The Lions’ unlikely hero

Published Dec 05 2011 by Keo.co.za

Josh Strauss has become a cult figure in Joburg but he very nearly fell into rugby obscurity.

Had it not been for Alan Zondagh, Sharks fans might have been spared the frustration inflicted on them by Strauss in the Currie Cup...

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Force finally find form at...

The Western Force have finally earned their first win of the post-Richard Graham era, notching an unconvincing 17-11 triumph over the Lions on Saturday night.The Force had lost six in a row, four of which had come since former coach Graham was sacked ... [ Published 41 mins ago by SEN SportSENtral ]

Entities: David Pocock, CJ Van Der Linde, Phil Blake, Napolioni Nalaga

First Reported 10 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 5 Documents

Western Force overhaul Lions 17-11 in Perth (Reuters)

May 26 (Reuters) - Western Force pushed the visiting Lions one step closer to the wooden spoon by winning their Super Rugby match 17-11 in Perth on Saturday.Force trailed 8-3 at halftime after an early try to Lions winger Michael Killian but scored two ... [ Published 8 hours ago by Yahoo! News Australia ]

Entities: Perth (Australia), Napolioni Nalaga, Mark Meadows, David Pocock

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 2 Documents

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Too close to call...

The last four Super Rugby matches this weekend all look like they could go either way, we took a closer look and tried to predict the outcomes.There will be two fierce contests in Australia with the big derby in Canberra followed by a basement battle ... [ Published May 25 2012 by iafrica.com ]

Entities: South Africa, Gerrie Coetzee, Australia, Josh Holmes, Perth (Australia)

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 3 Documents

Land Rover

Dream date at Twickenham

YOUNG rugby players from Long Buckby will step out onto the hallowed turf of Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.They have been invited to represent their region in a special ‘Parade of Champions’ at the famous ground.The invitation to take part in the prestigious ... [ Published May 25 2012 by Daventry Today ]

Entities: Twickenham, Rugby, Land Rover

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 6 Documents

Live Super Rugby: Chiefs v Bulls

FS Footer Nav ServicesFS Footer Nav CareersFS Footer Nav LegalFS Footer Nav Tools ... [ Published May 25 2012 by FoxSports.com.au ]

Entities: Super Rugby

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 12 Documents

Force's Cummins ready to hit top form

After watching his aunt become Australia's Biggest Loser, Western Force winger Nick Cummins says it's about time he reached greater heights in his own career.Cummins said he was "proud as punch" after watching his aunt Margie Cummins lose 73.2kg to win ... [ Published May 25 2012 by MSN New Zealand ]

Entities: Perth (Australia), The Force, Super Rugby

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 3 Documents

Rugby

Final Weekend on Premiership Rugby TV

lets you re-live all the highs and lows from this season & last. You can enjoy all the action from this year's Aviva Premiership Rugby Final completely free - after all it is the most important date in the rugby calendar. The Aviva Premiership Rugby Final ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Gloucester Rugby Club ]

Entities: Rugby, Twickenham, Rugby Union

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