Thorn: Refereeing ‘hurting’ rugby

Reds coach Brad Thorn has questioned the impact that referee calls are having on the growth of the game, after his side’s 39-16 loss to the Blues.

Waratahs take charge of conference

The Waratahs scored two second-half tries to claim a 31-26 victory against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Highlights: Blues vs Reds

Highlights of the Blues’ 39-16 bonus-point win against the Reds in Auckland.

Blues punish reckless Reds

The Blues capitalised on the Reds’ poor discipline to claim a 39-16 bonus-point win in Auckland on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Etzebeth hit with back injury

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says it is still to be determined when lock Eben Etzebeth will return to the field after he suffered another injury setback.

Watch: Robert du Preez on Lions clash

Sharks coach Robert du Preez says Saturday’s game against the Lions at Kings Park will be season defining for his side.

Watch: Swys de Bruin on Lions exodus

Lions coach Swys de Bruin addresses the growing number of players either rumoured to be leaving the union or already signed elsewhere.

Super Rugby preview (Round 17, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches of round 17, which include all four South African sides.

Super Rugby preview (Round 17, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four matches of round 17, including the important derbies in Melbourne and Suva.

Watch: The Breakdown

CRAIG LEWIS and RYAN VREDE discuss the Springboks‘ depth and how to improve Super Rugby as a product.