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  • Tuesday, 17. April, 2012

    Sharks are 'still in the hunt'

    Sharks coach John Plumtree believes that his team have a good shot of claiming a play-off place if they can shake off their injury worries and kick on after their bye next weekend.

  • Tuesday, 17. April, 2012

    Stormers lose another skipper

    The Stormers have suffered another telling injury blow with the news that their captain Jean de Villiers has injured ligaments in his hand and will be out for a few months.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Stormers holding out hope for Bekker

    The Stormers have not given up hope that their star lock, Springbok Andries Bekker, could be fit to face the Reds in Brisbane on Friday.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    The Force is strong with Pocock

    The Western Force have lost their head coach Richard Graham to the Reds, but star flank David Pocock is a prized asset that they'll be keeping a tight grip on.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    White expects to be targeted in SA

    Former Springbok coach Jake White has warned his Brumbies team to expect a total onslaught when they arrive in South Africa, as he expects to be the target of some special attention.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Lengthy lay-off for Bulls' Bok

    Bulls loose forward Dewald Potgieter suffered another injury setback when he was ruled out action for another four to six weeks, this time due to a hamstring injury.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Playmaker poser for Reds

    Reds coach Ewen McKenzie finally has some options at flyhalf with the return this week of Ben Lucas and ace goal-kicker Mike Harris who have both recovered from their hamstring injuries.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Team of the Week: The try-scoring Chief

    The Chiefs not only moved to the top of the Super Rugby totem pole, but they also left their mark on our weekly selection.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Lam: 'We'll keep fighting'

    Under-fire Blues coach Pat Lam has reaffirmed his stance that he plans to fight to turn his team's fortunes around this season and hold onto his coaching job.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Sonny Bill has offers on the table

    There is still a lot of doubt surrounding the future of Sonny Bill Williams, but the NZRU have confirmed that there is an offer on the table for him to stay in New Zealand.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Barnes: Aussie battles are fierce

    Wallabies and Waratahs playmaker Berrick Barnes has scoffed at claims that the Australian Super Rugby conference is the weakest.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Settled Brumbies jet off to SA

    A settled Brumbies outfit have set off from Canberra for their biggest assignment so far this season - the South African tour.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Clean sheet for Week Eight

    SANZAR revealed that there was a 'clean sheet' on the citing front from Super Rugby's Round Eight action.

  • Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Force coach to replace Reds boss

    The Western Force are looking for a new head coach, after it was revealed on Monday that Richard Graham will move to Brisbane to take over as Reds mentor from Ewen McKenzie.

  • Sunday, 15. April, 2012

    Chiefs keep another dynamic star

    The Hurricanes revealed that dynamic hooker Dane Coles has signed a two-year extension with the franchise that will keep him in Wellington for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.