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Fresh start for Lambie and Reinach

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok Pat Lambie says the 2017 season feels like a new start for halfback partner Cobus Reinach and himself after their respective injuries.

The ‘secret’ Southern Kings takeover talks

7 years ago by iol.co.za

The ongoing uncertainty about the future of the Southern Kings remains, despite a secret visit to SA by a potential American business partner.

Coach Tiaan hopes to be a CUT above the rest

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Former Springboks, Cheetahs and Stormers hooker Tiaan Liebenberg says he hopes to inspire his CUT players during this year’s Varsity Cup.

Francois Steyn appeals four-week ban

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Montpellier's Francois Steyn appealed against the four-week ban imposed for a dangerous tackle on Leinster counterpart Jonny Sexton.

Another body blow for injury-hit England

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Experienced England prop Joe Marler will miss the Six Nations title-holders' opening two matches after suffering a fracture to his lower left leg.

Bok Hendricks won’t make Toulon comeback

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks’ planned comeback to the rugby field has ended before it started.

Fiji flyhalf joins Rebels

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Fiji flyhalf Ben Volavola has signed a one-year contract with the Melbourne Rebels following an unsuccessful stint with the Canterbury Crusaders.

Blitzboks have ‘a helluva lot to be positive about’

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Disappointment could be seen everywhere on Sunday night after the Springbok Sevens team fell short against England in Cape Town, writes Wynona Louw.

SA Rugby now a business

7 years ago by iol.co.za

Led by president Mark Alexander, the South African Rugby Union announced a number of big changes to the way the game is run in South Africa.

Heartbreak for Blitzboks

7 years ago by iol.co.za

It all came down to a single conversion as the Blitzboks fell short of defending their Cape Town Sevens title, going down 19-17 to England in the final on Sunday.