P Div: Chiliboy a victim of preconceived ideas

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says Chiliboy Ralepelle was ‘one of the heroes of South Africa’ after overcoming challenging circumstances to reach the top of the game.

Havili at fullback as Crusaders reshuffle

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has made five personnel changes and a positional switch to his starting XV for their match against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Rebels go with star-studded backline

The return of Reece Hodge has boosted the Rebels’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Brumbies in Canberra.

Brumbies name strong lineup

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has selected an all-Wallabies front row for his side’s opening Super Rugby AU match against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday.

Ralepelle: It’s a sad end to my career

Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has revealed his disappointment at having his career all but ended by a long-term doping ban.

Ralepelle’s lawyers considering appeal

Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle’s lawyer says there may be legal grounds on which he can appeal his long-term ban for doping.

R32-12 campaign reaches R1 million

The South African Rugby Union’s #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign on Tuesday surpassed the R1-million mark with all proceeds to be donated to some of the country’s most affected communities under the Covid-19 pandemic.

New target date for kick-off of local competition

It is believed SA Rugby’s hopes for the start of a competitive local competition – dependent on government regulations – have been pushed back to an end-of-August target date, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Rookies start for Waratahs

Coach Rob Penney has named two uncapped players in the Waratahs starting XV for Friday’s Super Rugby AU opener against the Reds in Brisbane.

O’Connor at No 10 for Reds

James O’Connor will start at flyhalf for the Reds in their Super Rugby AU opener against the Waratahs in Brisbane on Friday.