Super Rugby preview: Sharks

The new-look Sharks are setting their sights on finishing top of the South African group, writes CRAIG LEWIS. The Sharks endured a nightmare schedule in 2016, but still managed to progress…

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Super Rugby preview: Stormers

With a tougher draw, the Stormers look set to drop even further down the log in 2017, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Stormers have fallen at the first Super Rugby playoff hurdle…

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Stormers suffer double injury blow

Leolin Zas and Juan de Jongh suffered serious injuries in the Stormers’ pre-season friendly against the Lions in Cape Town on Saturday. (more…)

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Super Rugby preview: Lions

The Lions represent South Africa’s best shot at the Super Rugby title in 2017, writes JON CARDINELLI. In 2016, the Lions defied the odds to come through a tough draw and…

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Former All Black Sione Lauaki passes away

Ex-New Zealand and Chiefs loose forward Sione Lauaki, aged 35, passed away due to kidney failure on Sunday. Lauaki was diagnosed with kidney and heart problems in 2012 while he…

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Bulls beaten in semi-finals of Brisbane Tens

The Chiefs defeated the Bulls 26-14 in the semi-finals of the Brisbane Tens, before beating the Crusaders 12-5 in the final. The Bulls beat the Chiefs 28-7 in their pre-season friendly on…

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Stander stars in big Ireland win

CJ Stander scored a hat-trick as Ireland claimed a 61-10 win against Italy in Rome on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. (more…)

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Betting tip: Bristol will beat depleted Harlequins
Mitch Eadie of Bristol Rugby wins a lineout - Rogan Thomson/JMP - 03/09/2016 - RUGBY UNION - Twickenham Stadium - London, England - Harlequins v Bristol Rugby - Aviva Premiership London Double Header.

Betting tip: Bristol will beat depleted Harlequins

Although Bristol are routed to the bottom of the Premiership table, tonight's game against Harlequins should offer them an easy opportunity to move off it. Five Six Nations call-ups have left…

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Bulls ease past Chiefs in warm-up match

The Bulls scored four tries to clinch an impressive 28-7 win over the Chiefs in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Brisbane on Thursday. Having secured a comfortable 38-17 win…

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