Stegmann to skipper Bulls

Deon Stegmann returns as captain for the Blue Bulls' crunch clash against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Boshoff back for Lions

Marnitz Boshoff has recovered from a fractured arm and will take his place on the bench for the Golden Lions match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Top tries from New Zealand Cup (Round 6)

The best five-pointers from the past weekend's New Zealand Cup matches.

Sykes out of Sharks clash

EP Kings stand-in captain Steven Sykes has been ruled out of Saturday's match against the Sharks in Durban with a knee injury.

Sharks under injury cloud

Thomas du Toit remains doubtful for the Sharks, while several other players might miss the match against the EP Kings in Durban on Saturday.

Groom returns for Province

WP scrumhalf Nic Groom is fit and available for selection ahead of the match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.

Bath tame Leicester Tigers

Bath moved to the top of the English Premiership with a crushing 45-0 win over the Leicester Tigers at the Recreation Ground.

‘Hooper won’t forget Burger battle’

Phil Waugh says Michael Hooper can expect a bruising encounter with Schalk Burger, should the two meet during the Rugby Championship Test at Newlands.

Cronjé steps up for Sharks

Lionel Cronjé overcame a shaky start to lead the Sharks to victory in Pretoria, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs cruise past Kings

The Free State Cheetahs strengthened their play-off hopes with a 37-22 bonus-point win over the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth.