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Can the Kings upset the Sharks?

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Vata Ngobeni and Mike Greenaway compare the Southern Kings and the Sharks ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby clash at Kings Park.

Ackermann confirms Gloucester offer

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has confirmed he is considering an offer from Gloucester in England to join their coaching team.

VIDEO: Stormers visit Independent Media!

7 years ago by iol.co.za

DHL put together this video as a reminder of the day, which was to celebrate their decision to sign a four-year contract extension to sponsor the Stormers.

Geduld ruled out of remainder of World Series

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Blitzboks playmaker Justin Geduld has been ruled out of the remaining four tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens, after picking up a foot injury.

World Cup rankings at stake in Six Nations finale

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Six Nations champions England may be bidding for a Grand Slam when they face Ireland, but they won't be the only team with something to play for.

Ackermann hands Super Rugby debut to young wing

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named uncapped 20-year-old winger Madosh Tambwe in the starting line-up for Saturday's match against the Reds.

Smith selects second-stringers to face Jaguares

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has selected a weakened team for Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.

Lambie out again: Now Sharks want to look at young Benhard

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Former Springbok U20 flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg will replace injured Sharks skipper Pat Lambie in Saturday's match against the Kings.

SA hopeful as selection process begins for 2023 World Cup

7 years ago by iol.co.za

World Rugby officials are in South Africa as part of the Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection process, which started.

Pluck of the Irish in the path of the Poms

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The rugby highlight of the weekend will take place in Dublin, where Ireland host England in a match with much at stake, writes Mike Greenaway.