Rebels go with star-studded backline

The return of Reece Hodge has boosted the Rebels’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Brumbies in Canberra.

Brumbies name strong lineup

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has selected an all-Wallabies front row for his side’s opening Super Rugby AU match against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday.

Teams: Super Rugby Aotearoa and AU

Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for Super Rugby Aotearoa and AU this weekend.

Louw: English will have point to prove in Lions tour

Former Springbok flank Francois Louw says England’s players will want to prove a point during the British & Irish Lions tour in 2021.

New target date for kick-off of local competition

It is believed SA Rugby’s hopes for the start of a competitive local competition – dependent on government regulations – have been pushed back to an end-of-August target date, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Sam Cane – Player Cam

After featuring playmakers Beauden Barrett and Aaron Cruden in the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa, the innovative ‘Sky Sport Player Cam’ switched focus to returning Chiefs captain Sam Cane.

Watch: Inside Scoop with Ian Foster

All Blacks coach Ian Foster provides his thoughts on the proposed All Blacks-Kangaroos hybrid match, plans for the Rugby Championship, the standard of Super Rugby Aotearoa and the selection criteria for the North vs South trial match.

Relieved Mohoje ready for reset

Springbok and Cheetahs flank Oupa Mohoje has opened up on the relief he felt after extending his stay with the team. DYLAN JACK reports.

Ralepelle handed long-term ban

Former Springbok and Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been handed an eight-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance last year.

Rookies start for Waratahs

Coach Rob Penney has named two uncapped players in the Waratahs starting XV for Friday’s Super Rugby AU opener against the Reds in Brisbane.