Brumbies batter Waratahs in warm-up

The Brumbies outplayed the Waratahs before conceding two late tries in their 34-28 pre-season win in Goulburn on Thursday.

Ikeys hit with injury blow

UCT will be without captain Nama Xaba until the Varsity Cup playoffs after the flank injured his ankle against UWC.

Sharks to unleash big guns

Sharks coach Robert du Preez says a number of senior players will return to the team for their final warm-up against the Vodacom Bulls in Ballito on Saturday.

Rebels coach extends contract

Rebels coach Dave Wessels has extended his contract through to 2021.

Watch: Best Six Nations bits (Round 1)

Six of the best moments from the opening round of the Six Nations.

Watch: Fleck on Boland warm-up

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck looks ahead to Friday’s warm-up match against Boland in Wellington on Friday.

April fails to land Bulls contract

Garth April has not received a Vodacom Bulls contract after failing a medical due to a shoulder injury he suffered while playing in Japan.

‘Murrayfield crowd helps Scotland’

Josh Strauss says a sold-out crowd should give Scotland a boost when they take on Ireland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

New-look Gold Cup set for kick-off

The fixtures for the sixth edition of the Gold Cup — SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs — have been confirmed.

Stormers pick powerful side

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has selected a Bok-laden side for their final pre-season game against Boland in Wellington on Friday.