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  • Sunday, 22. April, 2012

    Blackadder: 'Saders ready to launch

    Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder issued an ominous Super Rugby warning that his side are starting to find their groove and are "ready to launch" following the 42-14 victory over the Hurricanes.

  • Sunday, 22. April, 2012

    O'Connor recovering in Sydney hospital

    Melbourne Rebels star James O'Connor was forced to go to hospital in Sydney after leaving the field with a serious rib injury in the Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs.

  • Sunday, 22. April, 2012

    Horne banned for Beale tackle

    Waratahs centre Rob Horne has received a two-week ban for a dangerous tackle during his side's Super Rugby victory over the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    Bulls hold on as Brumbies make late run

    The Bulls held on in the face of a strong late charge by the Brumbies, with the home side securing a 36-34 win in their Super Rugby Round Nine encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    Chiefs stay top after Durban win

    The Chiefs stayed top of the Super Rugby standings after edging the Sharks 18-12 in an error-riddled Round Nine game in Durban on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    Waratahs midfielder cited

    Rob Horne of the Waratahs has been cited for alleged foul play during his team's 30-21 Super Rugby win over the Rebels in Sydney on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    'Encouraging signs' for Waratahs

    A three-try victory over the Melbourne Rebels not only saw the Waratahs win the Weary Dunlop Shield for a fourth successive time, but they also moved back to the top of the Australian conference.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    Carter celebrates as Crusaders 'step up'

    All Black star Dan Carter marked his 100th match for the Crusaders with a try as the seven-time champions beat the Hurricanes 42-14 in their Super Rugby encounter in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    Jordaan on wing for Pumitas clash

    Paul Jordaan, the Sharks back utility back, is included in the SA Under-20 starting line-up for the team¿s third and final international clash against Argentina on Saturday at the Danie Craven in Stellenbosch.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    Waratahs win Sydney snooze

    The Waratahs kept alive their Super Rugby play-off hopes as they moved to the top of the Australian conference with a 30-21 Round Nine win over the hapless Rebels In Sydney on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 21. April, 2012

    Crusaders blow Hurricanes away

    The Crusaders showed their championship credentials with an emphatic 42-14 win over a hapless Hurricanes team in their Super Rugby encounter in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Friday, 20. April, 2012

    Bulls' new recruit in for injured Bok

    Dawie Steyn, signed from the Pumas in the off season, will earn a first Super Rugby start when he runs out for the Bulls against the Brumbies at Loftus Versfeld on Thursday.

  • Friday, 20. April, 2012

    Stormers' style cramped in Brisbane

    The Stormers recovered from their first loss of the season to dominate the defending champion Reds and score a 23-13 win in their Super Rugby encounter in Brisbane on Friday - a performance of great character.

  • Friday, 20. April, 2012

    Reds pay dear price in defeat

    The Reds may have paid a dear price for their gutsy and spirited display in what was their first loss at home in 2012, after falling to 13-23 to the table-topping Stormers in Brisbane on Friday.

  • Friday, 20. April, 2012

    Chiefs' Argentine wing cited

    Exeter Chiefs wing Gonzalo Camacho has been cited for a dangerous tackle in the Aviva Premiership match against Worcester Warriors.