Qualifier preview (Round 11)

The Griffons will be out to close the gap on the top three non-Super Rugby unions when they take on Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Boland cop heavy fine

The Boland Rugby Union has been fined R42,000 for fielding an ineligible player in the Currie Cup Qualifier tournament.

Gates, Davids ditch Kings

The Kings have confirmed that captain Shane Gates and No 8 Aidon Davids have signed contracts to play in Japan and France respectively.

Dagg in, Savea out

Israel Dagg will start at fullback for the All Blacks against Wales in Wellington on Saturday.

McMahon in for Pocock

Sean McMahon will start at No 8 in one of four changes to the Wallabies team for the second Test against England in Melbourne on Saturday.

Speight out of Olympics

Henry Speight has been ruled out of the Olympic Games in Rio after suffering a medial knee ligament injury on Tuesday.

Stander cops one-week ban

Ireland flank CJ Stander has been suspended for one week after his collision with Pat Lambie at Newlands.

England rise, Boks fall

The Springboks have dropped to fourth in the World Rugby rankings after their loss to Ireland.

2016 Test rugby

Saffas lead the way in playoffs

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.