Posts by Gareth Duncan

  1. Shimlas shock champs

    Shimlas thrashed defending champions UCT 38-10 while Maties, Pukke and Tuks won their matches in the opening round of the Varsity Cup. Read more

  2. Fort Hare down Impis

    Fort Hare picked up their first win as they downed UKZN 36-21 in Alice in the third round of the Varsity Shield. Read more

  3. Varsity Cup is wide open

    GARETH DUNCAN writes the Varsity Cup trophy has remained in the Cape since 2008 but expect a tight title race this season. Read more

  4. Rassie lined up for Bok role

    Rassie Erasmus is set to join the new Springbok management this week. Read more

  5. France flay Italy

    France scored four unanswered tries to beat Italy 30-12 in the Six Nations opener in Paris on Saturday. Read more

  6. Blitzboks claim Plate prize

    New Zealand won the Cup while the Springbok Sevens secured the Plate on day two of the Wellington Sevens. Read more

  7. Peters doubts six-team dream

    Sanzar CEO Greg Peters says Super Rugby expansion will not be possible until 2016 when the current broadcast deal ends. Read more

  8. Cheetahs tweak pack for Stormers

    Naka Drotske has made three changes among his forwards for the Cheetahs’ pre-season match against the Stormers on Saturday. Read more

  9. Barritt to make Test debut

    Former Sharks centre Brad Barritt will start in England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday. Read more

  10. CUT continue top form

    CUT picked up their second successive win as they beat UKZN 30-10 in the second round of the Varsity Shield on Thursday. Read more

  11. Williams to hang boots for good

    Former Wales wing Shane Williams will retire from all rugby at the end of the European season. Read more

  12. Dippenaar set for 7s debut in NZ

    Stephan Dippenaar will make his senior debut for the Blitzboks at the Wellington Sevens this weekend. Read more

  13. France to start Fofana, Debaty

    France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has named his match 22 for the team’s Six Nations opener against Italy this weekend. Read more

  14. CUT, UWC off to winning start

    CUT downed Wits 25-12 while UWC thrashed Fort Hare 36-13 on the opening day of the Varsity Shield. Read more

  15. Watermeyer stars on debut

    GARETH DUNCAN looks at the Saffas who impressed in Europe over the weekend. Read more

  16. Kings to play Super Rugby in 2013

    The Southern Kings will be included in Super Rugby in 2013, but how they will be accommodated has not been decided yet. Read more

  17. Saru: ‘Transformation is still key’

    Saru don’t believe they’re taking a step back in transformation with the appointment of new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer. Read more

  18. More recovery woes for Juan

    Juan Smith had to undergo follow-up surgery on his troubling Achilles on Wednesday, which will only see him return to training in two to three weeks time. Read more

  19. Baby Boks geared for Maties test

    Baby Boks coach Dawie Theron expects a different challenge from Maties on Friday compared to the one they received from Ikeys. Read more

  20. Triple blow for Wales

    Wales will be without prop Gethin Jenkins for the early stages of the Six Nations, while flyhalf Rhys Priestland and flanker Dan Lydiate are likely to miss the tournament opener against Ireland. Read more

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