Simelane out, Dayimani in for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made six changes to the Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s away match against the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland.

Player analysis: SA’s wings

We take a closer look at how the local wings have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby, according to Advanced Rugby stats.

Player analysis: SA’s inside centres (Round 6)

According to Advanced Rugby stats, we take a closer look at how the local inside centres have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby.

Fassi hails Lambie’s influence

Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassie has credited Pat Lambie for his improved kicking game in the early rounds of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Watch: Boks’ second trophy tour in EP

Check out the video footage from the second instalment of the Springboks’ World Cup trophy parade in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday.

Solitary change for Bulls

The inclusion of regular skipper Burger Odendaal is the only change to the Vodacom Bulls starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Reds in Brisbane.

2019 RWC most watched rugby event ever

A record of around 857-million people watched the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan via World Rugby’s network of rights-holding broadcast partners, translating into a 26% increase in viewership from the tournament in England in 2015.

Man with Covid-19 attended Lions match

AAMI Park stadium in Melbourne will undergo an intensive three-day cleansing process after it was revealed a man who tested positive for the coronavirus attended the match between the Rebels and Lions there last Saturday.

Tigers confirm Brink capture

The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of loose forward Cyle Brink ahead of the 2020-21 European season.

Jaguares hooker banned for cheap shot

Jaguares hooker Santiago Socino has been handed a three-week ban for stamping on Sharks hooker Craig Burden’s head during Saturday’s match in Durban.