Top-tier promotion for female referee

Aimee Barrett-Theron has become the first woman to earn selection to SA Rugby’s Premier Panel of referees after she was promoted to the top tier of match officials.

Wallabies coach off the hook

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has avoided punishment following an investigation into alleged misconduct during last Saturday’s Test against England.

Bongi in for Marx

Bongi Mbonambi will start his first-ever Test for the Boks in Saturday’s clash against Italy in Padua.

15 Springbok stats and facts

For the match against Italy at the Stadio Euganeo in Padua on Saturday.

Superbru: Boks to sink Italy by 9-14

Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test and Pro14 matches, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions.

Italy swap two for Bok clash

Coach Conor O’Shea has made two personnel changes to Italy’s lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Padua.

Blommetjies starts for Cheetahs

The inclusion of fullback Clayton Blommetjies is one of five changes to the Cheetahs team for their match against Edinburgh in Bloemfontein on Friday.

All Blacks to front Wales without Read

Sam Whitelock will captain the All Blacks against Wales in the absence of the injured Kieran Read on Saturday.

Moore to bow out as Tupou debuts

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named Stephen Moore to start in what will be his 129th and final Test this Saturday.

Ireland back Byrne

Adam Byrne will make his Test debut on the right wing for Ireland against Argentina in Dublin on Saturday.