Super Rugby preview (Round 8, Part 1)
Sharks flank Philip van der Walt against the Hurricanes

Super Rugby preview (Round 8, Part 1)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the first three Super Rugby matches of round eight, including the game between the Hurricanes and Sharks. HURRICANES vs SHARKS (Napier, Friday 09:35) The Sharks…

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Stormers are not intimidated
Nizaam Carr and Siya Kolisi complete a big tackle on Ross Cronjé

Stormers are not intimidated

The Stormers have yet to win a game away from home this season, but assistant coach Russell Winter says there is no fear in going up to face the Lions at Ellis Park this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Groom joins Lions
Nic Groom

Groom joins Lions

Scrumhalf Nic Groom will be leaving English club Northampton Saints with immediate effect to join the Lions. (more…)

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Lions waiting on Warren Whiteley
Warren Whiteley receives treatment

Lions waiting on Warren Whiteley

The Lions will be hoping for a couple of Springbok reinforcements ahead of Saturday’s all-important derby against the Stormers at Ellis Park. (more…)

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Bulls, Sharks bounce back
Jason Jenkins collects a lineout

Bulls, Sharks bounce back

The Sharks and Bulls claimed morale-boosting wins in round seven of Super Rugby, while the Lions slumped to another disappointing defeat, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Crusaders edge Lions
Jack Goohue on the run

Crusaders edge Lions

The Crusaders overturned a five-point half-time deficit to claim a 14-8 win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Sunday afternoon. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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