Free State call on Blitzboks for opener

Rosco Speckman, Chris Dry and Cecil Afrika have been named in the Free State Cheetahs' match 23 for their Currie Cup opener against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Centre blow for Chiefs

Charlie Ngatai has been ruled out of the Chiefs' quarter-final against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

No Bulls gig for Spencer

Newly appointed director of rugby John Mitchell says Carlos Spencer will not be joining the Bulls' management team.

Kolisi: Stormers must be smarter

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Stormers have to improve their decision-making to succeed in their quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.

RFU chief defends shorter Lions tours

Outgoing England boss Ian Ritchie says a reduction in the number of games on the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021 is the way to go.

WP crowned Challenge champs

Western Province beat Griquas 28-19 at Florida Park in Cape Town on Sunday to win the inaugural Provincial Rugby Challenge title. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rugby laws to be reduced by 50%

World Rugby has commissioned a technical group to overhaul its law book, which could see half of the laws abolished.

Force whack woeful Waratahs

The Force scored five tries to defeat the Waratahs 40-11 in Perth on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Cheetahs bow out on a high

The Cheetahs scored 15 points in the last 12 minutes to defeat the Kings 21-20 in Port Elizabeth on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Cheetahs reshuffle coaches

Rory Duncan has been confirmed as the new head coach of the Cheetahs, with Franco Smith promoted to a director of rugby role.