Stormers close gap on Bulls
The Stormers celebrate at Newlands

Stormers close gap on Bulls

The Stormers’ win over the Rebels and the Bulls’ loss to the Highlanders sees the Cape side heading into the north-south derby with a fantastic opportunity, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Defiant Highlanders deny Bulls at Loftus
Fletcher Smith with ball in hand

Defiant Highlanders deny Bulls at Loftus

Lima Sopoaga slotted an 82nd-minute penalty as the Highlanders clinched a thrilling 29-28 win over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Reds stun Lions
Chris Feauai-Sautia breaks away for the Reds

Reds stun Lions

The Reds outmuscled the more fancied Lions to set up an unlikely 27-22 win over the log-leaders in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Hurricanes sink Sunwolves
Vince Aso splits the Sunwolves defence

Hurricanes sink Sunwolves

The Hurricanes scored seven tries to beat the Sunwolves 43-15 in Wellington on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Preview: Super Rugby (Round 11, Part 2)
Bulls centre Burger Odendaal against the Highlanders in 2017

Preview: Super Rugby (Round 11, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round 11 of Super Rugby, including the highly-anticipated clash between the Bulls and Highlanders. (more…)

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Preview: Super rugby (Round 11, Part 1)
Lions flank Kwagga Smith beats the Reds defence in 2017

Preview: Super rugby (Round 11, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three Super Rugby matches of round 11, including those involving the Stormers and Lions. (more…)

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Sad state of union Down Under
The Waratahs lost 29-0 to the Lions in Sydney

Sad state of union Down Under

The signs have been there for a number of years but the state of rugby union in Australia seems to be on an accelerated downhill path, writes GARY LEMKE. (more…)

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