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.

Blitzboks fourth, NZ claim Vancouver

The Blitzboks finished in fourth place after being handed a 26-19 defeat by hosts Canada, while New Zealand extended their Series lead by winning the Vancouver Sevens.

Blitzboks fightback stuns the USA

The Blitzboks came from a 10-point deficit to claim a 26-10 victory over the USA in the quarter-finals of the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday.

Sharks coach hails kicking execution

Sharks coach Sean Everitt praised his halfbacks and the work done to ensure a successful kicking game contributed to an important win over the Jaguares on Saturday.

Paper Talk: Bulls want White as DoR

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a look at who the Vodacom Bulls are targeting as their new director of rugby.

Highlights: Bulls vs Highlanders

Rosko Specman’s second half hat-trick lifted the Vodacom Bulls to their first win of the season against the Highlanders at Loftus Versfeld.

Highlights: Sharks vs Jaguares

The Sharks outclassed the Jaguares to move to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log following their 33-19 victory in Durban.

‘Bulls inspired by Blitzboks comeback’

Check out what Rosko Specman, Pote Human and Trevor Nyakane had to say after the Vodacom Bulls beat the Highlanders 38-13 to clinch their maiden win of the season.

Brilliant Blitzboks bash England, Argentina

The Blitzboks booked a Cup quarter-final berth after beating Argentina 17-5 and thrashing England 38-0 to finish top of Pool A on day one of the Vancouver Sevens.

Sluggish Blitzboks battle past Japan

The Blitzboks began the defence of their Vancouver Sevens title with a hard-fought 12-0 victory against Japan on Saturday.