The Super Rugby 2017 Final did not produce the result the Emirates Lions wanted, but it was still an emotional farewell to Head Coach Johan Ackermann. READ MORE
Super Rugby 2017 Final: Farewell to Johan Ackermann
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Crusaders Crowned Super Rugby Champions for a Record Eighth Time
From the Last Word on Rugby department. In all sense and purpose, last nights victory by the Crusaders over the Lions, has regained a ‘lost supremacy’ for one team. By claiming the championship, fans saw the Crusaders crowned Super Rugby Champions for a record eighth time. And that record was one which had taken a term […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Finals Series Forecast
This round of the 2017 Super Rugby finals series, away teams will know the pressure is on them. Knockout rugby is always a tough equation, but there is a reward if the highest placed teams suffer losses. While it does not require a sliderule and matrix anymore, in reality it still favours the top seeded team--the Emirates Lions. READ MORE
Super Rugby Returns to Action
In fact, the completion of round 15 will provide some leading sides a chance to gain somewhat of an edge, as their New Zealand counterparts stay idle for a further two weeks. So considering that, here is your conference points table standings as Super Rugby returns to action; READ MORE
Super Rugby Round 12: The African Conferences Key Takeouts
From Last Word on Rugby, Ryan Jordan Super Rugby Round 12 produced most of the expected results, except for the Southern Kings upset win over the Sharks. In their third year of competition it was the Kings first triumph over a fellow South African franchise. Whether you love them or hate them, we have to […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Round Eleven: The African Conferences
Super Rugby Round Eleven left South African rugby fans with more questions than answers. Again. READ MORE
Three Super Rugby Franchises Culled
On Sunday 9 April, SANZAAR announced that three Super Rugby franchises would be culled from the Super Rugby competition in 2018. READ MORE
Super Rugby Week Six: The African Conferences
From Last Word on Rugby, Ryan Jordan Super Rugby Week Six provided a lot more to cheer about for the South African franchises. Watching the games in the African Conferences, it is evident that the national template that SARU has called for does involve a higher tempo of play and a lot more off-loading in […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week Five: The African Conferences
Super Rugby Week Five provided a few interesting contests in the African Conferences, with the Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Jaguares recording wins. READ MORE
Super Rugby Round Four: The African Conferences
Super Rugby Round Four produced the expected results, along with a number of questions for the South African teams. READ MORE