Injuries compound dejected Ackers’ woes

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann cut a despondent figure during the post-match media conference following his side’s 50-5 hammering at the hands of the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens. His concerns were compounded by the fact that several players are...
Saints run riot as Bulls collapse

Saints run riot as Bulls collapse

The Vodacom Bulls suffered an embarrassing defeat against a rampant Northampton Saints in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash at Franklin’s Gardens. Johan Ackermann’s side – missing several rested Springboks – were second best from start to finish, struggling to...
Bok sells World Cup winner’s medal

Bok sells World Cup winner’s medal

Former Springbok No 8 Adriaan Richter has revealed the painful circumstances that forced him to part with his 1995 World Cup winner’s medal. Richter captained the Boks in the pool match against Romania, scoring two tries, and also grabbed a double against Canada. He...

Frans fumes as Cheetahs miss giant kill

Coach Frans Steyn says the Cheetahs squandered a rare chance to make a statement on the European stage after collapsing against Stade Français in Amsterdam. The Free Staters led the EPCR Challenge Cup clash 17-14 at half-time on Saturday, but a second-half surge from...
Sharks eye playoffs as Toulouse stumble

Sharks eye playoffs as Toulouse stumble

The Sharks’ win against Saracens and Toulouse’s shock defeat to Glasgow has blown Pool 1 of the Investec Champions Cup wide open. The Sharks went into their round two clash at Kings Park under pressure having lost their opener at Toulouse 56-19. But a...