‘It’s a sad day for Australian rugby’
Force coach Dave Wessels and captain Matt Hodgson have criticised Sanzaar's decison to axe an Australian Super Rugby franchise.
Force coach Dave Wessels and captain Matt Hodgson have criticised Sanzaar's decison to axe an Australian Super Rugby franchise.
Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett has escaped any further punishment after being red-carded against the Waratahs.
Sonny Bill Williams taped over the Bank of New Zealand logos on his Blues jersey for their match against the Highlanders on Saturday.
The Kings flyhalf confused the Force defence with this bit of trickery in Perth.
Chiefs wing Toni Pulu scored what will be a contender for the 2017 Try of the Year at Newlands.
The top five-pointers from the past weekend's Super Rugby action.
The Sale Sharks are busy negotiating to sign Faf de Klerk in a deal that could make him one of the highest paid players in the English Premiership.
Sanzaar has confirmed that Super Rugby will be reduced to 15 teams in 2018, with South Africa losing two franchises and Australia one.
The Stormers scored a monumental win over the Chiefs, while the Bulls suffered a potentially season-wrecking loss to the Sunwolves in round seven of the Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.