The Shortball (Week 6)

Nick McArdle wraps up round six of Super Rugby with the best tries, biggest hits and everything else in between.

Liam Messam’s choke hold

Liam Messam​ grabs Renaldo Bothma​ around the neck during the Chiefs' Super Rugby match against the Sharks in Durban.

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Super Rugby Tries of the Week (Round 6)

The Breakdown's selection features two tries from the Crusaders and Lionel Mapoe's match-winning effort against the Rebels.

Blitzboks’ message to Proteas

Chris Dry and the Blitzboks rap this message of good luck to the Proteas ahead of their semi-final against New Zealand.

Bismarck must grin, not growl

Bismarck du Plessis needs to remind himself why he chose rugby as a profession, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Rest rule should be player specific

A central contracting system would solve South Africa's player management problems, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Tour to shape Stormers’ season

The Australasian leg of the Stormers' campaign will be critical to their tournament ambitions, writes RYAN VREDE.

Crusaders to beat Bulls comfortably

THE MONEY MAN will be putting R500 on the Crusaders to cover the handicap of the match at Loftus Versfeld.