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PICS: Blitzboks show they mean business

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blitzboks showed that they mean business in their hunt for a gold medal as they produced a much more polished display to beat France.

PICS: Blitzbokke brush aside tough Spaniards

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blitzbokke began their journey to a possible gold medal by beating Spain in the opening day of the Olympics rugby tournament.

Lions have an exciting future

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Jacques van der Westhuyzen looks back at what can only be described as a successful season for Warren Whiteley and Co.

Blitzboks resort to looking at game one

8 years ago by iol.co.za

“Our only focus is our opening match against Spain,” SA coach Neil Powell said. “We are looking at nothing else beyond that.”

#IOLYMPICS: First rugby medal in 92 years goes to Canada

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Canada won the first rugby medal awarded at the Olympics for 92 years with a win over Britain in the inaugural women's sevens bronze medal match.

# IOLYMPICS - Senatla: Special moments can clinch gold for Blitzboks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

At the heart of the Blitzboks’ bid for Olympic gold will be Seabelo Senatla, who scored 66 tries in last season’s World Series.

Vermeulen at flank so Whiteley can be No 8?

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Warren Whiteley form and Siya Kolisi’s injury could see Allister Coetzee make a few radical changes in his back row for the upcoming Rugby Championship.

Opening round try-fest for Bulls, Sharks, Cheetahs

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Blue Bulls, Sharks and Free State Cheetahs all got their Currie Cup campaigns off to flying starts, and have made their intentions clear.

Marx: Hopefully next year we can do the deed

8 years ago by iol.co.za

After enjoying an "amazing" Super Rugby competition, Johan Ackermann will turn his attention to the Currie Cup.

Strong Cheetahs savoured every moment

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Cheetahs captain Francois Venter is pleased with the progress of his team after their emphatic Currie Cup victory on Saturday.