‘EP can transform SA rugby landscape’

Cheeky Watson says the EP Kings' promotion to an eight-team Currie Cup Premier Division will strengthen the development taking place in the province.

Kanko to start against Bulls

Ryan Kankowski will start at No 8 when the Sharks meet the Bulls at Kings Park on Saturday.

Six debutants in Lions XV

Half a dozen players will make their Super Rugby debuts when the Lions take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Preview: Sharks vs Bulls

JON CARDINELLI and RYAN VREDE analyse the big Vodacom Super Rugby game at Kings Park on Saturday.

Preview: Cheetahs vs Lions

The Lions will make their return to Super Rugby with a tough fixture against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

De Villiers is SA’s best

Springbok and Stormers captain Jean de Villiers has been named the 2013 SA Player of the Year.

Five Boks to handle with care

JON CARDINELLI identifies five players who must be managed carefully for the sake of the Boks as well as their franchises.

Matfield on Bulls bench

Victor Matfield will play his 125th Super Rugby match when he comes off the bench against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Player Buzz: Hougaard feels the burn

Francois Hougaard has given some insight into the off-field preparations ahead of the Super Rugby season.

Why we’re backing Big Vic

Victor Matfield has made the right decision to come out of retirement.