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Is Coetzee right man for Bok job?

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Former Stormers mentor Allister Coetzee can do wonders for transformation, according to one school of thought.

Lions outsmart Sharks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Lions replaced the Sharks as Africa 2 conference leaders by winning 24-9 after a tedious Super Rugby match in Durban Saturday.

Stormers ease past Sunwolves

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The Stormers scored seven sparkling tries to record a bonus-point victory against Super Rugby rookies the Sunwolves at Newlands.

Du Plessis shines in WP win

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Western Province overcame typical first-game handling issues and a huge Blue Bulls pack to record a scrappy 30-16 win in a Currie Cup opener at Newlands.

England topple lacklustre Blitzbokke

8 years ago by iol.co.za

A number of unforced errors came back to bite the Springbok Sevens as they lost 21-14 to England in their Hong Kong Sevens opener.

Lions must play smart rugby

8 years ago by iol.co.za

A victory in Durban for the Lions will see them in the pound seats in their conference, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.

Coach happy with Sunwolves’ progress

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Japan's Sunwolves are still seeking a first Super Rugby win but head coach Mark Hammett said their performances had exceeded expectations.

Sharks’ Gold in the spotlight

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Sharks coach Gary Gold will be under the spotlight when his team take on the Lions in Saturday's key Super Rugby clash after he was bitterly criticised for abusing a match official.

Pocock apologises after copping ban

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Wallabies flanker David Pocock has issued an open apology for the foul play that earned him a ban this week, admitting he had let down his team mates.

‘Sanzaar too soft on guilty Gold’

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The sentiment out of New Zealand is that Sharks coach Gary Gold got off lightly for storming into a TMO’s box and verbally abusing him.