Super Rugby preview (Round 5, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round five, including the battle between the Lions and Rebels in Johannesburg.

Lions confident to ‘back youngsters’

Coach Swys de Bruin says he will continue to place his faith in the talented young players coming through the Lions system, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 4)

CRAIG LEWIS rates the 15 teams after four rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Simelane’s worth the investment

Wandisile Simelane is a prime example of a player who should benefit richly from South African rugby’s new contracting model, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the fourth round of Vodacom Super Rugby and the Six Nations, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls too strong for Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls scored 19 unanswered points in the first half to lay the foundation for a 37-14 win over the Sharks in Pretoria on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Blues battle past Sunwolves

Rieko Ioane scored four tries as the Blues claimed a 28-20 win over the Sunwolves in Albany on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Chiliboy shock for Sharks

Chiliboy Ralepelle informed the Sharks of the process unfolding after hearing he had returned a positive test for a banned substance. CRAIG LEWIS reports. 

Rebels fightback floors Brumbies

The Rebels overturned a 16-point half-time deficit to claim a stunning 29-26 win over the Brumbies in Melbourne on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rugby’s concussion concern

Pat Lambie’s shock retirement has brought the subject of concussion-related injuries starkly into the spotlight, writes CRAIG LEWIS.