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Ross Roche
Ross Roche
Senior sports writer
Head Rugby writer at the Citizen
LATEST STORIES FROM ROSS ROCHE
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URC result: Lions and Ospreys thriller ends in stalemate
Rugby
Dobson gives update on injured Malherbe: ‘He’s made progress, but also suffered a setback’
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Springboks bolster Stormers backline for Sharks URC derby
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Adaptability and accuracy key for Lions against Ospreys
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Stormers and Sharks gunning for URC derby glory
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SA U19s through to World Cup Super Sixes despite loss to Windies
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Henco hits 50 as Lions get Bok boost against Ospreys
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Stormers looking for improved defensive performance against Sharks
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OPINION: EPCR Champions Cup format needs an overhaul
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Can the Bulls build on Pau win and reignite URC challenge?
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Junior Bok champions included in SA U20 training squad ahead of big year
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Stormers turn focus to URC after Champions Cup progress
Cricket
SA U19s thrash Tanzania U19s to get up and running in World Cup
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EPCR wrap: Stormers and Bulls progress in Champions Cup
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Challenge Cup result: Lions draw with Perpignan to drop out of EPCR
Rugby
Champions Cup result: Stormers through to knockouts after nervy Leicester win
Rugby
Stormers aiming to sharpen up on attack against Leicester Tigers
Rugby
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SA U19s prepared for Afghanistan spin barrage in World Cup opener
Rugby
Stormers geared for Champions Cup ‘playoff’ against Leicester
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Rugby
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Lions go all-in with full strength squad for two-game Euro tour
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Cricket
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SA20: How the six squads shape up ahead of season four and predictions
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Rugby
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Bulls need to walk the talk to relieve pressure on coach Ackermann
Rugby
OPINION: Stormers in dreamland after unbeaten start to season
Rugby
Lions skipper Francke Horn: ‘Rest and recover, then we go again’
Rugby
Bench energy helped Sharks down Bulls in URC derby — Pietersen
Rugby
‘We’re doing an amazing job,’ says Dobson on Stormers’ winning run
Rugby
De Villiers and Moerat praise Stormers’ backs-against-the-wall win over Lions
Rugby
URC result: Sharks late show stuns Bulls in Durban
Rugby
URC result: Stormers ‘bomb squad’ blows Lions out the water
Rugby
Sacha FM extends with Stormers through to 2029
Rugby
Desperate Sharks and Bulls hunting URC derby delight
Rugby
Stormers and Lions to deliver thrilling game of running rugby in URC derby
Rugby
URC derbies an early Springbok audition for 2026 season
Rugby
Springbok reinforcements boost Bulls for Sharks derby
Rugby
No Sacha FM, as Neethling hits 100 for Stormers against Lions
Rugby
Lions back to full strength for Stormers URC tussle
Rugby
Sharks and Bulls ready to give fans ‘something special’, says Pietersen
Rugby
Sharks back continuity for massive URC derby against Bulls
Rugby
‘It’s really special’: Fouche thrilled to reach century milestone for Stormers
Rugby
Van den Berg fired up for Reinach challenge, but Lions team comes first
Rugby
Bulls defensive problems worry Ackermann ahead of SA derbies
Rugby
OPINION: Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s humility could lead him to greatness
Rugby
Stormers must up their game for Lions challenge – John Dobson
Rugby
‘It gives us belief,’ says Sharks coach Pietersen after Saracens win
Rugby
Same old Lions, as Van Rooyen rues missed opportunities
Rugby
Lions sign Springbok prop Boan Venter
Rugby
Cheetahs have some thinking to do after ‘frustrating’ defeat, says Steyn
Rugby
‘It was about the outcome’: Dobson reacts to Stormers’ latest win
Rugby
Champions Cup result: Saints second half show destroys Bulls
Rugby
Joy for Stormers and Sharks, despair for Lions and Cheetahs
Rugby
Depleted Bulls gunning for Saints scalp to reignite season
Rugby
Sharks stars eager to turn ship around against Saracens in Champions Cup
Rugby
Lions hope changed team can down Newcastle in England
Rugby
Stormers stars have to front up in tough La Rochelle contest
Rugby
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