McNicholl punished rubbish Rebels
Johnny McNicoll produced a fine all-round display in the Crusaders’ 85-26 demolition of the Rebels, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats
Blues punish hapless Brumbies
Jerome Kaino and Matt Duffie each scored two tries to guide the Blues to a 40-15 bonus-point win over the Brumbies in Auckland on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Rebels face Crusaders backlash
The Crusaders must beat the Rebels in Christchurch on Saturday to keep their New Zealand conference title hopes alive. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Chiefs to run Reds ragged
The Chiefs will be aiming for a bonus-point win over the Reds in Brisbane on Friday to stay top of the New Zealand conference. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Brumbies require rare Auckland win
The Brumbies need to beat the Blues at Eden Park on Friday to maintain their challenge for the Australian conference title, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Badly behaved Force face sanction
An unidentified Force player urinated in a hallway of their team hotel in Bloemfontein after their loss to the Cheetahs last Saturday.
Solitary change for Cheetahs
Shaun Venter will start at scrumhalf for the Cheetahs against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Gardner gets big Bok Test
Angus Gardner has been appointed referee for the Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Springboks in Christchurch on 17 September.
Hansen to extend coaching stint?
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is weighing up the possibility of extending his contract through to the 2019 World Cup.
Same again for Lions
The Lions have named an unchanged match 23 for their game against the Kings at Ellis Park on Friday.
