Preview: Super Rugby (Round 1, Part 1)
Crusaders centre Jack Goodhue breaks the Chiefs defence

Preview: Super Rugby (Round 1, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches of round two, including the big New Zealand derby in Christchurch. (more…)

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Wiese wants to emulate Bok great
Cobus Wiese against the Jaguares

Wiese wants to emulate Bok great

Talented Stormers flanker Cobus Wiese will be looking to unleash his inner ‘Juan Smith’ when he tackles the Waratahs this Saturday, 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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Du Toit to focus on lock
Pieter-Steph du Toit

Du Toit to focus on lock

Forwards coach Russell Winter says the Stormers will primarily view Pieter-Steph du Toit as a specialist lock this Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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