Jaguares hooker banned for cheap shot
Jaguares hooker Santiago Socino has been handed a three-week ban for stamping on Sharks hooker Craig Burden’s head during Saturday’s match in Durban.
Saffas overlooked in official Super Rugby TOTW
Only one South African player has been included in Sanzaar’s Vodacom Super Rugby Team of the Week based on statistics from round-six action this past weekend.
Player analysis: South Africa’s fullbacks
According to Advanced Rugby stats, we take a closer look at how the local fullbacks have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby.
Super Rugby referees (Round 7)
South African referee AJ Jacobs will take charge of the highly anticipated coastal derby between the Sharks and Stormers in Durban on Saturday.
Crucial fortnight for SA teams
South Africa’s coastal teams will be jousting for top spot while the Gauteng sides enter a do-or-die phase Down Under, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Back-three test awaits Stormers in Durban
Stormers defence coach Norman Laker is confident Sergeal Petersen and Seabelo Senatla can cope with the Sharks’ dangerous back three. DYLAN JACK reports.
Super Rugby talking points (Round 6)
DYLAN JACK picks out four major talking points from the sixth round of Vodacom Super Rugby, including the bizarre kit clash at Loftus Versfeld.
SA Team of the Week (Round 6)
JON CARDINELLI identifies the standout South African performers in round six of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
Jaguares hooker cited for stamp
Jaguares hooker Santiago Socino has been cited for his stamp on Craig Burden during their loss to the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Clinical kick-chase sets Sharks apart
The Sharks’ crack defensive system and kicking plan has earned them more tries than any other South African team as well as top spot on the log, writes JON CARDINELLI.
