Jon Cardinelli

Crusaders edge Chiefs

The Crusaders fought back from a 17-9 deficit to beat the Chiefs 18-17 in Hamilton on Saturday.

Hurricanes batter Blues

The Hurricanes cruised to a 39-20 bonus-point victory over the Blues in Wellington on Friday.

Stormers shift Grant to 15

Peter Grant will start at fullback and Demetri Catrakilis at flyhalf when the Stormers battle the Lions this Saturday.

Bulls stick with Matfield

The Bulls have named an unchanged starting line-up for their clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Deysel confirms Japanese move

Sharks flank Jean Deysel will link up with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz at the end of the 2014 Super Rugby season.

Kings target Mujati

The EP Kings are chasing the signature of Springbok prop Brian Mujati ahead of the start of the Currie Cup.

Time for NZ to ditch SA?

ANDREW MEHRTENS, writing for Fairfax, wonders if the time has come for the Australasians to form a competition that excludes South African teams.

Jean fit to face Lions

Stormers captain Jean de Villiers will be available for Saturday's clash against the Lions at Newlands, but Schalk Burger is yet to receive the green light.

The day Sharks got job done

The Sharks secured a crucial 33-14 bonus-point victory over the Cheetahs at Kings Park in the 2008 Super 14, recalls JON CARDINELLI.