How Bakkies will prolong his career

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Bulls lock Bakkies Botha reveals to Timmy Hancox why he will bide his time on the sideline and how another injury may well end the veteran Springbok's career prematurely.
Highlanders axe 'late-night' All Black | S14 and 6N LIVE COVERAGE

Harris: We'll be up for it

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

One of the big success stories of the Western Province and Stormers' forward transformation in recent years has been 25-year-old tighthead prop Brok Harris. He chatted to Len Kaplan.   JANO VERMAAK and other EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS | LIVE COVERAGE

'Disciplined' Sharks to right the wrongs

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Having done some serious introspection, the Sharks have accepted that a lack of discipline and a high error count is what has cost them dearly this season. Jan de Koning chatted to veteran prop Deon Carstens.   Liebenberg gets a 'recall' | Lawrence gets his half-ton

Jano's half-ton will 'add value' to Lions

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

The return of Emerging Springbok scrumhalf Jano Vermaak could add the extra value that changes Dick Muir's Lions from a competitive and exciting unit into a winning combination. Jan de Koning reports.   Potgieter starts as Bulls rotate

Mark Lawrence turns 50

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

No, not his age, but in Saturday he will referee his 50th Super Rugby match when the Chiefs play the Crusaders in Hamilton, a top match.

Africa is the 'Canes 'reality check'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

After a loss to the Cheetahs, with the Stormers and Bulls waiting, Timmy Hancox chats to Hurricanes assistant coach Jonathan Phillips about the 'hardest place in the world to play rugby'.   Cheetahs won't lose momentum and other SUPER 14 NEWS

Clarke getting some French flair

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

South Africans are a dime a dozen in France, but at Racing Metro 92 there is a little-known SA player who has made a bigger impact than many of his more illustrious compatriots.

Bulls go big in the 'new' game

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

The defending champion Bulls, buoyed by the fact that their nearest rivals all lost at the weekend, will return from their bye week refreshed and ready to defending their two-year unbeaten run at home. Jan de Koning reports.   rugby365's INSIDE LINE

Beast calls for 80-minute effort

Thu, 04 Mar 2010

Tendai Mtawarira, or Beast as he is affectionately known, is a man of few words. So when the gentle giant speaks, his teammates listen. The Beast chatted to Jan de Koning.
Louw on the 'evolution' of a loosie and other INTERVIEWS | LIVE COVERAGE

Louw on the 'evolution' of a loosie

Thu, 04 Mar 2010

It's been a case of adapt or die for loose forwards this year - at least in the sense of adjusting their approach to the game so as to make an impact without being able to steal ball very often.

Bulls revving up for big improvement

Wed, 03 Mar 2010

Jan de Koning chats to injured Bulls centre Jaco Pretorius about the defending champions' prodigious start - which has seen them average close to an incredible 50 points and six tries per game.   Bath reveal Sharks' Butch bid and other SUPER 14 NEWS

Craig on the right side of the law now

Fri, 26 Feb 2010

Craig Joubert's early rugby days were spent on the wrong side of the law; as a youngster he was a talented player - representing Natal in the flyhalf berth for the Primary Schools Craven Week. He chats to rugby365.com about refereeing and technology in the game.

Fudge becoming 'streetwise' at Bulls

Thu, 25 Feb 2010

Mthunzi Karl Mabeta, affectionately known as Fudge, chatted to Jan de Koning about his "amazing" cameo in the Bulls's demolition of the Brumbies last week.
Spies 'lucky' | 'Teams can put you to bed' and the rugby365.com INSIDE LINE

Andy: 'Too Goode to turn down'

Thu, 25 Feb 2010

England flyhalf Andy Goode - who is set to face off against Dan Carter when he makes his debut for the Sharks against the Crusaders on Friday - spoke to rugby365.com about playing Super Rugby.   Sharks choose their team | Goode's Worcester move

Mortlock on his Rebels connection

Wed, 24 Feb 2010

Don't bet against the Melbourne Rebels next big signing being iconic Wallaby Stirling Mortlock. The midfielder chatted with rugby365.com's Len Kaplan ahead of the Brumbies game against the Stormers on Friday.   S14: NEWS | FIXTURES/RESULTS and STANDINGS

Bryan is Joe's wing on a string

Wed, 24 Feb 2010

Newlands crowd favourite Joe Pietersen is revelling in a back three which has Bryan Habana as senior partner. Len Kaplan chatted with Pietersen about the new-look Stormers backline.   Plumtree on Ruan Pienaar and other RUGBY365 INTERVIEWS

Is Cape Town in De Villiers' destiny?

Tue, 23 Feb 2010

In an exclusive and wide-ranging interview Bok Jean de Villiers chats to rugby365 columnist Keith Moore about his decision to return to South Africa and also reveals which domestic team he would most like to join up with.   S14: Team of the Week

Ruan's roving role to end soon

Tue, 23 Feb 2010

Springbok Ruan Pienaar's desire to focus on scrumhalf prompted the call to England flyhalf Andy Goode by the Sharks, according to coach John Plumtree. Jan de Koning brings you the latest from the Shark Tank.   Starting roles for ALBERTS and LOUW

Alberts looking to spark Sharks

Mon, 22 Feb 2010

If the Sharks are able to feed off the energy and enthusiasm radiating from utility forward Willem Alberts they are sure to turn their season around in no time. Alberts talks to Jan de Koning about their Australasian tour.   McCaw to Crusaders' rescue?

Bulls flyer to bring his own 'magic'

Thu, 18 Feb 2010

The departure of Springbok superstar Bryan Habana to Cape Town has left an undoubted void, but in young Gerhard van den Heever the Bulls believe they have the perfect successor. He chatted to Jan de Koning.   De Jongh learning from Bok teachers