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  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Strauss back to steer Cheetahs

    The Cheetahs welcome back their fearless captain Adriaan Strauss to the starting line-up for their clash with the Highlanders in Bloemfontein this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    'Hungry' Ioane to make amends

    Seasoned Wallaby utility back Digby Ioane is set to be unleashed on the hapless Blues in a Super Rugby Round 10 match on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Comacho 'speared for three weeks

    Gonzalo Comacho of Exeter Chiefs has been suspended for three weeks for a spear tackle, following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Another injured Stormer heads home

    The Stormers on Wednesday confirmed earlier reports that loose forward Nick Koster is on his way back to Cape Town, after aggravating a knee injury in training this week.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Another Stormers star ruled out?

    The Stormers suffered another crucial injury blow with the news that loose forward Nick Koster will not be available for the clash against the Force this weekend due to a niggling knee injury.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Mitchell laments failing line-out

    Lions coach John Mitchell freely admits that his side's atrocious line-out performances in this year's Super Rugby competition have cost his side dearly.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Brussow & Co to protect the ball

    Cheetahs assistant coach Hawies Fourie believes that the key to beating the Highlanders in Bloemfontien on Saturday will be to win the competition for the ball at the breakdown.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Bulls face journey of discovery

    The tour that the Bulls are about to embark on is likely to indicate whether they have what it takes to challenge for ascendency at the business end of the Super Rugby season.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    All the King's men coming together

    New Kings coach Matt Sexton will be given the chance to develop under the watchful eye of Director of Rugby Alan Solomons this year as the Eastern Cape franchise prepare for life in the Super Rugby fast lane.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Maties star on the Lions' bench

    Lions coach John Mitchell has called up Maties ace Grant Hattingh to provide lock cover for the Super Rugby clash against the Brumbies in Johannesburg on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Cornered Sharks lick their wounds

    The Sharks have two weeks to recover from the physical toll of nine consecutive matches and the mental blow suffered when they lost their first home game of the season to the Chiefs.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Lam: Better, but still not good enough

    Blues coach Pat Lam was left frustrated by last week's 30-27 defeat to the Highlanders in Dunedin, but there were signs of improvement for the team in desperate need of a victory.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Brumbies chasing Pocock's signature

    Wallabies star David Pocock has emerged as the chief target for the Brumbies, with coach Jake White looking to bring the classy openside flank in to boost his squad next season.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Burger's injury - the latest

    Stormers captain Schalk Burger is making slow progress in his recovery from injury and is in danger of missing the June Test series between the Springboks and England.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Former skipper elected 'Tahs president

    Former Waratahs captain Tim Gavin has been elected President of New South Wales Rugby Union.