A 79th-minute penalty from Joe Pietersen helped the Cheetahs to a thrilling 25-24 win over the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

The Brumbies scored two unanswered tries to beat the Rebels 20-15 in Melbourne, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

The Chiefs continued their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing 40-16 win over the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

The Hurricanes recorded their third successive win when they beat the Force 42-13 in Perth on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Marty Banks kicked 12 points to guide the Highlanders to a 20-13 win over the Reds in Dunedin on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has 'discreetly returned' to South Africa after being released from his contract by French club Toulouse.

Sean Maloney takes a look at the good, bad and ugly from the world of rugby.

SARugbymag.co.za's new betting guru tells you where to put your money in round three of Vodacom Super Rugby.

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Before you make your SuperBru picks for this weekend's Super Rugby matches, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team's predictions.

The Vodacom Bulls will need to protect the breakdown, with particular focus on Marcell Coetzee, if they're to get anything out of Saturday's match at Loftus , writes BRENTON CHELIN.

The goal-kicking and game management of Demetri Catrakilis will shape the outcome of the South African derby at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.

The Cheetahs can rely on Joe Pietersen's boot to guide them past the ill-disciplined Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Beauden Barrett's all-round game will allow the Hurricanes to record their third consecutive win, in Perth this Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Malakai Fekitoa can use the Highlanders' game against the Reds in Dunedin to show he is immune to second-season syndrome, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.