Transformation still a slow process
South Africa's Super Rugby franchises have failed to transform sufficiently over the past five years. This has in turn hampered the transformation of the national team. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Lions lose two backs
Lions scrumhalf Michael Bondesio and centre Lionel Mapoe have both been ruled out for six weeks.
Super Rugby teams (Round 2)
Take a look who's playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.
Highlights: Sharks vs Bulls (2014)
The hosts scored four tries to one at Kings Park in Durban.
Highlights: Cheetahs vs Lions (2014)
A flawless kicking display from Marnitz Boshoff gave the visitors a narrow win.
Sharks brush off Bulls
The Sharks kicked off their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with a 31-16 bonus-point win against the Bulls at Kings Park, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Boshoff puts boot into Cheetahs
Marnitz Boshoff kicked a late drop goal to give the Lions a 21-20 win in Bloemfontein, reports SIMON BORCHARDT.
‘EP can transform SA rugby landscape’
Cheeky Watson says the EP Kings' promotion to an eight-team Currie Cup Premier Division will strengthen the development taking place in the province.
Kanko to start against Bulls
Ryan Kankowski will start at No 8 when the Sharks meet the Bulls at Kings Park on Saturday.
Six debutants in Lions XV
Half a dozen players will make their Super Rugby debuts when the Lions take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
