Analysis: Am’s influential plays

In-form Lukhanyo Am will be a key danger man for the Sharks in Saturday’s clash against the Stormers at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Contracting model shakes up status quo

SA Rugby’s new contracting model signifies some proactive steps to combat the ever-challenging financial climate affecting the game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the second round of Vodacom Super Rugby, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Jaguares battle past Bulls

Bautista Delguy scored a late try as the Jaguares secured a 27-12 win over the Vodacom Bulls in Buenos Aires on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bulls rise as Stormers implode

The Loftus blowout showcased a Vodacom Bulls team on the rise as well as a sorry Stormers group on the road to nowhere, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Saffa teams must kick on in 2019

The South African franchises – as well as the Springboks – would do well to emulate a well-balanced England side in the coming months, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Aplon calls for impartiality in WP saga

Former Stormers back Gio Aplon has questioned the process of involving ex-players in investigating the alleged WP Rugby power struggle.

Ulster into quarters after comeback win

Ulster beat the Leicester Tigers 14-13 to advance to the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup, while there were also wins for Racing 92, Saracens, the Cardiff Blues, Munster and Castres on Saturday.

Watch: Schalk’s controversial cleanout

Saracens flank Schalk Burger escaped punishment for this potentially dangerous cleanout against Lyon. Should he have been carded?

Ask why quotas are needed

MAX BENSON and MURRAY INGRAM, from the Cape Town-based Connect Sports Academy that deals with the reality of developing underprivileged rugby players on a daily basis, tackle the subject of whether the quota system still has a place in South African rugby in 2019.