Paper talk: WP woes, JP linked to Sharks
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including the ongoing off-field saga that’s dogging the Western Province Rugby Union.
WPRU reassure players, employees
The Western Province Rugby Union have reportedly assured both players and employees that they do not need to worry about the financial state of the union.
Where the Stormers went wrong
In a four-part analysis, JON CARDINELLI unpacks the improvements and shortcomings of the South African franchises.
SA Super Rugby team of the season
JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
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.
Watch: Try of the week
Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am’s 82nd-minute winner against the Stormers is awarded try of the week for Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18.
’Jukskei derby streets ahead’
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Vodacom Super Rugby derbies at Loftus and Newlands on Saturday.
Watch: Stormers press conference
Watch as outgoing Stormers coach Robbie Fleck chats about his future, while Steven Kitshoff pays tribute to him following the defeat to the Sharks.
Am strikes late to sink Stormers
Lukhanyo Am scored a try after the hooter to earn the Sharks a 12-9 win over the Stormers and a place in the playoffs. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Good signs despite Jekyll and Hyde display
It’s been a weird Vodacom Super Rugby campaign for South Africa’s four franchises in 2019, but Boks boss Rassie Erasmus will still take a lot of positives from the competition ahead of the World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
