‘Stormers will breach Chiefs wall’

Robbie Fleck is backing his Stormers side to overcome the Chiefs’ breakdown tactics and score more tries than the New Zealand side at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Coetzee: Venter will boost Boks

Allister Coetzee has no problem with Brendan Venter performing consultancy roles with the Boks and Italy – even though the two teams will meet later this year. JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch reports.

SA Team of the Week (Round 6)

JON CARDINELLI picks a form South African XV based on performances in round six of Super Rugby.

Lions cling to top spot

The Lions scored the most significant win of round six and remain well-placed at the top of the South African group, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Super Rugby cull a must

The decision to reduce the number of Super Rugby teams from 18 to 15 is absolutely necessary for the competition’s survival, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers smash Cheetahs

Sikhumbuzo Notshe scored a hat-trick as the Stormers romped to a 53-10 bonus-point win over the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Chiefs outlast Bulls

The Chiefs produced a superior second-half performance to claim a 28-12 bonus-point win against the Bulls in Hamilton on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Super Rugby preview (Round 6, Part 2)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the last three Super Rugby matches in round six of the competition.

SA Team of the Week (Round 5)

JON CARDINELLI picks a form South African XV based on performances in round five of Super Rugby.

Dire Bulls need intervention

The Bulls’ limp and largely aimless performances of the past 18 months suggest that something is profoundly wrong at the once proud franchise, writes JON CARDINELLI.