Folau loses ban appeal

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has lost his appeal against a one-match ban he received for an aerial challenge against Ireland last Saturday.

Matera leads Jaguares against Stormers

Jaguares coach Mario Ledesma has made just a single change to his starting XV to face the Stormers in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Mbonambi starts for Stormers

Bongi Mbonambi will make his first start of the Super Rugby season for the Stormers against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Mapimpi in, Mvovo out for Sharks

Sharks coach Robert du Preez has made two changes to his starting lineup for the clash against the Lions in Durban on Saturday.

Van den Heever to front Bulls

Gerhard van den Heever will start at fullback for the Sunwolves against the Bulls in Singapore on Saturday.

Vermeulen signs with Kubota Spears

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has joined Japanese Top League club the Kubota Spears ahead of the 2018-19 season.

Watch out for WP U13, U16 teams

The U13 Craven Week and U16 Grant Khomo Week will take place simultaneously at Kimberley’s Hoërskool Diamantveld from Monday. THEO GARRUN reports.

Bishops, Michaelhouse unbeaten

Bishops and Michaelhouse were the only schools to come through their matches at the Independent Schools Rugby Festival unbeaten. THEO GARRUN reports.

Sharks to play at Moses Mabhida Stadium

The Sharks are set to take on French club Bordeaux in a ‘Durban Challenge’ friendly match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on 17 August. 

Folau banned for one match

Fullback Israel Folau has been handed a one-match suspension for his aerial challenge during the Wallabies’ 20-16 loss to Ireland in the third Test last Saturday.