Cruden comeback to boost Chiefs

The return of All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden should inspire the Chiefs to victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Six Nations preview (Round 3)

England have an opportunity to solidify their status as Six Nations title contenders when they take on Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vermaak, Du Toit start for Stormers

Jano Vermaak and Pieter-Steph du Toit will earn their first Super Rugby caps for the Stormers against the Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.

Beast skippers Sharks

Beast Mtawarira will captain the Sharks in their Super Rugby opener against the Kings on Saturday, while Joe Pietersen is set to start at flyhalf.

Habana, Kanko get sevens nod

Springboks Bryan Habana and Ryan Kankowski have been included in the Blitzboks' 13-man squad for the next two rounds of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Talks over new Bok coach

The delay in the appointment of the new Springbok coach will be on the agenda when 12 of the 14 provincial union presidents meet in Johannesburg on Thursday.

New lock for England

Maro Itoje will make his first start for England after being named in the side to face Ireland on Saturday.

Sykes to lead Kings against Sharks

Steven Sykes will captain the Kings in their Super Rugby opener against the Sharks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Varsity Cup incident under review

An urgent investigation has been launched into the altercation between student protesters and fans during the Varsity Cup match in Bloemfontein on Monday.

Calls for action on Roux saga

KZN and WP presidents Graham McKenzie and Thelo Wakefield have called for decisive leadership from SA Rugby to address the damage being done to the image of the game.