Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Barrett delivered masterclass

Beauden Barrett produced a tactical-kicking masterclass in the quarter-final against the Sharks, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Barrett to torture Sharks

Beauden Barrett's distribution and kicking game will prove too hot to handle for the Sharks in the quarter-final in Wellington on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Schalk must lead assault

Talismanic skipper Schalk Burger has to fire if the Stormers are to beat the Chiefs in the quarter-final at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Burger targets winning send-off

Stormers legend Schalk Burger is determined to end his 13-year run at Newlands with a playoff victory against the Chiefs. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Chiefs forced to adapt to format

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie hopes that the Super Rugby regular-season format and playoff structure will be altered in 2018. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Chiefs won’t change approach

The Chiefs will back their attacking strategy in the quarter-final against the Stormers despite the threat of rain as well as the nature of playoff rugby. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Kiwis on track for title

The stats of the Crusaders and Highlanders make for ominous reading ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions game plan under scrutiny

The Lions need to play with more balance and intelligence if they hope to exact revenge on the better New Zealand sides in the playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jaguares outlast Lions

The Jaguares beat the Lions 34-22 in Buenos Aires on Saturday to deny the Johannesburg-based franchise a top-of-the-log finish. JON CARDINELLI reports.