Commanding respect

Duane Vermeulen continues to impress as a player and leader, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Advantage Stormers

Losses for the Bulls and Lions in round 13 see the Stormers well-placed to finish at the top of the South African conference. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Bulls lack mongrel of old

The Vodacom Bulls embarrassed themselves in Auckland with a limp and largely gutless performance at the tackle point, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Blues manhandle Bulls

The Blues turned in an outstanding physical performance to defeat the Vodacom Bulls 23-18 in Auckland on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Smith to inspire Landers’ backlash

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith will be the difference in the match between the Cheetahs and Highlanders in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Matfield must soar for Bulls

Expect Victor Matfield and the Vodacom Bulls to target the Blues' lineout in their season-defining clash in Auckland on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks must bolster defence

The Sharks need to maximise their set-piece strengths and improve their defence if they are to snap a five-game losing streak in Sydney this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions need roaring start

The Lions must force the Brumbies to chase the game at Ellis Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Pressure builds on Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls need to beat the Blues in Auckland on Friday to keep their South African conference title hopes alive. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers still fail to convince

The Stormers will never win the Vodacom Super Rugby title until they own up to and address their patent shortcomings, writes JON CARDINELLI.