Bulls boost Lions’ title hopes

The Lions remain at the top of the South African standings following the Bulls’ big win over the Jaguares. The Sharks’ playoff hopes, however, are hanging by a thread, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers punish sloppy Sharks

The Stormers beat the Sharks 27-16 at Newlands on Saturday to end their disappointing season on a positive note. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Four-try Laumape floors Blues

Ngani Laumape scored four tries to help the Hurricanes claim a 42-24 bonus-point win over the Blues in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders clinch top spot

The Crusaders beat the Highlanders 45-22 in Christchurch to secure the New Zealand conference title as well as first place in the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Major League Rugby: Waking a giant

USA head coach Gary Gold chats to JON CARDINELLI about Major League Rugby and explains why a Super Rugby franchise could do the game in North America more harm than good.

Battered Stormers playing for pride

Coach Robbie Fleck believes the Stormers can beat the Sharks on Saturday and end a ‘disappointing’ campaign on a positive note. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Super Rugby preview (Round 18, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four matches of round 18, including the big New Zealand derby in Christchurch.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 17)

JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after 17 rounds.

Away Tests loom large for battered Saffas

The South African teams’ two-from-20 tour record in the 2018 Super Rugby tournament bodes badly for the Springboks ahead of their away Tests in Australasia and Europe, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jaguares rise as Lions stumble

The Lions suffered a bad loss to the Sharks while the Bulls and Stormers sustained record defeats abroad in round 17, writes JON CARDINELLI.