Mariette Adams

Mariette Adams

Van Zyl blow for Bulls

Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Piet van Zyl has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a knee injury.

Van Zyl bags brace

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players who topped the stats in five key areas of the game this past weekend.

Griquas’ late surge sinks Sharks XV

Griquas returned to winning ways with a 27-24 victory over the Sharks XV, while the EP Kings, WP, SWD, Leopards, Valke and Blue Bulls all won.

Blues batter Force

The Blues claimed a 41-24 bonus-point victory over the Force in Auckland on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Nanai-Williams could torment Rebels

The Rebels will have to shut down Chiefs wing Tim Nanai-Williams if they're to get anything out of Saturday's match in Melbourne, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Kaino the key in basement battle

The return of No 8 Jerome Kaino could inspire the Blues to a second win of the season against the Force in Auckland on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Brumbies change two

Sam Carter and Ben Alexander will start for the Brumbies against the Waratahs in Canberra on Friday.

Rebels tweak pack

Flank Jordy Reid will earn his first start of the season for the Rebels when they host the Chiefs in Melbourne on Saturday.