Stormers’ regression is complete
The Stormers' 34-10 loss to the Lions was their biggest defeat since 2007. As was the case in that watershed season, there could be more humiliation to come, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘SA has no right to sixth team’
Former All Blacks captain TAINE RANDELL, writing on stuff.co.nz, says South Africa should not get a sixth Super Rugby franchise in 2016.
Don’t discard expats
Bristol fullback ADAM D'ARCY, writing on The Roar, believes that Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie should not look past the exiled stars of Australian rugby.
Applaud Lions’ performance
The Lions played great rugby to beat the Stormers at Ellis Park, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Ice-cool Boshoff makes big statement
Marnitz Boshoff has been at the heart of two shock wins for the Lions and is one of the early finds of the Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Highlights: England vs Ireland (2014)
England and Ireland's arm-wrestle at Twickenham ended in a 13-10 win for the home side.
Italy vs Scotland highlights (2014)
Scotland managed to secure a last-minute 21-20 victory over Italy with a decisive drop goal by Duncan Weir.
Kolisi’s loss is Lions’ gain
The clash between the Lions and Stormers was not one highlighted by the performances of the loose forwards featured in this week’s duel, writes JEREMY PROOME.
Highlights: Chiefs vs Crusaders (2014)
The Chiefs scored two tries to defeat the Crusaders 18-10 in Christchurch.
SAR Soapbox: Two tight derbies
MARK KEOHANE looks ahead to the Vodacom Super Rugby matches this weekend between the Cheetahs and Bulls, and the Lions and Stormers.
