Chiefs no longer easy meat 2006-02-07 13:13:14
With players like Byron Kelleher, wing Sitiveni Sivivatu, Sam Tuitupou and Mils Muliaina in their squad, the Chiefs can longer be considered the weakest New Zealand franchise in the Super 14.Full Story...
Donnelly gets the nod to play flyhalf 2006-02-07 11:33:59
Tim Donnelly will wear the No 10 jersey when the Waratahs take on the Queensland Reds in their Super 14 opener in Brisbane.Full Story...
Brits in the mood to claw a couple of Cats 2006-02-07 08:01:54
Stormers hooker Schalk Brits has warned the Cats that they will be in for a tough time when he enters the fray during their Super 14 encounter at Ellis Park.Full Story...
Fine-tuning the Sharks 2006-02-07 10:54:53
Sharks coach Dick Muir is set to reward the players who performed well during the warm-up games by selecting them for the Super 14 opener against Chiefs at Absa Stadium.Full Story...
Du Preez makes amazing recovery 2006-02-07 07:21:50
Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has made a remarkable recovery from injury and is likely to lead the Bulls during their Super 14 opener against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.Full Story...
SA Rugby to discuss duo's grievances 2006-02-07 11:21:06
The South African Rugby Board is to meet in Johannesburg to discuss the Sharks and Cheetahs' unhappiness with the Super 14 and Test schedules.Full Story...
Cats have no time to pussy-foot around 2006-02-06 07:11:13
Cats coach Frans Ludeke has told his players in no uncertain terms that it is time to deliver the goods or lose out on Super 14 rugby next season.Full Story...
Chiefs bypass muggy Durban for PE's cool 2006-02-06 11:54:08
The Chiefs, who face the Sharks in their Super 14 opener, have sold Durban a dummy by setting themselves up in Port Elizabeth for the week, preferring anonymity and cooler weather.Full Story...
Stormers may move Greeff to midfield 2006-02-06 09:54:54
The Stormers will juggle backline permutations and goalkicking options when they meet to discuss the composition of their team for their Super 14 opener against the Cats at Ellis Park.Full Story...
Bok coach's Super 14 wish list 2006-02-04 14:00:25
A back-up hooker, a flyhalf that can do a good all-round job, the discipline of the South African teams and ball retention skills are just a few of the things that Springbok coach Jake White will be watching out for during the Super 14.Full Story...
Time for Stormers to box clever 2006-02-04 15:50:00
Stormers coach Kobus van der Merwe has warned both his team and their supporters that the Super 14 is an ultra-marathon, not a 100m dash.Full Story...
Spears tired of being 'bullied' by 'Big Five' 2006-02-03 04:15:24
Southern Spears CEO Tony McKeever has hit out at the Bulls, Cats, Cheetahs, Sharks and Stormers, saying they are "sick and tired of being pushed and abused" by bigger unions.Full Story...
Bok prop to miss Super 14 2006-02-03 01:25:26
Springbok prop Gurthro Steenkamp has been ruled out of the Super 14 with a wrist injury.Full Story...
New franchise speared in the back 2006-02-03 00:50:53
Southern Spears CEO Tony McKeever says he is not surprised that the Bulls, Cats, Cheetahs, Sharks and Stormers have decided to backtrack on their decision to support the relegation-promotion format for the Super 14.Full Story...
Super 14: Expect Kiwis to dominate 2006-02-03 06:02:37
It may be the first year of the Super 14, but very little has changed in the southern hemisphere, writes Stephen Nell.Full Story...
'Big Five' in Super 14 rebellion 2006-02-02 06:31:01
The Bulls, Cats, Cheetahs, Sharks and Stormers will reportedly oppose the South African Rugby Union's relegation-promotion format for the Super 14 when the franchises meet at Newlands.Full Story...
Super 14 promotions put on hold 2006-02-02 10:11:39
Promotions of the upcoming Super 14 rugby season have been put on hold following a meeting between Chief Executive Officers of the Bulls, Stormers, Cheetahs, Cats, Sharks and the Southern Spears and the senior SA Rugby management.Full Story...
Spedding impresses for Sharks in warm-up game 2006-02-01 12:09:10
In the first game of the two Super 14 warm-up matches between the Sharks and Cats, the Sharks dirt trekkers continued their impressive vein of form with a solid win over the Cats.Full Story...
Bulls get unexpected boost 2006-02-01 01:19:28
The Bulls have been boosted with the news that injured scrumhalf Fourie du Preez is responding well to treatment and could return to action earlier than expected.Full Story...
Black-eyed Ackermann knocked out of Cats game 2006-02-01 02:15:42
Lock Johan Ackermann will not be part of the Sharks team that take on the Cats in a practice match after taking a heavy knock during training.Full Story...
Stormers wings have 'the edge' 2006-02-01 04:59:48
The Boland duo Ryno Benjamin and Jongi Nokwe are likely to be on the wings when the Stormers take on the Cats in their Super 14 opener at Ellis Park.Full Story...
Referees for opening Super 14 games named 2006-02-01 05:11:25
New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence will blow the whistle for the first Super 14 game between the Blues and Hurricanes in Auckland.Full Story...
Muir continues his cat-and-mouse game 2006-01-31 01:40:04
Sharks coach Dick Muir is again keeping his own players guessing ahead of the Super 14 warm-up match against the Cats in Rustenburg.Full Story...
Good news and bad news for Botha 2006-01-30 23:31:31
Bulls hooker Gary Botha will miss the start of the Super 14 after sustaining a knee injury during a friendly against the Sharks.Full Story...
Sharks boss cautious 2006-01-30 06:16:21
Sharks chief executive Brian van Zyl has called on his troops to finish at least in the top half of the Super 14 log.Full Story...
Chiliboy hot favourite for hooker position 2006-01-30 02:14:18
An injury to first-choice hooker Gary Botha has opened the door for South Africa Under-19 hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle to stake his claim for the Bulls' No 2 jersey during the Super 14.Full Story...
Don't write us off, urges Stormers coach 2006-01-30 01:19:03
Stormers coach Kobus van der Merwe believes his team's performance against the Southern Spears shows that they are not relegation candidates for the Super 14.Full Story...
Storming show sinks the Spears 2006-01-29 04:47:39
Luke Watson confirmed his intent with a rampaging performance but it might well have been the goalkicking of fullback Werner Greeff and scrumhalf Neil de Kock that gave Stormers coach Kobus van der Merwe the most satisfaction as his team beat the Spears.Full Story...
Super 14 revelation in Nokwe and Benjamin 2006-01-28 04:04:53
The WP management is more willing to marry their resources with those of Boland for the good of the Stormers brand - and Stormers coach Kobus van der Merwe is convinced that wings Jongi Nokwe and Rayno Benjamin are going to be Super 14 players to be reckoned with. Gavin Rich reports...Full Story...
AJ set to skipper Sharks 2006-01-26 23:30:08
Springbok lock AJ Venter is emerging as the likely candidate to captain the Sharks in the absence of John Smit.Full Story...
Boland duo gets chance to impress 2006-01-27 01:54:26
Boland wings Ryno Benjamin and Jonghi Nokwe will get a perfect opportunity to stake a claim in the Stormers team for the Super 14 when they take on the Spears in Wellington.Full Story...
Rogers to miss Waratahs' Super 14 opener 2006-01-26 02:46:57
Wallaby utility back Mat Rogers could miss up to three Super 14 games as he is still struggling to come to terms with the death of his father.Full Story...
Sharks coach still not showing his hand 2006-01-25 01:05:57
While the Bulls and Cheetahs have opted to use more or less full strength teams in their Super 14 warm-up matches, the Sharks and the Stormers have decided to take a different approach.Full Story...
Habana on a mission this season 2006-01-25 02:37:36
Springbok and Bulls wing Bryan Habana has only one personal goal in mind this season: to finish the year as the world's best winger.Full Story...
Willemse ready to make his comeback 2006-01-25 03:37:33
Springbok wing Ashwin Willemse, who was given a slim chance of recovering from horrific knee and ankle injuries, will make his comeback during the Cats' Super 14 warm-up against the Pumas.Full Story...
Muir packs in young talent 2006-01-24 02:04:19
Sharks supporters are assured of seeing some aspirant young stars in Super 14 action as coach Dick Muir bravely continues his policy of backing emerging local talent.Full Story...
Injuries force Bulls to cancel training 2006-01-24 00:52:00
No less than 11 Bulls players pulled up crocked after their win over the Stormers in Cape Town.Full Story...
Sharks start the year with positive changes 2006-01-22 23:37:00
Rugby in KwaZulu-Natal has begun the new year with a hiss and a roar after 2005 ended in tears and bitter recriminations.Full Story...
Cats better, but Ludeke's not quite purring 2006-01-23 02:56:55
The Cats will play a practice match against the Pumas in Witbank as coach Frans Ludeke looks to "get it right" before the Super 14 kicks off in three weeks' time.Full Story...
Cheetahs positive ahead of inaugural Super 14 2006-01-23 04:17:11
The Cheetahs are looking good as their Super 14 pre-season has seen them defeat fellow newcomers the Western Force in Perth over the weekend following their drubbing of the Southern Spears.Full Story...
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