Lions limp into semi-finals
Franco Mostert clashes with Etienne Oosthuizen at Ellis Park

Lions limp into semi-finals

The Lions needed a late penalty goal to book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals, while the Stormers were knocked out by a more accurate Chiefs side at home, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Stormers lack smarts to progress
SP Marais reacts after the Stormers lose to the Chiefs

Stormers lack smarts to progress

The Stormers won’t break their playoff curse until smarter decisions are taken in terms of tactics and player recruitment, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Crusaders power past Highlanders
Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo'unga kicks for territory

Crusaders power past Highlanders

The Crusaders produced a superior physical and tactical performance to hammer the Highlanders 17-0 in a weather-afflicted quarter-final in Christchurch on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Chiefs to test Stormers’ defence
Chiefs wing James Lowe scores in the 2016 quarter-final

Chiefs to test Stormers’ defence

The Stormers’ defence will have everything to prove in the quarter-final against the Chiefs following an inconsistent and at times embarrassing performance across the conference stage, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Chiefs captain wary of ‘Kiwi’ Kolisi
Siya Kolisi takes on the Chiefs defence

Chiefs captain wary of ‘Kiwi’ Kolisi

All Blacks openside Sam Cane has highlighted the threat of opposite number Siya Kolisi ahead of the quarter-final clash between the Chiefs and Stormers on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Stormers back young Willemse
Damian Willemse against the Sunwolves

Stormers back young Willemse

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck will have no problem backing young Damian Willemse to start at flyhalf in Saturday’s high-pressured quarter-final against the Chiefs, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Chiefs comeback floors Cheetahs
Toni Pulu scores against the Cheetahs

Chiefs comeback floors Cheetahs

The Chiefs overturned a 24-point deficit to clinch a bonus-point 41-27 win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Bold Stormers end Chiefs’ run
Stormers flyhalf Robert du Preez scores a try

Bold Stormers end Chiefs’ run

The Stormers stayed true to their brave attacking approach and beat the Chiefs 34-26 on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Newlands. (more…)

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Chiefs outlast Bulls in Hamilton
James Lowe hands off Burger Odendaal

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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