Super Rugby stats (Round 9)

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players who topped the stats in key areas of the game this past weekend as well as for the season so far.

Morné is still the man

No South Africa-based flyhalf has done enough to unseat Morné Steyn with the Springboks, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Saffas celebrate in France

Springbok and Racing Métro lock Juandré Kruger and his South African team-mates celebrated their team's 37-7 victory over Biarritz in the Top 14.

Saracens repel Saints

Saracens survived a late fightback from Northampton to stretch their lead at the top of Premiership to 10 points.

Three musketeers make merry

Lwazi Mvovo, S'bura Sithole and Frans Steyn were outstanding for the Sharks at Ellis Park, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Le Roux made greater contribution

Willie le Roux won his fullback battle against Israel Dagg in Bloemfontein, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Habana helps Toulon to narrow win

Bryan Habana celebrated his return to Toulon after a long injury lay-off by scoring the decisive try for a 22-20 Top 14 win over Bordeaux on Saturday.

Bath survive red-card rage

Bath maintained their challenge for an English Premiership play-off place with a dramatic late victory over 11-man Gloucester.

Bulls fire, then fade

The Highlanders beat the Bulls 27-20 in Dunedin, scoring three tries to two, writes MARK KEOHANE.

100 up for Kruger

Bulls prop Werner Kruger will earn his 100th Super Rugby cap when he runs on against the Highlanders in Dunedin.