Brits back for Bulls

Schalk Brits returns from suspension and will start for the Vodacom Bulls against the Crusaders at Loftus on Friday.

SA interested in hosting Sevens WC

South Africa is one of 11 nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Junior Boks remain upbeat

Junior Springboks coach Chean Roux says their focus during the pre-season was to get the players mentally prepared for the U20 World Championship. DYLAN JACK reports.

Peyper picked among World Cup refs

Jaco Peyper is the solitary South African named on the referee panel for this year’s World Cup in Japan, while Marius Jonker has been selected among the TMOs.

Rasivhenge to whistle Loftus clash

Rasta Rasivhenge will lead a South African refereeing panel for the match between the Vodacom Bulls and Crusaders in Pretoria on Friday.

Super Rugby Play of the Week

Slick handling by the Waratahs led to this try for Nick Phipps against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria.

Watch: Kolbe magic for Toulouse

Diminutive Bok winger Cheslin Kolbe did it all in Toulouse’s 83-6 thrashing of Pau on Saturday, including packing down at No 8 before setting up a try.

Injury blow for All Blacks star

All Blacks and Highlanders fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.

Bulls sweat over Liebenberg

Utility forward Hanro Liebenberg is likely to miss the Vodacom Bulls’ match against the Crusaders on Friday due to a head injury.

Watch: Kolbe finishes off stunning try

Cheslin Kolbe finished off one of the tries of the Top14 season in Toulouse’s 83-6 thrashing of Pau this past weekend.