SA’s Super Rugby wish list
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SA’s Super Rugby wish list

CRAIG LEWIS looks at five things that would be good to see emerge from this Super Rugby season. Local scrumhalf to dominate proceedings The untimely passing of Joost van der Westhuizen…

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February 15, 2017
Super Rugby preview: Sharks
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Super Rugby preview: Sharks

The new-look Sharks are setting their sights on finishing top of the South African group, writes CRAIG LEWIS. The Sharks endured a nightmare schedule in 2016, but still managed to progress…

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February 15, 2017
Super Rugby preview: Stormers
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Super Rugby preview: Stormers

With a tougher draw, the Stormers look set to drop even further down the log in 2017, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Stormers have fallen at the first Super Rugby playoff hurdle…

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February 14, 2017
Stormers suffer double injury blow
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Stormers suffer double injury blow

Leolin Zas and Juan de Jongh suffered serious injuries in the Stormers’ pre-season friendly against the Lions in Cape Town on Saturday. (more…)

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February 13, 2017
Super Rugby preview: Lions
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Super Rugby preview: Lions

The Lions represent South Africa’s best shot at the Super Rugby title in 2017, writes JON CARDINELLI. In 2016, the Lions defied the odds to come through a tough draw and…

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February 13, 2017
Former All Black Sione Lauaki passes away
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Former All Black Sione Lauaki passes away

Ex-New Zealand and Chiefs loose forward Sione Lauaki, aged 35, passed away due to kidney failure on Sunday. Lauaki was diagnosed with kidney and heart problems in 2012 while he…

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February 12, 2017
Bulls beaten in semi-finals of Brisbane Tens
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Bulls beaten in semi-finals of Brisbane Tens

The Chiefs defeated the Bulls 26-14 in the semi-finals of the Brisbane Tens, before beating the Crusaders 12-5 in the final. The Bulls beat the Chiefs 28-7 in their pre-season friendly on…

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February 12, 2017
Stander stars in big Ireland win
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Stander stars in big Ireland win

CJ Stander scored a hat-trick as Ireland claimed a 61-10 win against Italy in Rome on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. (more…)

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February 11, 2017