Hurricanes blow Saders away

The Hurricanes kept the Crusaders scoreless in the second half as they secured an impressive 35-10 bonus-point win in Christchurch on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Second-half surge inspired Canes

A totally dominant second-half performance from the Hurricanes saw them beat the Crusaders 35-10 in Christchurch, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Bok trio miss Olympic cut

Springboks Bryan Habana, Ryan Kankowski and Francois Hougaard have been left out of the 12-man Blitzboks squad for the Olympic Games in Rio.

Lions face tough task

A second-string Lions side will be tasked with the considerable challenge of overcoming the Jaguares in Buenos Aires to secure top spot in the overall Super Rugby standings on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Saders can shift pressure

The Crusaders can move to the top of the New Zealand conference and pile the pressure on the Chiefs if they beat the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

JP skippers Sharks

JP Pietersen will captain a Sharks side that shows six changes for Friday's encounter with the Sunwolves in Durban.

Schoeman at 10 for Bulls

Tian Schoeman will start at flyhalf for the Bulls in this Saturday's clash with the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Beast set for a rest

Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has confirmed that Willie le Roux will miss Friday’s clash with the Sunwolves due to injury, while captain Beast Mtawarira will be rested, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions leave stars at home

Coach Johan Ackermann has opted to rest his first-choice players for the Lions' trip to face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires this Saturday.

Break for Stormers’ Bok locks

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has confirmed that Springbok locks Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit will be rested for this Saturday's clash with the Kings.