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WATCH: Best Super Rugby tries (Round 6)

The top five-pointers from the past weekend’s Super Rugby action.

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April 2, 2017

Brendan Venter was Italy's defence coach in the Six Nations

Rugby / Springboks

Venter officially joins Bok coaching team

Brendan Venter has joined the Springboks in a consulting capacity as their new defence and exits coach. (more…)

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April 2, 2017

The Rebels run out in front of an empty stand ahead of their match against Chiefs

Opinion / Rugby / Super Rugby

Super Rugby cull a must

The decision to reduce the number of Super Rugby teams from 18 to 15 is absolutely necessary for the competition’s survival, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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April 2, 2017

Jaco Kriel scores the match-winning try

Rugby / Super Rugby

Lions edge Sharks in thrilling SA derby

The Lions fought back from 16-6 down to beat the Sharks 34-29 at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. (more…)

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April 1, 2017

Sikhumbuzo Notshe

Rugby / Super Rugby

Notshe hat-trick as Stormers crush Cheetahs

Sikhumbuzo Notshe scored a hat-trick as the Stormers romped to a 53-10 bonus-point win over the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. The Stormers set the tempo from the outset.…

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April 1, 2017

James Lowe hands off Burger Odendaal

Rugby / Super Rugby

Chiefs outlast Bulls in Hamilton

The Chiefs produced a superior second-half performance to claim a 28-12 bonus-point win against the Bulls in Hamilton on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. How often have we seen South African teams challenging…

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April 1, 2017

Cheeky Watson

Rugby

Cheeky Watson arrested by Hawks

Former Kings president Cheeky Watson has been arrested on charges of corruption and money laundering. (more…)

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March 31, 2017

Lions hooker Malcolm Marx against the Sharks last year

Rugby / Super Rugby

Super Rugby preview (Round 6, Part 2)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the last three Super Rugby matches in round six of the competition. (more…)

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March 30, 2017

Garth April

Rugby / Super Rugby

April at fullback for Sharks

Coach Rob du Preez has made three changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup to face the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. (more…)

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March 30, 2017

Cheetahs wing Sergeal Petersen

Rugby / Super Rugby

Cheetahs boosted by Petersen’s return

Sergeal Petersen will start on the right wing for the Cheetahs against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday. Petersen's return from a knee injury sees JW Jonker dropped to the…

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March 30, 2017