2014 - the rugby year that was
1 decade ago by iol.co.za2014 saw the All Blacks comfortably retain their status as the world's number one team, writes Gavin Rich.
Losing start, but Stormers ended in style
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Stormers began their 2014 campaign exactly like Western Province had ended their 2013 Currie Cup quest – with an embarrassing loss.
SA franchises changed playing styles
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth African rugby made a major leap in 2014 with domestic franchises abandoning the dreaded conservative approach and adopting an expansive style.
WP’s Cup runneth over
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWestern Province won the Currie Cup for the first time in 13 years in front of of their Newlands faithful when they beat the Lions.
Stars battle to turn off aggression
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Blue Bulls’ ace once wore his team’s jersey with pride but now faces a lifetime in prison garb.
All Blacks still the team to beat
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaNew Zealand head into World Cup year as stand-out favourites to defend their title after dominating 2014.
City back to square one over stadium
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaNow that the "significantly higher" cost of running the Cape Town Stadium has put off the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRU), the city is left to look elsewhere for an anchor tenant for the struggling...
WP says no to Cape Town Stadium
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWestern Province Rugby has announced it will not move from Newlands Stadium to the cash-strapped Cape Town Stadium.
Quality in Top-14 attracted Carter
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaAll Black great Dan Carter said the sheer quality of the players in France's Top-14 was a key reason in him joining Racing Metro.
Carter to move to France after WC
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaAll Black great Dan Carter will leave New Zealand rugby after next year's World Cup to play for French Top 14 club Racing Metro.
