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.
CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in round two of Super Rugby.
Reds No 8 Scott Higginbotham has received a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle on Rebels lock Matt Philip.
The Lions underlined their enduring class, but the Bulls were the big winners from round two of Super Rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Bulls claimed a well-deserved 21-19 win against the Hurricanes in Pretoria on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Aphiwe Dyantyi scored two tries as the Lions claimed a 47-27 bonus-point win against the Jaguares at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Ned Hanigan scored an 81st-minute try as the Waratahs claimed a thrilling 34-27 win over the Stormers in Sydney on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. The Stormers will look back at this result and wonder how on earth they managed to blow it. The game looked sure to end in a draw, but the Stormers lost a lineout late in the game… Read more →
The Crusaders finished with a flourish to kick off their title defence with a 45-23 bonus-point win over the Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. On Friday, the Super Rugby fraternity was in raptures following the first New Zealand derby of the season, which saw the Highlanders claim a 41-34 victory over the Blues in a cracking contest…. Read more →
