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…)
Jordie Barrett scored 20 points, while Wes Goosen secured a brace of tries as the Hurricanes clinched a 35-16 win over the Brumbies in Friday’s quarter-final in Canberra. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)
All Blacks and Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa says it was the most difficult decision of his life to leave New Zealand rugby to join French club Toulon. (more…)
Powerful prop Thomas du Toit says the Sharks will look to produce a well-structured, high-intensity performance in Saturday’s quarter-final against the Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
The Lions’ exceptional first-phase stats bode well for the coming clash against the Sharks as well as the possible later match-ups against the Hurricanes and Crusaders, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)
Beauden Barrett and Dane Coles have been named in the Hurricanes team for Friday’s quarter-final against the Brumbies in Canberra. (more…)
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…)
Rosco Speckman, Chris Dry and Cecil Afrika have been named in the Free State Cheetahs’ match 23 for their Currie Cup opener against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday. (more…)
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…)
The Blue Bulls will be without captain Ruan Steenkamp for their opening Currie Cup match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. (more…)