SAR Soapbox: Hardship at home

MARK KEOHANE picks the winners of this weekend's Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.

Highlights: Brumbies vs Blues (2014)

The hosts claimed a comfortable 26-9 win at a wet Canberra Stadium.

Highlights: Highlanders vs Rebels (2014)

Both sides scored three tries but it was the hosts who won 33-30 in Dunedin.

Highlanders hold off Rebels

The Highlanders beat the Rebels 33-30 in Dunedin on Friday with both sides scoring three tries.

Do rolling mauls belong in rugby?

Bulls maul ‘completely illegal’

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has slammed the Bulls' rolling mauls ahead of their match in Napier on Saturday.

Preview: Stormers vs Waratahs

The Stormers will be determined to end their barren run of results when they host the Waratahs at Newlands on Saturday.

Preview: Lions vs Crusaders

JON CARDINELLI and RYAN VREDE analyse the big Vodacom Super Rugby game at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Preview: Cheetahs vs Chiefs

After several poor results, the Cheetahs face another tough task against the defending champions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Preview: Hurricanes vs Bulls

The Bulls will be aiming to keep their six-year unbeaten streak against the Hurricanes intact when they meet in Napier.