Pumas well-placed for semis after win
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Steval Pumas are in line for a semifinal spot in this year’s Vodacom Cup competition after beating the Hino Valke 28-22 in a tight matchup at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday evening. ...
Gallipoli war hero like no other Blair Swannell honoured by Northampton Saints
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThere are charismatic rugby players, heroes of various hues, valiant, bold, passionate, fierce, larrikin-like, tough, multi-faceted, leaders of men – and then there is Blair Swannell. Think Martin...
Rugby Banter Page weekly round up
1 decade ago by Rugby Banter PageMonday 20th April: Peter Betham’s Move To Leicester Tigers Confirmed: After weeks of speculation, it has now been confirmed that Waratahs’ New Zealand born Wallaby capped winger Peter Betham will join...
Super Rugby Round 11 Preview Part 2
1 decade ago by Len KaplanThe admirably overachieving Lions play the sometimes exciting, sometimes inept Cheetahs. The Stormers play the Bulls at Newlands in what will be a ferociously physical, potentially mean-spirited, derby...
Jones braced for busy summer
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions lock Alun Wyn Jones is gearing up for a busy few months - but he wouldn't have it any other way.
Kanko out as Sharks stars return
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok Ryan Kankowski has been a late withdrawal from the Cell C Sharks squad that will fly out from Durban on Saturday ahead of their four-match Vodacom Super Rugby tour of New Zealand and Australia. Kankowski...
Blues can use Roberts cash on others
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHarlequins' desire to sign Jamie Roberts is not "the worst thing that could have happened" to Cardiff Blues regarding the Wales centre's future, says Nigel Davies. Grand Slam winner ...
Kankowski blow for Sharks
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Sharks were death a cruel blow on the eve of their departure on a four-week Australasian Super Rugby tour. Seasoned Springbok loose forward and Sharks stalwart Ryan Kankowski has been ruled out...
Personality clash harmed me - Byrne
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLee Byrne believes a clash of personalities contributed to him not making more appearances for Wales. The 2008 Grand Slam winner this week announced his retirement at the age of...
Fitzgerald joins Clan Hall of Fame
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLions, Ireland and Connacht great Ciaran Fitzgerald will be inducted into the Connacht Clan Hall of Fame following tomorrow afternoon's Pro12 fixture against Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground.
