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.

Dobson: Sharks clash feels ‘season-defining’

Stormers coach John Dobson says Saturday’s coastal derby against the Sharks in Durban could have a massive impact on the South African conference. DYLAN JACK reports.

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.

Lions agree to release Brink

Cyle Brink has reached an agreement with the Lions to release him from his contract in order to reportedly join the Leicester Tigers.

Dobson: No regrets on Notshe move

John Dobson says the Stormers do not regret the transfer of loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe to the Sharks.

Saffas overlooked in official Super Rugby TOTW

Only one South African player has been included in Sanzaar’s Vodacom Super Rugby Team of the Week based on statistics from round-six action this past weekend.

Sanzaar: Colour chart caused jersey clash

Sanzaar says the Highlanders’ blue jersey for the match against the Vodacom Bulls was approved because there looked to be enough contrast between the teams’ kits based on a colour chart used.