Lochore goes hard on PC 'softness'
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
All Blacks rugby legend Sir Brian Lochore believes the foundation of New Zealand rugby, amongst other things, is being "destroyed" by political correctness.
Rokocoko eyes AB November tour
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
The All Blacks will keep a beady eye on Auckland's Air New Zealand (NZ) Cup clash on Saturday, as one Joe Rokocoko makes a timely return from injury to bolster his side's stakes over Waikato.
England Women play Canada
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
The England Women’s team to take on Canada at Esher RFC on Friday, 29 August has been announced.
De Villiers sticks to his Bok guns
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has resisted the temptation to make panic selections, making minimal changes to the team to face the Wallabies on Saturday.
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Premiership a Lions breeding ground
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
The 2008/09 Guinness Premiership season will have an extra 'sting' in its tail with the tournament set to be the launching pad for many aspiring players hoping to secure a spot in the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa next year.
Pat Montini dies in Stellenbosch
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Pat Montini, 1956 Springbok, died in Stellenbosch on Tuesday after a long illness. He was 79.
Forward brawn puts Stags in front
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Southland will go into their upcoming Ranfurly Shield challenge against Auckland with confidence, after an impressive 31-8 Air New Zealand (NZ) Cup win over the Steelers on Thursday.
Fresh Force for Tigers clash
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Western Force will field a young and dynamic front row to play last season's Guinness Premiership finalists - Leicester Tigers - in the final match of their development tour of England.
Argentina goes pro
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Argentina, for so long the bastion of amateur rugby, has established a Subcommission of Professional Rugby.
Falcons get their Wilko wings
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
England's 2003 World Cup-winner, flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson, is in line for an early comeback from injury and could play for his club Newcastle Falcons in the opening round of the Guinness Premiership.
Security cordon at Bok Test
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Rugby supporters are promised a safer, more vibey and relaxed experience at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg on Saturday - for the Tri-Nations Test between South Africa and Australia - although they are urged by authorities to get there as early as possible as new security procedures are to be used for the first time.
Eddie Jones's ELV rant
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
World Cup-winning Springbok assistant coach Eddie Jones has tackled rugby romantics, saying ELVs are leading the sport down the path of Twenty20 cricket.
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Lauaki, Willison in Mooloo milestones
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Midfielder Jackson Willison and No.8 Sione Lauaki will earn their Waikato blazers when they run out against Auckland in an Air New Zealand Cup Round Five match in Hamilton on Saturday.
Japanese trio lead Samoan raid on NZ
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
The severely depleted Samoan squad has been bolstered by the inclusion of three Japan-based professional players, as they step up preparations for their one-off Test against New Zealand in New Plymouth next Wednesday, September 3.
Puma power in Sale's last trial
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Argentinian international Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain a strong Sale Sharks side in their final pre-season game, against French side Lyon at Edgeley Park on Thursday.
Caucau a 'disgrace' to Fijians
Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Wing Rupeni Caucaunibuca was labeled "a disgrace" by Fijian teammate Sireli Bobo for walking out on a club contract in France to enter negotiations with England's Leicester, the
Fiji Times reported.
Fondse on how to beat Bulls
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Western Province lock Adriaan Fondse is certainly not expecting a rousing welcome when he runs onto the Loftus Versfeld turf on Friday, for the Round Nine Currie Cup encounter with the Blue Bulls.
Ospreys the centre point for Bishop
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Centre Andrew Bishop has handed the Ospreys a boost on the eve of the new Magners League season by signing a new four-year contract, making him the 13th player to commit his long-term future to the region during 2008.
MAILBOX: More woe for Div
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
The criticism of Bok coach Peter de Villiers is showing no signs of abating, and our readers are still rather disillusioned with the state of the Springboks. As usual you have the
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Montpellier dethrone Toulouse
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Toulouse took home the Shield of Brennus from Stade de France, Kings of French Rugby. In their next championship match they lost at Stade Yves-du-Manoir to Montpellier and took home just a solitary bonus point.
