Pietersen strikes as Stormers end on high
Super 14 rookie Joe Pietersen scored two tries to help the Stormers
to a hard-fought 28-22 win over the Cheetahs in a South African
derby here on Saturday.
Cheetahs v Stormers
Only a rugby tragic would consider staying up for this fixture
involving two poor-performing South African teams with little more
than pride to play for.
Last-gasp Habana puts Bulls top
Bryan Habana scored an intercept try in the final moments to ensure
a bonus point victory for the Bulls.
Bulls v Cheetahs
The last-placed Cheetahs have sprung the odd upset this season
(over the Crusaders and Sharks) but will be hard-pressed to topple
the Bulls, who have their eyes firmly set on a home semi-final.
Fresh headache for Waratahs as Tuqiri swells wounded list
THE Waratahs' back line risks being seriously undermined in their
crucial game against the Sharks on Saturday after Lote Tuqiri
injured his knee during NSW's win over the Cheetahs yesterday
morning (Sydney time).
No room for regrets in crucial Tahs game
WARATAHS captain Phil Waugh believes NSW must ignore the giant-slaying reputation the Cheetahs have made for themselves when they play the South Africans on Friday (1.05am Saturday, Sydney time).
Cheetahs v Waratahs
The Waratahs waited till their home games were over before deciding
they were desperate enough to risk becoming entertainers in the
hunt for bonus point wins to stay in the semis race.
Surprise Play: Hickey wings changes to give veteran first start for Tahs
WHEN Waratahs winger Peter Playford saw his name on a list of players scheduled for one-on-one interviews with NSW head coach Chris Hickey earlier this week, he prepared for the worst.
Beale picked at No.12 to save Tahs' season
THE Waratahs have made three personnel and four positional changes to their starting side to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Cheetahs shock Crusaders
The Cheetahs upset the Crusaders at Vodacom Park effectively ending the Canterbury team's finals hopes.
Cheetahs v Crusaders
The Crusaders are on a roll and should keep edging their way up the
ladder towards the top four with a bonus-point win over the cellar
dwellers.
Chiefs on top after late charge
Two tries in the final seven minutes against the Cheetahs send the
Chiefs to the top of the Super 14 ladder.
Cheetahs v Chiefs
Chasing a franchise-record sixth consecutive win, the mercurial
Chiefs have every right to be feeling nervous after the lowly
Cheetahs finally broke their season duck with a stunning 31-6
drubbing of the table-topping Sharks.
Cheetahs stun Sharks
The last-placed Cheetahs upset Super 14 leaders the Sharks 31-6 on Saturday to secure their first win of the season.
Cheetahs v Sharks
Top team the Sharks against winless tailenders the Cheetahs looks a
foregone conclusion with the only issue being the winning margin.
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