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Super Rugby

Boots, balls & bluster: Blowing the whistle on rugby ref bias
Article
/ 21 June 2019

Boots, balls & bluster: Blowing the whistle on rugby ref bias

Claims of favouritism stalk the game, but the data on penalties paints a picture at odds with righteous indignation

By Jacques Coetzee 1
Gloomy return for Super Rugby after mosque attacks
Article
/ 21 March 2019

Gloomy return for Super Rugby after mosque attacks

Super Rugby resumes after mosque attacks, with Stormers travelling to New Zealand for Saturday’s game against the Wellington Hurricanes.

By Staff Reporter
SAHRC widens scope of probe into alleged racism at SuperSport
Article
/ 21 February 2019

SAHRC widens scope of probe into alleged racism at SuperSport

It has been nine months since Ashwin Willemse walked off a live broadcast, accusing co-analysts Nick Mallett and Naas Botha of racism

By Agency
Kolisi keeps Springbok captaincy as star forwards return
Article
/ 6 August 2018

Kolisi keeps Springbok captaincy as star forwards return

The flanker became the first black Test skipper of the Springboks two months ago

By Agency
Lions face the ultimate test against Crusaders
Article
/ 3 August 2018

Lions face the ultimate test against Crusaders

If the Lions are to become Super Rugby champions at the third time of asking, it’s going to take a lot of firsts

By Luke Feltham
Super Rugby is wounding our Springboks
Article
/ 2 August 2018

Super Rugby is wounding our Springboks

South Africa has more players out in a season than any other group of elite sportsmen

By Luke Feltham
Lions SA’s only hope at title
Article
/ 20 July 2018

Lions SA’s only hope at title

Same old, same old … the Jo’burg side have their work cut out to shake up a stagnant competition

By Luke Feltham
The 1 000th cut was the deepest
Article
/ 25 May 2018

The 1 000th cut was the deepest

The reaction to Ashwin Willemse’s walk-out on TV exposes the racial fault lines of outrage

By Kiri Rupiah
Five talking points in Super Rugby this weekend
Article
/ 5 April 2018

Five talking points in Super Rugby this weekend

Last year’s beaten finalists Golden Lions are desperate to end a three-match losing streak and protect an impressive unbeaten run in local derbies

By Agency
History-maker Strauss scores hat-trick as Bulls halt losing run
Article
/ 1 April 2018

History-maker Strauss scores hat-trick as Bulls halt losing run

Former Springboks skipper and hooker Strauss made his 149th Super Rugby appearance overtaking another Bull, retired lock Victor Matfield.

By Agency
‘Underdog’ Lions at full tilt
Article
/ 23 March 2018

‘Underdog’ Lions at full tilt

This weekend’s Super Rugby action will see all SA franchises in action

By Staff Reporter
Super Rugby, what’s up?
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Super Rugby, what’s up?

As the competition’s fixtures enter their fifth week, there’s a lot for fans to talk about

By Staff Reporter
Madness of King Allister must stop
Article
/ 29 September 2017

Madness of King Allister must stop

The Bok coach needs to get a grip on his team selections to give us a shot at restoring dignity

By Andy Capostagno
Off-colour Kiwis give Boks a gap
Article
/ 14 September 2017

Off-colour Kiwis give Boks a gap

Seemingly invincible just a year ago, the All Blacks have hit a wobble, boosting the South Africans’ hopes

By Luke Feltham
Cheetahs out to draw first Pro14 blood
Article
/ 1 September 2017

Cheetahs out to draw first Pro14 blood

The once-mighty Currie Cup is bottom of the priority list as the Free Staters look north for glory

By Andy Capostagno
It’s the end of rugby life as we know it
Article
/ 14 July 2017

It’s the end of rugby life as we know it

Super Rugby has lost the plot, but the 2019 World Cup will usher in a new global game

By Andy Capostagno
Coetzee can only hope for a rebirth
Article
/ 9 June 2017

Coetzee can only hope for a rebirth

In some ways, the Boks hark back to better days but the coach’s choices are decidedly questionable

By Andy Capostagno
Super Rugby goes into a nosedive
Article
/ 28 April 2017

Super Rugby goes into a nosedive

The competition’s failures — and questions about the future — have been brought rudely to the fore.

By Andy Capostagno
Super Rugby: Quest for domination
Article
/ 21 April 2017

Super Rugby: Quest for domination

Time will tell how the position logs will pan out but the leaders and laggers are already clear

By Andy Capostagno
Culling just the start of the fall-out of Super Rugby decision
Article
/ 13 April 2017

Culling just the start of the fall-out of Super Rugby decision

New Zealand might yet have to yield to the Aussies and then South Africa will be on its own

By Andy Capostagno
Waterloo déjà vu for the Lions
Article
/ 10 March 2017

Waterloo déjà vu for the Lions

The Jaguares toppled SA’s log-topping side ahead of last year’s Super Rugby final. Can they repeat the feat?

By Andy Capostagno
Rugby looks north for inspiration
Article
/ 24 February 2017

Rugby looks north for inspiration

The global game is in flux and at the moment all the cards lie with England and France.

By Andy Capostagno
Super Rugby preview: What’s in store for SA’s franchises
Article
/ 17 February 2017

Super Rugby preview: What’s in store for SA’s franchises

Andy Capostagno looks ahead to what the five South African franchises can expect in the Super Rugby season this year.

By Andy Capostagno
Rugby union boss among top officials summoned to the EP Kings’ liquidation hearing
Article
/ 21 September 2016

Rugby union boss among top officials summoned to the EP Kings’ liquidation hearing

The fate of the team has major implications for the national union and its Super Rugby commitments.

By Govan Whittles
​Instead of fiddling, Coetzee has a perfect opportunity to perfect the team
Article
/ 26 August 2016

​Instead of fiddling, Coetzee has a perfect opportunity to perfect the team

Coetzee has a perfect opportunity to get the team into shape.

By Andy Capostagno
Knockout rugby is not for everyone: Lions could roar, Sharks could flounder
Article
/ 22 July 2016

Knockout rugby is not for everyone: Lions could roar, Sharks could flounder

The Lions-Crusaders clash looks tasty but the Hurricanes could blow the Durbanites away.

By Andy Capostagno
Which Boks have had their day?
Article
/ 17 June 2016

Which Boks have had their day?

After Saturday’s shock loss to Ireland, Allister Coetzee must make some tough decisions on the players who are proving to be liabilities.

By Andy Capostagno
Lions rugby fans swell with pride
Article
/ 30 May 2016

Lions rugby fans swell with pride

But the team will have to reinvent itself to stay ahead after thrashing the Blue Bulls at Loftus.

By Luke Alfred
Super Rugby focus on local derbies
Article
/ 20 May 2016

Super Rugby focus on local derbies

With the international window looming, the current log positions of the Africa conference make it to close to call.

By Andy Capostagno
Super rugby, super action, super (confusing) system
Article
/ 21 April 2016

Super rugby, super action, super (confusing) system

But Elton Jantjies is shaping up to be the ‘special one’ and should be the Boks’ first-choice flyhalf.

By Andy Capostagno
Kings rugby uncertain as EP union faces liquidation
Article
/ 17 March 2016

Kings rugby uncertain as EP union faces liquidation

Saru has only itself to blame as officials are forced to make a call on the EP Rugby Union, and the future of the Kings in Currie Cup and Super Rugby.

By Andy Capostagno
Sanzar’s stupidity is showing
Article
/ 11 March 2016

Sanzar’s stupidity is showing

It doesn’t take many brain cells to see that the ?Super 18 system is penalising attacking play.

By Andy Capostagno
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