Blitzboks aim to lay ghosts to rest

Captain Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have the motivation to deliver a performance worthy of winning their maiden Sevens World Cup title.

Lions coach: We back our player pool

Swys de Bruin is confident that the Lions have the necessary depth in talent to cope with the departure of several players after this season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks need miracle to make history

The Sharks will become the first South African team to win a playoff in New Zealand if they defy the odds to beat the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Groom blow for Lions

Lions scrumhalf Nic Groom will miss the remainder of the Super Rugby season due to a hand injury.

Lions in ‘high spirits’ 

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says the presence of influential fit-again Springboks such as Warren Whiteley and Malcolm Marx has helped strengthen the ‘spine’ of the team, writes CRAIG LEWIS.  

Lions bolster prop stocks

Danie Mienie has suggested that he is set to join the Lions ahead of the 2018 Currie Cup.

‘We’re going to Christchurch to win’

Sharks coach Rob du Preez has highlighted the Crusaders’ phase play and ball retention as their greatest strengths ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final in Christchurch.

Cheetahs snap up ex-Bulls centre

Former Bulls centre Dries Swanepoel has signed a two-year contract with the Cheetahs until the end of the 2020 season.

SA Team of the Week (Round 19)

CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in round 19 of Super Rugby.

Final Super Rugby power rankings

JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 Super Rugby teams after the conference phase of the tournament.