Posts by Ryan

  1. Barrett breaks Blues’ hearts

    RYAN VREDE watched Hurricanes flyhalf Beauden Barrett produce a sensational run to set up a last-gasp try then kick the conversion for a 26-25 victory over the Blues. Read more

  2. Super Rugby preview – Round 5

    JON CARDINELLI and RYAN VREDE analyse the key match-ups and pick the winners at the weekend. Read more

  3. Reds turn to rookie flyhalf

    The Reds have named youngster Dallan Murphy at flyhalf for their match against the Bulls in Pretoria. Read more

  4. Brumbies bolstered by returning duo

    Lock Sam Carter and scrumhalf Nic White have returned to the starting 15 for the Brumbies’ Super Rugby clash against the Highlanders in Canberra. Read more

  5. Barnes takes pivot reigns at Tahs

    Berrick Barnes will start at flyhalf for the troubled Waratahs in their match against the Sharks. Read more

  6. Sadie, Hougaard back for Bulls

    Johann Sadie and Francois Hougaard return from injury and suspension respectively to take their place in the Bulls’ run-on side to face the Reds. Read more

  7. Steyn warns of Genia’s threat

    Morne Steyn says the Reds’ Will Genia is quickly closing in on the standard Fourie du Preez set for scrumhalves and adds he will be the Bulls’ priority when the sides meet this weekend. Read more

  8. More woe for Reds

    Reds winger Digby Ioane has been suspended for five weeks for a dangerous tackle in their match against the Sharks. Read more

  9. Blues lose Luke Braid

    Blues flank Luke Braid has pleaded guilty to hitting a Stormers opponent and has been suspended for three weeks. Read more

  10. Super Rugby elite to test Bulls’ credentials

    RYAN VREDE writes the Bulls can lay down a marker with victories against three of last year’s semi-finalists in the next three weeks. Read more

  11. Cheetahs steal sensational late win

    RYAN VREDE watched Piet van Zyl score a try after the siren had sounded to help the Cheetahs beat the Rebels 33-26 in a highly entertaining clash in Melbourne. Read more

  12. SA return on cards for Steyn?

    Frans Steyn is considering returning to play in South Africa. Read more

  13. Ioane cited

    Reds wing Digby Ioane faces possible suspension after being cited for a dangerous tackle in their match against the Sharks. Read more

  14. England batter errant Ireland

    England ended their Six Nations campaign with a comprehensive 30-9 victory over Ireland in London. Read more

  15. WP sink Sharks

    Western Province edged the Sharks 17-15 in round two of the Vodacom Cup while the Lions thrashed the Valke and Boland and the Pampas XV sneaked past the Cheetahs and Eagles respectively. Read more

  16. Chiefs steal it late

    RYAN VREDE reports on the Chiefs’ 29-22 victory over the Brumbies secured through a Jackson Willison try at the death. Read more

  17. Saru delays expansion talks

    The South African Rugby Union has requested its presentation to Sanzar on the expansion of Super Rugby to include an additional South African team to be re-scheduled. Read more

  18. Lions target Gagiano

    The Lions are looking to recruit JJ Gagiano for the rest of the Super Rugby season. Read more

  19. Reds reshuffle backline

    Ben Lucas at flyhalf is the most notable change in a new-look Reds backline to face the Sharks in Durban. Read more

  20. Investors step in to save Otago

    A rescue package has prevented the debt-stricken Otago Rugby Football Union from going into liquidation. Read more