Jon Cardinelli

Reds fightback floors Sunwolves

The Reds fought back from 21-5 down at half-time to beat the Sunwolves 34-31 in Tokyo on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers end bonus-point drought

The Stormers claimed a 35-8 bonus-point win against the Jaguares at Newlands on Friday to record their third-straight victory. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Super Rugby preview (Round 5, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round five, including the Stormers-Jaguares battle at Newlands.

Stormers adopt ‘win-first’ mentality

Robbie Fleck is backing heavy hitters like ‘Trokkie’ Augustus to stop the Jaguares and bank an important win ahead of the Stormers’ tour. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Willemse needs chance to grow at 10

Damian Willemse needs more game time at No 10 if he’s going to travel to the World Cup as a potential starting option, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jantjies seeks consistency

A rare break from rugby in the off-season may allow Elton Jantjies to realise his potential in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Analysis: Bulls marry brains with brawn

The Vodacom Bulls’ outstanding execution and variation has flummoxed opposition defences in the first four rounds, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA Team of the Week (Round 4)

JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the fourth round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Bulls’ rise bodes well for Boks

Handré Pollard and the Vodacom Bulls have embraced a pragmatic yet effective game plan that should be utilised by the Springboks at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.