Rants & Raves – Super Rugby system sucks
Among my IOL Sport Rants is a Super Rugby structure that gives a team hosting play-off rights to the final when it actually finishes... Read more
Mafi released on bail after alleged assault
The Rebels' Amanaki Mafi has been released on bail after an alleged altercation with team-mate Lopeti Timani.
TMO protocol clearly not working, says SANZAAR
Television Match Officials have been criticised for recent incidents in Super Rugby, and SANZAAR has now added its concern.
Mafi arrested for allegedly assaulting Rebels team-mate
Amanaki Mafi is due to appear in court on Monday after an alleged altercation with Rebels team-mate Lopeti Timani in Dunedin.
Sharks sneak into play-offs
The Sharks beat the Jaguares 20-10 in Durban to claim the eighth and final play-off position. They will play the table-topping Crusaders. The Lions,... Read more
Lions time play-offs roar perfectly
The Lions saved their best for the last 40 against the Bulls to secure top billing in the South African Conference and also second... Read more
Sharks sneak play-off spot, Lions secure second
The Rebels were left to rue their earlier defeat as the Sharks booked a Super Rugby quarter-final with the Crusaders.
Rebels reliant on Jaguares favour after Highlanders loss
The Rebels fell short in a pulsating encounter with the Highlanders and need a favour from the Jaguares to seal a place in the... Read more
Crusaders crush Blues & Highlanders do Sharks a favour
The Crusaders scored four converted tries in the last 20 minutes to put 50 points past the battered Blues and the Highlanders edged the... Read more
Chiefs win quarter-final preview with Hurricanes
A Super Rugby quarter-final preview went the way of the Chiefs, though their win was not enough to leapfrog Hurricanes in the table.
SANZAAR Super Rugby Team of the Week: Round 18
Lukhanyo Am impressed as one of only three South Africans to make SANZAAR’s penultimate Team of the Week, before the competition heads into the... Read more
Mallett set for SuperSport return
After an extended period off air, SuperSport analyst and former Springbok coach Nick Mallett will make his studio return for this weekend’s Super Rugby.... Read more
Retallick returns from six-week lay-off
Having missed New Zealand's series win over France, Brodie Retallick is back in the Chiefs team for Friday's match against the Hurricanes.
Pollard injury scare
There is injury concern around flyhalf Handre Pollard as the Bulls prepare for their match against the Lions on Saturday. According to Bulls team doctor... Read more
Super Rugby Rants and Raves: Round 18
This weekend, my Independent Media’s Rants and Raves (for IOL), focuses on the positive impact that the series-winning Bok players had on their respective... Read more
Lethal Leyds inspires Stormers & Gelant is Bulls’s magician
The Bulls, 19-0 down in as many minutes, produced a fabulous comeback 43-34 win against the high riding Jaguares in Pretoria and in Cape... Read more