The Jaguares beat the more-fancied Chiefs 23-19 in Rotorua on Friday to win their fourth successive match in Australasia. JON CARDINELLI reports. Take a bow, coach Mario Ledesma. Take a bow, captain Joaquín Tuculet. Take a bow, a Jaguares team that has defied expectations – and in some instances, the odds – to win two out of two on the… Read more →
Wallabies and Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has reiterated his stance on homosexuality on the eve of his return to the playing field. Folau fronted the Australian media in Sydney on Thursday ahead of the Waratahs’ clash against the Blues. The fullback has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for over a month, and will be looking to help his side… Read more →
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round 12, including the highly-anticipated derby between the Stormers and Bulls.
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has made five changes to his starting XV to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three matches of Round 12, including the clash between the Hurricanes and Lions in Wellington.
Sanzaar is reportedly contemplating adding a fourth conference, made up of American teams, to Super Rugby. The Sydney Morning Herald has obtained a high-level Sanzaar strategy paper, revealing that the governing body is weighing up five options for Super Rugby (retaining the status quo, contraction or three types of expansion scenarios), a major shake-up of the Rugby Championship, an All Star-style… Read more →
The Hurricanes have made four changes for Saturday’s match against the Lions in Wellington. The return of Ngani Laumape from a week’s break has seen the in-form Vince Aso drop out of the 23-man squad, a decision coach Chris Boyd found difficult given just how well the versatile back has been playing. However, Boyd stressed that Aso would be back in… Read more →
Brumbies wing Chance Peni has received a five-week ban for a high tackle on Crusaders wing Israel Dagg.
JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in round 11 of Super Rugby. The Stormers were the only South African side to win a match this past weekend. The Cape side scored four tries in their 34-18 victory over the Rebels. Meanwhile, the Lions were convincingly beaten by the Reds in Brisbane, and a late lapse cost… Read more →
CRAIG LEWIS rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after 11 rounds. The Super Rugby conference system makes for confusing reading regarding the respective teams’ standings in the tournament. SARugbymag.co.za’s senior writer believes that this is where they should rank on current form. 1. Hurricanes (7-1) Last week’s ranking: 3 The Hurricanes jump back to top spot following their… Read more →
