Steyn key to Bok World Cup puzzle

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made several shrewd recruitments in the lead-up to the all-important Test season, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA Super Rugby team of the season

JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Bulls surprise, Sharks disappoint

The Vodacom Bulls showed signs of progress while the once-hyped Sharks were mercilessly exposed in the quarter-final matches staged in Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Brumbies smash Sharks to book semi spot

The Brumbies pummeled the Sharks 38-13 in Canberra on Saturday to set up a semi-final showdown with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Can Bulls score landmark win in NZ?

The Vodacom Bulls will have the opportunity to make history when they face the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers must break cycle of mediocrity

The Stormers need to change more than their coach if they hope to progress in 2020 and beyond, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Barrett vs Pollard: A World Cup appetiser

Psychological points will be on offer when All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett lines up against Springbok No 10 Handré Pollard in a Vodacom Super Rugby playoff this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA Team of the Week (Round 18)

JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the 18th round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Travel still biggest playoff hurdle

The grueling travel demands associated with the Vodacom Super Rugby playoff schedule continue to hand the hosting teams a grossly unfair advantage, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Am strikes late to sink Stormers

Lukhanyo Am scored a try after the hooter to earn the Sharks a 12-9 win over the Stormers and a place in the playoffs. JON CARDINELLI reports.