Cruden loses All Blacks spot
All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden will not play against the Pumas and Springboks over the next two weeks following a late night drinking session in Auckland.
Sykes out of Sharks clash
EP Kings stand-in captain Steven Sykes has been ruled out of Saturday's match against the Sharks in Durban with a knee injury.
Sharks under injury cloud
Thomas du Toit remains doubtful for the Sharks, while several other players might miss the match against the EP Kings in Durban on Saturday.
Bulls centre won’t face Cheetahs
William Small-Smith has been ruled out of Friday's crucial Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein due to a knee injury.
Kockott closer to realising Test dream
Former Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott has been included in a 30-man squad for France's end-of-year Tests.
Bath tame Leicester Tigers
Bath moved to the top of the English Premiership with a crushing 45-0 win over the Leicester Tigers at the Recreation Ground.
Kockott on fire in France
Rory Kockott was named Man of the Match as Castres beat Oyonnax 27-18 in the Top 14 at Stade Pierre Antoine.
‘Hooper won’t forget Burger battle’
Phil Waugh says Michael Hooper can expect a bruising encounter with Schalk Burger, should the two meet during the Rugby Championship Test at Newlands.
Sharks brush off Bulls
The Sharks moved to third on the Currie Cup log with a 26-15 win against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Notshe brace buries Griquas
WP scored a 36-12 bonus-point win against Griquas on Saturday to maintain their place at the top of the Currie Cup log. JON CARDINELLI reports.
