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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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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Preview: Currie Cup (Round 14)
Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am takes the ball to the gainline

Preview: Currie Cup (Round 14)

The Blue Bulls, Golden Lions and Free State Cheetahs face a scrap for semi-final qualification in the final round before the Currie Cup playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Dowd: Springboks are back
Eben Etzebeth carries the ball against the All Blacks

Dowd: Springboks are back

Former All Blacks prop Craig Dowd says the thrilling Test between New Zealand and the Springboks at Newlands was a much-needed spectacle for world rugby. (more…)

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Sanzaar: Crotty scored legitimate try
Ryan Crotty scores the All Blacks' first try

Sanzaar: Crotty scored legitimate try

Sanzaar referees boss Lyndon Bray says All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty scored a legitimate try against the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday. (more…)

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Milner-Skudder sidelined for six months
Nehe Milner-Skudder receives treatment

Milner-Skudder sidelined for six months

All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has been ruled out for up to six months due to a shoulder injury. (more…)

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Faf: Olivier was our best bowler
Duanne Olivier and Faf du PlessisOlivier

Faf: Olivier was our best bowler

Faf du Plessis said that Duanne Olivier was the Proteas’ best bowler on day three, which saw them seal the series against Bangladesh 2-0 with an innings and a  254-run win in Bloemfontein.  (more…)

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