Dark side of schools rugby rears its head again

The recent cutting of ties and subsequent cancellation of a nearly century-long derby between DHS and Glenwood shows the ugly side of school sports is here to stay, writes DYLAN JACK.

Acid test for new-look Sharks

A new-look pack and coaching staff will face their first significant overseas challenge when the Sharks front the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

End of an era for epic derby

The Stormers will be on the hunt for a ninth straight win when they host the old enemy at Newlands for possibly the last time, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rugby must follow cricket’s lead

Rugby needs to implement a decision review system sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA sides will need to find a spark

South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises must discover unique ways to overcome the odds this season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

What we learned from Round 1 of Super Rugby

Former Springbok JAMES DALTON reflects on the respective outings of the various South African teams in Vodacom Super Rugby this past weekend.

SA Team of the Week (Round 1)

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

Stormers deliver powerful statement

The Stormers showed why they will challenge for the conference title while the Vodacom Bulls and Lions struggled on the opening weekend of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Super Rugby has to regain lustre

Super Rugby is still fighting to regain what it lost following the decision to expand the number of teams and stage the tournament across four continents, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Will strikepower be enough for the Sharks?

The Sharks boast one of the best backlines in the competition, but do they have what it takes to break their Vodacom Super Rugby drought? JOHN GOLIATH weighs their 2020 title prospects.