Highlanders stun Chiefs

Aaron Smith scored a late try to help a 14-man Highlanders side beat the Chiefs 30-27 in Hamilton on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Smart bet on Jaguares win

THE MONEY MAN will be betting on the Jaguares to beat the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match in Buenos Aires.

Jaguares back rookies to front Lions

Flank Rodrigo Bruni and prop Mayco Vivas will make their Vodacom Super Rugby debuts for the Jaguares against the Lions in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

All Blacks prop off to England

All Blacks prop Owen Franks is set to join English Premiership club Northampton after this year’s World Cup.

Door ajar for World Cup bolters

Rassie Erasmus has sent a clear message to the Vodacom Super Rugby coaches and players regarding World Cup selection. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers ‘free to fly’ in 2019

Captain Siya Kolisi and coach Robbie Fleck believe that the Stormers will deliver this season in spite of the off-field issues afflicting the franchise. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Super Rugby preview (Round 1, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three Vodacom Super Rugby clashes in round one, which involve all of the South African teams.

Watch: Nyakane on scrum battle

Vodacom Bulls prop Trevor Nyakane looks ahead to Saturday’s match against the Stormers at Loftus.

Nel, Fourie to debut for Stormers

Centre Ruhan Nel and prop Corné Fourie will make their first Stormers appearances against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

Fassi at fullback for Sharks

Aphelele Fassi is one of four Vodacom Super Rugby debutants in the Sharks’ match 23 for their game against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.