It’s Groundhog day in Auckland as Sam canes the battling Blues
The Blues are now 13 matches without a Super Rugby win against New Zealand opposition and even more damning is the seven years since... Read more
Betting Preview: Lions to roar and Stormers to suffer
Mark Keohane weighs in on the Oracle’s betting predictions for this weekend’s rugby Blues v Chiefs Oracle: I like Blues here, I was impressed... Read more
Why this John Mitchell story will have a better ending
John Mitchell’s personal growth in the last few years promises ultimately a greater success with his current franchise, the Bulls, than previous wrong-goings in... Read more
Three-week Tui ban adds to Reds’ woes
Lock Lukhan Tui will join Reds captain Scott Higginbotham on the sidelines for three weeks after being banned for a tackle on Will Genia.
All Blacks prop Crockett retires from international rugby
Wyatt Crockett, who once played in 49 consecutive Tests without suffering defeat, has announced his retirement from international rugby.
Raving about Stormers prop Steven Kitshoff
In my weekly Independent Media Super Rugby ‘Keo’s Rants and Rave’s’ column, Stormers loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff is among those I rave about. Kitshoff... Read more
Roosters rubbish Sonny Bill return rumours
Reports Sonny Bill Williams could return to the Sydney Roosters were rubbished by the NRL club's chairman, Nick Politis.
Higginbotham banned for three weeks, Reds team-mate Tui faces hearing
The Reds will definitely be without captain Scott Higginbotham for their next two matches, but Lukhan Tui's availability remains unclear.
Lions bounce back to win, Schoeman leaves it late for Bulls
Star performances from Aphiwe Dyantyi and Pierre Schoeman earned victories for the Lions and the Bulls in Saturday's Super Rugby action.
John Mitchell’s Bulls give Hurricanes horns in super win
John Mitchell Bulls Super Rugby tenure debut ended in joy after his team hustled, hurried and physically hammered the Hurricanes in winning 21-19 at... Read more
Dynamic Lions winger Dyantyi too hot for ill-disciplined Jaguares
Lions speedster Aphiwe Dyantyi bagged a double for the Lions as they triumphed in the battle of Super Rugby’s Cats in Johannesburg. The Lions... Read more
Sloppy and stupid Stormers throw it away in Sydney
Steven Kitshoff was a star, but the Stormers produced the most compelling two minute display of how to lose a Super Rugby game in... Read more
Seven-try Crusaders beat Chiefs, Waratahs and Brumbies win
Defending champions the Crusaders scored seven tries to get start their Super Rugby season with a hard-fought win over the Chiefs.
Smith brilliant as Highlanders edge brave Blues & Rebels ram Reds
Dunedin saw the opening of the New Zealand Super Rugby campaign with a match that reaffirmed the appeal of the Kiwi sides’ beautiful rugby.... Read more
A super SA rugby weekend is three from three
The Lions and Stormers will win in this weekend’s Super Rugby. And the Bulls? My head says the Hurricanes, despite it being their first... Read more
Three exciting expectations for Super Rugby round 2
Lots of excitement surrounds Super Rugby round 2, as The New Zealanders begin their campaigns with some great internal clashes and the Aussies join the competition too.... Read more