Super Rugby News

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  • Thursday, 26. April, 2012

    S15 Preview: Round Ten, Part One

    As we move into Round Ten of Super Rugby the gap between the top and bottom of the table is ever widening and some teams fight for the title, while others for their battered honour.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    McCaw back to face Tahs

    World Cup-winning All Black captain Richie McCaw will make his first appearance of the year when he plays for the Crusaders off the bench against the Waratahs in Sydney on Sunday.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Deadly trio return for 'Canes

    The Hurricanes will hope that the inclusion of TJ Perenara, Julian Savea and Cory Jane in the starting line-up will give them the boost they need to beat the table-topping Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    SARU 'guarantees' powerful Kings

    The South African Rugby Union has guaranteed SANZAR that the Kings won't be cannon fodder when they enter Super Rugby in 2013.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Stormers eye Perth launching pad

    There will be no chance of the injury-plagued Stormers easing up in their last game on tour this weekend, as victory over the Force will give them an ideal launching pad for the second half of their campaign.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Ackermann lights a fuse in Lions pack

    The Lions tight five has suffered from a severe lack of consistency this year, and as a result forwards coach Johan Ackermann has called for them to 'back each other' as a pack this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Bekker back to lead Stormers

    Season Springbok lock Andries Bekker returns from injury to lead the Stormers against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Strauss back to steer Cheetahs

    The Cheetahs welcome back their fearless captain Adriaan Strauss to the starting line-up for their clash with the Highlanders in Bloemfontein this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    'Hungry' Ioane to make amends

    Seasoned Wallaby utility back Digby Ioane is set to be unleashed on the hapless Blues in a Super Rugby Round 10 match on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Comacho 'speared for three weeks

    Gonzalo Comacho of Exeter Chiefs has been suspended for three weeks for a spear tackle, following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing.

  • Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Another injured Stormer heads home

    The Stormers on Wednesday confirmed earlier reports that loose forward Nick Koster is on his way back to Cape Town, after aggravating a knee injury in training this week.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Another Stormers star ruled out?

    The Stormers suffered another crucial injury blow with the news that loose forward Nick Koster will not be available for the clash against the Force this weekend due to a niggling knee injury.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Mitchell laments failing line-out

    Lions coach John Mitchell freely admits that his side's atrocious line-out performances in this year's Super Rugby competition have cost his side dearly.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Brussow & Co to protect the ball

    Cheetahs assistant coach Hawies Fourie believes that the key to beating the Highlanders in Bloemfontien on Saturday will be to win the competition for the ball at the breakdown.

  • Tuesday, 24. April, 2012

    Bulls face journey of discovery

    The tour that the Bulls are about to embark on is likely to indicate whether they have what it takes to challenge for ascendency at the business end of the Super Rugby season.