Bulls not looking at ‘Liefling’

Former Bok flyhalf Derick Hougaard is not in the Bulls’ plans for this Super Rugby season despite expressing his desire to make a comeback.

Stormers relish Jaguars test

Coach Robbie Fleck says the Stormers' pre-season warm-up game against the Jaguars will provide ideal preparation ahead of their Super Rugby opener.

Eddie trims England squad

England coach Eddie Jones has released 10 players back to their clubs as his Six Nations squad continues to take shape.

Hartley: ‘Bad boy’ no more

New England captain Dylan Hartley believes his disciplinary problems are a thing of the past.

Ashton appeals ban

England wing Chris Ashton will appeal his 10-week suspension for an eye-gouging incident.

Gray leaves Boks for Scotland

Richie Gray, who served as the Springboks' breakdown specialist under former Bok coach Heyneke Meyer, has been appointed as a consultant for Scotland.

Simmons named interim Reds captain

Lock Rob Simmons will stand in as the Reds' captain until James Slipper returns from injury.

Sexton worry for Ireland

Star flyhalf Johnny Sexton is in doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after suffering another concussion.

Blitzboks excited by SBW challenge

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says it will be interesting to see how sevens newcomer Sonny Bill Williams copes with the defensive demands of the game. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

TMO powers reduced

The protocol for the use of the television match officials in this year's Sanzar and South African competitions will revert to that of 2013.