Whiteley blow for Lions, Boks

Lions captain Warren Whiteley will not be fit in time to face the Stormers on Saturday and is likely to miss South Africa’s upcoming Tests against Wales and England.

Blitzboks boosted by Senatla’s return

Seabelo Senatla has returned to the Blitzboks and will be available for selection for the last two World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Paris and London next month.

Sports minister won’t retract statement

Sports minister Tokozile Xasa stands by her statement on the Ashwin Willemse incident, despite SuperSport confirming that it was not racially motivated.

IRFU set to block Jantjies’ move to Ulster

The Irish Rugby Football Union is unlikely to approve Ulster’s planned move to sign flyhalf Elton Jantjies.

Rassie: Expect some Bok surprises

Rassie Erasmus says he won’t pick conservatively for the Springboks’ Test against Wales in Washington DC on 2 June.

Scrumhalf search a priority for Boks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus needs to select a group of scrumhalves this June with the 2019 World Cup in mind, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Willemse incident ‘not racially motivated’

SuperSport CEO Gideon Khobane says the incident involving Ashwin Willemse was not a racially motivated issue.

Willemse links up with Junior Boks

Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse has joined the Junior Springboks at a training camp in Stellenbosch ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in France.

Gloucester sign Grobler

Johan Ackermann’s Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Munster lock Gerbrandt Grobler.

Odendaal boost for Bulls

Bulls skipper Burger Odendaal has recovered from a rib injury and will be available for his team’s must-win clash against the Brumbies in Pretoria on Saturday.