Preview: S15 Round Two, Part One
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Will the madness continue or will we have some semblance of normality when Super Rugby's Round Two gets underway on Friday? The Round One mayhem saw just one home team win, while tournament favourites...
Stormers jou lekka ding!
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wow, only one home team won their Super Rugby first round game! Never has this happened before. For tipping it was not good for most. However, for Super Rugby this was great. So many upsets! The...
Lions showed arrogance in discarding underdog status
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIn 2014 the Lions had one of their best seasons of the modern era. They finished 12th in Super Rugby – their best ever result – and made it to the final of the Currie Cup. Their 2015 season...
Heaslip absence no advantage, says Lancaster
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumStuart Lancaster has denied that the loss of "very intelligent player" Jamie Heaslip will hand England an edge in the pivotal Six Nations clash with Ireland. Heaslip could miss the rest of Ireland's...
O'Mahony rejects France for Munster extension
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFlanker Peter O'Mahony is the latest Ireland star to reject a move to France after signing a new three-year contract with Munster. The 25-year-old club captain has committed to Thomond Park until June...
Nonu back to face Bulls
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ma'a Nonu will play his first game for the Hurricanes in four years when they take on the Bulls in a Super Rugby Round Two match in Pretoria on Friday. Nonu, who missed last week's season opening 22-8...
Nowell challenging May for start in Dublin
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJonny May could make way for Jack Nowell in England's pivotal Six Nations clash in Ireland, while Mike Brown is racing to be fit for the Dublin battle. England boss Stuart Lancaster is ready to dispense...
Lions: Cheetahs did us no favours
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Sharks may have had a less than auspicious start to their Super Rugby campaign, but they remain one of the fancied teams in the competition. Lions coach Johan Ackermann, speaking to rugby365 ahead...
Kaplan: Some refs not so Super
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The three Six Nations referees outshone those officiating in Super Rugby. That is the verdict of record-breaking former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan. Kaplan, writing on his website RatetheRef, said...
Super Rugby: Team of the Week & More
1 decade ago by Len KaplanHere are my Man of the Match selections for each game. How does my assessment of the players compare with your views? Crusaders v Rebels: Mike Harris (Rebels) Brumbies v Reds: Nic White (Brumbies) Lions...
