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.
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SA rugby looks good after round 2 of Super Rugby
It’s still early days in the competition, but after two rounds there appears to be an urgency in the South African play that we haven’t seen before at this stage of Super Rugby.
Are Stormers the Super Rugby team to watch this season?
It’s a long Super Rugby season, but it’s not going to be a boring season. And on on early showing the Stormers appear to be the team to watch.
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.
Referee Craig Joubert talks about the highs and lows of his 12-year career, and his future in the game
Referee Craig Joubert has been taking charge of 1st class rugby matches for 12 years, rising from Currie Cup rugby to World Cup finals.
Hurricanes favourites to win Super Rugby title but finals always 50/50
Victor Vito believes the script has been written for his Hurricanes to become the fifth new Super Rugby champions in six years when they battle the Lions.
The incomparable Schalk Burger reflects on ‘a rugby life’ at Newlands
Schalk Burger is about to embark on the next chapter of his remarkable rugby career with Saracens. He took time out to chat to Rob Houwing about his life.
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
SANZAR hands Waratahs coach a suspended ban
New South Wales Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has been given a suspended six-month ban after pleading guilty to verbally abusing a cameraman during a Super Rugby match against the Sharks last month in Durban. South African broadcaster SuperSport complained that Cheika used abusive language in a brief confrontation with one of its employees during the … Read more
All Blacks hopeful Kaino impresses as Blues beat NSW Waratahs
(Reuters) – Loose forward Jerome Kaino sent All Blacks coach Steve Hansen a clear message he was returning to his best form as he helped the Auckland Blues to a 21-13 win over the New South Wales Waratahs in their Super Rugby match in Auckland on Friday. Kaino, who has returned to New Zealand after … Read more