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Hooper ruled out of Wales clash

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Australia flanker Michael Hooper has been ruled out of the Pool A decider against Wales after being handed a one-week ban.

Ireland wear down dogged Italy

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Ireland came through their first meaningful Rugby World Cup test by edging Italy to reach the quarter-finals.

Maradona joins Pumas fans for clash

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Soccer great Diego Maradona has joined the crowds for Argentina’s crunch game against Tonga at Leicester.

Not time for knee-jerk reaction

9 years ago by iol.co.za

England won’t take any hasty decisions over coach Stuart Lancaster’s future after their shock RWC exit.

Rampant Lions continue to roar

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The Lions produced their most impressive display of the season, outplaying WP 62-32 at home on Friday.

Boks not out of woods yet

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Heyneke Meyer and Fourie du Preez are warning against complacency with one crucial match still to go.

England coach, skipper mull futures

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Stuart Lancaster will consider his future as England coach after Saturday’s crushing defeat to Oz.

Springboks romp home against Scotland

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The Springboks upped the ante to secure a win on the back of a vastly-improved performance against Scotland.

Boks to be the talk of the town?

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Heyneke Meyer predicts a win over Scotland will announce the Boks as firm contenders for the Rugby World Cup.

‘Boks must go back to basics’

9 years ago by iol.co.za

If the Boks are going to be a threat at the World Cup, then they will must go back to basics, says Duane Vermeulen.