Province scrum powers title triumph

Western Province’s dominant scrum performance, as well as the sharp decision-making of flyhalf Rob du Preez, was the difference in the Currie Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Halfbacks hurting Bok cause

The Springboks will challenge the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup if they persist with a traditional approach that is enhanced by a tactically astute halfback pairing, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Boks nearly beat the All Blacks at Newlands this past Saturday. To be at the ground in the final 10 minutes of the contest was to experience Test rugby… Read more →

No defence for shameful Bok showing

The Springbok coaching team, as well as the players must be held accountable for the worst Test performance in South African rugby history, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Boks went down 57-0 to the All Blacks in Albany this past Saturday to record their heaviest defeat in 126 years. Afterwards, former Bok captain Jean de Villiers denounced the performance as a new… Read more →

Lions must end SA title drought

The Lions are well-placed to claim South African rugby's first title of significance since 2010, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions have final lesson to learn

The pragmatic approach that yielded 34 points in the second half at Ellis Park must be backed, ahead of the headless-chicken strategy that cost the Lions 22 points in the first, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Records to fall in Jozi decider

The Lions, as well as the Crusaders, will have an opportunity to record a historic first in the Super Rugby final at Ellis Park next Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions fly into Super Rugby final

The Lions rebounded after trailing by 19 points to beat the Hurricanes 44-29 in the semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Preview: Lions vs Hurricanes

The Lions have every reason to believe that they can out-muscle and out-last the Hurricanes in the semi-final in Johannesburg on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions need Elton to kick on

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies still has plenty to prove in terms of his goal-kicking and game management in the big matches, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers lack smarts to advance

The Stormers won’t break their playoff curse until smarter decisions are taken in terms of tactics and player recruitment, writes JON CARDINELLI.