Rassie exposes new players to Bok environment
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a “purpose and goal-driven” 40-man squad for the team’s second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town next week. It featured two players invited to their first camp in Sibabalwe Mahashe and Zekhethelo Siyaya. Embrose Papier, Francke Horn, Andre-Hugo Venter, and Henco van Wyk, who have all attended alignment […]
Johan Ackermann turns to his Christian values in Bulls’ adversity
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann is a devout Christian and he turned to his religion at the height of his team’s adversity. The Bulls now travel to Pau in France as they look end a seven-match losing streak that has placed early pressure on the season and on a squad that has underperformed relative to its […]
Is this the end of the Cheetahs?
The Cheetahs’ hope of continuing their European dream was dealt a cruel blow. Confirmation that their Challenge Cup Round Three match against Ulster has been cancelled, could spell the end of their participation in Europe. Even with one round remaining, [the Cheetahs face Racing 92 at Paris La Defense Arena this coming Sunday], there is […]
Snowed in Cheetahs’ game moved
The Municipality of Amsterdam has declared all municipal sports pitches unplayable until further notice due to the adverse weather conditions experienced during the week. As a result, the Round Three Challenge Cup fixture between the Cheetahs v Ulster will no longer be able to take place at the NRCA Stadium on Sunday, January 11. Working […]
Champions & Challenge Cup Round Three
PREVIEWS: The Champions Cup returns this weekend with two pool stage matches remaining and every point crucial to qualify for the knockout stage and secure home advantage in the Round of 16. With a rematch of last year’s Final, rivalries and statement fixtures across the pools, Round Three promises a standout weekend. Round Three headlines […]