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Super Rugby final - start crucial for Lions

8 years ago by iol.co.za

When the Lions have gone behind early on in their games this season, they’ve struggled to come back and win.

Game time key for Scarra

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Stormers and WP hooker Scarra Ntubeni needs a couple of minutes under the belt after a lay-off to get back to his industrious best.

Boks can compete with All Blacks - Coetzee

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee remains all too aware of the threat the All Blacks pose in the upcoming Rugby Championship.

Daniel named as Sharks Currie Cup skipper

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has announced his Currie Cup squad for the season as well as appointing Keegan Daniel as captain.

Scarra gets rare Stormers start

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has made six changes, but has kept a balance between newcomers and first-choices for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the Southern Kings.

Sharks chasing a statement victory?

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Nothing short of an emphatic victory over the struggling Sunwolves at Kings Park will suffice for the Sharks.

Force duo fined for antics in SA

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Force’s prop Pek Cowan and outside back Dane Haylett-Petty have been heavily fined after discipline breaches in SA last week.

Jones can spark Stormers backline

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Huw Jones is set to make just his third Super Rugby start for the Stormers in next weekend’s clash against the Southern Kings.

Fleckie lauds ‘special’ Du Plessis

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Over the years, the Stormers have had dominant packs, but not a flyhalf who had the ability to make use of that good front-foot ball.In Jean-Luc Du Plessis, they have found one.

Boks need to believe: Whiteley

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Warren Whiteley is urging his teammates not to retreat into their shells following their shock loss to Ireland on Saturday.