Jaguares downsize squad

Six players have been released from the Jaguares squad ahead of their warm-up match against the Lions at Wits on Friday.

Kruger set to join Scarlets

Bulls prop Werner Kruger has signed a three-year deal to join the Llanelli Scarlets.

UJ down Pukke in Potch

UJ beat Pukke 36-31 in Potchefstroom in round two of the Varsity Cup, while there were also wins for Maties, Tuks and CUT.

Varsity Cup preview (Round 2)

NMMU host Maties on Monday, while UCT travel to CUT, Tuks host Shimlas and Pukke take on UJ.

Mallett, Venter new Bok selectors?

Nick Mallett and Brendan Venter have been named as candidates for the Springbok selection committee.

Smith eyes Cheetahs return

Former Springbok flank Juan Smith wants to finish his rugby career at the Cheetahs.

Wasps whack Sarries

Wasps scored eight tries in their 64-23 thrashing of Saracens, while there were also Premiership wins for Newcastle, Sale, Gloucester, Northampton and Worcester.

Blues crush Canes

The Blues beat the Hurricanes 40-12 in their pre-season match in Eketahuna on Saturday.

Cheetahs hold off Kings

The Cheetahs scored two second-half tries to beat the Kings 21-11 in their pre-season match in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.

Formidable Jaguares to face Stormers

Argentina captain Agustín Creevy will lead the Jaguares in their pre-season match against the Stormers at Newlands.