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Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked has produced some exciting and sometimes controversial moments, but a fairly predictable log thus far with the big unions dominating. The current table The table as at 11 October was as follows: Table courtesy of www.sarugby.co.za . We take a look at each team with two rounds left in the competition, […] READ MORE
South African professional rugby returned to action on Super Fan Saturday. The event was held at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria on Saturday, with the four Super Rugby franchises on display. A return to rugby action It is too easy to make assumptions about teams and players, but the context of the matches does need to […] READ MORE
A Super Rugby break-up could be imminent, and with the South Africans looking north at a spot in the Guinness Pro14, is this really the right option for all involved? Last Word delves into the issues surrounding the move. ‘It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor […] READ MORE
In Super Rugby week 6, the South African teams won two out of the three games they were involved in. The Sharks and Bulls won easily and the Lions were soundly beaten by the Rebels. Super Rugby Week 6 Ryan Jordan comments on some of the significant points coming out of Super Rugby Week 6. […] READ MORE
Getting to one-third of the way through the season, the one fact that is unquestionable is – there are no unbeaten Super Rugby teams left. Hardly a ‘season changer’ but, many of the leading teams would not have envisaged such parity; to start with. There are always factors that can influence losses. Injuries, weather conditions, […] READ MORE
In a salute to the winning Stormers Rugby 2020 season results to date, the only unbeaten side in Super Rugby has established a near-perfect campaign and deserves a ‘pat on the back’.. Defeating the leading South African conference side of 2019, their 17-7 win over the Jaguares at home is the confidence boost the local […] READ MORE
After Super Rugby week 3 the Stormers are the only South African team to retain their unbeaten record. It took an 82nd minute try to secure an away win against the Lions. Super Rugby Week 3 Ryan Jordan considers the most important aspects coming out of this weekend’s action. Hurricanes 38 Cell C Sharks 22 […] READ MORE
After Super Rugby 2020 week 2, the South African teams have started to give us an early indication of what they have to offer in the competition. The early results The Sharks and the Stormers have come out of the blocks fast and each has two wins after their opening two games. The Lions have […] READ MORE
The Super Rugby 2020 season is approaching fast, with Friday 31 January being the start of 21 consecutive weeks of action. Super Rugby 2020: A year of change In the past, the pre-season chat has all been about travel and the scheduling of games. Now, it is more about the amount of change that each […] READ MORE
The Super Rugby 2019 tournament is over for the South African franchises. The Stormers and Lions didn’t make the playoffs, and the Bulls and Sharks both lost their quarterfinal matches. Super Rugby 2019 over for SA franchises It will be of little solace to South Africans that a team competing in the South African Conference, […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.