Sport Rugby

Meyer’s blood won’t be blue

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:28:09 +0200

Former Bulls favourite Heyneke Meyer has assured Springbok enthusiasts of his neutrality in the new post as Bok coach.

Heyneke’s 'adapt or go' threat

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:25 +0200

Heyneke Meyer has warned potential Boks they have no choice but to make the switch from Super Rugby to Test mode swiftly in June

Meyer spells out his mission

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:43:26 +0200

New Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer got his first taste of how tough it is going to be to marry his two main tasks.

Meyer: I'm humbled

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:59:22 +0200

Newly appointed Springbok coach, Heyneke Meyer says it is humbling to be able to coach the Springboks.

Kings seal Super Rugby spot

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:55:47 +0200

The Southern Kings’ place in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in 2013 has been reaffirmed by the South African Rugby Union.

Lions 'hopelessly bankrupt'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:09:46 +0200

Reigning Currie Cup champions, the Golden Lions are hopelessly bankrupt, according to a report.

Team profile: Border Bullets

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:30:18 +0200

The brainchild of Russell and Grant Cotterell, the Border Bullets were created in 2009 for the inaugural Cape Town Tens tournament.

Poms set for Kimberley clash

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:21:59 +0200

The Griqualand-West Rugby Union will this year host an international rugby team for the first time in 12 years.

Revealed: The new 'Darren'!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:06:15 +0200

Rob Houwing on the appointment of Matthew Pearce as successor to troubled long-time anchor Darren Scott on ‘Boots & All’.

Bok flank back on crutches

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:02:37 +0200

The Cheetahs' Springbok flank Juan Smith has undergone a follow-up operation to his Achilles but is expected back in action soon.

Heyneke Meyer named Bok coach

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:39:16 +0200

Former Blue Bulls director of rugby, Heyneke Meyer, has been named the new Springbok coach, succeeding Peter de Villiers.

Sharks fitness at all-time high

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:04:51 +0200

The Sharks have now shifted their structure and focus from the gym to the field as they prepare for the Super Rugby competition.

Toulon boss in sodomy slur

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:55:06 +0200

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has been suspended after complaining his side were the victims of "refereeing sodomy".

France call up two new caps

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:40:10 +0200

France manager Philippe Saint-Andre has named uncapped lock Yoann Maestri and centre Wesley Fofana for the opening Six Nations match.

Force to face EP Kings?

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:54:34 +0200

In an enterprising move, it seems the Western Force are looking for some extra games when Super Rugby takes a break in June.

Lawrence WILL referee in SA

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:32:12 +0200

Controversial referee Bryce Lawrence will undergo a “rehabilitation” and reports that he will not referee in SA this year are not true.

Matfield quells comeback talk

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:28:36 +0200

Talk of a Springbok comeback by Victor Matfield is premature, if a tweet from the lineout legend is to be believed.

Bok coach to be named earlier

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:53:58 +0200

SARU has confirmed that the announcement of the next Springbok coach on Friday, January 27 has been moved from 14:00 to 12:00.

Matfield: I'd play for Heyneke

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:07 +0200

Former Springbok Victor Matfield could come out of retirement, but only if Heyneke Meyer is unveiled as the new Springbok coach.

Stormers dismiss fetcher talk

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:28:08 +0200

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is not worried about their apparent lack of a "fetcher" after the departure of Francois Louw.