Tuilagi doubtful for Six Nations opener
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaEngland centre Manu Tuilagi could miss the Six Nations opener against Wales next month as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.
Steyn costs Stade de Francais victory
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth African flyhalf Morne Steyn endured a miserable first start of the season for Stade Francais when he was red-carded in the Top 14 leaders' 12-9 defeat at Lyon.
All Blacks streets ahead of the rest
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSteve Hansen's All Blacks again set the standard for the rest of the rugby world in 2014.
Duane the man to lead Stormers, Boks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaZelim Nel says the abrasive but tactically astute Duane Vermeulen is a good bet for both the Stormers and Springbok captaincy .
2014 - the rugby year that was
1 decade ago by iol.co.za2014 saw the All Blacks comfortably retain their status as the world's number one team, writes Gavin Rich.
Losing start, but Stormers ended in style
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Stormers began their 2014 campaign exactly like Western Province had ended their 2013 Currie Cup quest – with an embarrassing loss.
SA franchises changed playing styles
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaSouth African rugby made a major leap in 2014 with domestic franchises abandoning the dreaded conservative approach and adopting an expansive style.
WP’s Cup runneth over
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWestern Province won the Currie Cup for the first time in 13 years in front of of their Newlands faithful when they beat the Lions.
Stars battle to turn off aggression
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Blue Bulls’ ace once wore his team’s jersey with pride but now faces a lifetime in prison garb.
All Blacks still the team to beat
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaNew Zealand head into World Cup year as stand-out favourites to defend their title after dominating 2014.
