As the competition heads into its final round, only the Crusaders are guaranteed a semi-final appearance, while six other teams are fighting it out for the remaining three spots. Posted May 15, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
With just three rounds remaining, eight teams are still vying for semi-final spots. But some of them would need sporting miracles to qualify. Posted May 01, 2008 by James Mortimer
Wins for the top four will cement their place in the finals – a defeat for any of the pursuing pack will likely finish their season. Posted April 25, 2008 by James Mortimer
The influence of Robbie Deans is already showing with the Wallabies. Expect to see shades of the Kiwi coach's Canterbury style in the 2009 championship. Posted January 04, 2009 by James Mortimer
The 2008 Super 14 is only two weeks old but the Crusaders, Blues and Sharks have already opened daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. Several derby matches this week add spice to an already mouthwatering round-three fixture list. Posted February 28, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The teams behind the top four need to find the spark to muscle in on the title race. In the second of two articles, our man-in-the-know weighs up the chances of the Force, the Chiefs, the Stormers and the Waratahs... Posted April 03, 2008 by James Mortimer
The Sharks and Crusaders have established a good lead at the top of the table, but just three points cover third to eighth and it's still all to play for. Posted April 17, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
Round six of rugby union's Super 14 sees several teams fighting for their lives, others looking to get their season back on track - and everyone chasing the two unbeaten teams at the top. Posted March 21, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The Sharks also maintained their unbeaten record in this weekend's programme - but elsewhere the spectre of foul play raised its ugly head. Posted March 09, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
As the Irish giants are crowned club champions of Europe after beating Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup, the six-time champions from New Zealand look to become Kings of the South yet again by grabbing Super 14 glory. Posted May 26, 2008 by James Mortimer
Expect the leaders to pull away from the chasing pack with easy victories as the race for the semi-finals hots up. Posted April 10, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
Form, tradition and history haven't counted for much this season making for one of the most competitive Super Rugby competitions ever. Posted March 08, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
As New Zealand's top stars prepare to return to the Super 14, some would-be All Blacks have a final chance this weekend to impress the selectors. Posted March 16, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
With the All Blacks back in Super 14 action, now is the time for them to make their mark. Last weekend's results mean that several teams are now facing uphill battles to make the semi-finals. Posted March 29, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
For Lindsay Cohen, making his Australian Super 14 Team of the Year is more than about on-field performance Posted May 09, 2007 by Lindsay Cohen
After a decidedly average opening weekend, the second round of Southern Hemisphere Super Rugby provided some upsets, some excellent games and some terrible weather. Posted February 13, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The Hurricanes, Chiefs and Sharks have to improve on sluggish starts to the season in round two, while the Bulls, Blues and Crusaders will be hoping to build on the momentum they started last week. Posted February 22, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
With no Aussie representation in the Super 14 semis and attendances plummeting, the bumbling ARU needs to find a solution - and quickly. Posted May 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
With only three rounds to go in Super 14, the race for semi-final spots is hotting up. Who'll make it, and who will be simply playing for pride? Posted April 13, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Nine teams are battling to make the semis, so what are the chances of the current top four hanging on in there? Posted April 23, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The Blues, Sharks and Crusaders kept their unbeaten records intact over round three of the Super 14. The Brumbies and Hurricanes got their season back on track with good wins, while the Stormers, Highlanders and Cheetahs find themselves in deep holes even at this early stage. Posted March 03, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The 2008 edition of the Super 14 got off to a good start this weekend, despite some initial rust from some teams. The new laws also got a thumbs-up from players and fans alike as games were faster, more exciting and more intense. Posted February 17, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
In a stunning turnaround in form, both semi-finals in rugby's Super 14 will be played in South Africa next weekend. Posted May 07, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The business end of the Super 14 approaches, and semi-finals places are up for grabs. This weekend’s games will make or break some teams' chances. Posted April 19, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
Scrappy games, errors and a spate of sin-binnings make up unimpressive start to the southern hemisphere's club spectacular. Posted February 04, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
As the Southern Hemisphere's club competition rolls into its second week, there are some great match-ups, some players with something to prove - and a lot of improvement needed. Posted February 08, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
With the Super 14 table tightly packed, could this be the weekend we find out who are the contenders, and who are the pretenders? Posted February 16, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
What is the Super 14? Where did it come from? And why is it the best rugby competition in the world? Posted March 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
A top-of-the-table clash and a fierce local derby match are the highlights as Week 4 as the Super 14 rolls into town, with every point vital in the race to be champions. Posted March 07, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The only two sides still with perfect records after round two have given the rest of the contenders plenty to think about. Posted February 25, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
After spending the first seven rounds of Super 14 on the sidelines, most of the 22-man New Zealand reconditioning squad will play for their club franchises this weekend. Posted March 23, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
The final-round matches will be decided this weekend with seven teams still in contention for a semi-final spot. Posted May 02, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty