Rugby fans who say the modern game is being dominated more and more by heftier players and pumped iron can now point to scientific evidence to back their case.
Rugby is quickly gaining momentum in the U.S. with the game experience huge growth at the youth and collegiate levels and Rugby Rugby’s Richard Anderson believes that the rugby in the U.S. can learn from South Africa’s Varsity Cup to build on the momentum.
Glenwood have two teams playing in Argentina. Their coach, Sean Erasmus, again sends reports of their cheerful progress.
Glenwood have played their third match on their Argentinian tour in leafy Mendoza down below the Andes. Sean Erasmus, the Glenwood coach, reports.
As the maxim goes: 'It never rains but it pours.'This certainly rings true for the South African Rugby Union.
Stormers centre Juan de Jongh has learnt his trade over the past two seasons and is ready to step into the limelight as one of the Cape Town franchise's most dangerous attacking weapons.
Super Rugby kicks off on February 24 and with anticipation building Rugby Rugby Rob Davies examines the growing turmoil over a new rugby jersey, the addition of a new (maybe not so qualified) team, and how teams in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia are preparing for the southern hemisphere club showdown.
The southern hemisphere’s top international club competition, Super Rugby or sometimes known as Super 15, kicks off on February 24 and Rugby Rugby’s Rob Davies takes a look at what we can expect from this recently extended 2012 campaign.
Blaming the ref is the easiest way-out for a rugby fan. If you lose, blame the ref. If you get penalised, blame the ref. If a game is called off, blame the ref.
While new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is in no hurry to name his Test captain - Sharks star Bismarck du Plessis has put his hand up for the job, with his added leadership responsibilities in Durban set to help him evolve as a player.
One of the biggest decisions that Heyneke Meyer will have to make is who to appoint as Springbok captain. We take a look at the candidates.
The latest trend, moving world class wings to centre, has also taken hold of the Stormers - with 2007 World Cup-winner Bryan Habana making the big move.
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