Blues pile misery on Chiefs

The Blues scored three tries to edge the Chiefs 21-17 in a pulsating Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Auckland on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Erasmus: Next year holds much promise

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has encouraged schoolboy players, especially matrics, to not lose sight of their ambitions following the cancellation of the youth rugby season.

Hurricanes end Crusaders’ Christchurch streak

Jordie Barrett was at the heart of a brutal physical performance in the Hurricanes’ 34-32 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

White brings Swart to Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of versatile back Clinton Swart from Japanse Top League club Toyota Verblitz.

SBW to return to Sydney Roosters

Former New Zealand star-centre Sonny Bill Williams is on the verge of resigning with rugby league team the Sydney Roosters.

Ralepelle: I refuse to be the fall guy

Hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has instigated legal proceedings as he looks to challenge the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport following his eight-year ban from the game.

Chiliboy’s appeal based on ‘errors and forged evidence’

Disgraced ex-Bok Chiliboy Ralepelle has indicated that his appeal on his eight-year ban for substance abuse is based on irregularities during the testing process and evidence tampering.

Winless Chiefs make solitary change

Warren Gatland has made just one personnel change to the Chiefs’ starting lineup for their showdown with the Blues in Auckland on Sunday.

Creative thinking required for Japan-based Boks

Jacques Nienaber has suggested Japanese-based Bok players could train with local franchises to help stay fit ahead of the Rugby Championship.

Leicester Tigers capture Wiese

The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the acquisition of loose forward Jasper Wiese from the Cheetahs for the 2020-21 European season.