Joost: a warrior on and off the field
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen, who has died at the age of 45, was one of South Africa’s greatest rugby players.
Joost ‘much better today’, Hougaard visits
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen’s former Springbok and Bulls teammate Derick Hougaard says “never write Joost off” after visiting his ex-captain in hospital.
Wales recover to thump Italy
7 years ago by iol.co.zaWales overcame a poor start to eventually trample Italy 33-7 in their opening Six Nations encounter in Rome on Sunday.
All Black lock tested positive for banned substance
7 years ago by iol.co.zaAll Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu tested positive for a banned substance last year and was “shocked” at the result, the New Zealand Rugby Union said.
All Black Tuipulotu tests positive for banned substance
7 years ago by iol.co.zaAll Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu tested positive for a banned substance last year and was “shocked” at the result, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Sunday.
Blitzboks rule Sydney!
7 years ago by iol.co.zaAfter losing the Cape Town Sevens final, the Blitzboks gained revenge over England in clinching the Sydney Sevens title on Sunday.
'Senatla set for 15-man stardom like Habana'
7 years ago by iol.co.zaFormer Springboks Gcobani Bobo and Akona Ndungane believe Seabelo Senatla will be as big a star for the Springboks as he has been for the Blitzboks.
England outlast French to set win record
7 years ago by iol.co.zaEngland overcame a poor first half to grind down France for a 19-16 Six Nations victory and set a national record of 15 successive victories in the process.
Creative Scots upset Ireland in Six Nations
7 years ago by iol.co.zaScotland hung on to upset Ireland 27-22 in a pulsating match at Murrayfield on Saturday and secure their first opening-day win in the Six Nations for over a decade.
Blitzboks to face USA in Sydney Sevens quarter-finals
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Blitzboks had a scrappy start to their final Pool A game against England, who also managed to edge them in the final of the Cape Town leg.
