PICS: Blitzbokke brush aside tough Spaniards
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Blitzbokke began their journey to a possible gold medal by beating Spain in the opening day of the Olympics rugby tournament.
Lions have an exciting future
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJacques van der Westhuyzen looks back at what can only be described as a successful season for Warren Whiteley and Co.
Goosen gets full backing of Coetzee
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersThere will be a fierce battle for the Springboks fullback berth between Johan Goosen, Jesse Kriel and Ruan Combrinck adding a more spice to the mix.
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.zaCanada 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.zaAt the heart of the Blitzboks’ bid for Olympic gold will be Seabelo Senatla, who scored 66 tries in last season’s World Series.
Adriaanse to replace Nyakane in Bok squad
1 decade ago by Cape Argus - StormersSouth Africa have called up versatile Sharks prop Lourens Adriaanse to replace Trevor Nyakane, who is nursing an ankle injury.
Vermeulen at flank so Whiteley can be No 8?
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaWarren 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.zaThe 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.zaAfter enjoying an "amazing" Super Rugby competition, Johan Ackermann will turn his attention to the Currie Cup.
