Ref howlers demand scrutiny

Accuracy and fairness should be prized above entertainment as rugby looks to win back the fans, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Loftus hiding a timely reality check

Recent losses to the Hurricanes and Chiefs highlighted the physical and mental deficiencies that continue to plague the South African game, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Less is more for Super Rugby

The return to a straight round-robin format in Vodacom Super Rugby is long overdue, but there should be further changes, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks need Bosch at his best

Finding the means to fully harness the enigmatic talent of a player such as Curwin Bosch should be a top priority for SA rugby and the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Wales issue World Cup warning

An outstanding Six Nations highlighted the gap between the hemispheres and why the Springboks will go to the World Cup as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Simelane’s worth the investment

Wandisile Simelane is a prime example of a player who should benefit richly from South African rugby’s new contracting model, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls’ rise bodes well for Boks

Handré Pollard and the Vodacom Bulls have embraced a pragmatic yet effective game plan that should be utilised by the Springboks at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Mallett: Bulls have turned the corner

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Vodacom Super Rugby matches at Ellis Park and Loftus Versfeld.

More questions than answers at Stormers

There was an undeniable element of irony to reports over the weekend about the coaching changes set to take place at the Stormers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Player welfare key in World League debate

Proposals to form a World League and expand the Pro14 tournament to include more South African teams pose more questions than answers, writes JON CARDINELLI.