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Ireland out to stun Wallabies

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Six Nations champions Ireland can wrap up a highly successful year by beating Australia in their one-off rugby union Test.

Japan, Argentina joins Super Rugby

1 decade ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Japan and Argentina have officially been given approval to enter teams in an expanded Super Rugby tournament from 2016.

Italy make one change for Boks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Italy coach Jacques Brunel made just one change to his starting line-up today for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks.

Front row battle crucial

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Bok scrum has made enormous progress since the Argentina mauling, but Italy's front row can mix it up with the best.

McCaw to earn 100th cap as captain

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Richie McCaw will become the first player to captain an international team in 100 Tests when the All Blacks take on Wales in Cardiff.

Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford hits out at agents after South...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Bath Rugby have dismissed reports linking Springbok Duane Vermeulen with a post-World Cup switch to The Rec – and criticised agents for repeatedly linking their players to the club.Head coach Mike...

Boks up for try award

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Tries by Springboks Francois Hougaard and Cornal Hendricks were among the contenders for the Try of the Year 2014.

Goosen at fullback for Boks

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Johan Goosen will make his first start at fullback for the Springboks in Saturday's Test against Italy.

Carr on Bok radar for Italy Test

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is unlikely to totally overhaul his team when he names the side for Saturday’s Test against Italy.

Duane Vermeulen signing rumour is scotched by Bath Rugby head...

1 decade ago by Bath Chronicle

Bath Rugby head coach Mike Ford has said the club are not in the market for Springbok loose forward Duane Vermeulen."It was news to us when it was mentioned to us earlier today," Ford told the...