WP suffer scrumhalf setback

Western Province will be without the services of scrumhalf Nic Groom for the Currie Cup match against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Dose of reality is required

A Springbok win against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday would be an upset, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Van Wyk out for six months

Blue Bulls front ranker Hencus van Wyk will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.

Kockott set for France call

France coach Philippe Saint-André has sought an open discussion with Rory Kockott over his possible inclusion in the squad.

Wallabies lose two for Pumas clash

Utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper and eighthman Wyclff Palu have been ruled out of the Wallabies' match against Argentina with injury.

All Blacks suffer double blow

Liam Messam and Sam Whitelock have been ruled out of the All Blacks' Test against the Springboks in Wellington.

Pumas lock suspended

Tomas Lavanini has received a one-week ban for an illegal entry into a ruck during Argentina's 28-9 defeat to the All Blacks in Napier on Saturday.

Hargreaves leads Saracens to victory

Saracens came from behind to defeat London Wasps 34-28 at Twickenham in the English Premiership this weekend.

Bulls back on track

The Blue Bulls revived their flagging Currie Cup campaign with a 36-26 victory over the Golden Lions at Loftus on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Perspective needed on Boks

The Springboks' one-point loss in Perth does not constitute a crisis, writes MARK KEOHANE.