Who will fill Whiteley void?
Bok loose forward Uzair Cassiem

Who will fill Whiteley void?

Assistant coach Johann van Graan believes the Boks have the necessary personnel to adjust in the absence of Warren Whiteley, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth. (more…)

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Bulls rocked by injuries
Blue Bulls wing Travis Ismaiel on the run against the Sharks

Bulls rocked by injuries

The Blue Bulls were left with four injured players after playing three matches over the course of eight days. (more…)

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Springboks monitor Cronjé & Kolisi
Ross Cronjé during Bok training on Monday

Springboks monitor Cronjé & Kolisi

The Springboks are closely monitoring the fitness of Ross Cronjé and Siya Kolisi ahead of the first Rugby Championship Test against Argentina this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth. (more…)

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Tighthead trouble for Springboks
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe

Tighthead trouble for Springboks

The Springboks have suffered a further setback with news that Frans Malherbe is set to miss the Test against Argentina due to a neck injury. (more…)

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Watch: New Zealand annihilate Hong Kong at RWC
Portia Woodman scores one of her tries

Watch: New Zealand annihilate Hong Kong at RWC

Portia Woodman scored eight tries as New Zealand hammered Hong Kong 121-0, while there were also wins for Canada, England, USA, Ireland and France on day two of the Women’s World Cup in Dublin.
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Bulls suffer Kirsten blow
Jannes Kirsten

Bulls suffer Kirsten blow

Blue Bulls flank Jannes Kirsten injured ankle ligaments in the loss to Western Province and will be sidelined for several weeks. (more…)

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Springboks face back-row dilemma
Uzair Cassiem on his Bok debut

Springboks face back-row dilemma

Allister Coetzee’s greatest selection challenge at the start of the Rugby Championship will be to find the best possible back-row balance for the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Hougaard sacked by SuperSport
Derick Hougaard

Hougaard sacked by SuperSport

Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard says he was dropped by SuperSport because he tweeted about transformation. (more…)

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Sharks fightback stuns 14-man Lions
Tyler Paul with ball in hand for the Sharks

Sharks fightback stuns 14-man Lions

The Sharks overturned a 26-point deficit to clinch a stunning 47-31 win over a 14-man Lions side at Ellis Park on Saturday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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