Pollard heads home injured

Handré Pollard has returned from the Vodacom Bulls’ Australasian tour after suffering a calf injury in training during the week.

Fiji cut defence coach

Fiji defence coach Peter Ryan has announced that his role with the national team has ended after they overspent on their World Cup budget.

Libbok at 10 for Bulls

Manie Libbok will start at flyhalf in the only change to the Vodacom Bulls’ starting lineup to face the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday.

Arnold back to bolster Brumbies

Rory Arnold will return to strengthen the Brumbies pack in the only change to their starting lineup to face the Vodacom Bulls in Canberra on Friday.

Watch: Women’s rugby advert

Watch World Rugby’s advert aimed at growing the women’s game.

Super Rugby Play of the Week

Rosko Specman’s chip-and-chase, followed by a sling pass to Burger Odendaal was voted play of the week for Vodacom Super Rugby round 14.

Du Preez to treasure London moment

Branco du Preez says he will cherish the opportunity to become the Blitzboks’ most experienced player when he makes his 70th tournament appearance in London this weekend.

Stormers need to unlock maul potential

The Stormers need to add some spice to their maul if they want to qualify for this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Super Rugby teams (Round 15)

This weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams as they are announced.

Sharks without Akker, Beast against Lions

The Sharks will be without the services of Akker van der Merwe and Tendai Mtawarira for the clash against the Lions in Durban on Saturday.