Person: Van Heerden

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rugby

Azzurri survive late comeback to beat Romania

Italy’s Rugby World Cup ended on a high as they survived a late rally from Romania to win their Pool D clash at Exeter’s Sandy Park.

rugby

Romanians sound warning for Ireland

Forgive me Monsieur, for I have sinned. It’s been eight games since my last transgression

soccer

Midfielder leaves Blackburn

soccer

Emerton poised for Rovers return

soccer

Allardyce considers changes

Robinson the hero as Blackburn banish Blues

BLACKBURN had keeper Paul Robinson to thank for two penalty saves that sent them into the Carling Cup semi-finals at Chelsea’s expense last night.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009

Allardyce ponders changes

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will make wholesale changes for their Carling Cup third-round tie at Nottingham Forest tomorrow.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2009

Gutsy Ireland grind out credible win

Republic of Ireland 1 South Africa 0

Tue, 08 Sep, 2009

Fringe players aim to impress Trap

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni handed some of his fringe players the chance to play themselves into World Cup contention in tonight’s friendly clash with South Africa.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2009

Nielsen back for Rovers

Blackburn have club captain Ryan Nelsen back in their squad as they go in search of their first points of the new Barclays Premier League season at Sunderland tomorrow.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2009

Rovers waiting on Nelson fitness

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen will have a late fitness check ahead of their Barclays Premier League kick-off against Manchester City.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2009

Supersub Alves blasts Brazil to cup final

SUBSTITUTE Daniel Alves broke South African hearts with an 88th-minute free-kick for Brazil that dumped the hosts out of the Confederations Cup with a narrow semi-final victory in Johannesburg.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2009

Rovers seal van Heerden deal

Blackburn have signed midfielder Elrio van Heerden from Club Brugge on a free transfer.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2009

White sticks to winning formula

South Africa coach Jake White this morning named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday’s World Cup final against England.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2007

Boks dismayed by Burger verdict

Springboks coach Jake White believes his squad can put the Schalk Burger saga to one side and maintain their concentration for Friday night’s crucial clash against England.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2007

Boks will not ease up, vows White

SPRINGBOK coach Jake White has dismissed any prospect of complacency creeping into the South African camp as they prepare for a World Cup showdown with England.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2007

Late Habana try seals Bulls’ first Super 14 title

SPRINGBOK wing Bryan Habana scored a try two minutes into injury-time to lead the Northern Bulls to a thrilling win over the Coastal Sharks for their first Super 14 title.

Mon, 21 May, 2007

Springbok Sevens squad announced

South Africa Sevens coach Paul Treu has announced their 15-man squad for the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens 2005 to be played in Hong Kong from 18-20.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

The bans imposed last weekend on South Africans Robbie Kempson and Bakkies Botha for, respectively, a late cheap shot on Toutai Kefu and “deliberately attacking the face” of Aussie hooker Brendan Cannon, has highlighted once more the basic fact that rugby probably has more ‘bad boys’ than most sports. Declan Colley looks back at some of the sport’s anti-heroes.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2003

South Africa v New Zealand teams

Vodacom Tri-Nations Series

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003