Five key battles to decide final

JON CARDINELLI looks at the key match-ups ahead of the Vodacom Super Rugby final between the Crusaders and Jaguares in Christchurch.

Kolisi injury raises Bok captaincy question

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus looks set to explore a few captaincy alternatives in the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok squad begins to take shape

The latest additions to the Springbok training squad have made for a strong mix of backline players, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Christchurch cracker a lesson for Boks

The Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch highlighted New Zealand rugby’s strengths as well as its vulnerabilities. The Springboks would do well to take note, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Analysis: Magic Mo’unga vs balanced Barrett

Will Richie Mo’unga’s running game or Beauden Barrett’s all-round wizardry be the difference in the all-New Zealand semi-final? JON CARDINELLI analyses a key match-up.

Semi-finalists live on edge of law

The statistics show how the four Vodacom Super Rugby semi-finalists have pushed the envelope and conceded more penalties than most in 2019. JON CARDINELLI crunches the numbers.

Bulls surprise, Sharks disappoint

The Vodacom Bulls showed signs of progress while the once-hyped Sharks were mercilessly exposed in the quarter-final matches staged in Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Can Bulls score landmark win in NZ?

The Vodacom Bulls will have the opportunity to make history when they face the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stormers must break cycle of mediocrity

The Stormers need to change more than their coach if they hope to progress in 2020 and beyond, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Barrett vs Pollard: A World Cup appetiser

Psychological points will be on offer when All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett lines up against Springbok No 10 Handré Pollard in a Vodacom Super Rugby playoff this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.