SA Team of the Week (Round 14)

JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the 14th round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Kiwi kings remain a class apart

The past four weeks have shown why the Crusaders remain a cut above the South African teams on attack and defence, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers snatch late draw

Jean-Luc du Plessis kicked a last-minute penalty to help the Stormers draw 19-19 with the Crusaders at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders want to repay Cape fans

The Crusaders want to repay their Cape-based supporters with a convincing performance against the Stormers on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders plan to push tempo… again

The Crusaders look set to run the Stormers ragged in the clash at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders’ second wave to consume Stormers?

The Stormers can’t afford to fade in the second stanza against a Crusaders side that specialises in late surges, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Incredible Koch delivers timely reminder

Vincent Koch’s titanic performance in the Champions Cup final has given Rassie Erasmus the right kind of selection headache, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 13)

JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 teams after 13 rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

SA teams need defensive intervention

South Africa’s best teams and players need to rethink their approach to defence sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Turbo-charged Crusaders blast Bulls

The Crusaders put on an attacking masterclass to score seven tries and a 45-13 win over the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.