Marais adopts new Bulls gameplan
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Blue Bulls of the past have always been known for a boring brand of rugby dominated by forward play, however new coach Nollis Marais has a different idea.
Craven Week: WP just beat BB
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REPORT: The old foes met in Stellenbosch on the opening day of the 2015 Craven Week, and Western Province beat the Blue Bulls 20-13.
Cooper gets Cheika boost
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaAustralia coach Michael Cheika has given Quade Cooper a glowing endorsement at flyhalf ahead of the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa.
Jean left out in the cold?
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSkipper Jean de Villiers has been left out of the Bok squad for the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.
Jean returns in Bok triumph
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa started their road to the World Cup with victory over a strong World XV in an exhibition game.
Bakkies, Vic go head to head
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaVictor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will jog onto the field together for the last time as the Springboks begin their season against the World XV at Newlands.
Battle of the lock giants
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThey once formed rugby's most formidable lock pairing, but on Saturday Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will face off at Newlands.
Lions to play AB’s twice at Eden Park
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe British and Irish Lions will play two of their three Tests against the All Blacks at Eden Park and meet all five of New Zealand's Super Rugby teams during their 2017 tour.
Boks begin countdown to RWC 2015
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth Africa launch a five-match countdown to the Rugby World Cup with coach Heyneke Meyer praising debutant centre Jesse Kriel.
Wallabies omit Palu, White
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWallabies coach Michael Cheika has omitted scrumhalf Nic White and number eight Wycliff Palu for Australia's opening match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa.
