Highlanders notch up their first win 2006-02-17 11:06:39
The Highlanders have picked up their first points in the inaugural Super 14 tournament with a sluggish win over the Blues in Dunedin.Full Story...
Stormers rookies can tame the Tahs 2006-02-17 12:34:11
While the Waratahs starting line-up boasts a combined total of 313 Tests between them, the Stormers will have several youngsters in their team for the Super 14 encounter at Newlands.Full Story...
Stormers wrong to slam Joost, says Venter 2006-02-17 07:12:09
Former Springbok centre Brendan Venter has come to the defence of Joost van der Westhuizen, saying Stormers scrumhalf Bolla Conradie should not be swearing on national television.Full Story...
Teich gives the Sharks his stamp of approval 2006-02-17 10:43:07
Former Springbok captain Gary Teichmann admits he was impressed with the way the Sharks performed in their Super 14 opener against the Chiefs.Full Story...
Brumbies can expect hot reception at Loftus 2006-02-17 10:20:01
The Brumbies team will have only themselves to blame if they receive a warmer than usual welcome from the Loftus crowd when they take on the Bulls, writes Brenden Nel.Full Story...
Will it be Cats or kittens? 2006-02-17 08:05:38
The Cats' game against the Chiefs at Ellis Park could shape the rest of their Super 14 campaign, writes Jacques van der Westhuyzen.Full Story...
Four changes to Sharks team to face Cheetahs 2006-02-16 17:42:32
Dick Muir has made a couple of changes to the Sharks side to take on the Cheetahs in week two of the Vodacom Super 14 at Kings Park.Full Story...
Bok props to start for Cheetahs 2006-02-16 14:27:34
Springboks Os du Randt and CJ van der Linde have been included in the Cheetahs starting XV for the Super 14 clash against the Sharks in Durban.Full Story...
Sharks unhappy with 'cheating Cheetahs' 2006-02-16 12:12:49
Sharks captain AJ Venter is the latest player to voice his opinion about the Cheetahs flouting the substitution laws with their constant rotation of props.Full Story...
Ollie's in town for a dip and a burger 2006-02-16 07:24:59
Former Sharks prop Ollie le Roux admits he has mixed feelings about playing against the Durban team at the Absa Stadium.Full Story...
Stormers spitting mad at Joost 2006-02-16 08:58:38
A storm is brewing between Joost van der Westhuizen and the Stormers camp after the former Springbok captain accused scrumhalf Bolla Conradie of "swearing and spitting" during the match against the Cats.Full Story...
Hougaard in search of record 2006-02-16 10:36:00
Bulls flyhalf Derick Hougaard will be looking to add another feather to his already well decorated cap when he faces the Brumbies in the Super 14 at Loftus.Full Story...
Burger ready to sizzle again 2006-02-15 12:12:34
Springbok flank Schalk Burger is looking forward to renewing his acquaintance with some familiar faces in the Waratahs team that will take on the Stormers in a Super 14 encounter at Newlands.Full Story...
Sharks front row to be put to the test 2006-02-15 14:24:00
Sharks assistant coach Theo Oosthuizen believes his front row will face their first real test of the Super 14 when they face the Cheetahs at Absa Stadium.Full Story...
De Villiers doubtful for Waratahs game 2006-02-15 10:43:21
Springbok centre Jean de Villiers could miss the Super 14 clash against the Waratahs at Newlands because of a groin strain.Full Story...
Chiliboy is Bulls coach's hot potato 2006-02-15 09:13:09
Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer just can't win: first he was criticised for refusing to play South Africa Under-19 captain Chiliboy Ralepelle, now he is being accused of pushing the player into top-flight rugby too soon.Full Story...
Cats have to stop deadly trio 2006-02-15 11:15:37
The Cats must keep No 8 Sione Lauaki and wingers Sosene Anesi and Sitiveni Sivivatu in check if they are going to come out on top in their Super 14 match against the Chiefs at Ellis Park.Full Story...
Australians show Barry and Botha the red card 2006-02-15 05:35:22
The Super 14 rugby players from Down Under have rated Stormers captain De Wet Barry and Bulls lock Bakkies Botha as two of the dirtiest players in the tournament - and they're not too fond of South African referees either...Full Story...
Breyton has some wise words for Stormers duo 2006-02-14 14:43:17
Breyton Paulse, who boxed well above his weight against Jonah Lomu, has some advice for his Stormers successors on how to beat the Waratahs, writes Dale Granger.Full Story...
Drotske rules out a comeback 2006-02-14 14:03:54
Former Springbok hooker Naka Drotske has dismissed suggestions he could return to action when the Cheetahs take on the Sharks in Durban.Full Story...
Fava benched after failing breath test 2006-02-14 13:07:36
Wallaby forward Scott Fava will be among the reserves for the Western Force's Super 14 clash against the Hurricanes after failing a club alcohol breath test.Full Story...
Cheetahs ready for their date in Shark Tank 2006-02-14 10:12:11
The Cheetahs know they can expect a hostile reception from the Absa Stadium crowd when they take on the Sharks in the Super 14.Full Story...
Waratahs old boy set to face his former team 2006-02-14 10:31:52
Waratahs outcast Huia Edmonds says he would love nothing more than lining up in a Stormers jersey against his former team-mates at Newlands.Full Story...
Rugby is not rocket science, says Campo 2006-02-14 10:56:38
Wallaby legend David Campese - who is part of the Sharks' Super 14 brains trust - insists the Durban outfit will be a much better team if they master the basics of rugby.Full Story...
Hougaard gives Bulls a scare 2006-02-14 07:18:11
Flyhalf Derick Hougaard was forced to sit out almost an entire Bulls training session at Loftus after pulling up with a rib injury during a contact session.Full Story...
Cats coach set to ring the changes 2006-02-14 08:45:11
Cats coach Frans Ludeke is expected to make several changes to his starting XV that lost to the Stormers at Ellis Park.Full Story...
So far so good for the Stormers! 2006-02-13 14:34:34
Given little chance of victory, particularly in soggy conditions, the Stormers confounded their critics by standing up to the powerful Cats tight five to win comfortably (23-12) and now they can look forward to hosting the Waratahs, with a degree of confidence at Newlands.Full Story...
Tongues wagging about Stormers kiss 2006-02-13 12:00:11
Scrumhalf Bolla Conradie was so overcome with joy at scoring the first try against the Cats that he kissed captain De Wet Barry - opening the "Pretty Boy Stormers" to more ridicule.Full Story...
Rugby player ploughs car into arrest scene 2006-02-13 11:14:01
A 35-year-old Blue Bulls rugby player has been arrested after driving his Audi A4 into a police vehicle north of Pretoria, police said.Full Story...
Sharks show their teeth in tough Chiefs clash 2006-02-13 05:25:38
The Sharks are a bit battered and bruised after their tumultuous victory over the Chiefs in the Super 14 this weekend, but captain AJ Venter says his players are feeling more confident than ever.Full Story...
I'm very satisfied, says Grant 2006-02-13 08:29:15
His critics were on his back and Naas Olivier breathing down his neck, but Peter Grant was walking tall after the Stormers' victory over the Cats at Ellis Park.Full Story...
Stormers charge ahead 2006-02-12 11:33:15
The Stormers have begun their Super 14 campaign with a confidence-boosting 23-12 victory over the Cats at a sodden Ellis Park - and the most pleasing aspect from a Cape viewpoint was that it was the much maligned pack who paved the way.Full Story...
Sharks off to a good start 2006-02-11 22:50:00
The Sharks - written off by many before a ball was kicked - showed that they won't allow teams just to run over them when they beat the Chiefs at the Absa Stadium.Full Story...
Stormers outwit poor Cats 2006-02-11 19:21:18
The Stormers capitalised on a sloppy performance by the Cats to beat the Johannesburg side in their Super 14 opener at Ellis Park.Full Story...
Waratahs beat Reds in ill-tempered match 2006-02-11 14:10:25
A late try by Rocky Elsom has helped the New South Wales Waratahs to open their Super 14 campaign with a win over the Reds in Brisbane.Full Story...
Spears should earn their place in Super 14 2006-02-11 14:03:00
History seems to be repeating itself with the South African Rugby Union's decision to introduce a relegation-promotion format for the Super 14, writes Andy Colquhoun.Full Story...
Stormers skipper inspired by Krige 2006-02-11 11:57:34
New Stormers captain De Wet Barry says he will adopt several attributes from former skipper Corné Krige when he leads the team during the Super 14.Full Story...
Crusaders whallop Highlanders 2006-02-11 11:23:27
Canterbury have started the new Super 14 competition in the same devastating way they finished the 2005 Super 12 by thrashing the Highlanders in Christchurch.Full Story...
Bulls make a perfect Super 14 start 2006-02-11 11:01:21
The Bulls have made a dream start to the Super 14 after they downed the Cheetahs 30-18 in a seething Free State Stadium.Full Story...
Let the battle begin 2006-02-11 10:21:10
The Sharks will begin their quest to claim the Super 14 title when they host the visiting Chiefs from New Zealand at the Absa Stadium in Durban.Full Story...
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