‘We only have ourselves to blame’
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says his side were their own worst enemies during their 34-27 loss to the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
‘It was a gutsy performance’
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport after the Super Rugby matches at Ellis Park and Loftus Versfeld.
Waratahs break Stormers’ hearts
Ned Hanigan scored an 81st-minute try as the Waratahs claimed a thrilling 34-27 win over the Stormers in Sydney on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. The Stormers will look back at this result and wonder how on earth they managed to blow it. The game looked sure to end in a draw, but the Stormers lost a lineout late in the game… Read more →
Saders surge past Chiefs
The Crusaders finished with a flourish to kick off their title defence with a 45-23 bonus-point win over the Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. On Friday, the Super Rugby fraternity was in raptures following the first New Zealand derby of the season, which saw the Highlanders claim a 41-34 victory over the Blues in a cracking contest…. Read more →
Brumbies survive Sunwolves scare
The Brumbies came back from 19-8 down to beat the Sunwolves 32-25 in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar will be pleased that his side was able to come away with a win after their lacklustre first-half performance where they lost the gainline and breakdown battles. After the Brumbies took an early 3-0 lead with a… Read more →
Gelant blow for Bulls
Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant will miss the Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes in Pretoria on Saturday due to a knee injury.
Lions to blood youngsters from bench
Lions coach Swys de Bruin plans to give youngsters game time as substitutes without disrupting his starting XV.
Mitchell: Nyakane must get in shape
Bulls coach John Mitchell says prop Trevor Nyakane was left out of the match 23 to face the Hurricanes at Loftus on Saturday due to concerns over his fitness.
Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 1)
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches of round two, including the big New Zealand derby in Christchurch. HIGHLANDERS vs BLUES (Dunedin, Friday, 08:35) Take a look at some of the backline players who will be on show at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday. Fullback Ben Smith is back in New Zealand after taking an… Read more →
Superbru: Lions by 10-17
Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Super Rugby, Pro14 and Six Nations games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions. SUPER RUGBY Highlanders vs Blues Simon Borchardt: Highlanders by 6 Jon Cardinelli: Highlanders by 8 Juandre Joubert: Highlanders by 6 Mariette Adams: Highlanders by 5 Craig Lewis: Highlanders by 10 Rebels vs Reds Simon Borchardt: Rebels by 4 Jon Cardinelli: Rebels by… Read more →
