Sharks pack must repel red tide
The Sharks forwards hold the key to an unlikely victory against the white-hot Crusaders in Christchurch this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Preview: Hurricanes vs Chiefs
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the Super Rugby quarter-final in Wellington on Friday.
Jordie in Canes midfield for Chiefs clash
Jordie Barrett will start at outside centre for the Hurricanes against the Chiefs in Friday’s Super Rugby quarter-final in Wellington.
Chiefs beef up pack for Canes
Sam Cane has returned to the Chiefs loose trio for Friday’s Super Rugby quarter-final against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Super Rugby teams (Quarter-finals)
This weekend’s Super Rugby lineups as they are announced.
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.
‘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.
