Saders surge to big win

The Crusaders strengthened their position at the top of the overall standings with a resounding 55-10 bonus-point win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Super Rugby preview (Round 12, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round 12, including the highly-anticipated derby between the Stormers and Bulls.

Who should back up Marx?

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces a complex selection decision when it comes to picking the backup players to provide cover for star hooker Malcolm Marx, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Defiant Highlanders deny Bulls

Lima Sopoaga slotted an 82nd-minute penalty as the Highlanders clinched a thrilling 29-28 win over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bok team taking shape

After 10 rounds of Super Rugby, CRAIG LEWIS picks a Springbok side that could line up for the June Tests against England.

Super Rugby preview (Round 10, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round 10, including the highly-anticipated clash between the Sharks and Stormers.

‘Forwards need to fire’

Philip van der Walt says the Sharks’ forwards must lead the ‘fightback’ when they take on the Stormers this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pollard is silencing doubters

The manner in which Handré Pollard has marshalled proceedings in the Bulls’ recent wins over the Stormers and Sharks is a positive sign for the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 9)

CRAIG LEWIS rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after nine rounds.

Whiteley must lead Boks

Warren Whiteley should be regarded as the leading candidate to regain the Springbok captaincy ahead of the 2018 season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. It came as no real surprise to see reports emerge over the weekend suggesting that Whiteley was set to become one of the first players to be awarded a national contract as new Bok coach Rassie Erasmus seeks to… Read more →