Preview: Super Rugby Unlocked (Round 2)
After a bye week, the Stormers will begin their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign with a highly-anticipated clash against the Lions at Newlands on Saturday.
Alberts in quarantine, out of Lions match
Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from the Lions team to face the Stormers following confirmation that he was in close contact with someone who has Covid-19.
Henry: NZR should have looked to appoint Rennie
Graham Henry says New Zealand Rugby ‘cocked up’ by not considering Dave Rennie as Steve Hansen’s successor as All Blacks coach.
Beauden back, Ioane drops to the bench
Beauden Barrett and Anton Lienert-Brown will start as two of five changes to the All Blacks’ starting lineup for Sunday’s Bledisloe Test against the Wallabies at Eden Park.
Hanigan in, Samu out for Wallabies
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made just two changes to his side for their Bledisloe fixture against the All Blacks in Auckland on Sunday.
Boks’ Rugby Champs fate to be revealed on Friday
SA Rugby says media speculation about the Springboks’ participation in the Rugby Championship had been noted, but that no official announcement will be made until Friday.
Lions hand No 9 jersey to Van den Berg
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made just one injury-enforced change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Stormers at Newlands.
Habana reflects on 2009 Lions series
Bryan Habana has singled out a particular play during the 2009 Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions as one of the best moments in his career.
White wary of Cheetahs’ Steyn
Coach Jake White says trying different combinations in the Vodacom Bulls backline will be crucial when they take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Rassie, Habana land leading roles at World Rugby
World Rugby has announced that Rassie Erasmus and Bryan Habana are among a host of leading international coaches and players who have been appointed to its interim committees.
