World rugby mourns Ivory Coast’s Brito
Max Brito, who was left a tetraplegic during his country Ivory Coast’s 1995 Rugby World Cup pool match with Tonga, has died aged 54.
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Dobbo’s Diary: Festive derby delight
John Dobson says it’s “as mad as it is magical” for the DHL Stormers to be hosting rivals Vodacom Bulls on the eve of Christmas in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Friday.
Blitzbok star ready to roar for Lions
The Lions won’t risk star centre Henco van Wyk, but are poised to unleash Blitzbok sensation JC Pretorius against the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Kings Park on Friday.
Barnes launches refs body after threats
Wayne Barnes has helped launch the first representative body for senior rugby union officials after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media.
Laporte to fall on his sword
French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte, facing a suspended two-year jail sentence for corruption, will offer to step down when he meets the Sports Minister this week, the FFR announced.
Watch: Kok sent off after WWE shocker
Werner Kok was yellow-carded during the Sharks’ win against Bordeaux in France for this dangerous clean-out on Jean-Baptiste Dubie in the Champions Cup clash.
By the numbers: Sharks vs Lions
The Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions get reacquainted when the SA sides do battle in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park on Friday.
By the numbers: Stormers vs Bulls
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew hostilities when the SA teams lock horns in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship north-south derby at Cape Town Stadium on Friday.
State of the Euro cups: Highs and lows for SA teams
The Sharks made it two wins on the trot as the DHL Stormers and Lions opened their accounts, but the Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs suffered heavy defeats before a three-week hiatus in the Champions and Challenge cups.
Lions sweat over crocked centre
The Lions await news on star Henco van Wyk ahead of a derby clash against the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.
