Bongi: Bring on Bismarck
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Stormers hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi is relishing the opportunity of going up against Springbok Bismarck du Plessis when the Sharks head to Newlands. Du Plessis is rated as the number one hooker in the...
Steyn, JP boost for Sharks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe presence of Francois Steyn and JP Pietersen at training at Kings Park is a timely restorative for the Sharks after the morale-sapping defeat to the Bulls.
Eight players sign new Bristol deals
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEight players have signed new contracts with Championship club Bristol. Centre Ben Mosses, 23, has signed a new two-year deal, along with prop James Hall, 28, and centre Gareth Maule, 27. ...
When is forward, forward?
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJacques van der Westhuyzen says Sharks boss Gary Gold, his players and the fans have every right to feel aggrieved.
Bulls given a clean bill of health
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThere seems to have been a major turnaround in fortunes for the Bulls after their maiden win of the season against the Sharks.
Stormers wary of hitting rough seas
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Stormers may be sitting pretty near the top of the Super Rugby standings, but they are aware the smooth-sailing ship can be sunk in the blink of an eye. With a perfect three wins from three starts,...
Paul James could miss Bath Rugby's Champions Cup quarter final...
1 decade ago by Bath ChroniclePaul James suffered a fractured thumb playing for Wales against France in the Six Nations on Saturday. The Bath loosehead has been ruled out of action for four to six weeks and has been released by his...
Burger, Etzebeth boost for Stormers
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Stormers will be boosted by the return of Schalk Burger and Eben Etzebeth for their Super Rugby derby against the Sharks at Newlands.
Super Rugby Round 3 Review - Team Of The Week And More
1 decade ago by Len KaplanMan of the Match Here are my selections. How did you gauge the players’ performances? Highlanders vs Reds: Will Genia Force vs Hurricanes: Julian Savea Cheetahs vs Blues:...
Super Rugby: 5 Things we learnt from Round 3
1 decade ago by Len Kaplan1 We saw again that scrums take too long, and collapse ad nauseam, and that referees often guess who is infringing. Among the most obvious other refereeing problems we saw yet...
