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Ross Roche
Ross Roche
Senior sports writer
Head Rugby writer at the Citizen
LATEST STORIES FROM ROSS ROCHE
Rugby
Italy will be a proper test for the Boks, says scrum boss Daan Human
Rugby
Junior Boks turn attention to England U20s after Aussie mauling
Rugby
Rassie to ring the changes for first Test against Italy
Rugby
‘We have plenty to work on,’ says Boks’ Rassie after Barbarians rout
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Junior Boks destroy Aussies in World Rugby U20 Champs opener
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Is Rassie set to shake up rugby with the ‘hybrid Springbok’?
Rugby
Joburg camp laid foundation for Boks’ hammering of BaaBaas — Jesse Kriel
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‘It wasn’t our best game’ – Kolbe after Springboks smash BaaBaas
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Springboks blitz Barbarians: Four talking points
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Springboks not taking ageing Barbarians for granted in season opener
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‘He has made us proud’ — Lions scrum guru Redelinghuys on new Bok prop Ntlabakanye
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Jesse Kriel honoured to take up Springbok captaincy for BaaBaas tussle
Rugby
‘No need to risk Siya now,’ says Boks’ Stick ahead of Barbarians match
Rugby
Aphelele Fassi eager to continue growing at 15 for Boks: ‘The competition is healthy’
Rugby
Marnus van der Merwe’s big chance to solve Bok hooker problem
Rugby
Jean-Luc du Preez thrilled to be back in the Bok mix: ‘I’m delighted’
Rugby
Sacha and Krappie could be a match made in heaven for the Springboks
Cricket
OPINION: Zimbawe Tests an opportunity for next-generation Proteas to shine
Rugby
Bok newcomer Vincent Tshituka to finally realise rugby dream: ‘Green and Gold is everything’
Rugby
Asenathi Ntlabakanye in good shape after ‘special’ sessions on Bok scrum guru’s farm [VIDEOS]
Rugby
Exciting Springbok talents to be led by experienced heads in Barbarians tussle
Rugby
Bok rookies’ chance to impress in Barbarians match — Tony Brown
Rugby
Barbarians match will be like a Test, says Boks’ Tony Brown
Rugby
Springbok fire still burns fiercely for Eben Etzebeth: ‘My ultimate drive’
Rugby
Felix Jones: ‘Exciting Boks constantly looking to improve’
Rugby
Siya Kolisi opens up about ‘special’ Springbok environment: ‘A proper family’
Rugby
Rassie confirms Ethan Hooker will be considered in midfield for the Springboks
Rugby
Springboks need different mindset for Barbarians challenge: ‘They can rip you apart’
Rugby
Etzebeth thrilled to have De Jager back in Bok mix: ‘It’s amazing’
Rugby
Proteas did South Africa proud — Bok skipper Siya Kolisi
Rugby
Baabaas, Italy and Georgia perfect prep for Rugby Champs — Bok boss Rassie
Cricket
WTC champs Proteas need more Test cricket, says Bacher
Rugby
Have Springboks missed a trick by dropping rising talent?
Rugby
URC report card: We rate South Africa’s four franchises in 2024/25 season
Rugby
Springboks ready for a changing of the front row guard in 2025
Rugby
Rassie Erasmus maps out Springboks’ 2025 season: ‘Tough and daunting’
Rugby
Rassie’s tough Bok balancing act: ‘We want to win, but also have eyes on World Cup’
Rugby
URC final: Four Bulls players eager to make a Springbok statement
Rugby
Rassie to pick mix and match Bok team for season opener against Barbarians
Rugby
Springboks to cut extended training squad on Sunday
Rugby
Leinster ‘hungrier’ than Bulls for URC success — Dan Sheehan
Rugby
OPINION: Bulls up against it, but it isn’t mission impossible
Rugby
Bulls will manage without Cameron Hanekom in URC final, says Jake White
Cricket
OPINION: Proteas, Aussies undercooked ahead of WTC final — who’ll adapt quickest?
Cricket
Proteas well prepared for one-off final: ‘No second dip at it,’ says Markram
Rugby
John Plumtree reflects on tough, but improved season for the Sharks
Cricket
Proteas keen to replicate success of past legends in WTC final
Rugby
Inability to finish cost Sharks dearly in URC semifinal defeat to Bulls
Cricket
Proteas fired up for World Test Championship final at historical Lord’s
Rugby
Springboks and Bulls suffer huge Cameron Hanekom blow
Rugby
URC semifinal: Bulls beat Sharks – Four key talking points
Rugby
Little motivation needed to fire Sharks up for Bulls URC semi
Rugby
Bok bruiser Snyman named URC Players’ Player of the Season
Rugby
Etzebeth will be available for URC final, if Sharks get there – Plumtree
Rugby
Johan Goosen back for Bulls URC semifinal against Sharks
Rugby
Three Springbok Women debutants to start in Rugby Africa opener against Uganda
Rugby
Etzebeth blow as Sharks make two changes for Bulls semifinal
Rugby
Bulls v Sharks: A forward battle for the ages
Rugby
‘We can fight,’ says Siya Kolisi as Sharks prepare for Bulls battle
Rugby
‘People must get over it’ — Kolisi defends Jaden Hendrikse
Rugby
Henco Venter eager for fairy tale Glasgow farewell
Rugby
Bulls v Sharks: History tells us another URC knockout classic is loading
Rugby
Time to say goodbye — Stormers send players off on low note
Rugby
URC wrap: Bulls and Sharks set up dream semifinal clash, Stormers crash out
Rugby
Dobson finds silver linings in disappointing end to Stormers’ season
Rugby
Plethora of mistakes, Glasgow defence led to Stormers defeat – Dobson
Rugby
Training competition and extra kicking practice helped Bradley Davids become a Sharks hero
Rugby
URC result: Davids kicks Sharks to glory over Munster
Rugby
Sharks have plenty to prove despite best ever URC campaign
Rugby
URC result: Poor defence proves costly as Stormers knocked out by Glasgow
Rugby
Stormers aim to blitz Glasgow with their ‘bomb squad’ in URC quarterfinal
Rugby
Will bold selection decisions pay off or implode for Stormers against Glasgow?
Rugby
Six Springbok hopefuls who need to blow the lights out in URC knockouts
Rugby
Sacha starts, Manie off the bench for Stormers against Glasgow
Rugby
Stormers need to break Glasgow losing streak to progress to URC semifinals
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