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Ross Roche
Ross Roche
Senior sports writer
Head Rugby writer at the Citizen
LATEST STORIES FROM ROSS ROCHE
Rugby
Handré Pollard back for Bulls: ‘He’s one of the best flyhalves in the world’
Rugby
‘We want to make it the most successful Stormers tour,’ says Ruhan Nel
Rugby
Lions insist small tweaks will turn form around against Benetton
Rugby
Simelane eager to capitalise on strong start to Stormers’ season
Rugby
Sharks banking on Bok boost to help against Leinster
Cricket
Record breaking Tazmin Brits is dominating the women’s cricket world
Rugby
Springboks need to sort out inconsistency before end-of-year tour – Reinach
Rugby
Stormers players have ‘bought in nicely’, says defence coach Laker
Rugby
Plenty of improvements needed for Boks ahead of November internationals
Rugby
No rest for Springboks as they get straight into URC action
Rugby
Lions in real danger of going without a win on URC tour
Rugby
‘Hard work lies ahead,’ says Springbok hooker Malcom Marx
Rugby
Springboks keeping an eye on rankings ahead of World Cup draw
Rugby
URC wrap: Bulls and Stormers build momentum ahead of European tours
Rugby
URC result: Lions downed by Zebre in thriller in Parma
Rugby
Playing behind dominant Bok forwards ‘best job in the world’
Rugby
‘This was a close Rugby Championship,’ says Bok captain Siya Kolisi
Rugby
Springboks retain Rugby Championship with win over Los Pumas: Three takeaways
Rugby
Springboks ready for Argentina backlash — Mzwandile Stick
Rugby
URC result: Stormers second half show downs Ospreys
Rugby
‘We have to stay focused and in the moment,’ says Bok captain Kolisi
Rugby
Springboks trying to get balance right as they chase the perfect game
Rugby
Stormers ‘desperate’ to back up Leinster win against Ospreys — Dobson
Rugby
‘We’re there to support incredible Sacha,’ says Damian de Allende
Rugby
Bongi back and ready to rumble for Boks against Los Pumas: ‘Always an honour’
Rugby
Thomas du Toit loving new role in Springbok setup: ‘I can empty the tank’
Rugby
Etzebeth excited to make more history with the Springboks
Rugby
Springboks won’t underestimate inconsistent Argentina: ‘They’ll be hurting’
Rugby
Stormers aim to be more clinical in URC outing against Ospreys
Rugby
Lions receive injury boost ahead of Zebre rumble
Rugby
What must happen for Boks to win Rugby Championship: ‘Stakes are high for us’
Rugby
Strongest Boks team for Rugby Champs decider? ‘Definitely not,’ says Rassie
Rugby
Stormers wary of bogey team Ospreys: ‘Our record against them is pretty poor’
Rugby
Lions hoping for injury reinforcements ahead of Zebre tussle
Rugby
OPINION: It’s time to give Morné van den Berg a run in the Bok No 9 jersey
Rugby
Lood de Jager back for Springboks as they touch down in London
Rugby
Centre of attention: Canan Moodie relishing No 13 role for Springboks
Rugby
Bulls boss Ackermann calls for improvement ahead of Leinster’s visit to Loftus
Rugby
John Dobson fired up about Stormers’ scrum depth after Leinster mauling
Rugby
Stormers and Bulls get off to flying starts in the URC
Rugby
‘The job is not finished’: Kolisi’s Boks can clinch Rugby Champs title at Twickenham
Rugby
Sacha breaks Percy’s record in Springboks rout of Los Pumas
Rugby
URC result: Power game leads Bulls to win over Ospreys
Rugby
‘This win is testament to our hard work’ – Stormers captain Ruhan Nel
Rugby
Springboks fuel Lions’ fire going into URC clash against Cardiff
Rugby
URC result: Superb Stormers thrash defending champs Leinster
Rugby
Lions target Cardiff win in URC opener: ‘It’s a great first test for us’
Rugby
Ackermann nervous, but excited as new era begins for Bulls
Rugby
Springbok-laden Sharks gunning for strong start to URC season: ‘We’re good to go’
Rugby
‘We absolutely have to start with a win,’ says Stormers’ John Dobson
Rugby
Top eight the goal once again for Lions in the URC: ‘Then anything can happen’
Rugby
OPINION: More of the same from the same old Lions?
Rugby
Stormers hope to combat Leinster’s tempo with physicality — Venter
Rugby
Leinster have no weaknesses, says Stormers’ Dawie Snyman ahead of URC kickoff
Rugby
Stormers gunning for fast start at home in URC — Seabelo Senatla
Rugby
Kicking battle key for Springboks in potentially wet Durban — Tony Brown
Rugby
‘Argentina tough and passionate … and dangerous,’ says Esterhuizen
Cricket
Quinton de Kock’s availability ‘a major boost’ for Proteas, says Shukri Conrad
Rugby
Springboks chasing 80 minute performance against Argentina — Brown
Rugby
Siya Kolisi nearing 100 Tests: How will the Springboks manage the skipper?
Rugby
Jan Serfontein thrilled to be back in SA and playing for the Bulls: ‘I am very excited’
Rugby
One week to kick-off: Tricky start to season for South Africa’s URC teams
Rugby
Lions fired up for ‘special’ Currie Cup final, says new recruit Chris Smith
Rugby
‘We can’t get ahead of ourselves,’ says Kolbe after All Blacks drubbing
Rugby
‘I know what it’s like on the other side’ — Rassie after Boks’ record win
Rugby
‘We haven’t won anything yet,’ says Rassie as Boks target Rugby Championship title
Rugby
‘Coaches have given us confidence and freedom to play,’ says Kolisi
Rugby
Rassie on halftime talk in Wellington: ‘The players spoke the most’
Rugby
Springboks clinch record win over All Blacks: Four talking points
Rugby
Mzwandile Stick excited to see new-look Bok backline in action
Rugby
All on the line for Boks as Rassie looks to build more depth in Wellington
Rugby
‘There is so much at stake,’ says Bok captain Kolisi ahead of All Blacks Test
Rugby
Jasper Wiese ready to rumble for Boks: ‘A chance to show what this jersey means to me’
Rugby
‘Expressing yourself isn’t always flashy,’ says Willemse ahead of All Blacks game
Rugby
Lions favourites as Currie Cup semis set for lift off
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