15 May 2012
Frans Steyn will be given the opportunity to take ownership of the Springbok No 12 jersey upon his return to South Africa. Steyn has only started in 30 of his 47 Tests. Neither of his previous Test coaches has been sure of his best position, as he's featured at flyhalf, wing, in the centres and fullback. Neither Jake White nor Peter de Villiers started Steyn in one position for more than five consecutive games. BUY THE LATEST ISSUE NOW FOR R5.95 (DIGITAL EDITION) The good news is that the wild ride is over. There will be no roller-coaster, no uncertainty in 2012. No longer will Steyn's ... Read Article22 May 2012
Frans Ludeke says the Chiefs have developed their game to the point where they are better equipped than most to hurt teams in numerous ways. The Bulls face the New Zealand conference leaders in Hamilton on Friday and are acutely aware of the all-round threat they pose. The Chiefs' rise from 10th-placed finishers in 2011 to being among the favourites to win the title this season has been notable. Gone is the cavalier outfit who capitulated against teams adept at pinning them in their territory and pressuring them into errors through dominant defence. Ludeke was lavish in his praise of their development. ... Read ArticleHamilton 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Wellington 7:30am - 9:30am (SAST)
Auckland 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Canberra 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Perth 1:40pm - 3:40pm (SAST)
Bloemfontein 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Durban 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Christchurch 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Melbourne 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Auckland 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Sydney 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Johannesburg 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Pretoria 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Dunedin 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Brisbane 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Christchurch 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Perth 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Cape Town 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Pretoria 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Hamilton 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Brisbane 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Durban 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Auckland 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Sydney 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Bloemfontein 3:00pm - 5:00pm (SAST)
Johannesburg 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Wellington 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Canberra 7:30am - 9:30am (SAST)
Christchurch 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Cape Town 3:00pm - 5:00pm (SAST)
Durban 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Pretoria 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
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16 May 2012
Tusi Pisi will start at flyhalf for the Hurricanes as coach Mark Hammett has opted to hand premier pivot Beauden Barrett a break. Brad Shields is also promoted to the starting line-up and will replace Faifili Levave at blindside flank. The Hurricanes will host the Brumbies in Wellington on Friday. Hurricanes - 15 Andre Taylor, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Conrad Smith (c), 12 Tim Bateman, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Tusi Pisi, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Victor Vito, 7 Karl Lowe, 6 Brad Shields, 5 Jason Eaton, 4 Jeremy Thrush, 3 Ben May, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Reggie Goodes. Subs: 16 Motu Matu'u, 17 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, ... Read Article21 May 2012
James O'Connor has lost his battle to recover from injury in time for the Wallabies' June internationals. O'Connor suffered a lacerated liver in a match against the Waratahs in late April, but the Wallabies' selectors had hoped he would be fit for selections for Tests against Scotland and Wales. However, O'Connor confirmed his unavailability on Twitter, saying: 'Disappointing result-Liver healing very nicely jst [sic] going to run out of time...if only I had a couple more weeks up my sleeve.' Australia's other big injury concern, flyhalf Quade Cooper, made a solid return to action for the ... Read Article17 Mar 2012
Wales beat France 16-9 in Cardiff to claim their third Grand Slam in eight years and avenge their World Cup semi-final defeat. The Dragons now have 11 Grand Slams in total, just one less than arch-rivals England, and you wouldn't bet against them adding a couple more in the near future. Warren Gatland's side may be Six Nations champions but they can, and should, get better. France, in contrast, are in a downward spiral having finished their campaign with a draw and two defeats, and coach Philippe Saint-Andre has a lot of work to do. The French made a good start to this game and deservedly ... Read Article21 May 2012
Ireland and Leinster fullback Rob Kearney was named European Player of the Year on Monday. The 26-year-old received his award after Leinster powered to their third European Cup in four years last weekend. Kearney, who has 41 Test caps for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, played a key part during the club's campaign as he scored six tries and was a star feature in the backline. Kearney has also helped Leinster reach the Pro12 final, which will be against the Ospreys on Sunday. Kearney beat four other players to the prestigious accolade - Ulster scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar, Ulster flank ... Read Article9 Apr 2012
GARETH DUNCAN watched Tuks rally to a 29-21 win over Maties in the 2012 Varsity Cup final in Pretoria. Forget the mixed reactions to the new scoring system and the late controversy following the team selection scandal, this final was a great advert for the Varsity Cup: rugby that rocks. Tuks clinched their first title as they beat three-time champions Maties in an epic finish to the year. It was a ferocious, physical battle between the two teams, especially up front among the forwards. The tackle points and rucks resembled a war zone as players put their bodies on the line to give their troops ... Read Article13 May 2012
The Springbok Sevens were beaten 19-17 by England in the Plate semi-finals on day two of the London Sevens. The Blitzboks led 17-15 against England as the final hooter sounded, and looked like advancing to the Plate title-decider. However, a poor defensive effort at the death saw Bishops old boy Mat Turner run away for the match-winning score - a move that was created from behind their own tryline. It was closely-contested match as South Africa led 10-5 at half-time. A Cornal Hendricks brace kept Blitzboks ahead as England crossed the chalk via Tom Powell. Sam Edgerly gave the hosts the ... Read Article18 May 2012
WP snatched a dramatic 20-18 victory in Friday's Vodacom Cup final to win their first title in 11 years. Not since Western Province lifted the 2001 Currie Cup has a Cape side won a senior competition. WP left it until the last play to secure Friday's result, but the manner of victory will not worry the Capetonians. The silverware will bring a small degree of relief to a union that's had no success in terms of winning titles over the past decade. Province may have come into this clash unbeaten, but they were the lesser side for much of the game. Griquas were dominant at the set pieces and ... Read Article16 May 2012
The start of the 2015 World Cup will be moved back a fortnight so that the Rugby Championship is not disrupted. According to reports in England, the Rugby Football Union had been pressing for a 4 September start to the tournament. This would, however, conflict with the southern hemisphere showpiece, and the four Test teams involved were hoping the World Cup will start later on 25 September. The International Rugby Board met on Tuesday to discuss the matter, and a compromise was reached. The 2015 global tournament will start on 18 September. The IRB also discussed the way the income of ... Read Article7 Nov 2009
France loose forward Fulgence Ouedraogo has been ruled out of the Test against the Springboks next Friday.
The Montpellier flank injured his shoulder in their match against Montauban on Thursday.
Interestingly coach Marc Lievremont has opted not to select either of the South African-born flankers Gerhard Vosloo or Antonie Claassen. Vosloo’s ex-Castres team-mate Ibrahim Diarra has been brought into the squad.
Hamilton 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Wellington 7:30am - 9:30am (SAST)
Auckland 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Canberra 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Perth 1:40pm - 3:40pm (SAST)
Bloemfontein 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Durban 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Christchurch 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Melbourne 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Auckland 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Sydney 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Johannesburg 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Pretoria 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Dunedin 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Brisbane 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Christchurch 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Perth 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Cape Town 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Pretoria 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Hamilton 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Brisbane 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Durban 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
Auckland 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Sydney 11:40am - 1:40pm (SAST)
Bloemfontein 3:00pm - 5:00pm (SAST)
Johannesburg 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Wellington 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Canberra 7:30am - 9:30am (SAST)
Christchurch 9:35am - 11:35am (SAST)
Cape Town 3:00pm - 5:00pm (SAST)
Durban 5:05pm - 7:05pm (SAST)
Pretoria 7:10pm - 9:10pm (SAST)
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Frans Ludeke says the Chiefs have developed their game to the point where they are better equipped than most to hurt teams in numerous ways. Read More
Frans Steyn will be given the opportunity to take ownership of the Springbok No 12 jersey upon his return to South Africa. Read More
The start of the 2015 World Cup will be moved back a fortnight so that the Rugby Championship is not disrupted. Read More
The Springbok Sevens were beaten 19-17 by England in the Plate semi-finals on day two of the London Sevens. Read More
Wales beat France 16-9 in Cardiff to claim their third Grand Slam in eight years and avenge their World Cup semi-final defeat. Read More
James O’Connor has lost his battle to recover from injury in time for the Wallabies’ June internationals. Read More
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7 Comments
7 Nov 2009, 19:54 pm
its there front row that has me worried!
7 Nov 2009, 20:30 pm
It looks like the French openside flank position is reserved for West African imports! But Grant10 I agree with you. I think they have the best scrum in world rugby, after Argentina!
7 Nov 2009, 21:32 pm
This headline is ridiculous. It is usual that teams loose A Player. If 3 good players went down ,then this headline would mean something. ‘France lose flanker’ would be better.
Hey Spies is out. We’ll get on with it.
8 Nov 2009, 07:38 am
#1 grant10:
Lievremont keeps the diversity composition of the French team intact
Sorry Boykies
9 Nov 2009, 00:48 am
Well, every little bit helps …
Just watched the Leicester game. I must say, I enjoyed it. Very tense towards the end and it’s great to see the underdogs win every now and then – even against an SA XV. It meant so much more to the Leicester players than a win would have meant to the Boks.
Also, it’s amazing how people on this site blame particular players when the result goes the other way. The only Boks who need to hang their heads are the front rankers.
If we lose against France, however, I will be upset.
9 Nov 2009, 09:46 am
Claassen isn’t eligible for France until next Autumn
10 Nov 2009, 05:48 am
Well France have lost two flankers Oueadrogo and Burban as well a FH Maxime Beauxis during the two Top14 rounds played before Toulouse test match.
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