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Former Bok lock recovering after suffering heart attack
South African rugby fans woke up on Thursday to the horrible news that former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese had suffered a massive heart attack. → Read More
Our five ‘finds’ from rugby’s Preparation Series – The Citizen
With rugby's Preparation Series wrapped up we pick five rookie players who made their mark over the course of the 'competition'. → Read More
Herschel Jantjies scores two tries as Stormers punish Lions
Boosted by a brace of tries by scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies the Stormers cruised to a runaway 44-12 win over the hapless Lions. → Read More
Lions tour confirmation a boost for Stormers captain Moerat
Stormers captain Salmaan Moerat says he is motivated by news of the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa → Read More
Why the Lions tour is so special and has to happen in SA
There are plenty of good reasons why the tour by the British and Irish Lions is so special to so many players. → Read More
‘Confident’ Willemse gets the thumbs up from Stormers coach – The Citizen
Stormers fullback Damian Willemse was praised by his coach following his good performance against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. → Read More
Lions ready to let the big guns loose against the Sharks
The Lions are ready to let their "big guns" loose when the Sharks visit Ellis Park in a Preparation Series match this Saturday. → Read More
Still no finality about rugby’s Rainbow Cup – The Citizen
It is expected that the four South African teams play more derbies before travelling abroad for the Rainbow Cup. → Read More
Cheetahs coach backs under-fire Clayton Blommetjies
Blommetjies displayed fine form in Bloemfontein this week when the Cheetahs beat the Sharks. → Read More
SA’s Preparation Series: Where are the top players? – The Citizen
South Africa's top rugby players have been given a chance to prepare for the season in a warm-up series, but where are they? → Read More
ICYMI: Former Bok fears for safety of Elephants players
Injuries to amateur EP Elephants players is a real concern in the Preparation Series, says former Springbok prop Robbi Kempson → Read More
Boks closer to facing the Lions in four home union Tests
The world champions look set to take on the British and Irish Lions in four Tests in the UK - in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Dublin. → Read More
Stormers coach gives new players a pat on the back
“I think we did well to give some players like (props) Lee-Marvin Mazibuko and Kwenzo Blose exposure at this level." → Read More
Rugby’s prep series: A chance to play, but what really is the point?
Motivation is a problem for Cheetahs boss Hawies Fourie, but Lions coach Cash van Rooyen says it's an opportunity for youngsters to showcase their skills. → Read More
Preparation Series could provide a chance for Lions prospect Fred Zeilinga
Zeilinga joined the Lions training squad last week. → Read More
ICYMI: Five rookies to keep an eye on in Preparation Series
The friendly matches allow coaches to test their depth by picking younger players eager to make their mark in senior rugby. → Read More
Stormers to unleash former SA U20 speedster Njezula
The Cape Town-based side are looking to grow their depth and have opted to back a bunch of younger players for the Preparation Series. → Read More
Former Baby Bok star Mollentze ‘crazy’ about Lions opportunity
The young flyhalf-cum-centre is relishing the prospect of mixing it up with the experienced campaigners in the Preparation Series. → Read More
The big, burning question around the Bok No 8 position
Duane Vermeulen isn't going to be around for much longer, so the hunt is well and truly on to find a suitable replacement. → Read More
Specman scores a hat-trick as Cheetahs stun Stormers
The Citizen brings you breaking news, current affairs, celebrity and entertainment news, as well as sport news throughout the day. More news. Your way. → Read More