Super Rugby News

The Lions moved five points clear at the Africa 2 summit after they won a thrilling derby against the Sharks 34-29 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The starting point for more tries than any other source this campaign, the lineout is the crux around which a Super Rugby attack is built and in 2017 there is already a clear cut strategy from teams to ensure they retain possession as often as possible from the throw.

It’s not enough to have a starting XV capable of controlling the game anymore; an experienced and ample helping of bench players is crucial to maintaining a consistent performance across an 80-minute Super Rugby fixture. 

SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 6 of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

Player of the week is Lions Flanker Jaco Kriel who made more clean breaks and beat more defenders than any other forward in Round 5 against the Kings in Port Elizabeth.

The Sharks came out on top in a see-sawing tussle with the Cheetahs on Saturday, scoring four tries in a 38-30 victory in Bloemfontein.

Score first win the game? Which teams are the most effective at launching themselves off the starting blocks?

Player of the week is Hurricanes No.8 Ardie Savea who was at his destructive, ball carrying best in his sides comprehensive 41-15 victory over the Highlanders in Wellington.

The Sharks battled back from a six-point half-time deficit to record a hard-fought 19-17 victory over the Kings in Durban.

A fundamental of the sport, the lineout can often be the crux around which Super Rugby games are won and lost. So which teams are the best exponents?

Player of the week is Sharks flanker Jean-Luc Du Preez who was instrumental in his sides comprehensive 37-14 victory over the Waratahs in Durban.

SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 4 of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

Replacement fly-half Curwin Bosch led the Sharks to a 37-14 victory over the Waratahs in Durban on Saturday.

Only four times in Super Rugby history has the team with the best defensive record in the regular season lifted the trophy  but effective defence remains a cornerstone of a tilt towards championship success.

SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 3 of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

Player of the week is Lions scum-half Ross Cronje who was dynamic against the Waratahs in Johannesburg helping his side beat the visitors 55-36 in a high scoring match.

The Sharks won their first game on tour when they pipped the Brumbies 27-22 in Canberra on Saturday.

The 18-team Super Rugby tournament kicked off for the second time after a bustling 2016 campaign and there were points galore amidst a swath of entertaining rugby during the opening round.

The Sunwolves have brought a unique and colourful Asian influence to Super Rugby and allied to Japan’s win over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, rugby in Asia is experiencing unprecedented growth on and off the field.

Crusaders fullback Israel Dagg leads the Round #1 Team of the Week that includes players from 10 different teams.