Jackson at No 10 for Ireland
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIreland coach Joe Schmidt has put his trust in Paddy Jackson to fill the boots of Johnny Sexton at flyhalf for the first Test against the Springboks.
Schmidt names Ireland side to play South Africa
1 decade ago by Super RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has named a team with a number of interesting changes for this weekend’s Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. Johnny Sexton’s injury sees Paddy Jackson...
Boks braced for epic battle
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Springboks’ pride was severely dented at the Aviva Stadium on November 8, 2014.
England start Yarde against Australia
1 decade ago by Super RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Australia’s Wallabies in Brisbane and started Marland Yarde instead of Jack Nowell. Nowell was a regular starter in England’s Six Nations...
Hurricanes release players to play club rugby
1 decade ago by Super RugbyHurricanes head coach Chris Boyd has released 20 players who are not involved in the June Internationals to play club rugby. As the June international test window is a month long Boyd wants the players...
Jones vows aggressive brand of rugby
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaGrand Slam champions England under wily Australian coach Eddie Jones have vowed a confrontational “Bodyline” brand of rugby in a bid to upset Australia in their Test series opener in Brisbane.
Tony Brown appointed as Highlanders head coach
1 decade ago by Super RugbyHighlanders assistant coach Tony Brown has been appointed as Highlanders head coach for the 2017 Super Rugby season. Current Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph will leave at the end of the season to coach...
Scarra can prove Bok point
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaScarra Ntubeni was one of the four players who were released by Allister Coetzee to the SA A side for their clash against the England Saxons.
Ireland’s Dillane relishing Etzebeth scrap
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIt’s not always a great idea to rile up the likes of Eben Etzebeth ahead of a match, but Ireland lock Ultan Dillane says the visitors will have “no fear” when they take on the Springboks...
Vermeulen excited to be back for Boks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaBecause of his unbelievable ability as a rugby player and a leader, Duane Vermeulen will always be in the mix as far as the Boks are concerned.
