Sean Fitzpatrick spoke exclusively to Sport24 about Saturday’s Super Rugby final between the Lions and the Crusaders at Ellis Park, as well as the row over referee Jaco Peyper’s appointment.
Serge Betsen was regarded as one of the hardest men to play rugby for France. In a career that spanned 16 years, he played 63 Tests for France, 172 matches for Biarritz Olympique and 79 matches for London Wasps.
New Zealand loose forward Richie McCaw has confirmed he is hanging up his boots and retiring from professional rugby.
All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter was named World Player of the Year for the third time Sunday, just a day after inspiring his country to a 34-17 World Cup final victory over Australia.
It may appear a bizarre proposition to some, but New Zealand’s scintillating quarter-final disposal of France and the Boks laboured, late triumph over Wales is a reasonably encouraging scenario.
By Nick Said CAPE TOWN, Sept 23 (Reuters) – The emergence of Jan Serfontein in an unfamiliar position has been one of the plus points for South Africa in a Rugby Championship campaign that has otherwise proven disappointing to date. The 21-year-old is set to again be asked to play at outside centre against Australiaat … Read more
By Robert Opie* Heyneke Meyer must have been left scratching his head after the recent Australasian tour, and wondering if he will ever beat the All Blacks in New Zealand. Well Heyneke, you’ve done some pretty awesome stuff in your Bok coaching role to date , but it’s now time to lift your game to … Read more
by Chris FOLEY The All Blacks’ strength in depth faces a critical examination when they play South Africa on Saturday in a showdown between the world’s top two sides a year out from the World Cup. “You’re going to get physicality and it’s going to be tough and you wouldn’t want it any other way,” … Read more
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa’s annual quest to knock arch rivals New Zealand off their pedestal begins again in the Rugby Championship, with little to suggest any impending change in the status quo. A key injury, disappointing returns by South African sides in the recent Super Rugby competition and unconvincing form … Read more
By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) – The New Zealand juggernaut rumbles into the Rugby Championship on the back of a 17-match winning streak and realistic hopes in South Africa, Australia and Argentina will be of hindering its progress rather than bringing it to a halt. Victory over Australia in their opener on Saturday would give … Read more