Jon Cardinelli

Stormers outlast Bulls

The Stormers beat the Bulls 29-17 at Newlands on Saturday to claim their fifth successive win at home. JON CARDINELLI reports.

The Jaguares beat the more-fancied Chiefs 23-19 in Rotorua on Friday to win their fourth successive match in Australasia. JON CARDINELLI reports. Take a bow, coach Mario Ledesma. Take a bow, captain Joaquín Tuculet. Take a bow, a Jaguares team that has defied expectations – and in some instances, the odds – to win two out of two on the… Read more →

Super Rugby preview (Round 12, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three matches of Round 12, including the clash between the Hurricanes and Lions in Wellington.

Split Bok squads or bust

The decision to field a second-string side against Wales and to cotton-wool the first-choice stars ahead of the first Test against England is the right one, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘Transformation targets a priority’

Rassie Erasmus remains confident that the Springboks will reach their target of 45% black-player representation over the course of the 2018 Test season. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Boks brace for June ‘juggling act’

Rassie Erasmus admits that the Springbok management team will need to think outside the box with regard to its planning and selections this June. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Rassie faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy

Rassie Erasmus says a younger, less experienced player could lead the Springboks this June if Warren Whiteley and Eben Etzebeth fail to recover from their respective injuries. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers have failed to tackle key issue

The Stormers’ poor run under coach Robbie Fleck can be linked to a dire defensive record as well as a flawed overall approach, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Ambitious Lions, Bulls drive SA resurgence

The drive to dominate the collisions and then vary the point of attack has made the Lions and Bulls as dangerous as any New Zealand Super Rugby team, writes JON CARDINELLI.