Jean-Luc back as Sharks change three

Jean-Luc du Preez will make his return from injury via the bench in the Sharks’ match against the Jaguares in Durban on Saturday.

Rugby Australia set to sack Folau

Rugby Australia has confirmed its intention to terminate Israel Folau’s contract following his controversial posts on Wednesday.

Lions coach wields axe

Swys de Bruin has made several changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Blitzboks go ‘back to school’

Justin Geduld and Chris Dry say the Blitzboks players have had to ‘own up’ following the team’s poor performance at the Hong Kong Sevens last week.

Sonny Bill blow for Blues

Blues centre Sonny Bill Williams is set to undergo knee surgery that will keep him out of action for at least six weeks.

Wallabies quartet boost Brumbies

The Brumbies pack have been bolstered by the return of four Test players for their match against the Lions in Canberra on Saturday.

Double switch up front for Reds

Coach Brad Thorn has made four changes to the Reds side for their match against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

Super Rugby preview (Round 9, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first three Vodacom Super Rugby matches in round nine, including the Rebels-Stormers clash.

Watch: Bulls press conference

Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human and players Handré Pollard, Jesse Kriel, Trevor Nyakane and Lizo Gqoboka address the media ahead of their clash against the Reds on Saturday.

First female ref for Varsity Shield final

Aimee Barrett-Theron will officiate the Varsity Shield final between NMU and CPUT in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.