Blues start star rookie

Nineteen-year-old Akira Ioane will start at blindside flank for the Blues against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

Highlanders reshuffle pack

Kane Hames, Liam Coltman and Mark Reddish will start for the Highlanders against the Blues in Dunedin.

Brumbies bench White

Michael Dowsett will start at scrumhalf for the Brumbies against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday.

Canes welcome back Ardie

Ardie Savea has returned to the Hurricanes' starting lineup for their match against the Waratahs in Wellington on Saturday.

Vodacom Super Rugby Think Tank (Episode 10)

Tank Lanning and Zelim Nel, on the Vodacom Rugby Portal, talk defence and the need for a fetcher in modern rugby.

Are South African players being unfairly treated by Sanzar disciplinary committees?

Willie gets another break

Coenie van Wyk will start at fullback for the Cheetahs against the Reds in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Highlights: Shimlas vs Pukke (2015 final)

Shimlas claimed their maiden Varsity Cup title after beating Pukke 63-33 in Bloemfontein.

Leicester to face pro USA team

The Leicester Tigers will play the newly formed Rough Riders in Philadelphia on 8 August.

Highlights: Super Rugby (Round 9)

There were wins for the Stormers, Cheetahs, Lions and Bulls this past weekend.