Sharks book playoff place
Akker van der Merwe scores for the Sharks

Sharks book playoff place

The Sharks claimed a comfortable 20-10 win over the Jaguares in Durban to claim the final wildcard playoff place on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Lions hit back to clinch SA conference
Lions wing Ruan Combrinck scored two tries

Lions hit back to clinch SA conference

The Lions overturned a 12-point deficit to down the Bulls 38-12 in Johannesburg and finish second in the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Bridge hat-trick buries Blues
The Crusaders celebrate after scoring a try

Bridge hat-trick buries Blues

George Bridge scored three tries as the Crusaders hammered the Blues 54-17 in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Highlanders hand Sharks a lifeline
Greg Pleasants-Tate celebrates his try with teammates

Highlanders hand Sharks a lifeline

The Highlanders overturned a 14-point deficit to defeat the Rebels 43-37 in Dunedin on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.  (more…)

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Injured Senatla ruled out for Blitzboks
The Blitzboks line up at the Paris Sevens

Injured Senatla ruled out for Blitzboks

Neil Powell has announced an experienced Blitzboks squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens despite a number of players missing due to injury. (more…)

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Mallett to make SuperSport return
Nick Mallett on SuperSport

Mallett to make SuperSport return

Nick Mallett is set to resume his SuperSport studio duties during this weekend’s Super Rugby action. (more…)

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Lineout giants loom large for Bulls
Franco Mostert wins a lineout for the Lions

Lineout giants loom large for Bulls

The trendsetting Lions would do well to utilise their lineout strengths in the crucial game against the Bulls and in the playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Willemse: I have reached out to Nick, Naas
Ashwin Willemse chatting to Radio702

Willemse: I have reached out to Nick, Naas

Ashwin Willemse insists his SuperSport studio walk-off was based on the belief that the incident involving Nick Mallett and Naas Botha was rooted in racism.

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Odds stacked against SA hopefuls
Franco Mostert gets tackled by two Crusaders defenders

Odds stacked against SA hopefuls

The Lions and Sharks’ erratic showings during the Super Rugby conference phase may see them travelling extensively in the playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Silver lining to Super Rugby struggles
The Bulls and Stormers have failed to make the playoffs this year

Silver lining to Super Rugby struggles

The Lions’ progression as possibly the only South African side to qualify for the Super Rugby playoffs could be a blessing in disguise for the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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