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Lambie no longer suffering from concussion

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

After much worry and speculation over the health of Pat Lambie, Sharks doctor Alan Kourie has declared he is concussion free.

'Springboks need to use Sevens skills to add spice'

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

The Springboks will be better off going into the Rugby Championship with the Sevens experience of Juan de Jongh and Francois Hougaard, says Mzwandile Stick.

Lions are ready for Currie Cup cat fight

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

This year’s Currie Cup competition is well underway after making a quiet start. Here, rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen previews this weekend’s matches.

Fiji PM announces public holiday after gold win

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a further day of public holiday, after its rugby sevens team won the country's first Olympic medal.

Bronze for Blitzboks as Fiji triumph

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

It was not what they had come to Brazil for, but the Blitzboks still thrashed Japan to clinch a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.

#IOLYMPICS - Blitzboks left to rue missed opportunities

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

A gutted South African Sevens side only has a few hours to regroup, after losibg their 2016 Olympic Games semi-final to Great Britain 7-5.

#IOLYMPICS - Poor execution cost Blitzboks Rio glory

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Years of preparation and toil came to nought for the Blitzboks as their golden dreams all came crashing down as they lost 7-5 to Great Britain in the Rio Olympics semi-final.

Boks to stick with what made them great - De Jager

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Springboks are losing no sleep over their rivals and instead are eyeing silverware ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Lions still the team to beat

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Even without their Springboks, Ackermann's men remain odds on to retain their Currie Cup title, says Jacques van der Westhyzen.

Bulls set to build on good start

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

There is nothing at all broken with how the Blue Bulls' Currie Cup campaign has started, writes Vata Ngobeni.