Often the difference between a break leading to a try or becoming just another half-chance is the willingness of teammates to run effective support lines...
This weekend’s action sees all but four teams asked to show us what they’ve got against foreign opposition and these games could well prove to be the most crucial when deciding the final standings.
The Super Rugby TOTW has representatives from 10 of the teams following an easter weekend of upsets and very close action. The Lions lead the way with four players after stunning Chiefs in Hamilton.
The maul has long been a key part of the game of rugby and its value has not waned over recent years and so far in this season 29 tries have been scored from mauls... but who are the maul masters?
The Super Rugby TOTW has representatives from 11 of the teams, including some in-form big names, as the competition heats up and we approach the halfway stage of the season.
We take a look at the players who put in the hard yards, hitting ruck and mauls, winning ball and who graft away tirelessly to ensure their team is on the front foot.
Forwards are meant to be doing all the tough work in the middle and leaving the try scoring to the outside backs. Someone forgot to tell that to the Super Rugby class of 2019
The Super Rugby TOTW has representatives from seven of the teams with a strong South African presence after a round of five home wins and the last unbeaten team tasting defeat.
A late try and conversion from Beauden Barrett saw the Hurricanes end the Stormers’ three-game win streak on Saturday in an emotionally-charged match after the Christchurch attacks.
SANZAAR has announced that following its strategic planning review the immediate future of Super Rugby rests with a 14-team, round robin, competition format.
