared arch-rivals England to world champions New Zealand ahead of their Six Nations clash in Cardiff on Saturday.
