Rugby statistics: Why South Africa may struggle to overlook Jaco Kriel for the World Cup
9 years ago by Rugby WorldStepping up: Jaco Kriel has had a standout season for the Lions in Super RugbyDuring the Springboks training camp in May, head coach Heyneke Meyer said that picking the loose forwards for the Rugby …Continue...
Brilliant Kriel belongs with Boks
9 years ago by SA RugbyJaco Kriel's red-hot form for the Lions warrants Springbok selection this year, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.
South Africa - The State of the Nation
9 years ago by Len KaplanDerick Hougaard a breath of fresh air It was good to have Derick Hougaard – former Bulls, Springboks, Leicester Tigers, and Saracens flyhalf – back in the SuperSport Afrikaans commentary box for...
Super Rugby Round 16: Team of the Week & More
9 years ago by Len KaplanTeam of the Week Selecting wings is an invidious task this week, with right wings Waisake Naholo, Henry Speight, and Ruan Combrinck, and left wings Nemani Nadolo, S’bura Sithole, Seabelo Senatla,...
Lions lower Waratahs' colours
9 years ago by Rugby 365The Lions sealed what is now their best season by some distance, with a 27-22 win over a hard-charging Waratahs team at Ellis Park on Saturday. It was the Johannesburg-based team's ninth win of the...
Super Rugby Round 16 Preview Part 2
9 years ago by Len KaplanWho will begin a climb out of the unhappy depths of the Super Rugby basement – the Force or Reds? Can the Stormers gain an ominously rare four-try bonus point against the struggling Cheetahs? Will...
Preview: S15 Round 16, Part Two
9 years ago by Rugby 365Saturday's action covers the whole spectrum, with Super Rugby action from the top to the bottom. Not only do we have the pace-setters going toe-to-toe, but we also have an intriguing basement battle. It...
Lions spoil Os & Naka's party
9 years ago by Rugby 365The Lions spoiled Cheetahs coaches Naka Drotské and Os du Randt's Bloemfontein farewell, with a comprehensive 40-17 victory on Saturday. The four tries to two bonus-point triumph ensured that the...
Super Rugby Round 15 Preview Part 2
9 years ago by Len KaplanThe Highlanders have stopped off in Perth to play the rejuvenated Force after their fortnight in South Africa, the Cheetahs are hoping to up their game as the competition draws to a close while the...
Weekend teams and predictions
9 years ago by Front Row GruntBulls and Sharks to strike back on tour? Tahs to pip the Saders in Sydney? Some say yes, Tank Lanning says no. Catch all the weekend’s teams, times, collated odds and SuperBru community picks. Tank...
