Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Boks face scrap for second

The All Blacks will look to extend their winning run while the Springboks and Wallabies will fight for a second-place finish in the last two rounds of the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Currie Cup preview (Round 8)

Griquas and Western Province will be fighting for a semi-final place when they meet in Kimberley on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Genia lifted Aussie attack

Will Genia racked up some impressive attacking numbers in the Wallabies' win against Argentina,  according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

WP bank bonus point

Western Province claimed an important 31-23 bonus-point win against the Pumas at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Bulls lash Griquas

Piet van Zyl scored two tries as the Blue Bulls romped to a 57-20 bonus-point win against Griquas in Pretoria on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

No stopping ‘The Bus’

Julian Savea is likely to end his try-drought against the Springboks in Christchurch this Saturday as the All Blacks go chasing another bonus-point win, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Cooper, Foley key in Perth clash

The game management of Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley will be key when the Wallabies host Argentina in Perth on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Ardie to front Boks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made just one forced change to his starting side with flanker Ardie Savea coming in for the injured Sam Cane.

Coetzee bolsters pack

Vincent Koch and Pieter-Steph du Toit will start for the Springboks against the All Blacks while hooker Malcolm Marx is set to make his Test debut from the bench.