Kleyn looking forward to Saffa reunion
Munster lock Jean Kleyn is eager to face Toulon’s South African contingent in their European Champions Cup quarter-final.
Goosen set for comeback?
Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad has suggested there is a ‘30% chance’ that former Springbok Johan Goosen could come out of retirement to join the French club ahead of the 2018-19 season.
Lance leaves Rebels for Reds return
Jono Lance has rejoined the Reds, months after signing for the Rebels. The flyhalf, who went to the Rebels after the Force were kicked out of Super Rugby, is back at the team that gave him his Super Rugby debut in 2011. With the Reds forcing out Wallaby Quade Cooper and Karmichael Hunt facing a drug conviction, Lance will be… Read more →
Munster secure home quarter-final
Munster, Racing 92 and La Rochelle all booked their places in the European Champions Cup playoffs, while Wasps missed out despite beating Ulster. Johann van Graan’s Munster claimed an emphatic 48-3 victory against Castres to top Pool 4 and book a home quarter-final against Toulon. Scrumhalf Rory Kockott put Castres in front with an early penalty, but that’s as good… Read more →
Pocock blow for Brumbies
Brumbies flank David Pocock will be out of action for three months after having minor knee surgery. Pocock took a year-long sabbatical from Australian rugby, but played for the Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan between August and January. He featured in the recent Top League final, which the Wild Knights lost 12-8 to Suntory Sungoliath. ‘Upon David Pocock’s return from… Read more →
Super Rugby pre-season fixtures
All the warm-up matches leading up to the 2018 Super Rugby tournament. 20 January SWD vs Stormers 27 January Lions vs Bulls Bulls vs Sharks Jaguares vs Argentina XV 2 February Chiefs vs Blues Crusaders vs Hurricanes Highlanders vs Waratahs 3 February Stormers vs Bulls Brumbies vs Rebels Sharks vs Racing 92 (Hong Kong) Super Rugby player transfers 9-10 February… Read more →
Duane’s Toulon into quarters despite loss
The Scarlets, Clermont and Leinster secured home quarter-finals in the European Champions Cup, while Toulon also booked their place in the playoffs on Saturday. In a straight shootout for top spot in Pool 5, the Scarlets held on desperately to clinch a riveting 30-27 win over Toulon. The result sees the Scarlets secure a first home quarter-final and makes them… Read more →
Cheetahs thump Kings
Nico Lee scored a brace as the Cheetahs claimed a 45-24 bonus-point win over the Kings in Bloemfontein on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. The Cheetahs came into this clash as favourites. They scored six tries in the 45-21 win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth last week, with Lee crossing the line on three occasions. The South African derby in… Read more →
‘Super Rugby will be stronger’
Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos says Super Rugby ‘will deliver a more competitive and compelling tournament’ in 2018.
Lambie suffers eye injury
Pat Lambie sustained an eye socket injury while in action for Racing 92, but the French club has confirmed that it is not another concussion. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
