Rugby Championship preview

Four wins – including a rare victory in Australasia – would mark the Springboks’ 2018 Rugby Championship campaign as exceptional, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Willemse ready to rock at 15

Damian Willemse will receive game time at fullback in the Rugby Championship, while the out-of-form Elton Jantjies will remain the Springboks’ second-choice flyhalf. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Captain Kolisi set for blindside shift

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus plans to field Marco van Staden, Siya Kolisi and Francois Louw in the same back row at some point in the Rugby Championship. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Lions exposed in final failure

The Crusaders handed the attack-minded Lions yet another lesson in finals rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Mo’unga fires, Jantjies flops

Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo’unga fired behind a dominant pack while Lions pivot Elton Jantjies bowed to the pressure in the Super Rugby final in Christchurch, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Five key battles in Christchurch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the players and battles that will shape the outcome of the Super Rugby final between the Crusaders and Lions in Christchurch.

Action on final issue is long overdue

Super Rugby needs a rest week between the semi-finals and final to improve the chances of a fairer contest in the tournament decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions rebound to book final place

The Lions fought back from 14-0 down to beat the Waratahs 44-26 in Johannesburg and secure their spot in the Super Rugby final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Preview: Lions vs Waratahs

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the Super Rugby semi-final in Johannesburg.

Lions need Canes to halt Crusaders

The stats show why the Hurricanes are the most likely side to beat the Crusaders in 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.