Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Highlanders power to first title

The Highlanders produced a superior physical and tactical display to beat the Hurricanes 21-14 in the Vodacom Super Rugby final in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Boks draw northern refs

A northern hemisphere referee will take charge in each of the Springboks' four pool matches at the World Cup later this year.

Smith key to upset

Aaron Smith needs to have another blinder for the Highlanders to have any chance of beating the Hurricanes in the Vodacom Super Rugby final in Wellington on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kiwi final shows SA’s plight

The Springboks have a lot of physical and mental ground to make up if they're going to catch the New Zealanders at the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Jean’s real race begins

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers beat the odds to recover from a ‘car-crash’ knee injury, but is still in a race to regain his previous form in the lead-up to the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Brüssow needs chance to shine

Heyneke Meyer needs to ensure his key loose forwards receive sufficient game time in the Springboks' five matches leading up to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Hurricanes surge into final

The Hurricanes smashed the Brumbies 29-9 in Wellington on Saturday to book their place in the Vodacom Super Rugby final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Barrett poses biggest threat

The Brumbies defence will need to contain Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett in the semi-final in Wellington this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lomu still looms large

The Springboks of today aren’t much bigger than the team that won the 1995 World Cup. Bar Jonah Lomu, the 1995 All Blacks are smaller than their contemporaries in every position. JON CARDINELLI reports.