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Locals take early lead in Giro del Capo

So much for an international race. A strong South African contingent set the tone in the opening stage of the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Giro del Capo and were the dominant force in…

Habana emerges as Bulls’ saviour

There may have been no sounding of the controversial Bok van Blerk song De la Rey, but Springbok and Bulls winger Bryan Habana was the one man who saved his team from the certain…

Not even Schalk Burger could save Stormers

With a single ball yet to be kicked in the 2007 Super 14, the Bulls look to be the firm favourites to fly the South African flag in the competition after beating the Stormers…

White lives to see another day

Springbok coach Jake White survived a vote of no confidence in the 14-union president’s council on Wednesday. White arrived in Cape Town on Wednesday morning from London to face…

White and Yeye: ‘We want the same things’

New Springbok manager Zola Yeye has moved from being Jake White’s strongest critics to possibly one of his closest allies. The two men showed a united front at Yeye’s first press…

White: No manager, no train smash

Springbok coach Jake White on Tuesday declared that it would not be a train smash if his team left for their four-match European tour on Saturday without a manager. The…

Saru: No Bok strike on the cards

South African Rugby Union (Saru) acting managing director Basil Haddad has quashed speculation of a Springbok player strike a few days before the Boks jet off to Europe for their…

White aims to beat England

With a lack of senior players, four new caps and the World Cup only a few months away, Springbok coach Jake White has his sights firmly fixed on beating England in their…

White names four new caps

Springbok coach Jake White named four new call-ups to his 28 men squad while giving a few senior players resting time ahead tour to the United Kingdom at the end of the year.…

Bulls make the finals with 45-30 win over Province

The Blue Bulls proved that they are South Africa’s premier domestic rugby team when they produced a near flawless game of rugby to take them to their fifth consecutive Currie Cup…

Bulls claim home semifinal

The Blue Bulls guaranteed themselves a place in the Currie Cup semifinal through a hard-fought and bruising battle that yielded a 41-31 victory over reigning champions, the Free…

Titans get off to perfect start

The Titans confirmed their position as strong MTN Championship contenders when they began their limited overs domestic season with a well constructed four-wicket win over the…

Boks surge to 24-16 win

A powerful surge by the Springboks in the second half guaranteed them a 24-16 victory over Australia in their Tri-Nations encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday. After a subdued and…

Smit: We mustn’t let momentum slide

The Springboks have downplayed suggestions that Australia will walk into Ellis Park on Saturday as the underdogs for the last match of the Tri-Nations. With the Wallabies coming…

Elated Boks ‘must not jump the gun’

Coming off possibly their greatest victory in Test rugby, Springbok coach Jake White on Saturday evening watered down any thoughts that his team had completely turned the corner.…

Springboks end All Blacks’ unbeaten run

A wounded Springbok team laboured hard to a spirited 21-20 Tri-Nations victory over the All Blacks at Rustenburg’s Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace on Saturday, bringing to an end…

African king wishes Boks well

In 100 years of Springbok rugby, European royalty, presidents and other statesmen have often handled the ceremonial pleasantries before a Test match. It was only fitting on…

AJ Venter one of five changes to Bok team

Springbok coach Jake White named a formidable team with five changes for his team’s Tri-Nations clash against the All Blacks on Saturday. Sharks loose forward AJ Venter makes a…

Wounded Boks in positive frame of mind

Five games and four players down and the Springboks believe more than ever that victory is 80 minutes away. On Tuesday the Springboks went through their paces without fullback…

Jake White: ‘These are trying times’

Springbok coach Jake White believes that his team can still claw themselves out of one of their worst runs to date after sinking to their fifth successive defeat when the All…