The Cheetahs are well placed to inflict a rare defeat on a weakened Glasgow Warriors outfit in the Pro14 on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS. GLASGOW WARRIORS vs CHEETAHS (Friday, 21:35) In the first match between the sides – in round six in October – the Cheetahs heartbreakingly conceded a late try as the Warriors snatched a thrilling 29-26 victory in… Read more →
Grey High 1st XV coach Allan Miles is concerned with the results-driven nature of schoolboy rugby. DYLAN JACK reports. With schools rugby becoming almost semi-professional at some schools, coaches are under more pressure to win than ever before. Miles says this is resulting in an emphasis on schoolboys’ weight and size, rather than providing them with the skills they need… Read more →
Saracens tighthead prop Vincent Koch says rumours of his premature return to South Africa are unfounded. Koch is believed to be earmarked by Rassie Erasmus as a key player for the Springboks leading up to, and during, the 2019 World Cup. However, the 27-year-old confirmed to Netwerk24 that rumours of him signing a long-term contract with the Bulls or Western Province… Read more →
Take a look at who is playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. GLASGOW WARRIORS vs CHEETAHS (Friday, 21:35) Glasgow Warriors – 15 Ruaridh Jackson, 14 Lee Jones, 13 Nick Grigg, 12 Sam Johnson, 11 Niko Matawalu, 10 Adam Hastings, 9 George Horne, 8 Matt Fagerson, 7 Chris Fusaro, 6 Rob Harley, 5 Scott Cummings,… Read more →
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the Super Rugby clashes at Newlands and Ellis Park in round one. The Super Rugby tournament has undergone significant changes since last season. Fifteen teams will compete across three conferences in 2018, rather than the 18 sides that featured across four conferences in 2017. Two sides, namely the Cheetahs and Kings, have been cut from… Read more →
Franco Smith says it was an immensely difficult decision to turn down a continued coaching role with the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. It was confirmed last week that Smith would be remaining with the Cheetahs in a full-time capacity, despite having received an offer to stay on as part of the Bok coaching staff, under new director of rugby Rassie… Read more →
Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Super Rugby and Pro14 games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions. Super Rugby Stormers vs Jaguares Simon Borchardt: Stormers by 10 Juandre Joubert: Stormers by 14 Craig Lewis: Stormers by 12 Jon Cardinelli: Stormers by 8 Mariette Adams: Stormers by 10 Lions vs Sharks Simon Borchardt: Lions by 5 Juandre Joubert: Lions by 6… Read more →
All Australian rugby players aged 10 to 15 will now be subject to mandatory assessments about whether their size and skills match their age groups. Rugby Australia has introduced new guidelines, which include age-weight exemption rules, to ensure safety among its junior rugby players. The move is seen as a significant step in Australian rugby as there was no previous… Read more →
Beauden Barrett could sit out the Hurricanes’ first Super Rugby match, against the Bulls at Loftus next Saturday. Canes coach Chris Boyd said the flyhalf would definitely not start, and may not even be included on the bench. ‘We might use it as one of his All Blacks rest weeks yet, we haven’t decided on that.’ Barrett missed the Hurricanes’… Read more →
Springbok wing Raymond Rhule will make his first start for the Stormers when they take on the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday. Coach Robbie Fleck has opted for a mix of experience and youth, with many first-choice players out injured. Rhule will form part of a dynamic back three that includes Blitzboks speedster Seabelo Senatla and fullback Dillen Leyds, while Damien… Read more →
