De Bruin explains Lions travel strategy

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says he hopes the team’s decision to travel late for their Vodacom Super Rugby opener against the Jaguares on Saturday will pay off.

Special report: Bulls’ fallen empire

A once-great Bulls franchise faces a fight for respect and relevance in 2019, writes JON CARDINELLI.

WSU want to rule Varsity Shield

Walter Sisulu University captain Phumlani Blaauw says his side aims to dominate the Varsity Shield for the next two years, after failing to qualify for the Varsity Cup.

Vunipola to miss rest of Six Nations

England prop Mako Vunipola has suffered yet another setback after being ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations tournament with an ankle injury.

De Bruin backs big guns

Lions coach Swys de Bruin has selected his strongest available side for their match against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Du Preez rewards Sharks youngsters

Sharks coach Robert du Preez has included four youngsters in his 25-man squad for the match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.

Tuks school struggling UJ

Tuks condemned UJ to their second defeat in as many weeks with a 40-19 victory in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Bosch blow for Sharks

Curwin Bosch will not travel with the Sharks for their Vodacom Super Rugby opener against the Sunwolves after suffering a shoulder injury last weekend.

‘Vermeulen, Brits will boost Bulls’

Forwards coach Russell Winter says the Stormers will need to shut down Vodacom Bulls duo Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits at Loftus on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Opportunity knocks for Lions

The Lions will have the chance to make history when they face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires in round one of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. JON CARDINELLI reports.