Kriel’s a game changer

Jaco Kriel’s game-breaking ability makes him a unique prospect among South Africa’s openside contenders, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

‘Matfield playing like an old man’

Former Springbok prop Ollie le Roux says Victor Matfield is no longer able to influence proceedings at Vodacom Super Rugby level. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Elstadt out for four months

Stormers flank Rynhardt Elstadt has been ruled out for at least four months after suffering a broken leg and further damage to his ankle against the Blues on Saturday.

Mixed news for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls welcome back Marcel van der Merwe for the match against the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday, but will be without William Small-Smith for six weeks.

‘Hurricanes got away with murder’

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says the Hurricanes should've been penalised for cleaning beyond the ball in their victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.

TMO stabbed on N2 highway

Shaun Veldsman was assaulted in his car after Saturday's Vodacom Super Rugby match at Newlands.

Coetzee strikes for Sharks

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players who topped the stats in five areas of the game this past weekend.

Bulls must change game plan

The problems at Loftus are greater than indifferent early season form, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Stormers win ensures profit

A winning return of one from three, but it’s the one I banked on that ensured a financial winning weekend, writes The Money Man.

Sharks power past Lions

The Sharks overcame horrendous conditions and an improved second-half showing from the Lions to claim a 29-12 win in Durban, writes BRENTON CHELIN.