Currie Cup Roundup – Week 2
An exciting week two in the ABSA Currie Cup saw plenty of upsets. » Read more on Currie Cup Roundup – Week 2
Tri Nations: Australia 20 – 15 NZ
Follow this huge Bledisloe Cup clash between trans-Tasman rivals the All Blacks and the Wallabies live on Ou Grote with blow-by-blow commentary. » Read more on Tri Nations: Australia 20 — 15 NZ
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Tri Nations Preview – All Blacks vs Wallabies
Australia and New Zealand meet on Saturday in the third Tri Nations test of the season. It promises to be another classic Bledisloe Cup encounter between the two sides and 75000 tickets have already been sold at the MCG. The last time they met at the stadium in 1998, the Wallabies won 24-16. » Read more on Tri Nations Preview – All Blacks vs Wallabies
Currie Cup: Valke 11 – 45 Cheetahs
The Free State Cheetahs scored six tries to one in securing a bonus point win over the Valke in Brakpan on Friday night. » Read more on Currie Cup: Valke 11 – 45 Cheetahs
Bok B-team selfishness a disgrace
David Moffett, former boss of the New Zealand Rugby Union, writing in The Press on 30 June 2007 labelled the South African Rugby Union an absolute disgrace. I think most of us would agree with him on that one – but he’s talking about the latest Springbok B-team fiasco, and not the usual goings on at SA Rugby HQ that regularly keep us amused. » Read more on Bok B-team selfishness a disgrace
WP force Mallett out
In a meeting of the Western Province Rugby board, convened on Friday to discuss former Springbok coach Nick Mallett’s position of Director of Rugby, it was decided that the role should include the responsibility of coaching the Stormers Super14 team. » Read more on WP force Mallett out
Rassie may coach Stormers
Ex Cheetahs Super 14 coach and current Bok technical adviser Rassie Erasmus has become the front-runner for the post of Stormers coach for the 2008 Super14 competition. » Read more on Rassie may coach Stormers
Saturday rugby broadcast times
This weekend’s rugby television, radio and web schedules and game broadcast times for the Currie Cup and Tri Nations\Bledisloe Cup: » Read more on Saturday rugby broadcast times
Jake and Bob put Aussies in their place
Jake White was mobbed by rabid Australian journalists as the Bok coach touched down in Sydney with his Springbok ‘B’ team in tow. However, he was quick to put them in their place. » Read more on Jake and Bob put Aussies in their place
Whingeing Wallabies won’t quit!
Australian rugby authorities and journalists continued their relentless attacks on Jake White and the Springboks for allegedly bringing out an under strength team to tour Australasia. » Read more on Whingeing Wallabies won’t quit!
McCaw on winning the World Cup
Richie McCaw spoke about the All Blacks chances of winning this year’s Rugby World Cup in France. » Read more on McCaw on winning the World Cup
Jake and Bob robbed
No sooner had Bob Skinstad and Jake White arrived in Sydney than they discovered that they had been robbed. » Read more on Jake and Bob robbed
Currie Cup Preview – Week 2
The ABSA Currie Cup enters its second week with the Valke facing the Free State Cheetahs in Brakpan on Friday. » Read more on Currie Cup Preview – Week 2
Campo knew in January
Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl yesterday replied to claims that they had mistreated Skills Coach David Campese. » Read more on Campo knew in January
Jake White hits back
Just before their departure, Jake White defended the decision to send a second-string Springbok squad to Australasia to contest the remainder of the Tri Nations. He noted Australia’s hypocrisy and gave his reasons for the decision. » Read more on Jake White hits back
John Smit confirms French move
John Smit, Springbok and Sharks captain, has confirmed his move to French Top14 club Cleremont-Ferrand. He will join the side for the 2008 and 2009 seasons. » Read more on John Smit confirms French move
Row over ‘Cream puff’ Boks continues
The furore continues in Australia over the Springboks’ decision to send a second-string squad to Australasia to contest the away games in this year’s Tri Nations. » Read more on Row over ‘Cream puff’ Boks continues
Joubert et Smit, c’est official
John Smit and Marius Joubert are the latest rats to jump the sinking ship that is South African rugby post World Cup 2007. » Read more on Joubert et Smit, c’est official
Big Joe goes AWOL
Joe van Niekerk continues to frustrate his employers at Western Province and has now been accused of going AWOL by coach Kobus van der Merwe. » Read more on Big Joe goes AWOL