Vermeulen cleared for Sharks clash

Vodacom Bulls No 8 Duane Vermeulen is fit and available for the derby against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Stormers facing lock shortage

Stormers locks Eben Etzebeth, JD Schickerling and Salmaan Moerat are all in a race to be fit for their match against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Stormers need attacking spark

The Stormers can add greater balance to their attacking play by starting Damian Willemse against the unpredictable Blues in Auckland this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Willemse to join Edinburgh

Kings hooker Michael Willemse has signed a two-year deal with Edinburgh.

Read ready for Crusaders return

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has been declared ready to play for the Crusaders in Friday’s crunch Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 6)

CRAIG LEWIS rates the 15 teams after six rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

SA Team of the Week (Round 6)

JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the sixth round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Steyn shines for Glasgow

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Premiership, Top 14, Pro14 and Major Rugby League matches involving South African players.

Varsity Cup preview (Round 8)

Maties will look to reclaim top spot on the Varsity Cup log when they travel to Shimlas, while Tuks host UCT, CUT clash with NWU and UWC take on Wits.

Ackermann scores in Gloucester win

Ruan Ackermann’s try helped Gloucester beat Wasps 27-14, while there were also Premiership wins for Saracens, Newcastle, Worcester, Northampton and Exeter.