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Blitzboks resort to looking at game one

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

“Our only focus is our opening match against Spain,” SA coach Neil Powell said. “We are looking at nothing else beyond that.”

#IOLYMPICS: First rugby medal in 92 years goes to Canada

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Canada won the first rugby medal awarded at the Olympics for 92 years with a win over Britain in the inaugural women's sevens bronze medal match.

# IOLYMPICS - Senatla: Special moments can clinch gold for Blitzboks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

At the heart of the Blitzboks’ bid for Olympic gold will be Seabelo Senatla, who scored 66 tries in last season’s World Series.

Vermeulen at flank so Whiteley can be No 8?

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Warren Whiteley form and Siya Kolisi’s injury could see Allister Coetzee make a few radical changes in his back row for the upcoming Rugby Championship.

Opening round try-fest for Bulls, Sharks, Cheetahs

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Blue Bulls, Sharks and Free State Cheetahs all got their Currie Cup campaigns off to flying starts, and have made their intentions clear.

Marx: Hopefully next year we can do the deed

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

After enjoying an "amazing" Super Rugby competition, Johan Ackermann will turn his attention to the Currie Cup.

Strong Cheetahs savoured every moment

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Cheetahs captain Francois Venter is pleased with the progress of his team after their emphatic Currie Cup victory on Saturday.

A step too far for the lions

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Skill and a little luck deliver Super Rugby glory for the Hurricanes.

Goosen back in green and gold

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Superb Racing 92 performance earns Johan Goosen a top spot in the Boks line-up.

Kiwi’s, Aussies dominate women’s sevens

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Rugby returned to the Olympics after a gap of 92 years in brilliant Rio sunshine with New Zealand and Australia dominating the first day's play in the women's sevens tournament.