All posts tagged "South Africa"
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/ 6 years agoPRO14 step in to help protect referees’ mental health
THE PRO14 has stepped into uncharted waters with a positive move to help protect the mental health of referees. With the...
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/ 6 years agoChester dazzled despite the racists
Brendan Gallagher recalls the troubled life of Springbok star Chester Williams Poster boy: Chester Williams in action during the 1995 World...
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/ 6 years agoWillemse answers injury SOS
SARACENS have signed South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse on a three-month contract as cover for injured pair Alex Goode and Max...
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/ 6 years agoChester Williams, only black player from South Africa’s 1995 World Cup win, dies aged 49
Springboks legend dies two months after 1995 team-mate James Small
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Schalk Brits set for swansong on grandest stage
The former Saracens hooker continues to defy his age as a central character in Rassie Eramus' plans
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoGallagher column: Agustin Pichot is right to question his own world rankings
Brendan Gallagher looks at where the World Rugby rankings model is weakest
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoJoe Schmidt takes shot at Agustin Pichot after World Rugby vice-chairman makes Devin Toner comment
Pichot questioned the inclusion of Jean Kleyn over Devin Toner in Ireland's World Cup squad
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/ 6 years agoWRU dish out ‘confetti’ caps to their reserve team
THERE was a time when the Welsh Rugby Union went to elaborate lengths to avoid awarding caps, almost as if it...
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/ 6 years agoVictory in Russia ‘shows quality of Championship’
By JON NEWCOMBE JERSEY head coach Harvey Biljon has made a renewed call for fresh investment in the Championship after his...
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/ 6 years agoThis is my last contract at Wasps then I want Test side
Q&ADAI YOUNG ON THE RECORD Wasps supremo Dai Young tells NEALE HARVEY how he aims to take Wasps back to the...
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/ 6 years agoCole wants to be king at his third attempt
By ADAM HATHAWAY Paid price: Stuart Lancaster Last chance: Dan Cole has had two World Cup failures PICTURE: Getty Images VETERAN...
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/ 6 years agoJarrod has the ability to be a star in Japan
Self-belief: Jarrod Evans has that little bit of arrogance that’s priceless in a No.10 PICTURE: Getty Images WARREN Gatland names his...
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/ 6 years agoAshes hero Ben shows Youngs how to improve
On stand by: Richard Wigglesworth, Dan Robson, Danny Care ENGLAND’S stand-by No.9s like the Saracens duo Ben Spencer and Richard Wigglesworth,...
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/ 6 years agoSchalk set for swan song on grand stage
PETER JACKSON The distinction of being the Grand Old Man at the World Cup will almost certainly go to a hooker...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoFather figure Ackermann can bring best out of Jaco Kriel at Gloucester
Jaco Kriel has more going on in his life than you may see on the surface
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: The day the floodgates opened on the pro rugby era
Peter Jackson digs deep into the story of how rugby turned professional 25 years ago
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/ 6 years agoGlobetrotter Luke learns from best
Steffan Thomas talks to Luke Charteris about his quest to become a top coach LUKE Charteris hopes picking the brains of...
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/ 6 years agoDay the floodgates opened on the pro era
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On this very Sunday almost a quarter of a century ago, Rugby Union...
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/ 6 years agoHuge win puts England third in world rankings
ENGLAND’S 57-15 victory yesterday has seen them move up to third in the world rankings, leapfrogging both South Africa and Ireland....
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/ 6 years agoItaly must show steel to make RWC impact
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points IT’s difficult to think of any nation that...
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/ 6 years agoTe’o off to Japan after his pit stop in France
By NEIL FISSLER EXCLUSIVE BEN TE’O will be heading to Japan despite England coach Eddie Jones leaving him out of his...
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/ 6 years agoRuddock: My cash is on Wales all the way in RWC
By PETER JACKSON MIKE Ruddock is backing Wales to win the World Cup and end the debate over their elevation to...
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/ 6 years agoSwitch-hitters make their RWC moves just in time
New boy: Mike Haley playing for Ireland PICTURE: Getty Images SWITCHING allegiance has become such a routine part of the international...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGalant’s try denies England
By ADAM ELLIS Praise: Jim Mallinder Try scorer: England captain Orlando Bailey KEANE Galant’s late try snatched victory for South Africa...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGrady’s double sees Wales sign off with victory
France ..............14 Wales................18 LIVEWIRE centre Mason Grady was the hero for Wales in their 18-14 comeback victory against Six Nations Grand...
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/ 6 years agoLucky start with a mentor like Doddie
FORMER ENGLAND, NEWCASTLE AND SARACENS LOCK AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AT GALLAGHER MY LIFEIN RUGBY HUGH VYVYAN Signing off in style:...
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/ 6 years agoPollard is helping drive Boks onwards
Physical: Handre Pollard has been the standout player PICTURE: Getty Images The Springboks’ convincing victory against the Pumas in Salta ensured...
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/ 6 years agoSuper-chef Ramsay fuels Quins’ drive for tasty results
Q&A PAUL GUSTARD Innovative: Paul Gustard Harlequin through and through: Chris Robshaw has resumed the role of captain PICTURES: Getty Images...
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/ 6 years agoWing or 15, back-three overlap now says Watson
By NEALE HARVEY Utility back: Elliot Daly Aromatherapist: Jack Nowell Versatile: Speedster Anthony Watson PICTURE: Getty Images ANTHONY Watson insists England’s...
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/ 6 years agoEngland need to find two more great players
THERE is a widely accepted premise among international coaches that you need five worldclass players to win the World Cup, with...
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/ 6 years agoScarlets will see best of me now says Uzair
Steffan Thomas talks to Scarlets Springbok No.8 Uzair Cassiem about his hopes for the season In control: Uzair Cassiem wins the...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoSouth Africa clinch first Rugby Championship title in a decade
Are the Springboks closing the gap on New Zealand after their 46-13 thumping of Argentina?
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoMallinder: Argentina were too big and physical for us
By SAM JACKSON Try: Louis Hillman-Cooper England ……….19 Argentina ……29 ENGLANDU18s coach Jim Mallinder saw positives to build upon after Argentina...
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/ 6 years agoJohan’s put us on the path to challenge for top prizes
Q&A STEPHEN VAUGHAN ON THE RECORD No excuses now: Head coach Johan Ackermann has nurtured a strong culture at Kingsholm PICTURES:...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoFireside chats with Lochore will never dim
Son of the soil: Brian Lochore against SA in 1970 LIKE many All Black legends Sir Brian Lochore was a son...
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/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Warm-ups essential to get Wales up to speed
Shane Williams says it's impossible to predict Wales' 23 given their options, unlike England
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/ 6 years agoSuddenly Erasmus has three top No.9s
FORMER SARACENS AND SPRINGBOKS SCRUM-HALF NEIL DE KOCK Competitive position: Faf de Klerk PICTURE: Getty Images After two rounds of the...
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/ 6 years agoReturn of Bok greats will help everyone
I BELIEVE the return of JP Pietersen, Morné Steyn and Ruan Pienaar is of benefit to South African rugby. There will...
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/ 6 years agoAll Blacks ‘will call for Gatland in next couple of years’
Mark ‘Sharky’ Robinson gives his verdict to GRANT SHUB on World Cup prospects and the future of the All Blacks Using...
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/ 6 years agoBeauden’s cheating has been uncovered
WHAT to make of Beauden Barrett’s strange spot of gamesmanship while kicking a penalty goal in the All Blacks’ draw with...
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/ 6 years agoJPR blasts warm-up games as injury threat
By STEFFAN THOMAS Blow: Rhys Webb injured against Italy 2015 Horror: Morgan Stoddart breaks his leg against England in 2011 Big...
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/ 6 years agoWelsh stars swap pints for glory run
By JAMES CANDY Giant strides: Josh Adams. Inset: Gareth Davies scores against England in 2015 PICTURE: Getty Images TWO KEY members...
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/ 6 years agoHorsman’s boys hunt big game in South Africa
HEAD COACH Chris Horsman takes his Wales squad to South Africa this weekend for the U18 International Series for what will...
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/ 6 years agoWelsh greats vie to be president of the WRU
By ALEX BYWATER Contenders: Gerald Davies and Tommy David TWO OF Welsh rugby’s glittering stars of the 1970’s, Gerald Davies and...
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/ 6 years agoWord’s out… the All Blacks no longer look invincible
JEREMY GUSCOTT Big finish: Herschel Jantjies scores for South Africa to draw against the All Blacks PICTURE: Getty Images OUTSPOKEN AND...
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/ 6 years agoWheelchairs or rucks is rugby’s choice
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST Even at this advanced and supposedly enlightened stage of our development as a species, sport clings to...
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/ 6 years agoNo more room at top for gym monkeys says Fisher
■ By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND U18s coach Jon Fisher insists modern day academy players are set up for success and that...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoBayliss: Bath youth brigade ready to prove their able back row stock
Josh Bayliss, 21, has total faith in Bath's young guns to step up in place of the World Cup absentees
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/ 6 years agoCan anyone stop the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup?
New Zealand have been installed as the clear favourites to win a third consecutive World Cup when they march into battle...
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