Sharks lose Daniel for 12 weeks
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Sharks have suffered a setback ahead of the new season after loose forward Keegan Daniel was ruled out for 12 weeks with a hand injury.
Monday Afternoon Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Varndell commits future to Bristol Rugby Tom Varndell has committed his future to Bristol Rugby until the end of the 2017/18 campaign. “I’m delighted to extend my contract...
Stormers’ Jones signs for Scottish club
9 years ago by iol.co.za“Playing for Scotland, it makes a lot of sense to be playing in Scotland, and I was ready to make the move.”
Force down Rebels in trial on Gold Coast
9 years ago by Super RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have gone down to the Western Force 27-5 in the first trial match of the year at Bond University on Monday. The Forced outscored the Rebels five-tries-to-one to claim the pre-season...
Joost: a warrior on and off the field
9 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen, who has died at the age of 45, was one of South Africa’s greatest rugby players.
Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen dies
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe J9 foundation, the charity founded Joost van der Westhuizen, has formally confirmed the passing of the Springbok rugby legend at 14:28 (South Africa time) today. The 45-year-old ex-scrumhalf has been...
Sanzaar reveal 2017 Super Rugby referee team
9 years ago by Super RugbySuper Rugby’s organising body Sanzaar have announced a 19-man refereeing team that will officiate throughout the 2017 Super Rugby season. The panel of officials contains a mix of seasoned professionals,...
Brumbies lose Cubelli for Super Rugby start
9 years ago by Super RugbyThe Brumbies will start the 2017 Super Rugby season without scrum-half Tomas Cubelli as he will have surgery this week. Argentina international Cubelli ruptured his patellar tendon playing in the Brumbies...
Higginbotham’s playing career in doubt after assault
9 years ago by Super RugbyScott Higginbotham’s Super Rugby career is in doubt after he was arrested for assaulting a police officer over the weekend. Higginbotham was arrested for assaulting a police officer in the early...
Joost ‘much better today’, Hougaard visits
9 years ago by iol.co.zaJoost van der Westhuizen’s former Springbok and Bulls teammate Derick Hougaard says “never write Joost off” after visiting his ex-captain in hospital.
