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Rebels battle past gritty Reds

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Flyhalf Jack Debreczeni kicked 20 points as the Melbourne Rebels held off the Queensland Reds to win their Australian Super Rugby derby 25-23.

Sharks coach wary of ‘Fleck factor’

8 years ago by iol.co.za

It has been something of a mutual admiration society between the coaches of the Sharks and Stormers this week.

Hat-trick of overseas wins in Lions’ sights

8 years ago by iol.co.za

There can be only one winner and the Highlanders pose a big threat to Whiteley and Co, but it’s certainly not all doom and gloom, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.

Blitzbokke lose Kankowski for Vancouver

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Cecil Afrika and Ruhan Nel have recovered from minor niggles to be fit for the Blitzbokke, but Ryan Kankowski has failed to prove his fitness.

Blitzbokke sweat on Kankowski

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Cecil Afrika and Ruhan Nel have recovered from minor niggles to be fit for the Springbok Sevens side for this weekend’s inaugural Vancouver tournament.

Derbies key for Sharks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

How good are the Sharks going to be in 2016? It is a question on the lips of their supporters.

Carr deserves proper shot at No 8

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Nizaam Carr has had to wait four long years to wear the Stormers No 8 jersey, but after just two weeks, it’s been taken away from him once more.

New props, flanks for Stormers

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has made four changes and two positional switches to the team for Saturday’s Super Rugby derby against the Sharks at Newlands.

Kempson named Kings’ Currie Cup coach

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Eastern Province Kings confirmed that former Springbok Robbie Kempson will take charge of the team for this year’s Currie Cup campaign.

It’s all about the team for Cheslin

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Stormers fullback Cheslin Kolbe is the sort of player people pay good money to watch.