Whitelock return boosts Crusaders

Sam Whitelock will captain the Crusaders on his return to the starting linuep in their clash against the Stormers in Newlands on Saturday.

New-look back row to front Lions

The Highlanders have made a significant change at No 8 ahead of the clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Stormers set for litmus test

The Crusaders are the best team in Super Rugby because they beautifully combine skill and power with a lot of rugby intelligence, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Poite, Berry to referee Bok Tests

Romain Poite, Nic Berry and Paul Williams will referee the Springbok matches in the shortened Rugby Championship this year.

White: Abolish team announcements

Jake White says it’s time to consider scrapping the rule that forces teams to announce their match-day squads at least 48 hours before kick-off.

Canon Eagles snap up Marais

The Canon Eagles have confirmed the signing of Stormers utility back SP Marais for the 2019-2020 Japanese Top League season.

Gelant back to face Rebels

Warrick Gelant has recovered from illness and will start for the Vodacom Bulls against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Super Rugby Player of the Week

Lions wing Aphiwe Dyantyi was named Player of the Week for round 13 of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Penxe, Velleman extend Kings stay

Yaw Penxe and CJ Velleman are among the players to have extended their contracts with the Kings, the union announced on Wednesday.

Canon Eagles land Kriel’s signature

Centre Jesse Kriel will leave the Vodacom Bulls at the end of the season after signing for the Canon Eagles in Japan.