Claims of favouritism stalk the game, but the data on penalties paints a picture at odds with righteous indignation
Super Rugby resumes after mosque attacks, with Stormers travelling to New Zealand for Saturday’s game against the Wellington Hurricanes.
It has been nine months since Ashwin Willemse walked off a live broadcast, accusing co-analysts Nick Mallett and Naas Botha of racism
The flanker became the first black Test skipper of the Springboks two months ago
If the Lions are to become Super Rugby champions at the third time of asking, it’s going to take a lot of firsts
South Africa has more players out in a season than any other group of elite sportsmen
Same old, same old … the Jo’burg side have their work cut out to shake up a stagnant competition
The reaction to Ashwin Willemse’s walk-out on TV exposes the racial fault lines of outrage
Last year’s beaten finalists Golden Lions are desperate to end a three-match losing streak and protect an impressive unbeaten run in local derbies
Former Springboks skipper and hooker Strauss made his 149th Super Rugby appearance overtaking another Bull, retired lock Victor Matfield.
This weekend’s Super Rugby action will see all SA franchises in action
As the competition’s fixtures enter their fifth week, there’s a lot for fans to talk about
The Bok coach needs to get a grip on his team selections to give us a shot at restoring dignity
Seemingly invincible just a year ago, the All Blacks have hit a wobble, boosting the South Africans’ hopes
The once-mighty Currie Cup is bottom of the priority list as the Free Staters look north for glory
Super Rugby has lost the plot, but the 2019 World Cup will usher in a new global game
In some ways, the Boks hark back to better days but the coach’s choices are decidedly questionable
The competition’s failures — and questions about the future — have been brought rudely to the fore.
Time will tell how the position logs will pan out but the leaders and laggers are already clear
New Zealand might yet have to yield to the Aussies and then South Africa will be on its own
