JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three Super Rugby matches this weekend, including the clashes involving the Bulls and Sharks in Australasia. CHIEFS vs BULLS (Hamilton, Friday 08:35) The Bulls are coming off a disappointing 20-14 loss to the Reds in Brisbane. Given their current form as well as their horrific record in New Zealand, one cannot see them… Read more →
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round four, including the highly-anticipated clash between the Lions and Blues. SHARKS vs SUNWOLVES (Durban, Saturday, 15:05) The Sharks are still searching for their first win this season, with last weekend’s disappointing draw against the Waratahs sure to have been a particular cause of frustration. It’s clear that the Sharks… Read more →
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches this weekend, including the Stormers and Bulls’ fixtures in Australasia. HIGHLANDERS vs STORMERS (Dunedin, Friday, 08:35) The Stormers leaked seven tries in their 45-28 loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch last week. They showed some fight in the second stanza of that clash, but were unable to prevent yet… Read more →
Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Super Rugby and Pro14 games take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions. SUPER RUGBY Season record Simon Borchardt: 8/9 Jon Cardinelli: 8/9 Juandre Joubert: 8/9 Craig Lewis: 8/9 Mariette Adams: 7/9 Dylan Jack: 7/9 Blues vs Chiefs Simon Borchardt: Blues by 5 Jon Cardinelli: Blues by 3 Mariette Adams: Blues by 5… Read more →
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches of round three, including the Stormers' clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. BLUES vs CHIEFS (Auckland, Friday, 08:35) The Blues played well in patches against the Highlanders last week, but failed to obtain the desired result. They've lost their last 12 matches against New Zealand opposition. But for some… Read more →
Reds lock Lukhan Tui has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle on Rebels scrumhalf Will Genia.
Wits scored a last-minute seven-point try to secure a 30-30 draw with Maties in Johannesburg, while there were wins for UCT, Pukke and UJ in the Varsity Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.
CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in round two of Super Rugby.
Scotland have replaced the Springboks in fifth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 25-13 win over England.
Munster flank Chris Cloete is set to miss the rest of the European season after breaking his arm in his side’s 21-10 Pro14 win against Edinburgh on Saturday.
