Sopoaga to start in final Bledisloe Test
Lima Sopoaga celebrates

Sopoaga to start in final Bledisloe Test

The inclusion of Lima Sopoaga at flyhalf is one of two changes to the All Blacks starting lineup for the third Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday. (more…)

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Louw available for Bok tour
Francois Louw against the All Blacks

Louw available for Bok tour

Bath flank Francois Louw has been suspended for three weeks for making contact with the eye area of Treviso lock Marco Fuser. (more…)

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Dozen Boks to attend camp
Beast Mtawarira

Dozen Boks to attend camp

A group of 12 Springboks have been invited to a four-day training, assessment and conditioning camp to be held in Cape Town next week. (more…)

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Mitchell: Pressure on Sharks to perform
Sharks prop Thomas du Toit

Mitchell: Pressure on Sharks to perform

Blue Bulls coach John Mitchell says there will be greater expectations on the Sharks going into Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. (more…)

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Sharks can shut down Bulls attack
Jacques Vermeulen

Sharks can shut down Bulls attack

The Sharks have the defence as well as the kicking game to contain the tournament-leading Blue Bulls attack in the semi-final at Kings Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Lions not interested in Paige
Rudy Paige

Lions not interested in Paige

Golden Lions CEO Rudolf Straeuli has denied reports that the union is set to sign Bulls scrumhalf Rudy Paige. (more…)

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Ospreys hooker feared amputation
Scott Baldwin

Ospreys hooker feared amputation

Ospreys hooker Scott Baldwin feared he could lose his hand after being bitten by a lion in South Africa. (more…)

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Bulls welcome back Matthews
Duncan Matthews

Bulls welcome back Matthews

Duncan Matthews is one of three players who will be available for the Blue Bulls’ semi-final against the Sharks this Saturday. (more…)

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Positive injury news for Province
Jano Vermaak in action against the Golden Lions

Positive injury news for Province

Jano Vermaak, SP Marais and Sikhumbuzo Notshe will all be available for Western Province’s Currie Cup semi-final against the Golden Lions this Saturday. (more…)

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