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It is crunch time in the Currie Cup

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Free State Cheetahs may enjoy an advantage at the top of the log but that could easily be cut down by the Sharks and Blue Bulls.

What's Richie McCaw been up to? Busy, busy, busy

8 years ago by iol.co.za

So while he’s hung up his boots, life’s certainly not slowed down for one of the most recognisable people in New Zealand.

Springboks trying to block out the noise

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Captain Adriaan Strauss says the Springboks will do their best to frustrate New Zealand on Saturday.

Cheetahs maintain unbeaten Currie Cup record

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Free State Cheetahs held on to their unbeaten Currie Cup record in dramatic style when they beat the Golden Lions 37-29.

Boks prepared for physical, skills battle

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Springboks are excited to resume their rugby rivalry with New Zealand when the two teams meet in Christchurch.

Savea’s chance to show his class

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Rookie loose forward Ardie Savea has been given his opportunity in the All Blacks number seven jersey and for the multitude of his fans who have raised him to cult status.

All Blacks, apartheid and the flour-bomb Test

8 years ago by iol.co.za

As the All Blacks and Boks prepare to meet, this week also marks the 35th anniversary of the most bizarre clash between the old rivals [VIDEOS].

SA Rugby too self-centred

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar says SA coaches throw away the game-plan book and teach player to “play what’s in front of you”.

Du Preez believes that he’s finally back

8 years ago by iol.co.za

What a year WP flyhalf Robert du Preez has had. From being the Stormers’ starting No 10 to suffering a knee injury that ruined it all.

All Blacks ready for fired up, angry Springboks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he’s expecting nothing less than a Springbok team that will want to “rip the heads off” of his players.