CJ Stander Man of the Match in record Irish win
7 years ago by iol.co.za“We didn’t release the pressure valve,” Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said, describing the game as an encouraging performance ahead of the next match against France in Dublin.
Slow start, but Stormers finish in style
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Stormers got their act together in a proper way in the second half at Newlands to secure a massive victory over a full-strength Lions and end their pre-season on a superb note.
I was in the presence of a true legend
7 years ago by iol.co.zaFormer British Lions, Ireland and Transvaal scrumhalf John Robbie delves into what exactly made Joost van der Westhuizen so special.
Fleck hoping Stormers can pass crucial skills test
7 years ago by iol.co.zaStormers coach Robbie Fleck says Saturday's Super Rugby warm-up match against the Lions will test of how well his side's skills have developed.
Amor: Joost, I honour and salute you
7 years ago by iol.co.zaAmor Vittone described her life with Joost van der Westhuizen as a "fairytale" at the late Springbok's public memorial at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.
Sharks stars shine against second-string Bulls
7 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Sharks thrashed an under-strength Bulls side in their Super Rugby warm-up match at Crusaders Rugby Club on Friday.
'Joost believed he would beat the disease'
7 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen showed signs of having Motor Neurone Disease during his last match in 2011 against England, Gavin Varejes said.
Habana: Joost’s sheer brilliance inspired me
7 years ago by iol.co.zaBryan Habana says Joost van der Westhuizen inspired him to the point that he “so desperately wanted to play scrumhalf” when he was a youngster.
Now's the time for players to impress coach Ackermann
7 years ago by iol.co.zaRugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen highlights five Lions players who’ll want to put in a good showing against the Stormers.
Faletau on the bench for Wales
7 years ago by iol.co.zaWales will start with new props Rob Evans and Tomas Francis in their Six Nations match against England in Cardiff on Saturday.
