Super Rugby

Leicester Tigers' 2016 signings and exits

As early as January this year, Leicester Tigers were on a mission to boost their squad for this year's season with the first signing confirmed in early January.   The club is currently the most...

Rohan Janse van Rensburg's 2016 Highlights

Stormers lock signs for Munster

Western Province and Stormers lock Jean Kleyn is set to leave the Cape side to join Irish club Munster.   According to Netwerk24, WP Rugby has opted to release Kleyn from his contract in order for...

Macilai re-signs with Crusaders

Crusaders confirm that speedy winger Jone Macilai will return to red and black in 2017, recommitting for two years.   Macilai made his national provincial debut for Northland in 2013, and in the...

A Super Mess

Super Rugby 2016 is all about the growth and worldwide expansion of the competition. There are new markets in Japan with the hastily organised Sunwolves, Latin American-flavored Los Jaguares, and the much-maligned...

Monde Hadebe banned for doping

The Sharks’ Super Rugby-capped hooker Monde Hadebe has been banned from rugby for four years for a steroid-related doping offence, Sport24 established today.   He tested positive for two forbidden...

Force sign Matwijow

The Western Force will add to their second row depth with the signing of Reds lock Ben Matwijow on a one year deal.   The 26-year-old lock joined the Queensland Reds this season as injury cover...

Teichmann confirmed as new Sharks CEO

Former Sharks and Springbok skipper Gary Teichmann has now been confirmed as the new CEO of the Sharks.   Teichmann, who played 42 Tests for South Africa between 1995 and 1999, replaces John Smit,...

Super Rugby - The great divide

With the conclusion of the group stages of Super Rugby, we have the chance to look at the out and out strength coming from New Zealand, showing how they grow from strength to strength. The New Zealand...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Cabannes retires after being released by Castres   Former Castres centre Romain Cabannes has announced his retirement from rugby after being unable to find a new club.   "I have put an end...