Bulls rise as Stormers implode
The Loftus blowout showcased a Vodacom Bulls team on the rise as well as a sorry Stormers group on the road to nowhere, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
SA teams must kick on in 2019
The South African franchises – as well as the Springboks – would do well to emulate a well-balanced England side in the coming months, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
Cape carnival a sight for sore eyes
The Superhero Sunday event at Cape Town Stadium provided a ray of light during one of the bleakest periods in WPRFU history, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
Springboks face northern threat at World Cup
The Springboks will head into World Cup clashes against the top European teams as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
North finishes year on top
The home nations have outperformed South Africa and Australia for the better part of three seasons and will head into the 2019 World Cup with a psychological edge, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
Ireland’s triumph a game-changer
Ireland’s systematic dismantling of the All Blacks in Dublin affirmed their status as the standout Test side of 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
Ref howler a black eye for rugby
Too many contests are being ruined by a referee’s decisions – and in some instances, his refusal to take appropriate action – in the dying moments, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
Rassie will get backline answers
The absence of several frontline backs will force Rassie Erasmus to experiment with new individuals and combinations with a view to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
Province a potent package
Western Province strengthened their claim to the Currie Cup title with a masterful tactical performance at a storm-hit Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
Bok brain game in spotlight
The Springboks’ game management needs to improve ahead of the showdown with the All Blacks in Pretoria, writes JON CARDINELLI. You may also like
