Bound by Rugby, Friendship and Faith: Van Rooyen vs Ackermann
Johan Ackermann and Ivan van Rooyen. Credit: Openfield

Bound by Rugby, Friendship and Faith: Van Rooyen vs Ackermann

For two men – Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and his Vodacom Bulls counterpart Johan Ackermann – Saturday’s Jukskei Derby represents a deep bond shared between the two in the game of rugby, and then a far deeper connection in the realms of friendship and faith.

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Snyman: Attention to detail key to Singapore success

It is rugby and not chess, but Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman stressed the importance of making the right moves at the right time in the National Stadium this weekend, when the Blitzboks face Spain, Great Britain and Fiji in Pool A of the HSBC SVNS Singapore.

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SA Rugby Fans Gear Up for Exciting Local Derbies in URC Round 11

South Africa’s die-hard rugby fans will be glued to their seats on Saturday as the four domestic franchises go head-to-head in gripping local derbies in round 11 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which could have a big impact on the teams’ log standings.

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