Mariette Adams

Six Nations preview (Round 2)

England are set for a stern test when they host Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pro14 preview (Round 14)

The Cheetahs will take a huge step towards playoff qualification if they beat the Cardiff Blues in Saturday’s Pro14 match at the Arms Park, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Cheetahs welcome back Venter

Captain Francois Venter has returned to the Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Pro14 match against the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park.

WP club rugby season postponed

WP Rugby has been forced to push back the start of the 2018 club rugby season due to the ongoing water crisis in the Western Cape.

Ebersohn retires from rugby

Former Cheetahs flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has retired from all rugby to pursue his interest in farming.

Beauxis back for Les Bleus

Lionel Beauxis will start at flyhalf as one of three changes to France’s run-on XV for their Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Pick the best for Boks

Franco Smith will leave his post as Springbok assistant coach and return to the Cheetahs in a full-time capacity.

Rory Duncan will join the Worcester Warriors as their head coach at the end of the European season. The 40-year-old is currently the head coach of the Cheetahs, who are third in Conference A of the Pro14 after eight wins from their opening 13 games. ‘Rory was my captain at the Eastern Province Kings, where he showed outstanding leadership qualities and a… Read more →

Depleted Stormers set for tough start

Nine of the players named in the 47-man Stormers’ squad will miss their opening Super Rugby match against the Jaguares as well as the three-game tour to Australasia. Stormers coach Robbie Fleck named his greater training squad at Newlands on Thursday. Fleck confirmed that Springboks Eben Etzebeth (shoulder), Frans Malherbe (neck) and Jano Vermaak (knee), as well as SP Marais… Read more →

Six Nations teams (Round 2)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks. Preview IRELAND vs ITALY (Saturday, 16:15) Ireland – 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Keith Earls, 13 Robbie Henshaw, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 Jacob Stockdale, 10 Jonathan Sexton, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jack Conan, 7 Dan Leavy, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 5 Devin Toner, 4 Iain Henderson,… Read more →