Vermeulen, Le Roux up for IRB award

Springboks Duane Vermeulen and Willie le Roux have been shortlisted for the IRB Player of the Year award.

Pollard should have stayed at 10

Not starting Handré Pollard against England represents a missed opportunity in the player’s evolution as a world-class flyhalf, writes MARK KEOHANE in London.

Highlights: Saracens vs Western Province (2014)

Saracens ran in six tries to defeat Western Province 46-22 at Allianz Park.

Who should win the 2014 IRB Player of the Year award?

Carter in line to face Scots

Dan Carter looks likely to feature in the match-day squad for the All Blacks' game against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Prinsloo blow for Cheetahs

Boom Prinsloo will miss the start of the Super Rugby season after undergoing surgery for a groin injury.

Bothma commits to Sharks

Pumas No 8 Renaldo Bothma has signed a two-year deal to play Super Rugby with the Sharks.

Wales ring changes for Fiji

Wales have made eight changes to their side to face Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, with Gethin Jenkins returning to the starting XV to captain the side.

Ross off to France

Blue Bulls loose forward Jono Ross has been granted an early release from his contract to join Stade Français.

WP loan Howard to Munster

Western Province utility back Pat Howard will join top Irish province, Munster, on a three-month loan deal.