Cheetahs bring in Olivier for final

Gerhard Olivier will start in the only change to the Cheetahs starting lineup for the Currie Cup final against the Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Sexton, Murray start for Ireland

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named a strong starting lineup that includes Jonathan Sexton for their World Cup warm-up against Wales in Dublin.

Smith to start for Lions

Dylan Smith will start after the Lions have made one injury-enforced change to their starting lineup for the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs.

Watch: Joost vs Lomu in ’95

Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had a spectacular duel with All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu during the 1995 World Cup final.

Wales near full strength against Ireland

Alun Wyn Jones has returned to the starting lineup to lead Wales in their final World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Part 1: Five special Bok RWC moments

The Boks will be gunning for their third World Cup win when they battle it out in Japan. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of South Africa’s memorable moments at the tournament.

Ikey Tigers set for World University Rugby Cup

The UCT Ikey Tigers will travel to Japan to defend their title at the invitational World University Rugby Cup hosted by Waseda University.

‘Boks must stay on their toes’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is expecting Japan to play a high-tempo game when they face the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up on Friday.

In pictures: Bok captain’s run in Japan

Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ captain’s run in Kumagaya ahead of Friday’s clash with Japan.

Analysis: Kicking key to Currie Cup final

Tyrone Green is set to play a surprising role as the Currie Cup final between the gung-ho Cheetahs and Lions may unexpectedly be decided by a kicking game, writes rugby analyst ZELIM NEL.