Reds stun Lions
Chris Feauai-Sautia breaks away for the Reds

Reds stun Lions

The Reds outmuscled the more fancied Lions to set up an unlikely 27-22 win over the log-leaders in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Stormers fire then fade at Newlands
The Stormers celebrate Dillyn Leyds' try

Stormers fire then fade at Newlands

A late lapse saw the Stormers miss out on a valuable bonus point in their 34-18 win over the Rebels at Newlands on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Hurricanes sink Sunwolves
Vince Aso splits the Sunwolves defence

Hurricanes sink Sunwolves

The Hurricanes scored seven tries to beat the Sunwolves 43-15 in Wellington on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Preview: Super Rugby (Round 11, Part 2)
Bulls centre Burger Odendaal against the Highlanders in 2017

Preview: Super Rugby (Round 11, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round 11 of Super Rugby, including the highly-anticipated clash between the Bulls and Highlanders. (more…)

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Preview: Super rugby (Round 11, Part 1)
Lions flank Kwagga Smith beats the Reds defence in 2017

Preview: Super rugby (Round 11, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three Super Rugby matches of round 11, including those involving the Stormers and Lions. (more…)

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Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus
The Springboks sing the national anthem

Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus remains confident that the Springboks will reach their target of 45% black-player representation over the course of the 2018 Test season. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy
Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday

Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy

Rassie Erasmus says a younger, less experienced player could lead the Springboks this June if Warren Whiteley and Eben Etzebeth fail to recover from their respective injuries. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Strauss hints at retirement U-turn
Adriaan Strauss against Ireland

Strauss hints at retirement U-turn

Adriaan Strauss has suggested he would consider coming out of international retirement if he was still able to ‘contribute’ to the Bok cause. (more…)

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Habana to hang up his boots
Bryan Habana

Habana to hang up his boots

Springbok wing Bryan Habana has announced his retirement from all rugby, having struggled to get into Toulon’s starting XV after knee surgery. (more…)

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