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Stormers captain Siya Kolisi (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo)

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.

At risk: Springbok Aphiwe Dyantyi injured his hamstring during his last Super Rugby match, but has been declared fit to play for the Lions against the Crusaders on Saturday. (Reuters)

Super Rugby is wounding our Springboks

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

This normalisation of corruption and public service failure means that media coverage doesn’t result in actual accountability.

‘Underdog’ Lions at full tilt

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

Super Rugby, what’s up?

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

Now for the rematch: Rohan Janse van Rensburg of the Lions evades Ben Volavola of the Crusaders during the match in Johannesburg in April.

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.

Dan Carter.

Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Lions 34-6

All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter kicked four conversions and two penalties in the Crusaders’ 34-6 win over South Africa’s Lions in Super Rugby.

The Crusaders’ Willi Heinz

Waratahs win thriller against Crusaders for first Super Rugby title

Bernard Foley kicked a penalty a minute from time to give the Waratahs their maiden Super Rugby title with a 33-32 victory over the Crusaders.

Corey Flynn of the Crusaders jumps out of a tackle during the Super Ruby semifinal match between the Crusaders and the Sharks.

Crusaders beat Sharks 38-6 in Super Rugby semifinal

The Crusaders scored four unanswered tries in the second half to outclass the Sharks 38-6 and book their place in the Super Rugby final.

Crusaders pack too much for Brumbies

A dominant forward pack allowed the Canterbury Crusaders’ to maintain their Super15 winning streak when they downed the ACT Brumbies 40-20.

Colin Slade of the Crusaders takes on the Chiefs defence during the Chiefs and Crusaders Super Rugby match at Waikato Stadium.

Crusaders edge Chiefs 18-17 in Super Rugby

Flyhalf Colin Slade kicked six goals, taking advantage of a one-sided penalty count, to boost the Crusaders to an 18-17 win over the Chiefs.

Shaun Venter of the Kings is tackled during the round nine Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Kings.

Good thing Kings leapt before they had to Luke again

The newest Super Rugby franchise went unbeaten through Australia and arrived back in Port Elizabeth to a hero’s welcome.

Crusaders dethrone Kings 55-20 in Super Rugby game

Brothers George and Luke Whitelock shared four tries and Dan Carter kicked 16 points as the Crusaders trounced the Southern Kings 55-20.

On Thursday

Bulls left in the shadow of 41-19 defeat to Crusaders

The Crusaders avoided their worst start to a Super Rugby season in 17 years by beating the Blue Bulls 41-19 in the tournament’s fifth round.

Super rugby: Can Kings really rule?

It has been a good start for the Super Rugby newcomers but tough games against the Chiefs and the Crusaders will test their mettle.

Francois Hougaard of the Bulls gets a pass away as he is tackled by Samuel Whitelock of the Crusaders

Super 15: Crusaders send Bulls packing

A powerful first half set the Canterbury Crusaders on their way to the Super 15 semi-finals when they beat the Bulls 28-13 in a play-off match.