http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3824,00.xmlSuper 14 news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbMon, 12 May 2008 10:15:20 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyWith the Stormers needing a bonus point victory against the Lions on Saturday to secure a Super 14 semi-final berth, coach Rassie Erasmus has wasted no time in plotting his team's strategy. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3554816,00.html3824_3554816Mon, 12 May 2008 10:09:45 GMTRugby UnionChiefs prop Ben May has been suspended for three weeks following his red card against the Lions on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3554260,00.html3824_3554260Mon, 12 May 2008 07:12:46 GMTRugby UnionAll Black coach Graham Henry is expected to name a squad based on experience rather than youth for the upcoming fixtures."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3554235,00.html3824_3554235Mon, 12 May 2008 07:01:38 GMTRugby UnionAn unnamed Highlanders player has been arrested and charged with disorderly behaviour after the side's loss to the Blues in Dunedin."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3554209,00.html3824_3554209Mon, 12 May 2008 06:49:54 GMTRugby UnionSouth Africa Sevens star Kabamba Floors has expressed his wish to play for the Stormers and Western Province next season."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3550951,00.html3824_3550951Sun, 11 May 2008 14:03:30 GMTRugby UnionDanie Rossouw turned down a big-money offer from Northampton Saints after hearing that Victor Matfield was returning home to South Africa."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3550841,00.html3824_3550841Sun, 11 May 2008 13:30:38 GMTRugby UnionAustralia star Chris Latham has played his last match for the Reds after injuring his shoulder in the franchise's Super 14 defeat by the Crusaders on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3550287,00.html3824_3550287Sun, 11 May 2008 10:55:13 GMTRugby UnionThe Waratahs braved the ferocity of a Cape Town winter to hold the Stormers to a 13-13 draw on Saturday, leaving the race for semi-final spots wide open."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3547993,00.html3824_3547993Sat, 10 May 2008 20:02:15 GMTRugby UnionThe Sharks Board has announced that John Plumtree has been appointed as the new Head Coach for the Sharks effective 1 June 2008."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3547801,00.html3824_3547801Sat, 10 May 2008 19:14:47 GMTRugby UnionThe Lions combined set piece domination with some ferocious defensive tackling and clinical finishing to upset the Chiefs 33-27 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3547423,00.html3824_3547423Sat, 10 May 2008 17:52:02 GMTRugby UnionThe Sharks are still in the hunt for a Super 14 semi-final spot after a 33-14 win over the Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday, in an error-strewn South African derby."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3546826,00.html3824_3546826Sat, 10 May 2008 15:51:46 GMTRugby UnionThe Crusaders recorded yet another bonus-point victory in this season's Super 14, recording a 27-21 victory over the Reds, although the Reds will feel they blew a golden opportunity."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3546106,00.html3824_3546106Sat, 10 May 2008 12:24:34 GMTRugby UnionThe Blues' Super 14 play-off hopes are still alive for the time being after they secured a clinical 40-15 win over the Highlanders at Carisbrook on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3545706,00.html3824_3545706Sat, 10 May 2008 10:22:06 GMTRugby UnionThe Bulls produced a clinical performance to out muscle and out sprint the Brumbies to win their Super 14 encounter 28-17 at Loftus Versfeld on Friday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3543732,00.html3824_3543732Fri, 09 May 2008 20:08:32 GMTRugby UnionStormers coach Rassie Erasmus warned his team to be on their toes against a settled Waratahs team at Newlands on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3542948,00.html3824_3542948Fri, 09 May 2008 15:52:33 GMTRugby UnionIt's Super Saturday and the spotlight turns to South Africa this weekend as jostling continues for play-off places in the 2008 Super 14 competition."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3541933,00.html3824_3541933Fri, 09 May 2008 12:06:03 GMTRugby UnionHurricanes player Neemia Tialata will appear before a SANZAR Judicial Officer after being cited for a dangerous tackle in the Super 14 match between the Hurricanes and Western Force at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3542123,00.html3824_3542123Fri, 09 May 2008 12:44:50 GMTRugby UnionA report in Wales says that the Dragons are set to announce the signings of four New Zealanders for their two-pronged assaults on the Magners League and Heineken Cup next season."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3541841,00.html3824_3541841Fri, 09 May 2008 11:45:18 GMTRugby UnionThe Hurricanes failed to bag an all-important full house of points in their 21-10 victory over the Western Force in a hard-fought Super 14 match played in atrocious weather conditions on Friday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3541546,00.html3824_3541546Fri, 09 May 2008 10:31:10 GMTRugby UnionThe Chiefs have announced a squad containing three changes for their must-win Super 14 clash with the Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3538729,00.html3824_3538729Thu, 08 May 2008 17:37:08 GMTRugby UnionWaratahs Head Coach Ewen McKenzie has tweaked his back-line by moving Lote Tuqiri to full-back for the vital Super 14 clash with the Stormers at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3538220,00.html3824_3538220Thu, 08 May 2008 15:36:44 GMTRugby UnionSharks captain Johann Muller has been ruled out of the crucial Super 14 match against the Cheetahs at Absa Stadium on Saturday and has been replaced by recently 'retired' hardman Johan Ackermann. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3538027,00.html3824_3538027Thu, 08 May 2008 14:55:31 GMTRugby UnionHailed by coach Ewen McKenzie as the unsung hero in the Waratahs' charge up the Super 14 ladder, rookie centre Tom Carter has emerged as a revelation this season and is ready for whatever is dished up to him - including Jean de Villiers."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3537717,00.html3824_3537717Thu, 08 May 2008 13:34:41 GMTRugby UnionWhile Chiefs centre Dwayne Sweeney is quick to point out he wants to do whatever is best for the team as they push for a rare Super 14 semi-finals spot, he wants to establish himself as a starting player."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3537238,00.html3824_3537238Thu, 08 May 2008 11:36:46 GMTRugby UnionCrusaders skipper Richard McCaw has a simple piece of advice for those of his team-mates who might be tempted not to extend themselves beyond the full throttle over the next two weeks. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3537108,00.html3824_3537108Thu, 08 May 2008 11:00:06 GMTRugby Union