De Allende’s will to succeed

Damian de Allende made a statement in the early rounds of Super Rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Crucial fortnight for SA teams

Another win for the Lions could see them topping the South African conference after nine rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Rugby’s crisis of faith

Frustration is the name of the game as rugby’s officials continue to get it wrong at both a micro and macro level, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Toulon march on to semis

Frédéric Michalak scored 22 points in Toulon's 32-18 quarter-final win against Wasps on Sunday.

Chiefs break Blues hearts

The Chiefs fired late to win 23-16 in Hamilton on Saturday and hand the Blues their seventh successive defeat. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Canes hold off Stormers

The Hurricanes withstood a second-half surge by the Stormers to win 25-20 in Wellington on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers must stop Barrett

The Stormers will lose to the Hurricanes if they don't win the forward battle and limit the attacking space of flyhalf Beauden Barrett, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lowe to take Chiefs high

James Lowe will be a key man when the Chiefs look to bag a bonus-point victory against the hapless Blues in Hamilton, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jean’s return to inspire Boks

Duane Vermeulen says Springbok captain Jean de Villiers's fightback from injury has been nothing short of inspiring. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions must build on tour success

The Lions’ three outstanding wins in Australasia showed why they are a franchise on the rise, writes JON CARDINELLI.