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Whiteley: We play the game for games like these

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch, who was named the man of the match against the Lions, said that the attacking style of both teams was a positive step forward for SA rugby.

Bulls captain laments ‘soft moments’ after loss to the Chiefs

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Bulls skipper Adriaan Strauss says soft moments in the second half cost his side dearly in their loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Crusaders, Chiefs, Stormers stay unbeaten in Super Rugby

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Crusaders joined the Chiefs and Stormers as the only unbeaten teams in Super Rugby with a smashing win over the Waratahs in Sydney.

Crusaders march on with big win over Waratahs

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Crusaders continued the misery for Australian teams this Super Rugby season with a clinical bonus-point win over the Waratahs in Sydney.

Bosch magic not enough as Lions outlast Sharks in thriller

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Lions will breathe a sigh of relief, but hats off to them... they found their game in the second 40 minutes and when it mattered, they delivered the goods.

Eight-try Stormers have their ‘Kiwi Day’!

7 years ago by iol.co.za

It’s safe to say the Stormers have now got more than the required dose of confidence for their clash against the Chiefs after smashing the Cheetahs, writes Wynona Louw.

Lions vs the Sharks - All the crucial battles

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Independent Media writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen has examined the one-on-one battles from Saturday's match between the Lions and Sharks.

Hurricanes hands the Reds a fifth consecutive loss

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Hurricanes claimed a breathless five-tries-to-two victory over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Danger lurks for the Sharks in the Lions' den

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Lions will be huge favourites when they host the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.

Chiefs hand the Bulls a fourth defeat

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Bulls suffered their fourth defeat in five Super Rugby games against the Chiefs on Saturday, failing to score a single try in the game.