Everitt: Sharks expecting direct rugby
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says he expects a completely different challenge from the Highlanders when the two teams clash in Dunedin on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
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.
Highlanders start Smith against Sharks
All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith will start for the Highlanders in their opening Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Sharks in Dunedin on Friday.
Stormers fuming at Hurricanes ‘cheap shots’
Stormers coach John Dobson is unhappy with the off-the-ball incidents during which captain Siya Kolisi was injured against the Hurricanes last weekend. DYLAN JACK reports.
SA sides will need to find a spark
South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises must discover unique ways to overcome the odds this season, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
Bulls suffer Sage blow
Vodacom Bulls centre Dylan Sage faces an extended period on the sidelines after injuring his ankle during a warm-up match last weekend.
Chiefs dealt injury blow
The Chiefs will be without All Blacks trio Damian McKenzie, Nepo Laulala and Angus Ta’avao for their crucial derby against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday.
Super Rugby referees (Round 2)
Marius van der Westhuizen will referee Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at Newlands.
Ioane out for several weeks
The Blues have been hit by an early injury blow as star back Rieko Ioane is expected to be sidelined for up to a month with a fractured hand.
WIN tickets to Stormers-Bulls clash
Thanks to our friends at Vodacom, we have ten sets of four tickets to give away for the Vodacom Super Rugby clash between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.
