Brink, Orie start for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made five changes the Golden Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s must-win game against Griquas in Kimberley.

Ulengo signs for Lions

The Lions have announced the signing of former Vodacom Bulls and Free State wing Jamba Ulengo on a two-year contract.

Currie Cup wish list

The SA Rugby magazine team identifies what they would love to see come out of the last round of regular-season Currie Cup fixtures this weekend.

Erasmus won’t be judged on RWC

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the Springboks’ performance at the upcoming World Cup in Japan will not determine Rassie Erasmus’ future.

Best leads strong Ireland

Rory Best is one of a number of senior players to return to Ireland’s starting lineup to face England in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.

Boshoff’s career hangs in the balance

Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff suffered a career-threatening injury in training at Loftus last week.

Duncan to see out Warriors contract

Rory Duncan is reportedly expected to finish his final year at Worcester Warriors despite links to the Kings head coaching job.

‘Pretorius deserves WP chance’

Western Province coach John Dobson says they’ve had to be brave in handing a debut to Rikus Pretorius against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Boks return boosts Sharks

Andre Esterhuizen and Thomas du Toit have both been named in the Sharks starting lineup for their match against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Watch: Georgia’s World Cup bootcamp

Georgia have travelled to an army base for a bootcamp as part of their preparations ahead of the World Cup in Japan.