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Stormers must stick to their attacking game plan

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Stormers should stick to their expansive play and not revert to 10-man rugby when games get tough, writes Wynona Louw.

Varsity Cup semis decided

7 years ago by iol.co.za

With nine rounds of the Varsity Cup now complete, the cream of the crop has risen to the top with no real surprises, writes Darryn Pollock.

Stormers rocked by Senatla, Elstadt injuries

7 years ago by iol.co.za

There were four new injuries sustained by the Stormers in their Super Rugby victory against the Sunwolves in Singapore.

Du Preez and Leyds the pick of the bunch in Singapore

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Independent Media rugby writer Wynona Louw rates the Stormers following their 44-31 win over the Sunwolves in Singapore...

Willemse and Masimla are the game-breakers SA rugby needs

7 years ago by iol.co.za

It would be a missed opportunity if Damian Willemse and Godlen Masimla don't start for the Stormers against the Sunwolves, writes Wynona Louw.

Lions field formidable side for Kings clash

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Injuries have hit the Lions hard, but Johan Ackermann has still been able to pick a formidable side for their Super Rugby match against the Kings.

Francois Venter returns to lead Cheetahs

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Cheetahs boss Franco Smith recalled fit again centres Francois Venter and Nico Lee to his starting team for their Super Rugby clash with the Sharks.

Strauss believes in Bulls

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Bulls captain Adriaan Strauss made a winning return from injury as his team registered their first win of the season against the Sunwolves.

No England-All Blacks clash in 2017

7 years ago by iol.co.za

England not not face the All Blacks in 2017 after it was announced that they will instead host the Barbarians at Twickenham in November.

Adriaan Strauss says Bulls must cut out errors

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Bulls captain Adriaan Strauss says the former Super Rugby champions let themselves down in the first three games of the current campaign.