Lions sweat over Kwagga’s fitness
The Lions, missing back row combination of Warren Whiteley and Cyle Brink, now worry over the fitness of star loose forward Kwagga Smith. The... Read more
Etzebeth expected to return to full training
Eben Etzebeth looks to have recovered from the foot injury that ruled him out of this past weekend’s clash against France, and is expected... Read more
Whiteley doesn’t compare himself to Duane Vermeulen
Current Springbok Eighthman Warren Whiteley says he does not want to be compared to teammate and counterpart Duane Vermeulen. “He is a very special... Read more
“Christchurch, what a wonderful place to play” – Whiteley
Lions Captain Warren Whiteley, in looking ahead to this weekend’s Super Rugby final has acknowledged not only the quality of their opponents, but the... Read more
Whiteley wishes Kriel well in emotional goodbye
Watch Lions captain Warren Whiteley tear up in an emotional goodbye to teammate and fellow loose forward Jaco Kriel, as he is set to... Read more
Rants & Raves – Super Rugby system sucks
Among my IOL Sport Rants is a Super Rugby structure that gives a team hosting play-off rights to the final when it actually finishes... Read more
Super Rugby Rants and Raves: Round 17
This weekend, for Independent Media’s IOL, I’m raving about the immediate impact of Warren Whiteley and Malcolm Marx, but my complaint is of the... Read more
Lions strengthened by wealth of returning players
Among many other players coming back from injuries, the Lions cause will be strengthened namely by returning Springboks Malcolm Marx and Warren Whiteley. Both... Read more
Whiteley and Marx declared fit for action
The Lions announced on Monday that key Springboks Warren Whiteley and Malcolm Marx have been declared fit and available for selection. The duo, who... Read more
Whiteley to miss Stormers clash, casting serious doubt on June series availability
While their was hope that Warren Whiteley would be making a much welcomed return to rugby in this weekend’s Super Rugby clash between the... Read more
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus lauds Warren Whiteley’s leadership
Warren Whiteley is not guaranteed the Springbok captaincy against England but the Lions leader will definitely be part of new Bok coach Rassie Erasmus’s... Read more
Etzebeth captains Boks
Stormers strong man Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in Warren Whiteley’s enforced absence. Etzebeth, who has played more than 50 Tests, lead the... Read more
Super Rugby’s Super Stars
South African players, led by Lions captain Warren Whiteley, were among the statistical stars of this season’s Super Rugby. The New Zealand Herald gives... Read more
Wonderboy Warren
There is such goodwill towards Lions and Springbok captain Warren Whiteley that it simply has to be rewarded with success against the French. Everyone... Read more