Latest Super Rugby News

  1. Grant contract not confirmed

    Allister Coetzee has moved to deny rumours that the Stormers and flyhalf Peter Grant have already agreed to extend his contract for another season. Read more

  2. Sharks must marry precision with purpose

    JON CARDINELLI writes the Sharks may have rekindled that flame of aggression but will need to be more accurate if they hope to enjoy the benefits of a territory-based approach. Read more

  3. Woodcock to boost Blues

    Tony Woodock is likely to play against the Lions when the Blues go hunting for their first win in eight matches this Friday. Read more

  4. Landers lashed by injury

    The Highlanders have suffered a triple injury blow with flank Doug Tietjens, No 8 Elliot Dixon and centre Shaun Treeby all ruled out for the rest of the season. Read more

  5. Cheetahs lock cited

    Andries Ferreira has been cited for foul play during the match against the Western Force. Read more

  6. Taylor boots Saders to victory

    GARETH DUNCAN watched flyhalf Tom Taylor convert five penalties to give the Crusaders a 15-11 win over the Reds in Christchurch. Read more

  7. Double blow for Bulls

    The Bulls have lost flank Jacques Potgieter and prop Frik Kirsten to injury after their first tour match against the Rebels last Friday. Read more

  8. Rebels lock banned for Basson bash

    Rebels lock Ryan Jones was suspended for two weeks after his dangerous tackle on Bulls wing Bjorn Basson. Read more

  9. Brumbies lose Lealiifano

    Brumbies flyhalf Chirstian Lealiifano will miss the rest of the Super Rugby campaign because of a broken ankle. Read more

  10. Cheetahs edge feeble Force

    GARETH DUNCAN reports on the Cheetahs’ unconvincing 17-13 win over the Force in Bloemfontein. Read more

  11. Lambie steers Sharks to victory

    JON CARDINELLI watched Pat Lambie score all of the Sharks’ points in a scrappy but vital 28-16 win against the Highlanders. Read more

  12. Chiefs cane lame Lions

    RYAN VREDE watched another ordinary performance from the Lions in their 34-21 defeat to the Chiefs. Read more

  13. Brumbies too good for Tahs

    SIMON BORCHARDT reports on the Brumbies’ 23-6 win against the Waratahs in Canberra that extended their lead at the top of the Australian conference. Read more

  14. Jean to face Cheetahs

    Jean de Villiers has been cleared of his wrist injury and will be available for the Stormers’ next game against the Cheetahs. Read more

  15. Brittle Bulls edge Rebels

    RYAN VREDE watched a fine attacking performance from the Bulls undermined by a poor defensive one in their 41-35 victory over the Rebels. Read more

  16. Rebel cited for illegal hit

    Rebels lock Luke Jones has been cited for foul play during Friday’s match against the Bulls. Read more

  17. Hopeless Blues slump to new low

    JON CARDINELLI watched the Hurricanes beat the Blues 35-19 to hand the Aucklanders their seventh successive defeat. Read more

  18. Super Rugby preview – Round 11

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

  19. Saders sweat on Maitland

    Sean Maitland will face a late fitness test ahead of the Crusaders’ clash against the Reds on Sunday. Read more

  20. Landers make two changes

    The Highlanders have named their starting XV to play the Sharks in Durban. Read more