Bakkies calls it a day
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSpringbok lock and Rugby World Cup winner Bakkies Botha has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Scrappy Boks beat Italy
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Springboksa claimed a record 12th straight win over Italy, with a performance that left much to be desired.
Waratahs planning World Club championship match
1 decade ago by Super Rugby2014 Super Rugby winners the Waratahs are in negotiations to play in a World Club Championship match against French Top 14 and Heineken Cup champions Toulon.
Boks cautious of slipping up
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaIll-discipline put the Boks in tough situations against Ireland and England. Hopefully they can correct that against Italy in Padova.
Bulls in bid to lure Du Preez back
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Bulls have begun informal discussion to get Fourie du Preez back for next year's Super Rugby competition.
Japanese team in Super Rugby will be a big boost
1 decade ago by Super RugbyJapan head coach Eddie Jones has said that the inclusion of a Japanese Super Rugby team based in Tokyo will give the Asian champions a massive boost ahead of the 2019 World Cup
Ireland out to stun Wallabies
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSix Nations champions Ireland can wrap up a highly successful year by beating Australia in their one-off rugby union Test.
Ebersohn commits to the Western Force until 2017
1 decade ago by Super RugbySouth African flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has re-signed with the Western Force in Perth Australia for a further three Super Rugby seasons.
Italy make one change for Boks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaItaly coach Jacques Brunel made just one change to his starting line-up today for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks.
Front row battle crucial
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Bok scrum has made enormous progress since the Argentina mauling, but Italy's front row can mix it up with the best.
