Do the Boks have anything to fear?

‘The War Room’ is operating once again. Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel react to the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad to challenge the Boks in South Africa.

Captain’s challenge guarantees fewer tries

The introduction of the captain’s challenge in the Rainbow Cup SA has consigned rugby to more legal drama and fewer exciting finishes, writes ZELIM NEL.

Fit-again Pollard to have ‘big role’ in final

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to feature prominently for Montpellier in the coming weeks after making his return from a long-term injury to help the French club book a place in the European Challenge Cup final.

Six-try Hurricanes blow past Highlanders

A faulty captain’s referral made Dane Coles the hero of the Hurricanes’ 41-22 comeback win against the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday.

Bok heavies to bear down on Lions

The tight five is in the cross hairs as Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel meet up in ‘The War Room’ to finalise a Bok team to bash the British & Irish Lions in the series decider.

McKenzie rescues Chiefs to make it five in a row

The Chiefs’ hot streak extended to five wins as Damian McKenzie kicked the match-winning penalty after the full-time siren to seal a 26-24 victory against the Hurricanes in Hamilton on Friday.

Rugby must heed Super League threat

Football’s recent brush with the prospect of a breakaway league that would have shredded the hierarchy of that sport served Test rugby a timely reminder of the perils of professionalism, writes ZELIM NEL.

Folau threatens Carter’s Super Rugby legacy

Vengeance will be up for grabs when the 2014 Waratahs line up in Christchurch to take on the 2008 Crusaders in Game 3 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

New-look Bok backline to face Lions in decider

Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are back in ‘The War Room’, this time plugging speedsters into the Springbok backline that takes on the British & Irish Lions.

Ioane tames Blues at the Zoo

Josh Ioane scored 12 points in a nine-try thriller as the Highlanders beat the Blues 35-29 in Dunedin on Friday.