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Schools wrap: Paul Roos too strong for Paarl Boys"
15+ hour, 6+ min ago (510+ words) Paul Roos earned a thrilling win against Paarl Boys" at the Mark'tter Stadium, while Stellenberg, Westville and Garsfontein also claimed notable victories. Fresh off their win against Stellenberg, Paarl Boys" travelled to Stellenbosch to face an in-form Paul Roos, who…...
Rigid" Irish slammed after finals flop
10+ hour ago (237+ words) A former Leinster player has taken aim at Irish rugby after two European disappointments over the weekend. Ex-Leinster flyhalf Andy Dunne believes Irish rugby's coaching philosophy is holding the country back. Bordeaux B'gles thrashed Leinster 41-19 in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup…...
Whiteley: Emile's a future Bok
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (254+ words) Former Springbok No 8 Warren Whiteley believes Emile van Heerden's breakout season with the Sharks could put him in the Bok picture sooner rather than later. The towering lock recently beat out high-profile teammates including Andr" Esterhuizen, Phepsi Buthelezi and Siya…...
Bordeaux thump Leinster to go back-to-back
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (548+ words) A brace of tries by France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey helped Bordeaux B'gles retain their Investec Champions Cup title with a dominant win over Irish giants Leinster. Bordeaux ran in five tries in their 41-19 win at a scorching San Mam's Stadium…...
Ruben to feel All Blacks love?
17+ hour, 51+ min ago (338+ words) Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw believes "top-class" Ruben Love is equipped to become the All Blacks" first-choice flyhalf. Love was largely overlooked by the previous All Blacks coaching regime under Scott Robertson, who preferred veterans Beauden Barrett and Damian Mc Kenzie....
Embrose never lost Bok belief
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (261+ words) Embrose Papier says he never stopped believing he would get another chance with the Springboks. Papier was overlooked for the Boks" first alignment camp of the year before being called up for the second in Cape Town this week. The…...
Overseas stars keep Boks strong
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (248+ words) Overseas-based players remain central to Rassie Erasmus" Springbok plans despite being far from the local spotlight, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says much of the Springboks" recent success has been built on the consistency and class…...
Los Pumas hardman set for Stormers switch
19+ hour, 15+ min ago (165+ words) An Argentinian heavyweight is reportedly linking up with the Stormers. According to Rapport, 91-Test lock T'mas Lavanini is expected to arrive in Cape Town in December once his international commitments with Argentina are complete. The 33-year-old could join even sooner…...
Stormers pull off Kolbe coup
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (189+ words) Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the Stormers. According to Rapport, the double World Cup-winning Springbok wing is expected to join the Cape club by 1 July as part of their'ambitious "Project 2029. The deal is…...
Euro final heartbreak for Trokkie
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (443+ words) Montpellier scored nine tries to overwhelm Ulster in the EPCR Challenge Cup final at the San Mam's Stadium in Bilbao on Friday night. The French club won 59-26 after leading 26-12 at half-time to add'to the Challenge Cup titles they won in…...