Sport Rugby

Jebb lost seeking Newlands

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:55:57 +0200

Anyone know the way to Newlands, please? That was Stormers forward recruit Jebb Sinclair’s plight ...

Jean defends Stormers’ style

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:04:19 +0200

The Stormers are working hard to ‘put the complete game together’, captain Jean de Villiers has assured.

WP hunting first Vodacom title

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:14 +0200

Western Province will be looking to bag their first Vodacom Cup title when they take on four-time champions Griquas in Kimberley.

Scots lose Shingler appeal

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:39:47 +0200

The IRB has confirmed that Scotland lost their appeal for utility back Steven Shingler, who is eligible only for Wales.

Steyn eyes next milestone

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:16 +0200

As Morné Steyn prepares for his 100th Super Rugby match in the Bulls jersey, the pivot is already targeting the next milestone.

Ebersohn benched for Sharks

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:45:32 +0200

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made one change to the side to meet the Sharks in their Super Rugby clash in Bloemfontein.

Lions unchanged for Reds

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:31 +0200

Lions coach John Mitchell has left his side unchanged for their Super Rugby clash against the Reds in Brisbane.

Canadian to start for Stormers

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:54 +0200

Coach Allister Coetzee has named his Stormers side to face the Waratahs in their Super Rugby clash at Newlands.

Div backs Smit in book

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:40 +0200

Former Bok coach Peter de Villiers has revealed why he chose John Smit ahead of Bismarck du Plessis in his autobiography.

IRB reject Scotland appeal

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:06 +0200

Scotland lost its appeal for utility back Steven Shingler, who was eligible for only Wales the IRB reconfirmed.

Sharks could still top SA pile

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:53:38 +0200

Do some maths, and you will see that the Sharks winning the SA Super Rugby conference is not yet impossible ...

Upping the ante

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:58:00 +0200

Despite a troublesome injury, Ross Skeate says the Sharks are as motivated as ever to continue building a winning culture.

SuperBru Round 13 preview

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:04:57 +0200

After a round of big wins and shock results, what will Week 13 of Vodacom Super Rugby hold for SuperBru tipsters?

Pienaar up for top Euro award

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:11:29 +0200

Ulster's South African scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has made the shortlist for the European Player of the Year for the 2011/12 season.

Stormers send SOS to Joubert

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:05:58 +0200

Saracens No 8 Ernst Joubert could be on his way to Cape Town to help alleviate the Stormers' loose forward injury crisis.

Rugby TMO to get more power

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:45:23 +0200

Rugby's television referees will be given wider powers under a series of rule changes that will be implemented later this year.

Jake picks Holmes at No 10

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:01:51 +0200

Zack Holmes will make his run-on debut when he fills the Brumbies' flyhalf hot seat in the Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes.

Sense in Matfield return - Gold

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:36:54 +0200

Former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold believes a return to the Springbok fold by retired lock Victor Matfield could be beneficial.

Cooper to start against Lions

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:08:50 +0200

Australian playmaker Quade Cooper will start his first game in nearly seven months this weekend after major knee surgery.

Samoa axe outspoken captain

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:45 +0200

The Samoa Rugby Union has dropped captain Mahonri Schwalger after his stinging criticism of the team management.