How to make Super Rugby strong again – reduce it to 12 teams, says Eddie Jones
There’s no doubt that the current structure of Super Rugby is overblown. So what would work? England coach Eddie Jones has a suggestion.
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Can SA teams triumph over NZ Super Rugby rivals?
Speak to any South African Super Rugby coach and he will give a guarded response on how well his team is faring in the competition so far.
Ben Karpinski: How to be the most Super Rugby fan in your family. Ultimate guide.
It’s almost time for the tournament of tournaments, the most exciting clash of strengths and wills since, well, the last time Super Rugby took to the field. Here’s what you need to know t get yourself in super-shape.
SANZAAR defends Super Rugby format despite falling TV audiences
SANZAAR has released a statement standing by its 2016 Super Rugby format as the tournament reaches its business end.
Light: Finally some good news as Sharks snare world class flank
South African flanker Jacques Potgieter has signed a two-year deal to join the Durban-based Sharks for next season.
Sharks to stay controlled, not likely to go into frenzy
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The ACT Brumbies have abandoned his conservative game plan but Jake White’s Sharks’ side won’t when they face the Canterbury Crusaders in their Super Rugby semi-final on Saturday. The 2007 World Cup-winning coach left the Brumbies last year after guiding them to the Super Rugby final and the Canberra-based side initially adopted … Read more
White’s influence writ large on Super Rugby semis
By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) – Master schemer Jake White’s influence will be writ large on the Super Rugby semi-finals this weekend when his Sharks take on the Canterbury Crusaders and the ACT Brumbies meet the New South Wales Waratahs. The World Cup-winning former Springboks coach took the Brumbies to the final last season and … Read more
Potgieter starts but Waratahs expect Skelton impact
By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) – Jacques Potgieter will start at lock for the New South Wales Waratahs in this weekend’s Super Rugby semi-final against the ACT Brumbies but coach Michael Cheika thinks Will Skelton could be a matchwinner from the bench. Hard-running former Springbok Potgieter has got the nod alongside Kane Douglas in the … Read more
Super Rugby – Lions set to continue rebellious streak
The Lions hope to finish their season in the way they started it, defying their critics and on the cusp of completing their best ever Super Rugby season since their franchise was formed. They face the Rebels in their penultimate match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday and, if victorious, would earn their … Read more
Bulls keen to maintain winning home run
The Bulls and Brumbies meet in Super Rugby clash on Friday at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria — where the home side has not yet lost in 2014. In fact, in the last two seasons, the Bulls have won everything at home except for two matches – their semi-final defeat to the Brumbies last year and … Read more