Well known for his record-breaking stints on the bench during a short-lived rugby career, Anton Taylor takes a quirky look at some of bigger, and smaller moments from the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby.
There is no place to hide in the Carling Currie Cup as the three visiting sides made life tough for their hosts this wee...
Determination trumped desperation as Tafel Lager Griquas claimed another big scalp when they defeated the Cell C Sharks ...
The Vodacom Bulls laid down a strong marker in the Carling Currie Cup when they beat DHL Western Province by 34-13 at DH...
The New Nation Pumas scored a third win in the 2021 Carling Currie Cup, beating the Sigma Lions 36-33 in a highly entert...
If the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division was a 4x100m relay race, the competition would now reach the second changeove...
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The Springbok Sevens team will face HSBC World Rugby Sevens newcomers Ireland for the first time in the current series when they clash in pool B of the HSBC LA Sevens on 29 February.
The Springboks will bid an emotional farewell to DHL Newlands in Cape Town in July, and will face the All Blacks in a brand-new venue in September, after SA Rugby confirmed the host stadiums for the Boks’ six home Tests in 2020 on Tuesday.
The Springbok Sevens team will arrive in South Africa later today with mixed feelings after delivering pleasing performances at the HSBC Sydney Sevens, but being left frustrated that they could not leave Australia as champions.
The Jaguares scores five tries to one to open their 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with an impressive 38-8 victory over the Emirates Lions in Buenos Aires early on Sunday morning (SA time).
The Springbok Sevens team contested and lost the final of the HSBC Sydney Sevens against Fiji 12-10 at Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta on Sunday.
Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe will play his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby match for the DHL Stormers in the South African derby against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springbok fullback Andries Coetzee makes a welcome return to the Emirates Lions team for their first Vodacom Super Rugby home game against the Reds on Saturday, as a replacement for Tiaan Swanepoel. The match in Johannesburg starts at 15h05.
Toyota Cheetahs lock Sintu Manjezi will provide a welcome boost to the Free Staters on their vital three-week Guinness PRO14 tour to Ireland and Wales next week after being cleared to return to action following a shoulder injury.
The Cell C Sharks kicked off their Australasian Vodacom Super Rugby tour in perfect fashion when they beat the Highlanders by 37-20 in Dunedin on Friday, repeating their victory from the last time they visited Forsyth Barr Stadium.
The DHL Stormers produced another solid defensive effort to keep the Vodacom Bulls scoreless and clinch a 13-0 Vodacom Super Rugby victory over their fierce rivals on Saturday afternoon in Cape Town.
The Springbok Sevens team will face HSBC World Rugby Sevens newcomers Ireland for the first time in the current series when they clash in pool B of the HSBC LA Sevens on 29 February.
Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe will play his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby match for the DHL Stormers in the South African derby against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.
Tournament news
The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #14There is no place to hide in the Carling Currie Cup as the three visiting sides made life tough for their hosts this weekend, with the New Nation Pumas, Vodacom Bulls and Tafel Lager Griquas victorious.
Match report
Gutsy Griquas win Carling Currie Cup game of cardsDetermination trumped desperation as Tafel Lager Griquas claimed another big scalp when they defeated the Cell C Sharks 37-27 in a most unusual Carling Currie Cup clash at Jonsson Kings Park on Saturday afternoon.
Match report
Bulls grab five against 14-man WP in Cape TownThe Vodacom Bulls laid down a strong marker in the Carling Currie Cup when they beat DHL Western Province by 34-13 at DHL Newlands on Friday evening, to move to the top of the standings.
Match report
Pumas edge Lions to stay in the huntThe New Nation Pumas scored a third win in the 2021 Carling Currie Cup, beating the Sigma Lions 36-33 in a highly entertaining match at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Friday.
Tournament news
The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #13If the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division was a 4x100m relay race, the competition would now reach the second changeover as the home straight moves into sight with six games remaining before the playoffs.