Super Rugby News

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  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Engelbrecht blow for Kings

    The Southern Kings have been dealt a cruel blow with the news that star loose forward Jacques Engelbrecht is out of the game against the Highlanders on Saturday.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Force complain about 'tough draw'

    Western Force coach Michael Foley believes his team has been given the short end of the stick in the Super Rugby draw.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Stampeding Bulls sitting pretty

    The Bulls boosted their chances of securing a home semifinal after their convincing win over the Hurricanes at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Kings to take thumping 'on the chin'

    Southern Kings director of rugby Alan Solomons says the Eastern Cape franchise simply have to get back to their feet and keep on fighting.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Folau plans to commit to Union

    League convert Israel Folau plans to extend his Rugby Union career in his bid to represent the Wallabies.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Tense Kirwan lauds mature Blues

    Blues coach John Kirwan hailed his team’s mature performance to see off the Stormers 18-17 at North Harbour Stadium on Friday.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Dennis delighted to end SA drought

    Waratahs captain Dave Dennis was elated after his team thrashed the Kings on Saturday to secure their first win in South Africa in four years.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Stormers spring surprise

    Stormers wing Gerhard van den Heever has flown to Australia as a squad replacement for injured lock De Kock Steenkamp.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Sharks’ injury curse continues

    The Sharks have lost centre Francois Steyn and No.8 Lubabalo Mtembu for the remainder of their Australasian tour due to injuries.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Force axe errant Mafi

    Western Force wing Alfie Mafi has been released from the remainder of his Super Rugby contract because of disciplinary problems.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013

    Crusaders rule in Canberra

    The Crusaders handed the Brumbies their first defeat in Canberra this season, scoring three tries on their way to a 30-23 victory.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Bulls run rampant at Loftus

    The Bulls cemented their place at the top of the South African conference and the top three of the global standings.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Waratahs burst Kings' bubble

    The Waratahs exposed the tournament rookies, the Southern Kings, in the most cruel fashion - handing them a record 72-10 hiding.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Force defence gets the accolades

    A heroic second half defensive effort has allowed the Western Force to hold the Queensland Reds to an 11-all draw in Perth' on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Horwill's off-field yellow for stamping

    Reds captain James Horwill has been issued with an off-field yellow card for 'stamping'.