Potent Sharks poised to snap Canes streak

A move toward a more balanced approach as well as the presence of several World Cup-winning Springboks have made all the difference for the Sharks in 2020, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Questions raised about rugby’s future

While a lot still needs to happen, SA Rugby’s pivot to the north would have a profound impact on both hemispheres, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Opportunity knocks for ambitious Boks

The structure and scheduling of the 2020 Test season will present opportunities as well as challenges for Jacques Nienaber’s Springbok team, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Acid test for new-look Sharks

A new-look pack and coaching staff will face their first significant overseas challenge when the Sharks front the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

End of an era for epic derby

The Stormers will be on the hunt for a ninth straight win when they host the old enemy at Newlands for possibly the last time, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rugby must follow cricket’s lead

Rugby needs to implement a decision review system sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SA Team of the Week (Round 1)

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

Stormers deliver powerful statement

The Stormers showed why they will challenge for the conference title while the Vodacom Bulls and Lions struggled on the opening weekend of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Super Rugby has to regain lustre

Super Rugby is still fighting to regain what it lost following the decision to expand the number of teams and stage the tournament across four continents, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Breaking the Kiwi stranglehold

The South African teams’ success or failure will hinge once again on their results against New Zealand opposition, writes JON CARDINELLI.