Stormers heavies take aim at Blues

The decision to favour a six-two split on the bench will maximise the Stormers’ scrummaging power in the clash with the Blues on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Analysis: How Sharks turn defence into attack

JON CARDINELLI looks at how the Sharks have punished opponents when making a lightning-quick transition from defence to attack.

SA Player of the Week (Round 4)

Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi was the best player on show during the fourth round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA Team of the Week (Round 4)

JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the fourth round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Brutal England bully Ireland

England hammered Ireland 24-12 at Twickenham on Sunday to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers, Sharks channel RWC Boks

South Africa’s coastal sides have played with physicality, intelligence and composure in the early rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Blues compound Bulls’ woes

Otere Black slotted a late penalty to claim a 23-21 victory for the Blues in Pretoria and hand the Vodacom Bulls their third loss of the season. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Mapimpi double clinches big win

Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries to help the Sharks beat the Rebels 36-24 in Ballarat on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Watershed weekend for Six Nations

England remain well-placed to spoil Ireland’s Triple Crown party and challenge France for the Six Nations title, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Dobson: We can’t let Jaguares build momentum

Jaco Coetzee will play a key role for the Stormers when they target the Jaguares at the breakdown at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.