Coetzee: Venter will boost Boks
Brendan Venter and Allister Coetzee at Bok training

Coetzee: Venter will boost Boks

Allister Coetzee has no problem with Brendan Venter performing consultancy roles with the Boks and Italy – even though the two teams will meet later this year. JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch reports. (more…)

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Ackermann to leave Lions after Super Rugby
Lions coach Johan Ackermann

Ackermann to leave Lions after Super Rugby

Johan Ackermann has confirmed that he will be leaving the Lions after Super Rugby to join English club Gloucester. Ackermann has been mulling over whether or not to accept the…

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Super Rugby cull a must
The Rebels run out in front of an empty stand ahead of their match against Chiefs

Super Rugby cull a must

The decision to reduce the number of Super Rugby teams from 18 to 15 is absolutely necessary for the competition’s survival, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Notshe hat-trick as Stormers crush Cheetahs
Sikhumbuzo Notshe

Notshe hat-trick as Stormers crush Cheetahs

Sikhumbuzo Notshe scored a hat-trick as the Stormers romped to a 53-10 bonus-point win over the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. The Stormers set the tempo from the outset.…

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Chiefs outlast Bulls in Hamilton
James Lowe hands off Burger Odendaal

Chiefs outlast Bulls in Hamilton

The Chiefs produced a superior second-half performance to claim a 28-12 bonus-point win against the Bulls in Hamilton on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. How often have we seen South African teams challenging…

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