Ranting about the Blitzboks’ flop, Raving about Warrick Gelant
My rants and raves for Independent Media following the weekend’s rugby action. TOP RAVE Warrick Gelant produced that one performance needed to kick down... Read more
Three-try Gelant golden as brutal Bulls gore Sharks
Warrick Gelant scored two early tries from which the Sharks never recovered and completed his hattrick in the final minutes as the Bulls won... Read more
Gelant sparkles as Bulls batter Sharks
The Bulls benefited from a hat-trick for the second match in succession, as Warrick Gelant crossed three times in a thrashing of the Sharks.
Highlanders blast Brumbies, Blues scrape Sunwolves, Jaguares jolt Rebels & Tahs torture Reds
Saturday’s Super Rugby saw the Highlanders put on an emphatic display at home with a 43-17 win over the Brumbies, while the Blues overturned... Read more
Super Rugby rants and raves – Jantjies a joy to watch, Du Preez monumental
Keo takes a look back at the positives and negatives of this past weekend’s Super Rugby for Independent Media, highlighting the impressive performances of Jantjies and Jean-Luc Du Preez, whilst... Read more
Hurricanes edge Sharks in 38-37 extra time win
An 84th minute try from Ngani Luamape and subsequent conversion from Ihaia West saw the Hurricanes snatch what looked to be a win for... Read more
Late Barrett stand-in West secures last-gasp Hurricanes win
The Hurricanes were without Beauden Barrett against the Sharks but Ihaia West came good by kicking a game-winning conversion.
Raving about Jean-Luc & Ranting about Pieter-Steph
The Sharks’ Du Preez brothers were the big winners in last weekend’s Super Rugby and Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Lions were the big... Read more
Foley makes history in Waratahs win, Du Preez masterclass sinks Blues
Robert Du Preez scored 38 points in a big win for the Blues in Auckland, while Bernard Foley made history in a Waratahs win.
Du Preez brothers delight in crushing Super Sharks win
Jean-Luc du Preez was sensational against the Blues and older brother Robert was equally impressive in scoring 38 points in a crushing 63-40 win... Read more
Crusaders back to winning ways as Rebels rout Sharks
After successive losses, the Crusaders rediscovered that winning feeling with a 33-14 victory over the Bulls in Super Rugby on Friday.
Bosch scores but shocking Sharks blunder their way Down Under
The Sharks were more shocking than the Brumbies were brilliant in losing 24-17 in Canberra. The hosts led 10-3 at halftime and extended the... Read more
Highlanders claim derby win over Crusaders, Brumbies beat Sharks
The Crusaders only lost one match last season, but have already been beaten twice in 2018 after a derby loss to the Highlanders.
Why style has become as important as winning
Gavin Rich writing for Business Day Entertaining and retaining an audience at games is no longer about the result, but about the style of... Read more
First wins for Blues and Sharks
The Blues converted a last-minute try against the Lions to snatch their first Super Rugby victory of the season from the jaws of defeat.
Brilliant Blues in last minute miracle comeback win against Lions & Sharks smash Sunwolves
The Blues, down 28-10, scored four tries in the last 20 minutes, including the match-winning try when time was up to stun the Lions... Read more