Blitzboks surge past Japan
Werner Kok

Blitzboks surge past Japan

The Blitzboks overturned a 7-5 half-time deficit to claim a 22-7 win over Japan in their opening match at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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Hurricanes hold on for crucial win
Ardie Savea

Hurricanes hold on for crucial win

Influential flanker Ardie Savea scored a brace of tries as the Hurricanes claimed a thrilling 31-28 victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Chiliboy’s B-sample returns positive test
Chiliboy Ralepelle

Chiliboy’s B-sample returns positive test

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has confirmed that Chiliboy Ralepelle’s B-sample has revealed the presence of the banned substance, Zeranol. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Terblanche clarifies judicial process
Mike Fraser sends Schalk Brits off

Terblanche clarifies judicial process

Judicial officer Stefan Terblanche says it’s crucial to understand the sanctioning regulations applied to incidents such as the one involving Schalk Brits and Akker van der Merwe. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Bosch in for Fassi
Curwin Bosch

Bosch in for Fassi

Curwin Bosch has been named at fullback in one of two changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup to face the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday. (more…)

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Brits gets four-match ban
Mike Fraser sends Schalk Brits off

Brits gets four-match ban

Vodacom Bulls hooker Schalk Brits has received a four-match suspension for his role in the punch-up with Sharks counterpart Akker van der Merwe. (more…)

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