Youngs backed to retain No9 shirt long-term
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyBritish & Irish Lions scrum-half Ben Youngs has come of age this year, according to England team-mate Mike Brown.
Super Rugby Review: Round 7
1 decade ago by Lions RugbySuper Rugby has returned in all its glory in 2015 and here we review the seventh round of games, focusing on the New Zealand franchises with the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour in mind.
Open letter to Gert Smal
1 decade ago by Rugby 365After a much better start than last year, the Stormers have now lost their last two games against Kiwi teams. Yes, they did beat the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Blues (but who didn't). However, they...
Faletau 'happy' at Dragons - Jones
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTaulupe Faletau is "really happy" at Newport Gwent Dragons, according to head coach Kingsley Jones. The back-row forward's contract expires in June 2016 and Dragons chief Stuart Davies is "keen"...
Saracens break record at Wembley
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEurope’s domestic leagues were back in full flow last weekend following the conclusion of the Six Nations, meaning that plenty of top South African stars based on the continent were back in action. Starting...
Crusaders will test Sharks’ resurgence
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThree consecutive wins and top spot on the Vodacom Super Rugby South African conference table should have left Cell C Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold beaming from ear to ear on Saturday night, but...
Bulls face tough choices
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comVodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has some uncomfortable decisions to make as his team head into the next phase of Vodacom Super Rugby. The use of the squad system has done them well so far with the...
Stormers need to rethink flyhalf
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe return of Duane Vermeulen as No 8 and captain will provide a significant boost for a DHL Stormers team that too quickly drifted away from their planned structured approach against the Highlanders,...
Four horse race is distinctly possible
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Vodacom Bulls’ good win over the Crusaders means they are at last starting to justify their pre-tournament billing as Vodacom Super Rugby South African conference favourites, but the Emirates Lions’...
Woodward defends Wales coach Gatland
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWarren Gatland has done an "amazing" job as Wales coach and does not deserve the criticism levelled at his playing style, says Sir Clive Woodward. New Zealander Gatland has led Wales to two Six...
