Super Rugby
latest news & developmentsBoots, 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
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.
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
Kolisi keeps Springbok captaincy as star forwards return
The flanker became the first black Test skipper of the Springboks two months ago
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
Super Rugby is wounding our Springboks
South Africa has more players out in a season than any other group of elite sportsmen
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
The 1 000th cut was the deepest
The reaction to Ashwin Willemse’s walk-out on TV exposes the racial fault lines of outrage
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
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.
‘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
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
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
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