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Reds undone by 14-man Crusaders

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Crusaders were down to 14 men in the 68th minute after loose forward Jordan Taufua was sin-binned for a light punch on Reds lock Rob Simmons.

Boks' performances not a barometer of SA rugby's potential

7 years ago by iol.co.za

That Springboks’ disastrous 2016 campaign could be the cause of flagging Super Rugby attendance figures, writes Gavin Rich.

Depleted Lions look to rookies for Jaguares clash

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Former Lions flyhalf and current U20 coach Herkie Kruger expects debutant pivot Shaun Reynolds to withstand the pressure in Buenos Aires.

North double as Wales dispatch Ireland

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Victory ensured Wales will stay in the top eight of the World Rugby rankings and avoid a potential horror draw for the next Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Brumbies surge late to get first win of season

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Brumbies scored a late try against a 14-man Western Force to win a tight match and record their first win of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

Vancouver will test Blitzboks physically and mentally - Powell

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, knows that the Blitzboks will have to endure another huge physical test when the HSBC Vancouver Sevens kicks off.

Who will be king: The Kudu or the Dan?

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Rugby writers Wynona Louw and Vata Ngobeni take a light-hearted look at the Stormers versus Kings clash.

Tough task lies in wait for the Lions against Jaguares

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Playing against the Jaguares in Beunos Aires is as big a challenge as one can get in Super Rugby, according to Lions coach Johan Ackermann.

Eddie irritated as England on brink of NZ record

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Owen Farrell received lengthy treatment for an injury during morning training but Jones, becoming more irascible with each question he faced, was in no mood for clarification.

The Springbok implications of De Klerk vs Cronje

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Faf de Klerk and Ross Cronje's battle for the Lions scrumhalf jersey could have an impact on the Springboks, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.