Willemse called up to Bok camp
Damian Willemse

Willemse called up to Bok camp

Rassie Erasmus has called up Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse and four other uncapped players for a Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch. (more…)

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De Bruin: Lions in high spirits
Warren Whiteley against the Bulls

De Bruin: Lions in high spirits

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says the presence of influential fit-again Springboks such as Warren Whiteley and Malcolm Marx has helped strengthen the ‘spine’ of the team, writes CRAIG LEWIS.   (more…)

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Stop over-sanitising the game
Referee Federico Anselmi shows a red card to Semisi Masirewa

Stop over-sanitising the game

The desire from officials to prioritise player safety should be commended, but it should not come at the expense of common sense, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Mellett sues Bulls for R45-million
Morné Mellett

Mellett sues Bulls for R45-million

Morné Mellett is taking legal action against the Blue Bulls Company and the team’s doctor, citing negligence relating to the career-ending injury he suffered three years ago. (more…)

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Flawed Super Rugby conference system must go
The Chiefs finished fifth despite having the third-best record

Flawed Super Rugby conference system must go

The 2018 Super Rugby tournament has shown why Sanzaar needs to move back to a round-robin format sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Sharks book playoff place
Akker van der Merwe scores for the Sharks

Sharks book playoff place

The Sharks claimed a comfortable 20-10 win over the Jaguares in Durban to claim the final wildcard playoff place on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Lions hit back to clinch SA conference
Lions wing Ruan Combrinck scored two tries

Lions hit back to clinch SA conference

The Lions overturned a 12-point deficit to down the Bulls 38-12 in Johannesburg and finish second in the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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