Super Rugby News

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  • Friday, 24. May, 2013

    Samo called to ignite Reds

    Powerhouse Radike Samo is set ignite the Reds' back row when he makes his first starting appearance of 2013 against the Stormers.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    S15 Preview: Round 15, Part Two

    Confidence and desperation will collide when the Bulls travel to Durban to face the Sharks in the final Super Rugby clash of Round 15 on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    These Sharks are no soft touch

    The Bulls are not buying into the public perception that the Sharks are floundering like the proverbial fish out if water.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    Kirsten to scrum down for Bulls

    The Bulls confirmed on Thursday that prop Frik Kirsten, and not Werner Kruger, would start against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    Genia comes to Cooper's defence

    Will Genia is backing his halfback partner Quade Cooper to prove that he can handle the defensive pressures of playing flyhalf at the highest level.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    Beast back, but no Bismarck

    The Sharks have their Beast back, but the Bismarck remains stranded as injuries continue disrupt the Durban-based team.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    Lappies is a 'special star'

    Jan de Koning looks at one of the most exciting prospects in the country and a new addition to the Springbok training squad.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    Brumbies call in Faingaa

    The Brumbies made one change to their starting line-up for their Super Rugby crunch match against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    Luatua ruled out of Brumbies match

    Impressive young flank Steven Luatua has been ruled out of Saturday's must-win match against the Brumbies at Eden Park.

  • Thursday, 23. May, 2013

    Injury blow for Crusaders

    The Crusaders have been forced into a late change, ahead of their Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013

    S15 Preview: Round 15, Part One

    It is time to put up or shut up with the play-offs getting closer and some crucial matches lined up in Round 15.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013

    Lambie dismisses Steyn duel

    Sharks playmaker Pat Lambie isn’t getting caught up in all the focus on Saturday's flyhalf battle between him and Bulls counterpart Morné Steyn.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013

    'Proud' Stormers seek redemption

    The Stormers returned from Australasia under the weather, but coach Allister Coetzee knows that they have to get back up and fight for whatever they can get.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013

    More Rebels head for the exit door

    The Rebels will part ways with international players Gareth Delve and Ged Robinson.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013

    Long-term stay for Ludeke

    Frans Ludeke signed a new three-year deal to stay on as coach of the Bulls, but the Pretoria franchise released Springbok Jacques Potgieter.