Sharks rise after rivals tumble
Sharks lock Stephan Lewies wins the lineout ball

Sharks rise after rivals tumble

The Sharks have moved up to second place in the South African conference rankings, while the Stormers have dropped down to fourth, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Sharks coach wields the axe
Curwin Bosch

Sharks coach wields the axe

Curwin Bosch will start at fullback as one of six changes to the Sharks’ starting XV for their match against the Sunwolves at Kings Park on Saturday. (more…)

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Bulls make statement at Loftus
Pierre Schoeman scores the Bulls' match-winning try

Bulls make statement at Loftus

The Lions underlined their enduring class, but the Bulls were the big winners from round two of Super Rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Don’t underestimate scrum value
The Lions and Sharks scrum down

Don’t underestimate scrum value

The set-piece battle between the Lions and Sharks on Saturday sent out another stark reminder about the match-defining perils of a malfunctioning scrum, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Stormers are top – for now
Stormers centre Damian de Allende breaks the line to score

Stormers are top – for now

The Stormers moved to the top of the South African conference standings, while the Lions began their campaign with an important win over the Sharks in round one, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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