WP sweat over Du Plessis

Jean-Luc du Plessis is unlikely to feature in Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign due to another injury setback.

Gelant, Papier commit to Bulls

Warrick Gelant and Embrose Papier have extended their contracts with the Bulls until 2020.

Another important opportunity for Am

Lukhanyo Am must build on his fine performance in the Rugby Championship opener when the Boks face Argentina in Mendoza this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Kings must be a successful franchise’

Kings consortium chairman Loyiso Dotwana says the franchise’s new owners want to build a winning team.

‘All Blacks, Boks a clash of two Goliaths’

Nigel Owens says a match between the All Blacks and Springboks is the toughest job for a rugby referee.

Dobson excited about Scarra

Western Province coach John Dobson says hooker Scarra Ntubeni could be back to his best in this year’s Currie Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.

Boks brace for ruck assault

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks will have to be more accurate at the breakdowns against a fiercely passionate Argentina in Mendoza.

Lions trio to miss rest of season

Cyle Brink, Dylan Smith and Robbie Coetzee have been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Lions mix experience, youth for opener

Ross Cronjé will captain the Golden Lions in their first Currie Cup game of the season against Griquas at Ellis Park on Friday.

‘Victor, Fourie not ready to coach Bulls’

Jake White says Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez must earn their coaching stripes.