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Hendrikse channels his inner Naas … & Plum gets to hold the Currie Cup again
Kriel’s hot form is no accident: Jesse reveals the secret to his resurgence
Control, composure & clinical use of chances the main vehicles for Munster success
Bulls score 56 & concede 35, except this time they remain in firm control as they hammer Benetton
Sharks’ pipeline picked apart after shameful start to the season
‘New Bulls’ march into quarterfinals by thumping Olympique Lyon
Bulls listed in last 16 of Champions Cup after good win, but made life hard for themselves
Beaten Bulls show the spirit that ensures they won’t be temps but contenders in Currie Cup semis
Bulls dominate the battle of sibling rivals … but change has to come at Loftus
Retribution v Ulster not on the Sharks’ minds – Janse van Rensburg
Kolisi ditching his 5yr Sharks contract is all kosher – Eduard
Sharks have become hot property in dramatic turnaround
Powell not happy with untidy 1st quarter, but Sharks immaculate thereafter
Meant to be close derby at Kings Park, but Sharks blow Bulls away
Highs & lows of 2022: The shock wins & humiliating defeats
The car’s most definitely back on the road for the Sharks
Keeping their fine Champions Cup form going is the Sharks’ goal
Jake has 1st-choice Bulls but says Stormers minus 3 Boks are still favourites
A few options when locating the source of the Bulls’ motivation, but the past is not their focus
Phepsi eager to be a seller of the Sharks brand
Bulls & Stormers can drive buses through opposition defences, but tight derby expected between them
Jake has a little grouse: SA Rugby should remove the cap
Bordeaux-Begles may be languishing, but they are no mugs – Powell
Sharks have put SuperRugby epoch behind them, fully ready to embrace European competition
Jake critical of budgetary imbalances & lucrative sale of SA players overseas
Quins will bring entertaining rugby, but Sharks must not give them any freedom
CEO says it’s irrelevant whether BBCo houses Nkosi’s rugby career in future as Bok wing is found
Sharks swop URC action for Champions Cup, with Powell relieved to get a result
Bulls not enervated by disjointed, error-ridden start
Bulls’ attacking seeds bear fruit as they thump Cardiff
Sbu an adult who can look after himself, but worried Bulls report his absence to the police
Advisable not to watch Sharks at the moment; ugly win over Ospreys
Jake able to choose his returning Springboks
A 50% winning record that hit all the targets
All is not well in The Shark Tank
Bulls could call Van Staden back into service v Cardiff
Sharks following the manual on how to retreat into a laager
Sharks so lacking in elan & polish that CEO apologises
Sharks reserves don’t like water; sink without trace v Cardiff
Jake delighted by Carr’s man-of-the-match return to the Bulls
Bulls have fans purring in delight in 1st half, but splutter for most of 2nd
Jake bemoans bare Bok cupboard, but confident team will ‘play some rugby’
Nortje willing & excited about new adventure as Bulls captain
Excitement and confidence is what Hendrikse will bring to the Sharks team
Everitt pleased with attacking play of Sharks, but obviously not the defence
Sluggish Bulls on back foot from outset & torn to shreds by Glasgow
Sharks contribute superbly to dazzling game, but sadly defence found wanting
Sharks looking to take away Leinster quick ball & phases
Rugby as dangerous as a behind-schedule minibus taxi
Sharks clinical & dominant in 1st half; last 45 minutes the opposite
Louw as excited as a young kid on his birthday to be back with Bulls
Springboks v Argentina: Work-ons ahead of Kings Park decider
Jake grateful his team didn’t just resort to terrible kicks straight down the field
Daring to use ball-in-hand pays off for Springboks
Big season looms for Hendrikse & for the Lions
Time for the Springboks to ‘ruk reg!’
Simelane is on a mission to gather as much proficiency in all facets of the game as he can
Out-rushed by the Boks, how speedy will the All Blacks’ rebound be?
All Blacks don’t have to be dragged to Ellis Park like it’s a chore
Jake did not care to discuss the nitty-gritty but rather made digs at the referee
Professor Jake & Duane the Dean team up to plot Stormers downfall
URC final heralds completion of 2 remarkable coaching stories
Bulls need to jack up their ability to turn pressure into points – Coetzee
Few chances for Tambwe to shine in semi, but he’s eager to repay Jake in the final
Stransky: Flamboyant flyhalf who kicks with either foot v unassuming No.10, with weather to decide?
Coetzee always wants to win trophies so Bulls have not completed their job
Magnificent Bulls break stranglehold of Leinster
Daunting challenge for Bulls again as they leave their families & comfort zones
Everitt: Sharks meant to force a penalty & meant to avoid giving Bulls the ball
With the Bulls’ chances on the wane, Jake had much on his mind …
Bulls show they have the stubborn refusal to concede defeat in their genes
If there was hair on Nienaber’s head, he would be pulling it out over Goosen’s injury
Plenty of distractions adjacent to CT Stadium, but Schoeman’s focus is on Stormers front row
Bulls youngsters have a lot on their plates, but Uys says there is clarity
Bravely entering a new world is paying off for SA Rugby
Bulls need to overcome strong Ospreys kicking game and pack, and the weather
Sharks have to be on fire on a cheerless, rainy evening in Belfast
Ospreys have top scrum, Bulls have intel from someone who scaled heights of Welsh rugby
Cronje yet to win the Currie Cup, and he burns a bit
Clear Bulls did not have equity in 2nd half, but Smal praises Lions
Rough CC year for Lions gets worse with unexpected loss to Bulls
Do the Sharks have a cat’s ability to land back on their feet?
Golden opportunity for rare Lions win at Loftus
WorldRugby mainly interested in money, not good of the game nor fairness
Xaba gobbling up every opportunity with Stormers & WP
Williams brings the aerobatics as Pumas win the battle in the air
Jake like an aeronautics expert wanting take-off at exactly the right time
Looking after welfare of children features strongly in Beast’s post-Boks life
Bulls will attack Currie Cup as hard as player-management allows; hoping Lions & Sharks follow suit
Sharks only focused after being told ‘actions speak louder than words’
Sharks a dazzling regiment of ball-players in 3rd quarter
Not many pleasing attacking shapes, but no denying Bulls’ efficiency
Bulls hoping they don’t need a dromedary race to attract a crowd to Loftus
Bosch has been through hell, Everitt delighted with his return to form
Bulls winning trophies almost monthly, but Strauss as proud of club rugby
Bulls need exuberance of puppies … and patience of a crocodile
Phepsi delivering on a weekly basis; Teichmann rates the 8th man
Overseas refs have made it easier for the Bulls to adapt – Nollis
De Villiers raves about rampant form of De Allende & Esterhuizen
SA sides chasing playoff spots must go for high intensity – Hamilton
URC loans some of the predictability of SuperRugby
Jaden wins the battle of the exciting Hendrikse bros
Jake not even waiting for outcome of Bismarck disciplinary; 100% sure he’ll play
Everitt full of praise for his forwards’ wonderful improvement
With the services of Duane, Ulster will come & play Test rugby – Jake
Gaps in defensive matrix also a concern for Sharks
‘A good game for us to develop further, ’ Everitt says as he rotates team to face bolstered Dragons
Top-class rugby beckons at Loftus for a slashed price of R25
Jake satisfied but still wants Bulls to up their game
Bulls cash in on overwhelming physicality advantage
Edinburgh rise like a phoenix with top-class finishing in the wet to beat a wasteful Sharks side
Getting overwrought about finishing would be counter-productive, but Sharks need to be more clinical
Bulls will not have Louw … and it’s not as if he’s resting either
Critics staring at ill-looking scrum stats but Winter adamant that Bulls are making progress there
Sharks continue to hide their URC players from dual duty
Bulls sitting pretty through utilising the services of all their players – Jake
Sharks have 2 significant advances for their defensive cause
Defence, game-management & bouncebackability listed by Van Rooyen as Lions’ best qualities
Bulls’ decision loans some credibility to the Currie Cup
Siya and Bongi missing, but Sharks will still bring 6 Boks and a Wallaby to Ellis Park
Jake did not want Bulls to use scrums to get penalties; Sharks did not get the memo
Looking to play more from scrums will not weaken the resolve of Bulls front row to make a point
Bulls need to fix the fissure in their confidence away from home
Continuity & consistency trumps beloved new blood & bolters
A penny for Lizo’s thoughts reveals his bitter disappointment
Du Toit will be tasked with ensuring Sharks get in the game way quicker
2nd-half comeback will please Everitt but unfocused start will dismay him
A torrid year not quite over for the Boks
Foster gives Boks their due; Nienaber delighted
Drop goal, turnover, maul and penalty all adds up to a triumph for Bok determination and belief
Connacht break free v Bulls in 2nd half with wind at their backs
Everitt had to look through many lenses when it came to selecting his side to face Glasgow
Davids says Boks must take the emotion out while critics say their No.1 reign has gone to the dogs
All Blacks next & Springboks need to get down to business & fix many aspects of their game
Nienaber: Worst Springbok performance in 3 years
Jury still out on maverick 6-2 approach v Australasian sides
Boks have measured themselves … & found themselves wanting – Kolisi
Magical Cronje at flyhalf but Sharks not looking to deck out their game with any embellishments
Rassie not in Queensland, but business as usual for Nienaber/Erasmus relationship
No dissension in the ranks when it comes to how sorely missed Goosen will be in the Currie Cup final
Duane back to check momentum, Faf to cause mayhem in defence & 3 flanks on the bench for pace
Attack will come to the fore but Kolbe dogged by a leg injury
Beating Bulls at Loftus a precipitous task but captain Buthelezi backing Sharks to do it
Coetzee loving CC final build-up week … & chance to join other Loftus legends
Springboks nervous over how socialised they are to playing in front of a big crowd
Currie Cup final will be repeat of Bulls v Sharks and Sharks believe they can win it
Success breeds success for Boks … and barking dogs
Sharks have great depth at scrumhalf but Everitt still has dig at Kremer ‘cheap shot’
Griquas & Pumas have hunger & belief & cannot be taken for granted
Loose forward injury problems easing, but fresh crisis at scrumhalf – Nienaber
Nienaber has no idea when or where Boks will next play, but he’s ‘unbelievably proud’ of them
Argentina bear the brunt of the Bok game-plan at close to its best
Counter-attacking pace the pivotal weapon of the Sharks
6 remaining teams in the Currie Cup will have the strength of their gizzards tested
Mostert back in the fray & an almost entirely new backline for Boks
Everitt a restless sleeper as he considers Sharks’ high penalty count
Boks impressive, but Davids says far from a 10/10 performance
Kolisi has no reason to massage egos of Pumas pack, pays them ultimate compliment
What to do when a sheep offers an opinion to a lion
4 Argentina players Boks need to be cautious of
Disappointed by Lions spectacle? Argentina are disruptors too
Kolisi & Etzebeth: No rest for the wickedly good
Rejigged Bulls know how tough it is to tame rough & ready Griquas
Am says smashing Daly to the deck was a deliberate effort to lay physicality platform
Jack-in-the-box Grobbelaar leads Bulls to victory; red card too high an obstacle for gutsy WP
Lack of dominance in SA A set-pieces and gainline battle concerns Nienaber
SA A performance would have rapidly aged Bok coach Nienaber
Kolbe praises Boks’ kicking game & defence for allowing him to deliver another beloved meme
Despite encouraging 1st half, energy reserves depleted & Rassie concerned with Bok player management
SA A provide a little pocket of cheer by beating the Lions
SA A like a shadow Bok team because every opportunity to play together is like gold
Lions expected Covid cases & tour will go ahead – Gatland
Serviced by steady flow of quick ball, Duhan & Adams score hat-tricks
Lions hit by Covid; tour at a tipping point
Lions playing in the Cape a beacon of hope
Sharks as excited as puppies about taking on British & Irish Lions
Even more lux now shining on Bok Covid protocols
Exceptional co-operation sees Ivan not going to England just yet
Sharks need to draw on deepest deposits of energy so Everitt goes for 6 forwards on the bench
Du Toit’s versatility 1st mentioned in Umhlanga 2015 & now might come into play
Boks working on increased intensity because Lions are the benchmark for that – Davids
Lady Luck had her eyes on Fassi as did all his well-wishers from the Eastern Cape
Nienaber a bit crabby over Bok 1st-half ill-discipline
Boks understandably a bit over-boisterous & rusty before settling in to dispatch Georgia
Test rugby like a drug for Siya, while Stick says chase memories
On tour with the Lions: Classy players, embarrassing moments
WP grateful for services of ace goalkicker in 8/8 Swiel
The Sharks are Phepsi’s one Facebook life event … and he has blown them away
Boks all have their own journeys & Nche says he only had hope & hard work to rely on
Reinach says playing in France has made him more alive to opportunities
No slip-up in Bok protocols, training resumed
Despite frustrations, plenty to rave about in potential Bok team against rambunctious Georgians
Bulls over 1st CC hurdle as Jake has to manage players’ morale & bodies
Sharks need to draw on deepest deposits of physicality & energy
Jake not one to massage players’ egos, but he wants his Bulls to go out & have a go
Big city boys prevail as Sharks beat plucky Griquas
From eiderdown duvets to Mediterranean summer cruises
Boks serious about being a haven of inclusivity, says Am
The Bulls are like migrant birds but they are hoping to bring the heat in the final
Kitshoff no longer sharing No.1 jersey with Beast, but is not going to change his approach
Bulls go to Italy missing just 3 Boks & looking to transfer their dominance in SA to Europe
So many versatile players a positive for Boks, and that’s a fact – Davids
‘Uncle’ Sean knows it is going to be tough against a Bulls side led by his former protégé , Coetzee
Maudlin cries about best talent going overseas coming to the fore again
Players in Japan not just parking off playing touch rugby – Kriel
Marcell will come out roaring for Bulls v Sharks, but not angry, says Jake
With pack hit by injuries, it makes no sense to load outside backs
Everitt praises new-look Sharks outfit for excellent performance
Nienaber on how the Boks will remain a top-class side
There will be rugby in SA this weekend as Cheetahs look to quickly get up to speed
What happens when Everitt loans out most of his Sharks players to the Boks?
Sharks tell Bulls not to get too roomy at the top & warn Stormers there’ll be no armchair ride
Jake complaining like your wife about there being too much rugby!
SA franchises need to show they are top-class to get a seat at Europe’s top table
Every Sharks fan adores Mapimpi but he’ll be sitting out for another couple of weeks
Not surprising to see Walt play with extreme vigour after his Covid nightmare
Bulls bench comes on to great effect to change Jake’s communication from ‘not great’ to ‘very proud’
Everitt explains what went wrong for the Sharks against the Bulls
The slow poison of the Bulls too much for the Sharks in the 2nd half
Van Staden on his way to Leicester but Jake still backing him
Jake hopes Captain’s Challenge is used to reverse obvious mistakes & not as a weapon
‘The opinion of a sheep; Regards, Rassie’
Sharks focused on avoiding bubonic plague of turnovers this weekend
Everitt is a coach for whom consistency in selection is important
Jake gets Duane & Morne back … and then can’t resist listing all the players the Stormers have lost
Young Mornay may seem ill-equipped to take on Kitshoff, but he’s been on a roll lately …
Lions like a pack of dogs at the breakdown, so Sharks know it’s a key area
Europe the new proving ground where SA boys are transformed into men
Everitt not pleased with painfully slow start, but happy with character shown to win
Jake wants Bulls to be flexible, so satisfied with ‘winning ugly’
Bulls score early but then struggle to go around or through Lions defence
Tens of thousands could die, are crowds worth it right now?
Rest assured there is much to play for in the Rainbow Cup
Jake excited by the ‘athletic’ Bulls team to be led by Carr
Kolisi did okay in Cape Town, but Sharks expect explosive impact
10-man rugby might not have totally died at Loftus Versfeld …
Arrival of Herbst at Kings Park shows where obvious focus of Sharks is before Stormers clash
Lizo was the new kid in town who is now up against the man about town who helped him
Coetzee checks in, Agaba checks out
Tambwe ready to spread his wings as a Vodacom Bulls ‘Future Champ’
The Boks are seeking the same levels of readiness as before the World Cup – Nyakane
Jake without the pearl in his crown for opening Rainbow Cup match
Bulls use brute force of forwards to win in Nelspruit heat
Everitt warns of 12 months of non-stop rugby, which is why he’s resting stars
Van Staden gone but Bulls backline stocks to be substantially boosted
‘Working with Jake is one of the best relationships of my career’ – Carr
Private equity improves the product out on the park – SuperSport
Kolisi so desperate to join his management company at the Sharks he paid his own release fee
A major asset on the field for the Sharks – what both Kolisi & CEO Coetzee expect
For all their work in the gym, Matfield says it was the Bulls’ heart that won them the Currie Cup
Hendricks shows up critics’ tendency to be suspicious of position changes – Jake
Courageous effort, but an accumulation of mistakes cost the Sharks – Everitt
Jake praises his bench for doing the business in Currie Cup final
Botha try deep in extra time settles industrial-strength clash in Currie Cup final
A Currie Cup final with a number of decisive match-ups
Jake does not need social media to create stir
Disappointment for Gans as Bulls are going into final with just 1 change
Hendrikse front & centre in this age of scrumhalf riches
Front-foot ball, tempo & execution the prime reasons for the Bulls’ semifinal success
Currie Cup the big prize Bulls are after at end of the day – Jake
Newlands has been kind to the Sharks on their last 2 visits …
Hopefully a thrilling end for a Currie Cup that has been no apocalypse
Return of Du Toit & absence of Kitshoff an obvious shift in favour of the Sharks
A million mistakes sees young Bulls team humbled
Landmark moment for Swiel & Neethling as WP snatch last-minute win
According to Jake, Bulls expected a halftime bollocking
Sharks have failed to reach same great heights but Currie Cup is a new slate
‘We are adapting well to different interpretations’, Bulls breakdown coach says
Jake to deviate from old consecrations at Loftus Versfeld
Commercial imperatives dictate Boks must play, however unideal
Marinos says Sanzaar will continue but whether that includes the same SuperRugby is still classified
Call for legal action highly unlikely to happen
Kolisi has gone beyond being a sports star & SA Rugby will not muzzle him
Back to training but SA Rugby planning not getting any easier – Roux
Ralepelle’s lawyers believe they have something for an appeal
Every rugby union is going to be doing it
Roux not subscribing to Australasian players’ views on Sanzaar & SA
Habana arrows in on tech solution for sportspeople
Habana spent enough time in Europe to not be totally sold on SA Rugby moving teams there
Champion rugby stars are champion humans helping those South Africans in extreme need
Rugby will need to be streamlined post-Covid, says Smit; ‘Speed it up!’ says Stransky
Integral Nyakane looks forward to return of Marcel
Conference system is bad for SA rugby, Jake warns
Jake confident bringing Aplon & Van der Merwe back down south will pay off
SA Rugby expresses disappointment & frustration of millions over no SABC RWC coverage
So which schools are actually the stuck-up elitists?
Beast has 157 reasons to savour that summons to Dick Muir’s office in 2006
Many things buffet the SuperRugby product, but here’s a fresh idea to sell it
The inconvenient truth about Pat Lambie
Du Toit not getting bogged down, Currie Cup title is where he’s looking
Sharks now in the semis; now-now a major force
Unparalleled Kwagga leads the way as Lions forwards see them home
Three changes as time for rotation nears for Bulls
Bulls discover their inner mongrel at Ellis Park
Protea Loftus Park has made the Loftus Versfeld experience easier than ever
When did the position of Springbok captain get downgraded?
Now this would be a Marvellous rugby team
Nothing logical, just sheer passion
Youngest member of SA’s exciting wing stocks just wants to learn
More proof that SA’s rugby system is broken
Pro14 expansion & no more talent-hogging in the pipeline for SA Rugby
Lions rugby: Out of the abyss but digging a new hole?
Swys has brushed aside all teething problems & maintained Lions’ high standards
Whiteley back from the cold, but Kolisi right captain – Morne
Time to take ownership of how wasteful we are
Bulls’ 3rd-choice, but now in the Springbok set-up, Papier is the future
Boks look in good hands with emboldened Erasmus
Lions seal enthralling semifinal win with excellent second half
Lions expose the Jaguares’ pseudonyms with terrific defence
Time for club rugby to fix this broken system
Chapter & verse from Coetzee, and then what?
Rugby not expediting much joy for me
A simple calculation for WP: Forward might is right
The Currie Cup has fallen from its perch
When there are problems in a relationship, people start looking elsewhere
SuperRugby final a benefit for entire city – Lions CEO
Whatever they say, Lions prove travel is hard & territory is vital
Sharks surprise nobody but nearly unhinge the Lions
Sanzaar have forgotten the importance of tournament integrity
Response of smaller wings to space the key factor – Paulse
Upping the tempo the biggest difference for Boks – Mac
Stormers are confident despite disappointing dress rehearsal
Springboks overcome tough times to get back on right track
A passionate, top-class SA coach without a job
Ex-national coaches the finished article: Heyneke
Focus on the overseas-based players as Springbok selection draws near
Anxious times for Coetzee as his plans are undermined
The future is doubtful but the SA Rugby Annual has the past in glorious detail
Bulls kneel in submission to Crusaders at Loftus
Bulls have the spirit but little power
Nollis is not going anywhere – Van Graan
SA Rugby had to listen to stakeholders’ bark or face the bite – Roux
Ackers deserves enormous credit & support
Boks fitter than ever to do justice to up-tempo hopes – De Allende
Lions winners of a pulsating epic
Bulls earn credit, but still lose
Bonus point left in Bloem, but Du Preez happy with attacking work
Handling & defence chief concerns for Nollis
Cheetahs can surprise everyone with attack variations – Reinach
I know a week is a long time in sport, but …
A single miss costs the Sharks
Top-class Sharks halfbacks hoping for a change in injury fortunes
Back to school for Saru, who look set to fail again
SA rugby needs decency more than anything else
Saru have enough money to throw at the Springbok problem
Coetzee calls for all-encompassing review, including of him
The Springboks still believe – Kriel
Bulls prove their composure to pip WP
Springboks suffering due to lack of solid structure below them
Bulls are more mature & more confident – flyhalf Schoeman
Snyman & Bulls eager to avoid repeat of last year
Bulls move into top two by hammering Griquas
The best way to avoid an awful thrashing
Between AB & Atta, all we need is just a little patience
For now, Hoskins just wants to talk about the good times
The Lions & the Springboks are totally different environments
Griquas’ previous wins in Durban mean Sharks in no doubt about challenge
Injury curse muddying the selection waters for Blue Bulls
Confident Bulls knock stuffing out of WP in first hour
It takes a special organisation to destroy a top-class brand like the Currie Cup
Competitiveness of Sharks youngsters on display after suspension of April
SuperRugby ended negatively so Blue Bulls look to set early marker in Currie Cup
Lions victory due in no small part to Jantjies masterclass
Like Ackermann, Ralepelle is putting those bad days behind him
Lions show they can win well without the ball
Sharks were winners over Hurricanes in May to give them hope
A year of SuperRugby experience a major positive – Nollis
60% Sharks stutter into playoffs
Things have obviously changed in KZN rugby
Gold not hiding his disappointment even after Sharks win
Biggest 40 from Sharks keeps them ahead of Bulls
Bulls romp to victory because of aggressive defence
Sharks come badly undone against superb Lions
‘Lack of bonus points has hurt us’ – Nollis
Pieter-Steph du Toit & Warren Whiteley Q&As
Ireland unable to handle entry of Boks’ big weapons – Schmidt
Delight & relief off the grid for Coetzee
Steyn looking to impose his management on game
Boks need to cut out the stupid stuff – De Allende
The space is there, Boks need to be more patient – Stick
Ball-carriers, but chiefly attitude the Springboks’ major problem – Coetzee
Evaluating Coetzee’s first Springbok squad
New Springbok captain one of the most admired SA leaders
No silver lining for Bulls as emotions run high at Loftus Versfeld
Nollis rightly gives full credit to the Lions
Sensational Lions ensure they stay in pole position
Fans licking their lips for top-class running rugby, but game-management the focus
Even schedule from hell can’t keep Sharks from playoff mix
Bulls pack come of age in win over Stormers
Young Bulls gain huge belief as they edge great rivals
Sharks do the job in first half as they romp to victory
Bulls rectify lack of ball-carrying loosie with Potgieter signing
Threatening Botha is back at 8 for Bulls
Bulls learn the harsh lesson that intensity must be raised further
Bulls not able to get attacking play going
Sharks’ defence not perfectly aligned but heart certainly in place
Bulls regress to uninspired, stereotypical rugby
Six changes in Bulls starting line-up in Sydney
Bulls pack have to produce another mighty display – Strauss
Bulls retain starting XV that did the job in Perth
Pass The Buck – A sporting area Mbalula excels in
Organisers learning the hard way about tournament integrity
Sharks end Highlanders’ home run with sheer character
Varsity Cup once again in troubled waters
Marais not happy that bonus point eludes Bulls
John 3D”bookmark”>Bulls win but without bling
Sharks run out of steam in the final quarter
Mokuena part of a seismic week for Black African rugby
In Allister the Springboks have the right man
Coetzee’s appointment means learning experience all round for SA rugby
Jantjies able replacement for Lambie & Pollard – Gold
Do Sanzaar & TMOs act with fairness?
Welcome to the big city, but please be more responsible with the pipeline
Sharks make 5 changes for a site of little success in recent years …
Sharks travel to Loftus Versfeld without robust Du Preez
Just how good are the Sharks? We’ll know this weekend v Stormers …
Just 20 poor minutes enough to take gloss off Bulls’ win
Sharks expect & train for physicality & high tempo from Jaguares
No secret that Bulls are vulnerable in scrum, but still disappointing for Strauss
‘A good result but not a top-class performance’ – Gold
Southern Kings not to be underestimated after Rassie consulting – Gold
Nollis looks to shield Bulls from public expectation
How do Saru best use Rassie Erasmus?
Attack will be at the forefront in new expanded SuperRugby
More injury woe for Bulls coach Nollis Marais
Lambie injures shoulder & out for 6-10 weeks
‘Kings players being evicted, unable to buy food & marriages ending’
Foreigner coach idea not discounted by Saru, but Coetzee still favourite
Sharks eager to start new era of success in 2016 – Gold
Leonard to help Bulls pack go from bonsai to mighty oaks
Sands of time move quickly at Loftus as Nollis unearths new talent
Gold defends Sharks’ decision to sign Ralepelle
Guest blog – An open letter to the South African Rugby Union
Springboks can’t feel hard done by
Lions fix their defence & cut through WP’s to win final
Raising glasses to the Lions for an unbeaten campaign
Western Province used their chances better – coaches
Blue Bulls stumbling in the dark v clinical WP
Bulls look to use attacking approach to beat WP
‘How Bulls pack react to pressure is crucial’ – Maku
High time at Loftus as the Bulls rapidly evolve
White armbands as EP Kings not paid again
Nollis will keep new style of play for SuperRugby
Bulls storm back after dismal first half v Kings
Time to panic as full-scale crisis has developed for Boks
Boks fail to make the country proud, says moer in Frik
Lions fall off the rails but hold on to beat Bulls
2003 was a poor vintage, but it did inspire Mvovo
Heyneke Meyer has me thinking mischievous thoughts
Jannie Dup says criticism made him tough but hurt his loved ones
Paige not surprised by his World Cup selection
Amazing De Villiers gets inspiration from team-mates
Heyneke’s hope in experience, trusted lieutenants & walking wounded
Springbok greats concerned, but not writing Meyer’s team off
Pressure is mounting so it’s no surprise Boks are wobbling
Time for Heyneke to grab the bull by the horns
Springboks are genuine contenders … with genuine problems
Naas not seeing enough responsibility for Pollard
Excuses flowing fast for frustrated Heyneke
Meyer has wanted Brussow since his Japan adventure
Schalk Burger doesn’t tell how to do it, he does it!
Bok scrum fade had much to do with captaincy issues
Our archrivals aren’t scared of age, why should we be?
‘Sharks must stick with Gold because nothing else is suitable’ – Venter
Too many coaching changes at Sharks – Smit
Focus on immediate results & lack of resources for coaches will cost SA franchises – Mitchell
Straeuli & Williams – memorable World Cup moments
Everitt wants Sharks to lift their focus after ‘easier’ games
England go loose & lose 2nd World Cup final to Australia
Some underestimation of Pumas by Sharks – Strudwick
Du Toit looks to Stormers after turning back on Sharks
Sharks Currie Cup coaches licking their lips
Big Trevor & the lollipop: Meyer leaving nothing to chance
Ludeke on his way out of Loftus
Jurassic World at Loftus every Saturday
Last rites for sad Bulls with Matfield last link to glory days
Injury-hit Alberts back for one last hurrah
Four Bulls changes as Ludeke delays the inevitable
Sharks confirm worst-kept secret of Bok trio’s departure
Lions have earned universal respect despite failing to make playoffs
Bulls playing for their SuperRugby lives & their coach’s future
Sharks have tough time against 14-man Rebels
Superb Williams solo try wins scrappy game for Sharks
Uganda putting initial suspicions & tragedy behind them to embrace rugby
Smit hopes for Sanzar action following abysmal officiating
Sharks sing the blues once again
Sharks will take same valiant 23 into Waratahs match
Burger, Kitshoff & Catrakilis the heroes as Stormers fight back
Sharks denied in controversial fashion
Jean as skipper & experience will be basis of World Cup squad
Absence of Alberts would be major blow for Sharks
Flip van der Merwe inexplicably withdraws from Springbok selection scramble
Bulls & Lions get their waggle on
Bulls top of conference after wild night at Loftus
Bulls scrum faces another crucial examination
Ludeke shuffles his cards for crunch game v Lions
Springboks Bismarck, JP & Lewies all return for Sharks
Titanic clash as Bulls search for revenge for opening-weekend hammering
Bulls will be without unsung hero Paige
Ludeke has big fat grin, with good reason
Sharks pay the price for turnovers
Gold keeps faith with ‘special group of players’
Tricky selection for Ludeke as star players wait in the aisles
Gold hopes Sharks’ courage will bring some respite from critics
Bulls give Reds another Loftus hiding
Player power and perfect storms
Return of Alberts just the tonic for Sharks
As if dismal performance was not bad enough for Sharks … Lambie injured & Deysel banned
Michaelhouse & College lift KZN spirits with unbeaten records
Lions finish strong in dramatic win over Bulls
Bulls know underestimating Lions would be an error
Potgieter assumes flyhalf duties after Pollard injury
Deysel recovers quicker than expected & will lead Sharks
Sanzar turn on own judicial officer & appeal Steyn ruling
Sharks need new captain and hooker after Bismarck ban
Bulls win but acknowledge bad performance
Bulls have renewed energy to maintain momentum
Chiefs eager to win v Sharks without midfield maestros
6 weeks in a row for Bok trio but Sharks say they will honour Saru agreement
Matfield to the bench & 2 new props for the Bulls
Sharks savour win, but bigger challenge awaits v Chiefs
Bothma returns in one of four changes for Sharks
Bhubesi Pride – really making a difference to African rugby
Relieved Ludeke names same starting XV
Deysel out but Alberts back for Sharks
Relief & anger in the halls of Loftus Versfeld
Matfield returned to finish on a high at World Cup & work with Meyer again
Fortune favours relentless Bulls in first win
Bulls will stay faithful to same plan despite pressure on them
Van Zyl’s lack of kicking accuracy costs him place
More relief than elation for Gold as Sharks bounce back
Precious little for Bulls fans to cheer about, but Spies says they’re on right track
Hurricanes finally have right blend – Conrad Smith
Sodden conditions can’t dampen Sharks’ ambition
Hurricanes have fingers & thumbs everywhere, but Bulls pay dearly for one stray hand
Loftus in mourning after 2nd successive Bulls loss
Sharks will stay ball-in-hand despite the risks – Gold
Hard words spoken, but now Bulls need to do their talking on the field
4 changes but Gold wants as much consistency as possible
Deysel wraps up in Japan, straight to Sharks
Nyakane gets chance to prove himself at tighthead
Gold – ‘No need to panic’ after Sharks’ shock home loss
Coetzee delighted that Stormers answer physicality barbs
Delight for Stormers as they upset Bulls at Loftus
Cheetahs standing in the way of new Sharks era
Stormers will provide early measure of Bulls’ reinvention
Camaraderie is the root of it all for rugby
Smit wants to hear the applause at King’s Park this year
Former players’ SuperRugby predictions
Despite talk, Sharks put faith in tight five
Nkumane says SA Conference is impossible to pick
Spies on bench as Matfield leads in SuperRugby opener
Tactical demands will decide who starts at 10 – Naas
Ludeke comfortable with where Bulls are
Naas Botha & his love for a minority sport (in SA)
Sharks close to full-strength for trip to Toulon
Lessons to be had from 40 years ago for the Boks
Mooar teaches Sharks right time to counter-attack
Weird & wonderful brings the crucial variety to sport
Bulls look forward to breaking out of their shells – Spies
Bulls will bring a top-class pack & a desire for more tries – Ludeke
Isuzu & Blue Bulls finally united in partnership
Namibian rugby restored to its former health
Meyiwa’s tragic death had a whole tawdry extra layer
Strength of squad demands Sharks are attacking – Gold
What I’m looking forward to in the Springbok squad announcement
Sharks responded reasonably well to player losses – Macleod-Henderson
No Bulls informer needed for Western Province with Pollard at 12
Bulls are starting to believe – Stegmann
Bulls beat Griquas to saunter into semi-finals
Bulls take on Griquas with just one more win needed
Can the Springboks use ProteaFire?
Bulls don’t have to worry about permutations against Griquas
Namibia’s tears of sadness turn into tears of joy
All Blacks declare Springboks worthy winners
Four reasons for the Springboks to be optimistic
Boks narrow gap on All Blacks as World Cup looms
Flyhalves Pollard & Lambie have Boks resting easy after victory over All Blacks
Zeilinga puts Sharks’ noses in front in photo-finish
Ellis Park a top-class venue – McCaw
Jake’s departure dealt with & Sharks fully focused – coach
Hansen not concerned with winning streak
Bismarck back in the starting line-up
Young and old props returning for Sharks
Rugby steadily growing on small island of Mauritius
Springboks’ game plan has advanced, say All Blacks
Sharks part ways with Jake after no more than a year
Jake White leaves the Sharks after just one year
De Villiers praises Boks for standing up after twin defeats
Ludeke praises Bulls for rising from the canvas
Ugly, but Bulls get the job done
Cricket steps towards proper integration, but what of rugby?
Continuity counts for Sharks after Loftus triumph
Stegmann & scrum should hold Bulls in good stead
Beyers has amnesty after one game
Lineouts the death of the Bulls – Ludeke
‘The most boring game of rugby I’ve seen in a while’ – Ackermann
Bulls produce most passionate performance of season to beat Lions
Ludeke looks to one-change forwards to dominate
Ackermann loads bench with forwards as onslaught from Bulls pack expected
Listless Bok pack an unexpected stumbling block
French rugby might not have seen the last of Hernandez
Heyneke Meyer more willing to have global Boks
Seabelo Senatla’s scintillating Saturday
Bok front row is top-class – Matfield
Stonehouse praises returning Pumas’ intensity
Pumas make triumphant return to top-class rugby
Springbok BMW brand ambassador Q&As
IRB’s T.O.P. programme ensures it’s onwards & upwards for rugby
Boks focus on laying the platform, not the bonus point
Hourcade decisive in giving Pumas a new look
Damian de Allende: The new face of the Springbok backline
Meyer shows his enormous faith in Pollard
Boks need to lay down the law early on – McFarland
Match-fitness not as big an issue for the Springboks
‘It’s not about the tries,’ says Cobus Reinach
Not many Tests left for Jean, so he’s extra-hungry
‘It will be war at the breakdowns!’ – Richie Gray
Charismatic Jean is back, but where to play him?
Eric Series – the man behind Singapore’s SuperRugby bid
Lions finish in style – 7 wins in a season for 1st time
Ludeke hints that Bulls need special player boost
Bulls end on a high to restore some pride
There’s no masking the passion for rugby in Senegal
Lions turning it on in final quarter ‘very satisfying’ – Ackermann
Cindy Cant can tell a better dreams-come-true story than all her team-mates
Sephaka gathering the Springbok women’s rugby forces
Matfield & Botha – the legendary combination restored
Defeat v Lions epitomised season – Bulls captain
Bulls all but eliminated from playoffs contention
Meyer adds Burger, Matfield & Brussow to his plans
Sanzar are expanding – 18th franchise up for grabs
Bulls out-muscle Stormers to stay in contention
Kenya grow their 15-a-side team in Vodacom Cup
Long, drawn-out process, but Bulls win
Ever-smiling De Villiers still plays for fun
Sanzar’s SuperRugby Christmas present is likely to be meh
Failure to pitch a recipe for disaster for Boks
Now for the Springboks to lay the same platform in Mendoza
Boks honour Madiba with inspired rout of Argentina
All eyes on FNB Stadium as football, rugby & music share the stage
Beware the slip-up as Springboks take on Argentina
New scrum laws will boost Argentina’s bajada
Held together by bandages & gauze, but Jannie still relishes the challenge
The Chiefs are the champions; the Lions will join them in SuperRugby
Chiefs favourites but a sad day awaits for SA rugby
Brumbies stick to game plan to snatch victory over Bulls
Bulls not relying on home ground advantage but knockout experience
Crusaders are inspired but no miracle comeback for Cheetahs
Tight players could make the difference for Cheetahs in playoff
Stormers bring attitude in spades to overwhelm Bulls
Stormers rely on emotion & pride to stop Bulls going top
Bulls hold off ferocious Sharks to go top of SuperRugby
Cheetahs go down in flames, but can still rise from the ashes
Bulls bench three more Springboks for Kings match
Bok backline dazzles but credit to pack for quick ball
Heyneke relies on core players to finish job v Samoa
Two No.4 locks for Springboks against physical Samoans
Adapting to breakdown blowing Boks’ biggest concern
Meyer in the mood for a big victory
Boks could not have hoped for better workout at start of season
How the Springboks win v Italy of most interest
Le Roux & Vermaak could start the spark for Springboks
Meyer shows flexibility & daring despite dark injury cloud
Concerns through the team for Meyer ahead of quadrangular
Bulls display precision & power to beat Cheetahs
Commitment, passion, fire & skill as SA Conference leaders clash in Bloem
Steyn shows he’s still the man to keep Bulls on top
Many mountains to climb for the Stormers
SA SuperRugby conference title heading to Tshwane
Rugby uses its testosterone in the fight against rape
Cultural storm could be rallying call for Sharks
Kings bounce back with only SA victory
Defence will be critical for Cheetahs v Hurricanes
Accurate Bulls force Hurricanes on to back foot
Sharks rediscover attacking mojo but danger lurks in Dunedin
Rule-bound IRB criticised for Cyprus exclusion
Bulls on top but trio chasing hard in SA Conference
Changes aplenty as Sharks look to get back on track
Bulls taking Southern Kings seriously after overseas success
SA conference concertinas after Bulls & Stormers win
Week of unpropitious distractions for Sharks
Sharks, Cheetahs & Kings get job done on epic weekend
Not all looking so rosy now at Newlands
SA underdogs the most impressive sides in round 7
Chance for Stormers to re-establish themselves as strong contenders
Stormers show they won’t give up Conference title without a fight
Stormers return to action against top-class Brumbies
Brumbies confirm credentials with comprehensive win
Sharks & Brumbies dominate home focus
Sharks win, but was it intense or boring?
Sharks & Stormers go head-to-head in crunch match
Thrilling Kings cheered around the country
Humdinger @ Loftus, but Kings centre of attention
SuperRugby will be a baptism of fire for Southern Kings
Saru put their money where their mouth is on grassroots rugby
Luyt was not one for an inclusive leadership style … but maybe he didn’t need it
Ackermann freshens up Lions team
Lions throw 5 new caps straight into the fray
Kicked-out Lions organise their own shindig
Teams from far & wide lining up to face Lions
All Blacks remain the benchmark
Boks on the right track, Meyer & airport fans agree
Boks shade England in day of the extraordinary
Meyer ends year as it began … but is there progress?
Edinburgh win brings more disappointment than elation
South Africans chasing world record with Cyprus rugby
Boks need to improve to maintain feel-good factor
Resolute Boks prove character in comeback win
Meyer errs on the conservative with Steyn failsafe
Meyer makes all the popular selections
WP stun Sharks like few have done before
Sharks favourites, but wary of those silly lapses …
Lions now have the extra burden of heartbreak
Lions players with heavy hearts after semi-final loss
Weight of expectation on Boks to inspire in Currie Cup
Lions left hoping history repeats itself
Sleeker Currie Cup leaves everyone with something to play for
2012 – Actually one of the better years in Bok rugby
Meyer makes popular selections for UK tour
Boks can’t bridge mental gap against All Blacks
Delighted McCaw celebrates 100th win
NZ have too much attacking firepower for SA
Boks battling mighty All Blacks & unfair expectation
All Blacks want to beat Boks to feel like No.1
Two-try Savea makes way for Gear on the wing
Surviving a diet of ‘facts’, stats & obfuscation
Meyer gives vote of confidence … and a warning
SA to field unchanged XV against All Blacks
All Blacks expect Boks to play with more width
Run of defeats against Wallabies rankles De Villiers
Sadness as two players leave the Springbok family
Steyn still integral part of Boks – kicking coach
Meyer ‘very satisfied’ with Springboks
All Blacks eager to add Bok scalp
Springboks transformed into supermodels … but for how long?
Meyer praises top-class Bok defence
Habana scores hat-trick as SA squeeze Australia
Storming Wimpie adds crucial try to Kings’ win
SWD pile on pressure in 2nd half to beat Valke
Springboks hungry to end losing streak
Boks & Wallabies look to avenge past defeats
Grassroots essential for healthy rugby diet
First start at 10 for Beale, milestones for Sharpe & Robinson
Meyer launches a new Springbok era
Boks choose promising Goosen at flyhalf
A further step up needed by Bok pack
Barnes to play either 10 or 15
Coach delighted with pack, but improvement needed
Fates conspiring against brave selections
Boks happy at home but troubled by injuries
Cooper’s attack no distraction – Ashley-Cooper
Meyer hedges his bets at flyhalf & fullback
Three flyhalves & 3 fullbacks in expanded Bok squad
Meyer believes current Boks will become stars
Lions put away Cheetahs & regain top spot
Border Bulldogs rolled over easily by Pumas
Meyer’s psychology training needed after facepalm moments
Kings thrill at home, overwhelming NFS
Loose trio leading lights as Leopards hammer Valke
Sparkless Boks facing the attacking masters
All about quantity rather than quality for Sanzar
Meyer continues to rely on Morne Steyn
Bok fans dying of embarrassment after turgid display
Revival in final quarter leads SWD to victory
Well-drilled Kings take control in 2nd half
Defensive Springboks need to shut down Aussies
SA rugby’s archaic structure marring the game
Meyer relies on forward changes to beat Australia
Meyer likely to rely on forwards
Boks need defensive wall v Australia – Meyer
Players believe in the game plan – Bok captain
Two new caps as Meyer opens up to change
Meyer blames Springboks’ inexperience
Valke uphold finest traditions in hanging on
Pumas’ solid debut praised by Boks
Springbok forwards douse Argentina determination
Dazzling Herbst leads SWD Eagles to victory
Late Kotze penalty gives Valke win
Lions relegated from SuperRugby
Boland stage daring comeback to beat Border
Burger to play no part in Rugby Championship
Boks choose five uncapped players
Thrilling Boland romp to victory over naive Valke
Michalak overcomes illness to inspire Sharks
Michalak & Sharks beat Stormers
Watts penalty ends Boland’s losing streak
SA dominate – but still need to ward off NZ team
Bulls raise intensity in 2nd half to beat Lions
Valke gone by half-time as EP Kings cruise
Talented Coleman leads SWD to victory
Jantjies kicks Lions to just third win
Pumas use rolling maul to great attacking effect
Valke pack freezes Border backs
Last October a long time ago for embattled Lions & Mitchell
Bulls use tight dominance to beat Cheetahs
Griffons fight back to beat Valke
Mitchell suspended due to player complaints
Abendanon gets hat-trick as England run riot
England captain to miss 3rd test
Boks avoid embarrassment thanks to JP
England should be proud – Meyer
Pietersen cuts short England comeback
Lowe replaced by May in England squad
England need to stop Bok ball-carriers
Dowson forced off bench by injury
Flood shrugs off pressure of expectation
England choose more expansive Flood at flyhalf
England win, but not one-way traffic
England getting same passion as NZ – Haskell
England want to restore positive vibe
Oosthuizen’s injury a major blow for Boks
Lancaster delighted to have midweek games
Quins’ Robson to captain midweek England
Kirchner’s knee rules him out of 2nd test
Brown ruled out of Test series
SA scrum dominance due to De Villiers’ hard work
Meyer yet to name a Springbok captain
Stormers hang on to top spot with win over Bulls
Blue Bulls extend focus to schools development
Mallett expects conservative Boks v England
Du Preez a great choice as captain – Matfield
Le Roux snatches win for Cheetahs
Matfield comeback stopped by IRB law
Creaking Stormers hang on to go top
Sharks win bruising physical battle
Wayward Stormers hang on to win
Strauss & top-class forwards lead Cheetahs to win
Griquas end Pampas title defence
Highlanders reserves snatch dramatic victory
Steyn has to do bulk of scoring for Bulls
Meyer philosophical about Fourie unavailability
Crusaders cleared of eye-gouging charges
Blackadder says white cards open to manipulation
Crusaders waste lead & face eye-gouge charges
Crusaders dominate 2nd half to beat Lions
Lions charge to victory over Griffons
Former champions hammer Reds at Loftus
Hapless Griffons overpowered by Pumas
Last-minute try wins it for Valke
Half-time shouting-to did trick for Lions
Milestone for Steyn as Bulls hammer Cheetahs
Barrett lands a winner for Hurricanes
Mtawarira’s heart condition ‘not serious’
Jantjies works magic with his boot
Bulls use Steyn’s boot to beat Sharks
Possible relegation drives SA teams
Relegation process dominates SA SuperRugby discussion
Redefine investment defies so-called Lions shambles
Finding common ground is Meyer’s priority
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