Refs must be held accountable

RICHARD LOE, writing in Herald on Sunday, says the refereeing in this year's Super Rugby tournament has been poor.

Bismarck takes honours

Bismarck du Plessis made a greater individual contribution than Adriaan Strauss in Saturday's big game at Kings Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Potgieter blow for Bulls

Vodacom Bulls flanker Dewald Potgieter has been ruled out for the remainder of the Super Rugby tournament.

Frans must fill flyhalf void

The decision to shift Frans Steyn to No 10 in the absence of Pat Lambie and Fred Zeilinga is a no-brainer, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bismarck steals the show

Bismarck du Plessis was at the heart of a fine defensive performance by the Sharks at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Nadolo steam-rolls Cheetahs

Nemani Nadolo scored three tries in the Crusaders' 52-31 bonus-point victory against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Chiefs struggle past Rebels

The Chiefs were made to fight for a 22-16 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Hamilton on Saturday.

Preview: Lions vs Sharks

JON CARDINELLI and RYAN VREDE analyse the big Vodacom Super Rugby game at Ellis Park on Saturday.

UCT player punched female student

Ikeys player Kyle Kriel punched a female Pukke student during a brawl with Pukke players in a Wimpy on Monday night.

Hougaard to wing it for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have been forced to make a couple of late changes after Akona Ndungane sustained a hamstring injury at the captain's run on Thursday.