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NZRU to tackle ‘macho’ rugby culture

8 years ago by iol.co.za

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) named a high-powered panel to examine sexism in the game following recent scandals.

‘Predictable’ All Blacks suck up criticism

8 years ago by iol.co.za

All Blacks coach Ian Foster admits the world champions paid the price for being "too predictable" when they went down to a landmark defeat by Ireland at the weekend.

R665k per game payday for Etzebeth - reports

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Aviva Premiership strugglers Bristol are ready to splash the cash and bring in a few South Africans to put the club back on track.

Etzebeth set for stint in England

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Eben Etzebeth is "definitely" going to play for an English Premiership side, Springboks coach Allister Coetzee said Monday.

How the Irish ended 111 years of All Blacks agony

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Ireland ended a 111-year winless streak against New Zealand, after 28 unsuccessful attempts, with a demolition job at Soldier Field.

How Bok players fared against Barbarians

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Rugby writer Wynona Louw rates how the Bok players performed against the Barbarians.

Chance for Rohan as Kriel goes home

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Rohan Janse van Rensburg has a chance to stake a claim for a starting berth in Saturday’s Test against England.

Coetzee taking positives from draw

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Bok coach Allister Coetzee is pleased with some aspects of his young side’s performance against the Barbarians on Saturday.

Irish victory tinged with sadness

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Ireland’s historic win over the All Blacks was tinged with sadness following the recent death of former international Anthony “Axel” Foley.

A proud moment for the Lambie family

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Pat Lambie’s proud family were right there cheering him on when he captained the Springboks against the Barbarians in London.