Super Rugby
23.1.2019 03:25 pm
Why the loan system works for the Lions
South Africa’s leading Super Rugby franchise have no problem snapping up unwanted players. And they tend to make them pretty good too.
Given the stable nature of their contracted squad over the past four years, the fact that the Lions have loaned two prominent players for the upcoming Super Rugby campaign is eye-catching.
Why the loan system works for the Lions
South Africa’s leading Super Rugby franchise have no problem snapping up unwanted players. And they tend to make them pretty good too.
Super Rugby
Pollard still pulls strings, even if he’s not skipper anymore
The Bulls and Springbok pivot is anyway part of a bigger leadership group under Pote Human.
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Lizo and Dylan: The similar tales of two promising looseheads
The injury-plagued Bulls and Lions props are back and add vital national depth to the No 1 jersey, which will have Rassie Erasmus smiling.
Rugby
Naka now pondering suing hospitals
The former Springbok was critically wounded in an armed attack on his family, but his real troubles started after his first discharge.
Rugby
WATCH: Former Springbok in court for stealing golf clubs
CCTV footage that went viral on social media apparently prompted Earl Rose to hand himself over to police.
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SA can’t have just one team in Super Rugby mix again, says Swys
But the Lions coach is positive that their competitors will step up in this year’s campaign.
Rugby
‘Trembling, headaches, migraines’: Concussion forces Boks star Lambie to quit
The sudden retirement of Pat Lambie because of post-concussion problems “is a shock,” team-mate Dimitri Szarzewski said after Racing 92 beat Scarlets in Europe on Saturday.
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Whiteley having no sleepless nights over lurking Duane
The Lions skipper and Springbok No 8 has a world class competitor in Super Rugby this year again. But he’s won the battle before.
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Sharks shrug off ‘controversial’ Jean-Luc injury
The bruising Bok flanker is out for about three months after cramming in a short-term stint with English club Sale in a hectic schedule.
Rugby
Three forgotten Springboks catching the eye early
These overseas-based stars have been showing some cracking form since the Christmas period and doing their utmost to make Rassie Erasmus pay attention.
Rugby
Naka Drotske: We were going to die, so instinct kicked in
The former Bok hooker regales how he foiled an armed attack on his family that almost cost him his life.
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PICS: SA’s Super Rugby teams’ Marvel Superhero jerseys!
Wakanda, err, King’s Park forever?
Super Rugby
Ivan embraces one of SA’s biggest rugby duels of 2019
Who’ll be the first choice scrumhalf at the Bulls in Super Rugby this season?
Rugby
Kolisi quota outrage overblown, says SA Rugby boss
Saru president Mark Alexander also insists ‘not one player is in the Springbok team because he’s black’.
Rugby
Ashwin Willemse wants to become a politician – report
The former Springbok wing was used extensively as a guest speaker of the ANC before 2014’s general election.
Rugby
Kolisi: I get along with everyone, and I’m black
The Springbok captain continues to preach a more measured view on racial integration.
Rugby
Kolisi must shut up about race, says parliamentary chairperson
Beauty Dlulane calls the Springbok captain’s comments ‘unfortunate’.
Super Rugby
Bok hooker’s daring plan to keep local players in SA
Schalk Brits, a business graduate, has his own interesting view on how SA Rugby can mitigate the player drain. But the cash-strapped government won’t like it…
Rugby
Mngxitama wants to ‘have a beer’ with ‘brother’ Kolisi
The BLF leader adopts a surprisingly measured approach to the Springbok captain’s controversial quota comment, but much of Twitter is outraged.
Rugby
Mandela would not have backed Springbok racial quotas – Kolisi
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi has said he does not believe iconic former South African president Nelson Mandela would have backed racial quotas for the national team.
Rugby
Former Spingbok captain Johan Claassen dies aged 89
His death is a loss for the South African rugby industry, and he will always be seen as one of the country’s most legendary players.
Rugby
WATCH: ‘Madiba wouldn’t support quotas’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi airs a controversial if valid view on transformation in rugby.
Rugby
Former Emerging Springbok scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius set for Kings debut
In the backline, Masixole Banda returns to fullback after playing at flyhalf against Benetton in the side’s previous match, with Martin du Toit returning to flyhalf.
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Refreshed Cheetahs team to face Zebre in Italy
Chilly, but dry conditions are expected and this should be a close contest between two teams who love to throw the ball around.
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Kings, Cheetahs back in action after Pro14 break
The Southern Kings and Edinburgh will meet at Murrayfield on Saturday, while the Cheetahs take on Zebre Rugby Club in Parma on Sunday.
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Sale tie down De Klerk till 2023
World Player of the Year nominee Faf De Klerk committed his future to Sale Sharks by signing an extended contract to 2023, the English club announced on Monday.
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