Rebels thrash 14-man Reds
The Rebels hammered the Reds 45-19 after Scott Higginbotham was sent off early in the first half in Melbourne on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 2)
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round two, including the highly-anticipated clash between the Bulls and Hurricanes.
Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 1)
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches of round two, including the big New Zealand derby in Christchurch. HIGHLANDERS vs BLUES (Dunedin, Friday, 08:35) Take a look at some of the backline players who will be on show at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday. Fullback Ben Smith is back in New Zealand after taking an… Read more →
Pro14 preview (Round 16)
The Kings will be in danger of suffering their biggest Pro14 defeat when they face Leinster at RDS Arena on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS. LEINSTER vs KINGS For now, at least, the Kings simply do not have the necessary resources to be competitive in this tournament, and in Leinster, they are coming up against one of European rugby’s elite teams…. Read more →
Six Nations preview (Round 3)
England could overtake Ireland at the top of the Six Nations log if they score a big win against Scotland on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. FRANCE vs ITALY (Marseille, Friday, 22:00) France will be desperate to bounce back after losing their first two matches against Ireland and Scotland. They will fancy their chances of securing a bonus-point victory against an… Read more →
Snyman boost for new-look Blitzboks
Philip Snyman will lead the Blitzboks at the upcoming Las Vegas Sevens tournament. Coach Neil Powell has been forced to name a vastly different squad from the one he selected for the tour of Australasia four weeks ago. Snyman returns to the fold after recovering from a hamstring injury picked up at the Sydney Sevens, while Ruhan Nel is back… Read more →
Barrett on Canes bench
Beauden Barrett has been named on the Hurricanes bench for their match against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday. The All Blacks flyhalf only linked up with the Canes squad in South Africa recently and hasn’t played any rugby since last November. As a result, coach Chris Boyd has opted to start Blues recruit Ihaia West at No 10. No 8… Read more →
New faces start for Tahs
The Waratahs have named a much-changed starting XV for their Super Rugby opener against the Stormers in Sydney on Saturday. The team features new faces in Wallabies wing Curtis Rona and centre Lalakai Foketi, while ex-Brumby Tom Staniforth and former Reds player Rob Simmons will form an all-new lock combination. The XV also sees the return of centre Kurtley Beale, who… Read more →
Jaguares back rookie wing
Bautista Delguy will make his first Super Rugby start for the Jaguares against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Saffa trio starts for Sunwolves
Grant Hattingh, Lappies Labuschagne and Willie Britz have been selected in the Sunwolves’ starting XV to face the Brumbies in Tokyo on Saturday.
