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Ackermann working to eliminate Gloucester’s ‘kamikaze’ moments

17 June 2018 1 comment

By TOM BRADSHAW JOHAN Ackermann will use the impending preseason to improve his side’s hit-and-miss decisionmaking. South African Ackermann joined the Cherry and Whites as […]

Pumas look to capitalise on Ledesma gameplan

10 June 2018 0 comments

From ALEJO MIRANDA in Argentina Changing mindset: Mario Ledesma AFTER finishing fourth at RWC2015, Argentina struggled to push on and their introduction to Super Rugby […]

Gatland’s fledgling Dragons show fire

10 June 2018 0 comments

From ALEX BYWATER in Argentina In at the corner: James Davies scores the opener for Wales PICTURES: Huw Evans IN THE city of San Juan […]

Thomas the Tank rolls out of Exeter with mission complete

6 June 2018 0 comments

Back in New Zealand after eight enjoyable years in England with the Chiefs and Leicester

Wales edge South Africa in Washington thanks to late Ryan Elias try

3 June 2018 0 comments

A third-straight win over South Africa for Wales, but this Test match left a lot to be desired

Springbok lock Mostert agrees deal with Glos

3 June 2018 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS Leader: Franco Mostert GLOUCESTER have confirmed the signing of Lions and Springboks lock Franco Mostert ahead of the 2018-19. The formidable lineout […]

Sonny Bill knee op a success – but he’s out of Test

3 June 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON NEWS EXTRA ALL BLACKS centre Sonny Bill Williams has said that the surgery he undertook for a knee injury that ruled him […]

Tank rolls out of Exeter with mission complete

3 June 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Off Down Under: Thomas Waldrom is heading back to New Zealand PICTURE: Getty Images PREMIERSHIP crowd favourite Thomas Waldrom has not ruled […]

Gloucester sign Springboks forward Franco Mostert

30 May 2018 0 comments

Ackermann works his magic again to lure familiar face from his old club Lions

Hurricane Thomson targeting Scotland

20 May 2018 1 comment

By ALEX BYWATER Boost: Blade Thomson BLADE Thomson has handed Scotland coach Gregor Townsend a big boost with the news the Hurricanes back rower is […]

Leon MacDonald joins Tana Umaga at the Blues

16 May 2018 0 comments

Ex All Black Leon MacDonald joins Blues’ backroom staff

Victories come at a cost to Jaguares

13 May 2018 1 comment

New skipper: Lezana THE Jaguares are beginning to bare their teeth after four consecutive road trip victories – two in Australia and two in New […]

Blommetjies eyes Wales route after Boks snub

13 May 2018 1 comment

By STEFFAN THOMAS CLAYTON Blommetjies hopes his move to the Scarlets can help him one day star for Wales and emulate his hero Shane Williams. […]

Stunning comeback puts Crusaders top

13 May 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON Fighting back: Joe Moody dives over to score for the Crusaders PICTURE: Getty Images THE Crusaders pulled off the biggest comeback in […]

Sharks CEO Gary Teichmann plays down following Southern Kings and Cheetahs to PRO14

9 May 2018 0 comments

Former Springbok wants to bring the challenge to New Zealand’s dominance in Super Rugby rather than be lured by the money of Europe

Lions feel the bite as Hurricanes’ predator extends purple patch

6 May 2018 1 comment

■By GEORGE LAWRENCE Dangerman: Ben Lam scores for Huricanes PICTURE: Getty Images BEN Lam scored a hattrick as Hurricanes beat Lions 28-19 in their clash […]

Eagles hero eyes move into pro wrestling

29 April 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON FORMER USA Eagles captain Todd Clever could switch from rugby to join the WWE. The most capped player in USA history could […]

Deano: We must be better for Tigers

22 April 2018 0 comments

DEAN Richards says his side will have to go up a notch if they are to beat Leicester next week and push for a top-four […]

Sharks grab SA bragging rights with Du Toit’s try

22 April 2018 0 comments

By SAMUEL JACKSON Breaking through: Sharks’ prop Thomas du Toit PICTURE: Getty Images BURLY prop Thomas du Toit crashed over for a late try as […]

El Magico forced to hang up his boots

8 April 2018 0 comments

JUAN Martin Hernandez has been forced to retire from the game due to a knee injury suffered while playing for the Jaguares against the Reds […]

Groom heads home for shot with Lions

8 April 2018 0 comments

SCRUM-HALF Nic Groom has left Northampton to join Super Rugby side Lions in his native South Africa. The 28-year-old made 51 appearances for the Premiership […]

Northampton Saints scrum-half Nic Groom heads back to Super Rugby

3 April 2018 0 comments

‘The time has come for me to return to South Africa’ says Springbok-jersey chasing Saint

Hadleigh parks bride for La Rochelle date

25 March 2018 0 comments

STEFFAN THOMAS catches up with Wales’ new midfield star Hadleigh Parkes Euro bid: Hadleigh Parkes PICTURE: Getty Images HADLEIGH Parkes will spend his Good Friday […]

Cox’s treble is key to Cup success for Loughborough

25 March 2018 1 comment

By JOE BYRNES BUCS ROUND-UP WITH the league wrapped up and the trophy perched in Exeter’s cabinet, attention turned to the Cup, starting with the […]

Highlanders led to slaughter by Lam’s brilliant strikes

25 March 2018 1 comment

By SAM JACKSON THE Hurricanes delivered a lesson in clinical finishing to beat the Highlanders 29-12 in a fierce match in Wellington. Winger Ben Lam […]

Hougaard signs lengthy deal to stay at Worcester Warriors

21 March 2018 0 comments

South Africa international will be 33 by the time his new deal at Sixways expires

Connacht sign Brumbies centre Kyle Godwin

20 March 2018 0 comments

One-cap Wallaby makes the move to the PRO14 for next season

Dragons keen to sign Blues utility back Collins

18 March 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA MICHAEL Collins has emerged as a transfer target for the Dragons. The Auckland Blues utility back impressed during a seven-month stint at the […]

Crusaders are Caned on Beauden’s big day

11 March 2018 0 comments

■ By GEORGE LAWRENCE BEAUDEN Barrett made his 100th Super Rugby appearance in the Hurricanes’ 29-19 triumph over the Crusaders. The All Blacks fly-half kicked […]

Beckett the fall guys as Trent end losing run

11 March 2018 0 comments

■ By JOE BYRNES BUCS ROUND-UP THE league season has been extended by a week because of rearrangements, Leeds Beckett bearing the brunt, playing Nottingham […]

Nadolo gets behind bid for Pacific Islanders franchise

25 February 2018 1 comment

ISN’T it odd how things come full circle. Back in the supposedly bad old amateur days, the Super Ten competition was formed in 1993. Western […]

Bakewell’s challenge to create new pack legacy

25 February 2018 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY New generation of prop: Ellis Genge PICTURES: Getty Images NEW Leicester forwards guru Mark Bakewell has vowed to create a Tigers pack […]

Beefed up Barrett back after shoulder surgery

25 February 2018 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA By GEORGE LAWRENCE ALL BLACKS full-back Jordie Barrett will make his return to action for the Wellington Hurricanes development side today after he […]

Crusaders spark into life with late power surge

25 February 2018 1 comment

By OLIVER SINCLAIR THE Crusaders started the defence of their Super Rugby title with a 45-23 bonus-point win over the Chiefs. In August, Crusaders were […]

Crusaders favourites for title – Delaney

18 February 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY DEFENDING champions Crusaders will remain the team to beat when Super Rugby’s Australasian conferences kick-off this week, says Highlanders defence coach Glenn […]

Stormers stand firm to thwart late fight-back

18 February 2018 0 comments

By GEOFF WHITELY Stormers 28 Jaguares 20 THE Stormers held out a late rally to win their opening Super Rugby match at Newlands. The Cape […]

Time I pulled my weight admits 22-stone Will Skelton

15 February 2018 0 comments

Australian second row looking to play leadership role for Sarries with stars away on Six Nations duty

Ireland’s Italian romp marred by injury fears

11 February 2018 1 comment

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER IRELAND duly accumulated an impressive total against Italy which helped boost their points difference immeasurably – but it came at the cost […]

Welcome to Boyd – now let NZ take one of ours

11 February 2018 1 comment

CHRIS Boyd’s track-record is impressive enough to suggest that a Northampton resurgence will be on the cards when the New Zealander arrives at Franklin’s Gardens […]

Cooper’s catalogue of injuries seems to be over

11 February 2018 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE KYLE COOPER is delighted to be finally making an impact at Newcastle after an injury-disrupted first season on Tyneside. Scott Lawson’s Scotland […]

Northampton Saints appoint Chris Boyd as new director of rugby

29 January 2018 0 comments

(Photo: Getty Images) By Adam Ellis 2016 Super Rugby mastermind Chris Boyd will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the season to become the […]

High praise for Van Rensburg as James finds his feet at No10

21 January 2018 0 comments

Wanted man: Rohan Janse van Rensburg By JON NEWCOMBE SAM JAMES says he would welcome Rohan Janse van Rensburg back at Sale with open arms […]

YOUNG GUNS

14 January 2018 0 comments

GLOUCESTER HOOKER HENRY WALKER As a schoolboy cricket all-rounder of some repute, Henry Walker was faced with a tough choice: don the whites and forge […]

Kennedy brings in Bok pair to fight off relegation

7 January 2018 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON NEWS EXTRA SOUTH African duo, scrum-half Piet van Zyl and back rower Arno Botha, have signed for London Irish from Super Rugby […]

Saracens complete signing of Nic Stirzaker on short-term deal

3 January 2018 0 comments

Former Rebels scrum-half will cover for the injured Richard Wigglesworth

Broken hand rules out Warrior Lance

31 December 2017 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS WORCESTER’s Jono Lance may have played his last game for the club after breaking his hand. The Australian flyhalf has been a key […]

Kid Smith sparkles but Quins swamped after break

17 December 2017 1 comment

By RONAN O’BRIEN European Champions Cup JOHN Cooney scored 27 points as six-try Ulster punished Harlequins late on at Kingspan Stadium to claim back-to-back Champions […]

When Irish paid price for having a genius like Hogan

17 December 2017 1 comment

RUGBY’S long-running fascination with military techniques continues apace with the Crusaders, the reigning Super Rugby champions, sending assistant coach Brad Mooar to spend some time […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

10 December 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ GLOUCESTER head coach Johan Ackermann has seen off the challenge of Wasps to lure Springbok flanker Jaco […]

Springboks repatriation tops agenda

10 December 2017 1 comment

THE South African Rugby Union’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hitting the phones in an attempt to lure players home. Erasmus has Saracens […]

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