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Ross Roche
Ross Roche
Senior sports writer
Head Rugby writer at the Citizen
LATEST STORIES FROM ROSS ROCHE
Rugby
Ackermann building new memories at the Bulls: ‘They are my sons and I want them to do well’
Rugby
Where to now for bumbling Stormers?
Cricket
Joy for De Klerk, despair for Wolvaardt, Kapp and Lee as RCB win WPL final
Cricket
Proteas at the T20 World Cup: ‘It’s brutal,’ says Albie Morkel about bowling in India
Rugby
Six home matches left to decide the Lions’ season
Cricket
Proteas go down to India in worthwhile T20 World Cup warm up
Cricket
Proteas stars hunt Women’s Premier League glory in India
Cricket
OPINION: Cloud of political tensions threatens to wash out T20 World Cup
Rugby
‘Players must take accountability,’ says Lions captain Horn after Bulls bashing
Rugby
‘We will bounce back in Perth,’ says Blitzboks’ Oosthuizen
Rugby
‘We are proud of what we have achieved so far,’ says Stormers captain Sacha FM
Rugby
‘We will support him,’ says Rassie as Bok prop’s hearing looms
Rugby
Beaten Lions just ‘sloppy’, nothing to do with travel factor — Van Rooyen
Rugby
‘There needs to be a change in behaviour,’ says Dobson about Stormers
Rugby
Blitzboks flop to fourth place finish in Singapore Sevens
Rugby
Coetzee ‘proud’ of Bulls after giving Lions wakeup call in URC thrashing
Rugby
URC result: Bulls get revenge with one-sided Lions rout
Rugby
Roche fired up for Esterhuizen battle as Stormers and Sharks collide
Rugby
Gauteng URC derby: Lions ready for ‘hurting’ Bulls superstars
Rugby
‘Both teams will be desperate,’ says Horn about Jukskei derby
Rugby
Springboks v England: ‘Something special is brewing,’ says Rassie
Cricket
SA U19s close out dismal U19 World Cup with Sri Lanka loss
Rugby
Smith fired up for Pollard battle as Lions chase double over Bulls
Rugby
Stormers ready to ‘deal with their demons’ in Sharks rematch
Rugby
Rassie says crucial to ‘take a chance’ with different players in four Tests against All Blacks
Rugby
Boks v All Blacks: How to determine a winner if four-Test series is a draw
Rugby
‘We want Tony even after 2027,’ says Bok boss Rassie
Rugby
Lions ready for Bulls challenge after tough two-week tour
Rugby
Stormers disappointed after letting down 50,000 fans — Dobson
Cricket
U19 World Cup: SA dumped out by Australia
Rugby
One down, one to go as Sharks target URC double over Stormers
Rugby
URC result: Sharks stun Stormers to end their unbeaten run
Rugby
Dobbo backs ‘solid’ Stormers backline to do the job against Sharks
Rugby
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’
Rugby
Springboks bolster Stormers backline for Sharks URC derby
Rugby
Adaptability and accuracy key for Lions against Ospreys
Rugby
Stormers and Sharks gunning for URC derby glory
Cricket
SA U19s through to World Cup Super Sixes despite loss to Windies
Rugby
Henco hits 50 as Lions get Bok boost against Ospreys
Rugby
Stormers looking for improved defensive performance against Sharks
Rugby
OPINION: EPCR Champions Cup format needs an overhaul
Rugby
Can the Bulls build on Pau win and reignite URC challenge?
Rugby
Junior Bok champions included in SA U20 training squad ahead of big year
Rugby
Lions eager to take Perpignan lessons into Ospreys clash
Rugby
Stormers turn focus to URC after Champions Cup progress
Cricket
SA U19s thrash Tanzania U19s to get up and running in World Cup
Rugby
EPCR wrap: Stormers and Bulls progress in Champions Cup
Rugby
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
Lions bracing for physical Perpignan battle in Challenge Cup
Cricket
SA U19s prepared for Afghanistan spin barrage in World Cup opener
Rugby
Stormers geared for Champions Cup ‘playoff’ against Leicester
Rugby
Lions boss Van Rooyen considering his options for Perpignan battle
Rugby
Sharks gunning for big Champions Cup win over Clermont: ‘This is a playoff match’
Rugby
Stormers’ home play-off hopes in own hands: ‘Almost a knockout game against Leicester’
Rugby
Lions go all-in with full strength squad for two-game Euro tour
Rugby
Challenge Cup playoffs firmly in Lions’ hands
Rugby
OPINION: EPCR set controversial precedent with Cheetahs v Ulster decision
Rugby
‘Desperately disappointing,’ says Dobbo after Stormers’ unbeaten run ends
Cricket
SA20 teams look to build momentum after explosive start
Cricket
Rain washes out DSG versus MI Cape Town SA20 match
Cricket
‘I am at peace with whatever happens,’ says Rickelton about World Cup selection
Cricket
Rossouw, Mulder and Jansen help JSK stun Capitals in SA20 opener
Cricket
Royals and Sunrisers gun for perfect start to SA20 season four
Cricket
‘Sunrisers can go all the way,’ says new signing Lutho Sipamla
Cricket
Fireworks galore as DSG edge MICT in SA20 cracker
Cricket
MI Cape Town and DSG to launch SA20 season four with a bang
Cricket
SA20 chief Graeme Smith: ‘We are excited to be playing in new festive season window’
Cricket
SA20: How the six squads shape up ahead of season four and predictions
Cricket
Playing for South Africa is still the best, says JSK’s Faf du Plessis ahead of SA20 start
Cricket
‘No Brevis, no problem,’ says MI Cape Town star Rabada
Rugby
Lacklustre Lions face season-defining January
Rugby
Bulls need to walk the talk to relieve pressure on coach Ackermann
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