Nations Championship fate set to be decided

World Rugby has set a deadline of this Friday for their Nations Championship proposal to be approved or rejected by the leading rugby nations.

Super Rugby play of the week (Round 18)

Jaguares lock Guido Petti went on a big run before offloading to Juan Cruz Mallia for his first try in Vodacom Super Rugby.

Super Rugby player of the week (Round 18)

Chiefs wing Shaun Stevenson recorded his first Vodacom Super Rugby hat-trick against the Rebels to be named Player of the Week for Round 18.

War of words won’t help Du Preez’s cause

Robert du Preez’s post-match press conference at Newlands is symptomatic of his reign at the Sharks, writes DYLAN JACK.

Super Rugby teams (Quarter-finals)

This weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams as they are announced.

Nhleko: Junior Boks determined to finish strong

Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko said the team was still hurting from their semi-final loss to France but wants to finish on a high note.

Smith back to lead Highlanders

Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith will make his return to their starting lineup for their Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

All Blacks trio boosts Crusaders

Coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to the Crusaders’ starting lineup for Friday’s quarter-final against the Highlanders in Christchurch.

Stormers must break cycle of mediocrity

The Stormers need to change more than their coach if they hope to progress in 2020 and beyond, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls hit by travel delay

The Vodacom Bulls have been handicapped by a delay in their trip to Wellington for their quarter-final against the Hurricanes on Saturday.