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Breyton Paulse loving the Stormers’ old-style attacking intent

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Former Stormers and Springbok wing Breyton Paulse says he is "very impressed" with his former side's performances thus far.

'Reds-faced' Johan working on Jaguares slip up

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The Lions will look to bounce back from last week's defeat to the Jaguares when they host the Reds on Saturday.

Jean-Luc du Plessis out for six weeks

7 years ago by iol.co.za

DHL Stormers flyhalf Jean-Luc du Plessis has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a groin injury.

Nicolas Sanchez suspended for 1 week

7 years ago by iol.co.za

A SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing found that the Jaguares' Nicolas Sanchez contravened Law 10.4(g), after he was cited during a Super Rugby match.

Don’t protect terrific teens - just let them play

7 years ago by iol.co.za

South African rugby should stop trying to protect exciting teens like Damian Willemse and Curwin Bosch and just let them play, writes Wynona Louw.

Sharks have to make do without talismanic Lambie yet again

7 years ago by iol.co.za

With Patrick Lambie out for two months, the big question is who is going to play flyhalf for the Sharks?

Powell plans to outwit England

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Expect Blitzboks coach Neil Powell to spend a good few hours studying video footage of the England Sevens team in the coming days.

Five flashpoints from Super Rugby's third round

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Independent Media rugby writer Mike Greenaway has selected the five key lessons South Africa must learn from the past weekend's Super Rugby action.

Sharks set to rest and rotate against the Kings

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Sharks coach Robert du Preez could make several changes to the side that beat the Waratahs, with several youngsters set to start.

Blitzboks fall to England at Canada Sevens

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The fairy tale run had to come to an end at some stage. After winning the last three tournaments, the Blitzboks lost in the Canada Sevens final.