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  • Thursday, 30. May, 2013

    Flynn back for trans-Tasman clash

    Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder named a team that shows three changes for the trans-Tasman clash with the Waratahs in Christchurch on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    S15 Preview: Round 16, Part One

    It is the last round of Super Rugby before the June break, and things kick off with two trans-Tasman clashes on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Cotter: "I haven't resigned"

    Vern Cotter's future as coach of French giants Clermont overshadowed his first press conference as incoming Scotland national boss on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Stormers expect trench warfare

    The Stormers are expecting to be engaged in some trench warfare against the Southern Kings at a wet Newlands on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Stormers bulk up starting XV

    Fit-again forwards De Kock Steenkamp and Deon Fourie have been named in the Stormers starting line-up for Saturday's Super Rugby encounter against the Kings at Newlands.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Raymond ready to Rhule again

    Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has brought back star flyer Raymond Rhule for his team's Super Rugby crunch encounter with the Bulls on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Serfontein starts against Cheetahs

    Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made four changes to his side to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Tahs dump Banrnes; move captain

    Captain Dave Dennis will start at No.8 as the Waratahs bid to record their first win over the Crusaders in Christchurch since 2004 this Friday.

  • Wednesday, 29. May, 2013

    Cheetahs up for 'conference decider'

    There will not be a lack of motivation when the Cheetahs and Bulls go head-to-head in their Super Rugby Round 16 encounter on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 28. May, 2013

    Stormers brace for colossal clash

    Stormers forwards coach Matthew Proudfoot says they are bracing for a tough, physical battle against the Southern Kings at Newlands on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 28. May, 2013

    Etzebeth could become great No.5

    Prodigious Stormers second row Eben Etzebeth could become a world-class No.5 lock, if he is granted time to grow into the role.

  • Tuesday, 28. May, 2013

    Returning duo boost Stormers pack

    The Stormers have received a double boost ahead of the weekend’s derby against the Southern Kings at Newlands.

  • Tuesday, 28. May, 2013

    Smith set for Canes comeback

    Fit-again Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith and hooker Dane Coles return to the starting XV for Friday’s match against the Brumbies in Canberra.

  • Tuesday, 28. May, 2013

    Cheetahs await hamstrung flyer

    The Cheetahs are sweating over the fitness of star flyer Willie le Roux ahead of their all-SA  encounter with the Bulls.

  • Tuesday, 28. May, 2013

    Henry 'went too far'

    World Cup-winning former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has apologised over a tirade against the quality of refereeing in Super Rugby.