Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Lions have poked the tiger

The British & Irish Lions’ magnificent victory in New Zealand may inspire a new attitude in the minds of the All Blacks in the weeks and months to come, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions close in on Saders

The Lions remain in the hunt for a potential home final after claiming a bonus-point win against the Sunwolves, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions level series

The British & Irish Lions handed the All Blacks a first defeat in New Zealand in eight years when they won 24-21 in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Defence pays dividends for Boks

The Springboks have embraced uncompromising defence as part of their new team identity and the results have been emphatic, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks finish off French

The Springboks powered their way to a 35-12 win and 3-0 series whitewash of France on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Ellis Park.

All Blacks draw first blood

Rieko Ioane scored a brace as the All Blacks thumped the British & Irish Lions 30-15 in Auckland to take a 1-0 lead in the series. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA A too strong for Baa-Baas

South Africa A overcame a red-card setback to beat the French Barbarians 48-28 on Friday and win the series 2-0, reports JON CARDINELLI at Orlando Stadium.

‘Du Preez can be world’s best’

Captain Warren Whiteley feels that Test rookie Jean-Luc du Preez, as well as the Springbok back row as a unit, could go on to great things. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.