Kiwi newspaper gives Marx a perfect 10
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx received a player rating of 10 from the New Zealand Herald after his outstanding performance at Newlands.
Sanzaar: De Allende didn’t deserve red
Damian de Allende has received no further sanction for his late tackle on Lima Sopoaga that resulted in a red card.
Louw to bolster Boks
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is set to recall veteran flanker Francois Louw ahead of the home Tests against Australia and New Zealand. The Boks are already without loose forwards Warren Whiteley and Duane Vermeulen. Jaco Kriel sustained a shoulder injury in the recent match against Australia and missed the clash against New Zealand as a result. Coetzee may need to… Read more →
Fraud charges laid against WP Rugby
Former commercial partner Aerios has filed criminal charges against WP Rugby’s board of directors. Investment company Remgro, which had a 24.9% stake-holding in WP Rugby before withdrawing in August, has two board members included, as they were part of the board when WP Rugby was liquidated last December. Remgro CEO Jannie Durand told Sport24 that Aerios’ allegations were ‘unfounded’. ALSO READ: WP, Remgro part ways… Read more →
Kriel to miss Bok tour
Jaco Kriel will undergo a shoulder operation on Tuesday that will rule him out of action for six months. The Lions and Bok flank sustained the injury during the Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies in Perth on 9 September. Kriel will miss the Boks’ end-of-year tour, which includes matches against Ireland, France, Italy and Wales, and could also miss… Read more →
Muir linked with return to Sharks
Dick Muir could be set for a return to the Sharks’ coaching ranks ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby campaign.
Ackermann on last week at Lions
Johan Ackermann says finishing his stint at the Lions with a capacity crowd at Ellis Park will be the ultimate.
Super Rugby final sold out
Tickets for Saturday's Super Rugby decider between the Lions and Crusaders at Ellis Park have been sold out.
Ackermann hits back at Venter
Johan Ackermann responds to Brendan Venter's claim that the Lions coaches damaged their relationship with Elton Jantjies.
Lions must end SA title drought
The Lions are well-placed to claim South African rugby's first title of significance since 2010, writes JON CARDINELLI.
