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Super Rugby

Chiefs on top as Super rugby takes a break
Article
/ 3 June 2012

Chiefs on top as Super rugby takes a break

The Chiefs have beaten the Blues 41-34 to consolidate their place atop the overall standings in rugby’s Super 15.

By Sapa Ap
Heady days after the golden age of Super Rugby
Article
/ 31 May 2012

Heady days after the golden age of Super Rugby

Young rugby stars have emerged so fast since the John Smit days that it is hard to imagine life before them, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Stormers, Bulls face key Super 15 derby
Article
/ 31 May 2012

Stormers, Bulls face key Super 15 derby

South Africa and New Zealand’s derby matches will determine which team holds the lead in the Super 15 when the competition goes into recess in June.

By Steve McMorran
Cheetahs pleased with Super Rugby win
Article
/ 27 May 2012

Cheetahs pleased with Super Rugby win

Cheetahs captain Adriaan Strauss says he is pleased with the five points his side earned in their Super Rugby victory over the Waratahs.

By Sapa
Cheetahs claw back for nail-biting win
Article
/ 26 May 2012

Cheetahs claw back for nail-biting win

The Cheetahs moved to 10th on the overall Super Rugby log with a win over the Waratahs in Bloemfontein.

By Sapa
Lions winning the league for last place
Article
/ 26 May 2012

Lions winning the league for last place

The Lions moved their losses away from home to a total of 64 out of 71 games as they once again got beat on the trot by the Force.

By Sapa
Saru finds ‘options’ for Super 15 dilemma
Article
/ 21 May 2012

Saru finds ‘options’ for Super 15 dilemma

Saru and its Super 15 teams have agreed on "a number of options" to solve the dilemma of six sides fighting for five places in the 2013 competition.

By Gerald Imray
Michalak magic scores Sharks victory over Cheetahs
Article
/ 19 May 2012

Michalak magic scores Sharks victory over Cheetahs

Sharks increased their chances of qualifying for the knock-out stages of this year’s Super Rugby tournament with a 34-20 victory over the Cheetahs.

By Staff Reporter
Queue for a place in the play-offs grows longer
Article
/ 17 May 2012

Queue for a place in the play-offs grows longer

Just when it seemed the play-off places were sewn up, the Super Rugby results conspired to make fools of us all, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Queue for a place in the play-offs grows longer
Article
/ 17 May 2012

Queue for a place in the play-offs grows longer

Just when it seemed the play-off places were sewn up, last weekend’s Super Rugby results conspired to make fools of us all, writes Andy Capostagno.

By Andy Capostagno
Lambie takes Highlanders down in 28-point spree
Article
/ 6 May 2012

Lambie takes Highlanders down in 28-point spree

Sharks flyhalf Patrick Lambie surpassed 300 points in Super Rugby as he scored all his team’s points in their 28-16 victory against the Highlanders.

By Sapa
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Article
/ 5 May 2012

Cruden leads Chiefs to win against Lions

Aaron Cruden again underlined his credentials as the successor to Daniel Carter with a superb all round performance against the Lions on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
It’s crunch time for Super Rugby teams
Article
/ 4 May 2012

It’s crunch time for Super Rugby teams

Take your pick from the Stormers, Bulls, Chiefs or Crusaders to lift the Super Rugby championship in 2012.

By Andy Capostagno
Bok coach rounds up ‘meet and greet’
Article
/ 3 May 2012

Bok coach rounds up ‘meet and greet’

Heyneke Meyer has wrapped up his countrywide player ‘meet and greet’ after putting Stormers players through a few drills at an indoor venue.

By Staff Reporter
Cheetahs fail without Goosen, losing 33-36 at home
Article
/ 28 April 2012

Cheetahs fail without Goosen, losing 33-36 at home

Despite leading by 30-9 towards the end of the game, the Cheetah’s could not cope without flyhalf Johan Goosen and lost 33-36 to the Highlanders.

By Staff Reporter
Stormers flyhalf grants them win over the Force
Article
/ 28 April 2012

Stormers flyhalf grants them win over the Force

Stormers flyhalf Peter Grant put together most of his teams points as they cruised past the Force to seal their third win on the trot.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 April 2012

Lions coach bemoans team’s defensive performance

Lions coach John Mitchell bemoaned his side’s defence in their 34-20 loss against the Brumbies in a Super Rugby match.

By Staff Reporter
Skinstad apologises for ‘coconut’ comment
Article
/ 23 April 2012

Skinstad apologises for ‘coconut’ comment

Former Springboks captain Bobby Skinstad has issued an apology after he used the word "coconut" while commentating on a Super Rugby game.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 April 2012

Bulls ‘took foot off the pedal’ against Brumbies

Despite having a seven-point advantage over the Brumbies after Saturday’s 36-34 victory over the Canberra team, the Bulls were still a place adrift.

By Ockert De Villiers
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Article
/ 15 April 2012

Chiefs jump to top of Super Rugby log

The Waikato Chiefs move to the top of the Super Rugby table, benefiting from a daring plan by the Crusaders, who beat the Stormers.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 April 2012

Crusaders end Stormers’ perfect start

The Crusaders brought an end to the Stormers perfect record, the only one in Super Rugby this year, with a 31-24 victory on Saturday.

By Nick Mulvenney
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Article
/ 9 April 2012

Bulls refuse to apologise for eye-gouging claims

The Bulls will not apologise to Todd Blackadder, as the Crusaders coach had demanded, following claims of eye-gouging during their weekend match.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 April 2012

Cheetahs outplay Lions

The Toyota Cheetahs were by far the better outfit in their 26-5 victory over the Lions in their Super Rugby match at the Free State Stadium.

By Staff Reporter
Pietersen too powerful as Stormers beat Highlanders
Article
/ 7 April 2012

Pietersen too powerful as Stormers beat Highlanders

Despite being the only team without a bonus point, Stormers remain top of the log with a perfect record in this year’s Super Rugby tournament.

By Staff Reporter
Hurricanes deal a blow to Sharks in Super Rugby
Article
/ 6 April 2012

Hurricanes deal a blow to Sharks in Super Rugby

The Wellington Hurricanes put last week’s defeat behind them with a 42-18 victory over the Sharks in a sometimes fractious Super Rugby encounter.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 April 2012

Rebels soar to victory against Blues

James O’Connor scored a try and kicked five penalties and two conversions to lead the Melbourne Rebels to a win over the Auckland Blues.

By Staff Reporter
De Villiers & co issue gale warning
Article
/ 5 April 2012

De Villiers & co issue gale warning

The Stormers captain’s quiet authority and top form has boosted the team doing the Super Rugby battle in the antipodes.

By Andy Capostagno
Home turf could boost Reds’ ailing title defence
Article
/ 4 April 2012

Home turf could boost Reds’ ailing title defence

Super Rugby title holders Queensland Reds head home to face the Brumbies in their first home match in a month, hoping to end their losing streak.

By Steve McMorran
A test of testosterone levels
Article
/ 30 March 2012

A test of testosterone levels

The Blue Bulls have lost only once this season and are ready for a Stormers side that is on a season-long unbeaten run.

By Andy Capostagno
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Article
/ 29 March 2012

Unbeaten Stormers ready for Bulls

The Stormers have beefed up their forward pack for what is shaping up to be a physical South African Super 15 derby against the Bulls at the weekend.

By Staff Reporter
Ludeke confident Bulls will usurp top spot
Article
/ 28 March 2012

Ludeke confident Bulls will usurp top spot

Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has backed his side to overtake the Stormers and lead the South African Super Rugby conference at the weekend.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 March 2012

Highlanders to face testing times against Brumbies

New Zealand’s Highlanders, who have been the surprises of the Super Rugby season, are due to have their unbeaten run tested against the ACT Brumbies.

By Staff Reporter
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