‘Boks unlikely to pick three white No 9s’

Northampton Saints coach Chris Boyd says Cobus Reinach’s skin colour will count against him when it comes to Springbok selection.

Analysis: Am’s influential plays

In-form Lukhanyo Am will be a key danger man for the Sharks in Saturday’s clash against the Stormers at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Waratahs hooker banned

Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu has received a six-week suspension after pleading guilty to dangerous play.

Wallabies to stick with eligibility rule

Rugby Australia will not follow SA Rugby’s example to scrap Test selection restrictions aimed at preventing players from heading abroad.

Bulls suffer Lood blow

The Vodacom Bulls will be without captain Lood de Jager for Saturday’s match against the Lions at Ellis Park.

Lions lose Whiteley to injury

Lions captain Warren Whiteley will be sidelined for a lengthy period after suffering a pectoralis major muscle tear.

NWU hold out to beat Shimlas

NWU produced an excellent defensive display to claim a 26-13 victory over Shimlas in Bloemfontein on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

UCT bounce back against UJ

UCT got their Varsity Cup campaign back on track with a 42-23 victory over UJ, while there were also wins for Maties, Tuks and NWU on Monday.

Akker to join Du Preez at Sale

Bok hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed with English club the Sale Sharks until 2022.

Wales rise in rankings, England drop

Wales have climbed to third place in the World Rugby rankings following their Six Nations victory over England in Cardiff on Saturday.