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Ross Roche
Ross Roche
Senior sports writer
Head Rugby writer at the Citizen
LATEST STORIES FROM ROSS ROCHE
Rugby
Lions to spend two-week break to get realigned for Warriors ‘Test match’
Rugby
Stormers aim to be SA’s first team to feature in Champions Cup semis
Rugby
Lions’ maturity stands them in good stead heading into URC business end
Rugby
‘Stormers lack patience,’ says Dobson after Edinburgh scare
Cricket
Titans stun Lions in a thriller at the Wanderers to win CSA One Day Cup
Rugby
‘We had to dig deep,’ says Lions coach Van Rooyen about Dragons win
Rugby
URC result: Lions second half show smashes Dragons
Rugby
Kicking game behind Willemse’s wing switch for Stormers against Edinburgh
Rugby
‘Two desperate packs stacking up,’ says Lions scrum coach Redelinghuys
Rugby
We can’t afford to slip up now – Lions flyhalf Smith
Rugby
URC result: Sharks battle to important win over Cardiff
Rugby
Edinburgh are a better team than Ellis Park result suggests, says Stormers’ Snyman
Rugby
Ivan van Rooyen reflects on 20-plus years with the Lions: ‘Blessed and privileged’
Cricket
Massive cross-Jukskei derby to close out local cricket season
Rugby
Willemse on the wing as Sandi hits 50 for Stormers v Edinburgh
Rugby
Dragons win crucial, as Lions focus on getting better – Roux
Rugby
Stormers brace for massive scrum battle against Edinburgh
Rugby
OPINION: Can the Lions replicate some of the magic of LIV Golf?
Rugby
Stormers’ overplaying continues to cost them as they size up Edinburgh
Rugby
OPINION: Boks and Lions hold their breath as Ntlabakanye doping hearing takes place
Rugby
Lions stay grounded with honest chats, says Van Rooyen
Rugby
Stormers have to be better against Edinburgh – Dobson
Rugby
We will take an ugly win over beautiful loss any day – Stormers captain Nel
Rugby
Van Rooyen praises big defensive effort in Lions’ entertaining URC win against Edinburgh
Rugby
URC wrap: Stormers down Dragons to seal perfect URC weekend for SA sides
Rugby
URC result: Lions first half show mauls Edinburgh
Rugby
‘I’m proud of the boys for stepping up,’ says Bulls captain Coetzee
Rugby
Captain Ruhan Nel warns Stormers of complacency against Dragons
Rugby
Lions won’t underestimate struggling Edinburgh – Oosthuizen
Rugby
URC result: Bulls first half blitz destroys Cardiff
Rugby
Lions looking for consistency in URC match against Edinburgh
Rugby
Stormers want to see more improvement against Dragons
Rugby
Ton up for ‘Krappie’ as Lions welcome Edinburgh in URC
Rugby
BIG READ: Could Ruan Venter become Eben Etzebeth’s heir apparent?
Rugby
Lions looking to take it one game at a time, starting with Edinburgh, says Angelo Davids
Rugby
Stormers wary of the Dragons despite past dominance – Damian Willemse
Rugby
Backline boost for Stormers for Dragons URC tussle
Rugby
OPINION: Interesting picks in the Springbok virtual alignment camp
Rugby
‘Job’s not done,’ says Van Rooyen as Lions gun for URC playoffs
Rugby
Stormers are stronger ahead of Dragons URC duel
Rugby
Lions have to beat Edinburgh to prove top eight credentials
Rugby
Stormers and Lions sitting pretty, Bulls and Sharks in danger as URC hits back end
Rugby
Blitzboks seal series, now target Sevens Championship
Rugby
BIG READ: ‘Sacha will captain the Stormers again, just not now,’ says John Dobson
Rugby
SA teams will know where they stand in URC after this weekend
Rugby
‘We have to be much better to beat the Bulls,’ says Stormers’ Fouche
Rugby
OPINION: Could Rennie appointment see Brown stay on with Springboks?
Rugby
Stormers ‘couldn’t have prepared better’ for north-south derby
Rugby
Van Rooyen hopes derby wins will make the difference for Lions in play-off hunt
Rugby
‘The noise around Sacha is concerning,’ says Stormers’ John Dobson
Rugby
Rassie says no one out of Bok picture, Malherbe persuaded to play on after injury struggles
Rugby
Multifaceted Springboks more dangerous than ever – Tony Brown
Cricket
BIG READ: Proteas look to home comforts in 2027 for next shot at World Cup glory
Rugby
Daan Human opens up on Ntlabakanye doping hearing, prop depth in the Boks
Rugby
Springboks: Nienaber laid the foundation, Flannery to lead the evolution
Rugby
Out-of-form Sacha needs to lean on Stormers team-mates, says Boks’ Brown
Rugby
OPINION: Time not on Dave Rennie’s side ahead of Springbok Tests
Rugby
Springboks season officially up and running with CT alignment camp
Rugby
Boks-All Blacks Baltimore Test almost sold out, as SA Rugby reveal sound financial position
Rugby
Global rugby season: ‘We need it, but there are challenges’
Rugby
Duane Vermeulen would love a crack at Henry Pollock
Rugby
South Africa not likely to host another Rugby World Cup – Rian Oberholzer
Rugby
‘Now for URC top eight,’ says Lions’ Van Rooyen
Rugby
Dobson apologises to the fans as Stormers’ losing run continues: ‘Very disappointing’
Rugby
‘Winning the SA Shield is a big moment,’ says Lions captain Francke Horn
Sport
Casey Jarvis goes back-to-back with victory at 115th SA Open
Rugby
Lions win SA Shield for first trophy in URC era
Sport
Casey Jarvis powers into SA Open lead on day three
Rugby
URC result: Lions down Stormers in feisty encounter
Rugby
Lions need to ‘pitch up’ in URC derby against Stormers
Rugby
Sacha to focus on playing duties, as Schickerling takes the Stormers captaincy
Rugby
Lions and Stormers target key points in URC derby clash
Sport
Du Plessis shoots course record, as Laporta takes lead at SA Open
Rugby
Sacha gets the nod, Kotze reaches 50 as Stormers take on Lions
Rugby
Lions bank on consistency in URC derby against Stormers
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