Stormers coach Allister Coetzee might face another uncomfortable post-match press conference on Saturday if his team fails to beat the Cheetahs with a bonus point at DHL Newlands.
The Japan Rugby Football Union has launched a fan engagement initiative as part of the process to come up with a name for the team that will join Super Rugby in 2016.
The Hurricanes have undoubtedly been the team to beat this season and Chris Boyd’s side has shown it is as comfortable playing away from home as they are in Wellington, if not more so.
As we move into the closing stages of the regular season (and ever-closer to the Rugby World Cup), our friends at Opta have selected a XV for each conference based upon Super Rugby form.
After a pivotal round of fixtures played at high intensity, SANZAR has had the opportunity review each match and announce its referee appointments for the forthcoming weekend.
The Highlanders continued their push for a place in the Super Rugby Finals Series with a 45-24 demolition of the Cheetahs at Free State Stadium on Saturday.
Following a recent Brumby masterclass of the ‘catch and drive’ in their victory over the Highlanders, this week the focus is set on one of the sport’s most devastating sights; the maul.