Junior Boks name training squad
The Junior Springboks have named a 43-man squad to take part in a four-day training camp in Stellenbosch.
Nadolo calls for Pacific Islands team
Fiji wing Nemani Nadolo has urged Sanzaar to include a Pacific Island team in Super Rugby.
Chiefs name co-captains
The Chiefs have named Sam Cane and Charlie Ngatai as co-captains for the 2018 Super Rugby season.
Varsity Cup preview (Round 4)
Pukke will be looking to remind the rest of the Varsity Cup competition of their attacking potency when they host UJ on Monday, while NMU play Wits, Maties face CUT and Shimlas travel to UCT.
Mbonambi blow for Stormers
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will miss the Stormers’ tour to Australasia due to a burst appendix.
Lions hold off Sharks
The Lions’ powerful scrum laid the foundation for a season-opening 26-19 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Scrappy Stormers survive late scare
The Stormers hung on for a 28-20 win against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Leinster top with Scarlets win
Leinster beat defending Pro14 champions the Scarlets 20-13 to go top of Conference B, while there were also wins for the Cardiff Blues, Edinburgh, Ospreys, Glasgow Warriors and Zebre.
Whiteley back for Lions
Warren Whiteley will lead the Lions against the Sharks in Saturday’s clash at Ellis Park.
New recruits start for Sharks
Flyhalf Rob du Preez and wing Makazole Mapimpi have been included in the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Super Rugby opener against the Lions at Ellis Park.
