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.

Whiteley returns to lead Lions

Warren Whiteley will make his return to the Lions starting XV for their Super Rugby clash against the Sharks in Durban 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.

Axing Elton not the answer

Damian Willemse points to an exciting Springbok future but Elton Jantjies shouldn’t become a ghost of their past, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

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.

Whiteley: Lions in tight spot

Captain Warren Whiteley says the ongoing player exodus has left the Lions in a tough situation.

WP closer to Cape Town Stadium switch

WPRFU president Thelo Wakefield says the union has entered into the final stage of negotiations with the City of Cape Town about a move to Cape Town Stadium.