Super Rugby preview (Round 3, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Vodacom Super Rugby matches of round four.

Defence to decide Joburg derby

Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard will have plenty to prove on defence in what could be a season-defining clash between the Lions and Vodacom Bulls, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Halfback hopefuls must embrace pressure

The game management of South Africa’s premier scrumhalves and flyhalves must improve in the lead-up to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers snatch late win

Herschel Jantjies scored a try after the hooter to help the Stormers beat the Lions 19-17 at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlanders hold off Reds

Shannon Frizell scored a brace as the Highlanders edged the Reds 36-31 in Dunedin on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 2)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the three Vodacom Super Rugby matches on Saturday involving the South African franchises.

Lions primed to sink Stormers

The Lions could make a further statement with regard to their title ambitions and deal the Stormers a crippling blow in the derby at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA Team of the Week (Round 1)

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

Bulls rise as Stormers implode

The Loftus blowout showcased a Vodacom Bulls team on the rise as well as a sorry Stormers group on the road to nowhere, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rampant Bulls trample Stormers

Rosko Specman scored two tries as the Vodacom Bulls thrashed a disjointed Stormers side 40-3 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.