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Olivier benched by Cheetahs

Olivier benched by Cheetahs

Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has opted to drop captain Naas Olivier to the bench for Saturday's Super Rugby derby with the Lions.

Crusaders v Sharks at Twickenham?

The Crusaders have asked the Sharks if they can move their Round Six Super Rugby clash from New Zealand in London on March 25.

Smit back to lead Sharks

John Smit will start for the first time in this year's Super Rugby as he leads his side out against the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.

Waiting game over for Hurricanes

Despite missing Ma'a Nonu and possibly Hosea Gear for their rugby return, the 'Canes cannot wait to get back into Super Rugby.

Jack hits century for Crusaders

Chris Jack will play his 100th game for the Crusaders when he takes the field in the Super Rugby match against the Brumbies.

More Super Rugby News

  • Team tracker: Super Rugby
  • Aplon starts for Stormers
  • Brumbies can't afford to gift points
  • Sarries hooker loaned to Stormers
  • We can keep winning - Mathewson
  • Rebels must match Sharks aggression
  • Muliaina missing for a month
  • Kockott set for first Lions start
  • Super Rugby Team of the Week
  • Discipline is still the key - Plumtree
  • Three weeks for Sidey
  • Bulls vow to bounce back
  • We weren't good enough - De Villiers
  • Good and bad news for Sharks
  • Double blow for Force
  • Polota-Nau staying Down Under
  • Mackintosh keen to 'knock off' Stormers
  • Sidey hearing set for Monday
  • Scans for Inman and Pocock
  • Highlanders conquer fortress Loftus ReportHighlanders conquer fortress Loftus
  • Grant boot wins it for Stormers ReportGrant boot wins it for Stormers
  • Hat-trick win for Sharks ReportHat-trick win for Sharks
  • Reds break Canberra duck ReportReds break Canberra duck
  • Chiefs make light work of Rebels ReportChiefs make light work of Rebels
  • Blues win nine-try JoBlues win nine-try Jo'burg thriller
  • Quick ball the key to Ludeke
  • Read hails 'awesome' win
  • Crusaders bring some cheer ReportCrusaders bring some cheer
  • Super Rugby Preview: Saturday PreviewSuper Rugby Preview: Saturday
  • At least a month for Hynes
  • Highlanders make three changes
  • Sharks swap Springbok wings
  • Waratahs target SBW
  • No more excuses for Stormers
  • Highlanders expect bombing
  • Back to basics for Reds
  • AAC involved in Friend's axing
  • Chiefs hope to break home hoodoo
  • Ripia return uncertain
  • Super Rugby Preview: Friday PreviewSuper Rugby Preview: Friday
  • Waratahs face toughest test
  • Dunning on bench duty for Force
  • Umaga back in the mix
  • Faingaa in for banned Chapman
  • Reds forced into change
  • Grant given nod by Coetzee
  • Williams aiming to go the distance
  • Bulls change one to face Highlanders
  • Rebels stick with winning combination
  • Brussow's comeback must wait
  • Kafer backs player power
  • Genia takes over Reds captaincy
  • SBW to make Super Rugby debut
  • Sweeping changes for the Blues
  • I took the decision - Brumbies CEO
  • Sharks aim for another clean sheet
  • Van Heerden starts for Lions
  • Could Smith make the World Cup?
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round Two
  • Team tracker: Super Rugby
  • Barnes ruled out for Waratahs
  • Rebels fine hero Cipriani
  • Brumbies coach sacked
  • Burger back within a month
  • Highlanders summon veteran All Black
  • Hougaard to wait another week
  • Game plan concern for Reds
  • No 'issues' in Brumbies camp
  • Plumtree pleased ahead of tour
  • Waugh could face Crusaders
  • Force duo pen new deals
  • Hynes struggling mentally - McKenzie
  • Waugh out for three months
  • Reds lose their skipper
  • Close but no cigar for Lions ReportClose but no cigar for Lions
  • Sharks too hot for Blues ReportSharks too hot for Blues
  • Season over for Juan Smith
  • Four-try Waratahs dominate Reds ReportFour-try Waratahs dominate Reds
  • Chapman cops one-week suspension
  • Du Preez late show sinks Cheetahs ReportDu Preez late show sinks Cheetahs
  • Cipriani kicks Rebels to first win ReportCipriani kicks Rebels to first win
  • No Cheetahs surprise this time - Ludeke
  • Super Rugby Preview: Saturday PreviewSuper Rugby Preview: Saturday
  • McKenzie believes in Cooper's defence
  • Habana the world's best - Fleck
  • Highlanders win two on the trot ReportHighlanders win two on the trot
  • Higginbotham gets a run for Reds
  • Crusaders move house
  • Chiefs no pushovers - Treeby
  • 'Tahs have to spark, not us - Genia
  • Burger accepts increased injury risks
  • Sharks call in flanker Daniel
  • Super Rugby Preview: Friday PreviewSuper Rugby Preview: Friday
  • Mitchell keeps faith in his pride
  • Barnes dares Reds to impress
  • Super Rugby Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Super Rugby
Friday , March 11
Stormers vs Highlanders 19:10
Crusaders vs Brumbies 19:35
Melbourne Rebels vs Sharks 19:40
Saturday , March 12
Cheetahs vs Lions 17:05
Western Force vs Blues 19:05
Hurricanes vs Chiefs 19:35
Friday , March 18
Chiefs vs Sharks 19:35
Reds vs Melbourne Rebels 19:40
Saturday , March 19
Lions vs Western Force 17:05
Highlanders vs Crusaders 17:30
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Recent Results
Fixture Details
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Super Rugby
Saturday , March 5
Chiefs 38 - 10 Melbourne Rebels Chiefs vs Melbourne Rebels Report
Stormers 21 - 15 Cheetahs Stormers vs Cheetahs Report
Western Force 12 - 39 Sharks Western Force vs Sharks Report
Brumbies 25 - 31 Reds Brumbies vs Reds Report
Bulls 28 - 35 Highlanders Bulls vs Highlanders Report
Friday , March 4
Lions 32 - 41 Blues Lions vs Blues Report
Crusaders 33 - 18 Waratahs Crusaders vs Waratahs Report
Saturday , February 26
Waratahs 30 - 6 Reds Waratahs vs Reds Report
Sharks 26 - 12 Blues Sharks vs Blues Report
Stormers 19 - 16 Lions Stormers vs Lions Report
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Overall Competition
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Sharks 3 13
2 Highlanders 3 13
3 Stormers 2 12
4 Waratahs 3 10
5 Bulls 3 9
6 Blues 3 9
7 Crusaders 3 7
8 Chiefs 3 5
9 Brumbies 2 5
10 Western Force 2 5
11 Reds 2 4
12 Melbourne Rebels 3 4
13 Hurricanes 2 3
14 Lions 3 3
15 Cheetahs 3 2
Australian Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Waratahs 3 10
2 Reds 3 8
3 Brumbies 3 7
4 Western Force 2 5
5 Melbourne Rebels 3 4
New Zealand Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Highlanders 3 13
2 Blues 3 9
3 Crusaders 3 7
4 Chiefs 3 5
5 Hurricanes 2 3
South African Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Sharks 3 13
2 Stormers 2 12
3 Bulls 3 9
4 Lions 3 3
5 Cheetahs 3 2

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Loose Pass

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Super Rugby Team of the Week

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The Max Evans Column

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