‘Crusaders name no longer tenable’

The Crusaders will engage with an independent research company to seek feedback and provide recommendations on the team name and brand.

Bosch in for Fassi

Curwin Bosch has been named at fullback in one of two changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup to face the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday.

New time slot for Currie Cup

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Currie Cup has been moved to an earlier time slot in 2019, and will run from July to September.

Dyantyi at 13 for Lions

Aphiwe Dyantyi will start at outside centre when the Lions face the Sharks in Johannesburg on Friday.

Swys to stay with Lions until 2021

The Lions have extended the contract of head coach Swys de Bruin by two years.

Steyn set for homecoming in 2020

Frans Steyn is expected to relocate to Bloemfontein once his contract with French club Montpellier concludes next year. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Brits gets four-match ban

Vodacom Bulls hooker Schalk Brits has to serve a five-week suspension for his role in the punch-up with Sharks counterpart Akker van der Merwe.

Stormers skills found wanting again

JON CARDINELLI looks at how poor handling and poor decision-making have hampered the Stormers’ attack in 2019.

Shimlas seal semi-final place in style

Shimlas claimed their place in the Varsity Cup semi-finals with a 38-14 victory over UJ, while there were also wins for UCT, Maties and NWU on Monday.

Maties hammer UWC

Maties finished the league stage of the Varsity Cup with a stylish 84-26 thrashing of UWC in Stellenbosch on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.