Boks still at risk in the backline
Ruan Combrinck scores against Ireland

Boks still at risk in the backline

The injury-enforced absence of Warren Whiteley, as well as the omission of Ruan Combrinck, Frans Steyn, and Lukhanyo Am could cost the Boks dearly in the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Red card angers Ackermann
Jaco Peyper gives Kwagga Smith a red card

Red card angers Ackermann

Lions coach Johan Ackermann says the red-card punishment didn’t fit the crime committed in the Super Rugby final at Ellis Park, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Crusaders win eighth Super Rugby title
Kwagga Smith takes David Havili out in the air

Crusaders win eighth Super Rugby title

The Crusaders punished a frantic and ill-disciplined Lions side to win 25-17 on Saturday and claim their eighth Super Rugby title. JON CARDINELLI at Ellis Park reports. (more…)

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Super Rugby final preview
Franco Mostert is shut down in the 2016 quarter-final

Super Rugby final preview

The Lions will need to win the set-piece and gainline battles in order to negate the Crusaders’ rush defence in the Super Rugby final at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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‘Jaco right man for final’
Referee Jaco Peyper

‘Jaco right man for final’

The Crusaders rate Jaco Peyper as the best referee in Super Rugby and feel that he is the right man to handle the final at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Bet on Lions to be crowned champions
Ruan Combrinck races away against the Crusaders

Bet on Lions to be crowned champions

THE MONEY MAN is putting R2,500 on the Lions to beat the Crusaders in Saturday’s Super Rugby final at Ellis Park. Here are five reasons why … (more…)

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