Pro14 preview (Round 1)
The Cheetahs and Kings will face contrasting challenges in their opening games of the new Pro14 season, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Schoeman set for Pro14 debut
Tian Schoeman will start at flyhalf in the Cheetahs’ Pro14 opener against Munster in Limerick on Saturday.
Currie Cup preview (Round 3)
A number of returning Boks will be looking to make their mark in the third round of the Currie Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Pro14 making ‘great strides’
Chief executive Martin Anayi believes the Pro14 is well on the way to becoming the ‘best club competition in the world’.
NZ Rugby rescues struggling Blues
New Zealand Rugby has bought a 40% stake in the Blues after concerns about the team’s performances in Super Rugby.
‘Long-term vision would benefit Boks’
Brendan Venter says the Springboks need to embrace a performance-driven model in order to achieve consistent success in the long term.
Lions get Mapoe back, lose Cronjé
Lionel Mapoe has been included in the Golden Lions’ starting lineup to face the Blue Bulls on Saturday after being released from the Springbok squad.
Nyakane in, Kriel out for Bulls
Bok prop Trevor Nyakane has returned to the Blue Bulls’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Golden Lions at Loftus.
Paige leads young Free State
Rudy Paige will captain the Free State Cheetahs in their Currie Cup clash against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Beyers on Kings bench for Pro14 opener
New signing Ulrich Beyers has been named in the Kings’ match 23 for Friday’s game against Zebre in Parma.
