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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Stormers sink deeper into the mire
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck addresses the media

Stormers sink deeper into the mire

History may well repeat itself if the Stormers head into the 2019 Super Rugby tournament with the same coaching staff and players, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Four-try Laumape floors Blues
Ngani Laumape punches through the Blues defence

Four-try Laumape floors Blues

Ngani Laumape scored four tries to help the Hurricanes claim a 42-24 bonus-point win over the Blues in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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