Currie Cup preview (Round 1)

The Blue Bulls will face a stern test when they begin their Currie Cup campaign against Free State in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Leopards facing financial threat

The Leopards are willing to forfeit their away games in the Currie Cup First Division due to financial constraints.

Superbru: Boks by 9-15

Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship and Currie Cup games, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions.

Lions tie down more players

The Lions have confirmed that a further eight players have committed to the union. 

Akker named on Sharks bench

Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe has been named on the Sharks’ bench for this Friday’s inaugural ‘Durban Challenge’ clash against Bordeaux.

Hodge at 13 for Wallabies

Reece Hodge has been selected to start at outside centre for the Wallabies against the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

Cipriani fined for nightclub incident

Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been fined after pleading guilty to assault and resisting arrest after an incident at a Jersey nightclub on Wednesday.

Cipriani arrested after nightclub incident

England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been arrested and charged with assault after an incident at a Jersey nightclub on Wednesday.

Lions lock in Groom

The Lions have confirmed that six more players, including scrumhalf Nic Groom, have committed to the franchise.

Naholo, Goodhue start for All Blacks

Waisake Naholo and Jack Goodhue have been named in the All Blacks starting XV for their opening Test against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.