Sharks swap one for top-of-the-table Bulls clash

The Sharks team named to take on the Bulls shows just one change in the backline for their match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Ex-Scotland international: Beware the money

Using a story involving former Springbok Bakkies Botha as an example, ex-Scotland international Johnnie Beattie has warned that private investment may not be a saviour for professional rugby.

Blitzboks to delay entry into Olympic Village

Neil Powell has revealed the reason behind the decision to move his Blitzboks into the Olympic Village just three days before their quest for gold at the Olympic Games gets under way in Tokyo.

Australia’s underdogs face fight against New Zealand rivals

Bookmakers have all but written off the chances of Australian teams against their New Zealand counterparts when the new Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament kicks off on Friday.

Watch: Mike Brown’s red card that led to ban

Harlequins fullback Mike Brown was suspended for six weeks for this stamp on Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor.

Watch: The Boks will be prepared for the Lions 

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers and Wales centre Jamie Roberts – opponents during the 2009 British & Irish Lions series – chat about which centre combination could face Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am.

Cheetahs coach enthused by ‘Kolbe-mould’ youngster

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says CUT fullback Cohen Jasper has shown his class during this year’s Varsity Cup season.

Reinach, Goosen steer Montpellier to near-safety

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach dotted down while Handre Pollard watched from the stands as Montpellier edged closer to Top 14 safety with a win over Toulon.

Watch: Squidge Rugby’s 2021 Lions squad analysis

Squidge Rugby runs his eye over the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which was packed with surprises.

Tambwe: I’ve got nothing to prove

Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe says the clash with his former side won’t add any extra impetus when the Sharks make the trip to Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.