Pieter-Steph under the knife twice in two days

Stormers and Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit reportedly underwent a second procedure on Monday to drain blood from his upper leg.

Lions get debutant referee in Melbourne

New Zealander James Doleman will referee his first Vodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the Lions’ match against the Rebels on Saturday.

Injury cloud still hangs over Bulls captain

The Vodacom Bulls are still uncertain when captain Burger Odendaal will return to fitness to lead the team.

Wits and UCT share spoils, Tuks still top of Varsity Cup

UCT and Wits had to settle for a 10-10 draw in Cape Town as both teams remained unbeaten, while there were wins for CUT, NWU and Maties in round five of the Varsity Cup.

Tshituka to go under the knife

The Lions’ depth at loose forward is set to be further tested after it was confirmed that Vincent Tshituka would need surgery on his ankle.

Blunt Bulls searching for spark

The Vodacom Bulls need to produce an attacking performance of substance before they embark on a challenging four-match tour of Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rugby Champs set for radical revamp

As part of a radical overhaul to the Rugby Championship, the Springboks could reportedly host the All Blacks once every two years.

Blitzboks’ Branco revels in ‘special’ win

Branco du Preez has described the Blitzboks’ extraordinary 29-24 Cup final win over Fiji in Los Angeles as one of the most phenomenal victories of his career.

Earlier kick-off for Blues vs Lions

The Lions’ upcoming match against the Blues at Eden Park has been moved to an earlier kick-off time to allow for two rescheduled Sunwolves matches.

Nel: It would be lovely to face Boks

South Africa-born Scotland prop WP Nel admits he pondered his international future after the recent World Cup but insists he still has the desire to challenge for a Test place, writes Scottish journalist BRYN PALMER.