Ice-cool Boshoff makes big statement

Marnitz Boshoff has been at the heart of two shock wins for the Lions and is one of the early finds of the Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks down Canes in brutal scrap

The Sharks were made to fight for the spoils in their 27-9 victory against the Hurricanes on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Cheetahs claim historic win

The Cheetahs beat the Bulls 15-9 on Friday to record their first-ever win over the Pretoria franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Burger’s final test is endurance

Schalk Burger's elevation to the Springbok side will depend on a sustained performance in Vodacom Super Rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Transformation still a slow process

South Africa's Super Rugby franchises have failed to transform sufficiently over the past five years. This has in turn hampered the transformation of the national team. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Frans key to Sharks’ success

Frans Steyn’s impact as a player and a leader could be what propels the Sharks to new heights in 2014, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks’ backs steal the show

Brilliant finishing by the Sharks' backs offset a poor performance by the home pack in Durban, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boland deny Stormers

Boland held off a Stormers fightback to win 29-24 in the friendly played in Wellington on Saturday.

EP in eight-team Currie Cup

The Eastern Province Kings will compete in the 2014 Currie Cup Premier Division and not challenge the last-placed South African franchise for a place in the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five Boks to handle with care

JON CARDINELLI identifies five players who must be managed carefully for the sake of the Boks as well as their franchises.