Du Preez set for spell on sidelines

Sharks flanker Jean-Luc du Preez will miss the start of the Vodacom Super Rugby season due to an injury sustained during a short-term stint in England, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sunwolves cancel McMahon’s contract

Sunwolves loose forward Sean McMahon has been ruled out of the entire Super Rugby season after picking up a foot injury that requires surgery.

Faf’s rousing return to Test rugby

Faf de Klerk established himself as one of the Springboks’ most influential players in 2018, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Glasgow Warriors stay in playoff hunt

The Glasgow Warriors grabbed a 33-24 bonus-point win against the Cardiff Blues, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens and the Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.

Willemse: I want to play Test rugby

Montpellier lock Paul Willemse says it would be ‘unbelievable’ to play for France in the upcoming Six Nations.

Sale Sharks target Kitshoff, Akker

The Sale Sharks want to sign Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff and hooker Akker van der Merwe.

Immelman grabs brace for Montpellier

Henry Immelman scored two tries as Montpellier hammered the Newcastle Falcons 45-8, while there were European Champions Cup wins for Leicester, Ulster, Edinburgh, Bath and the Scarlets on Saturday.

Munster thrash Gloucester

Joey Carbery scored 26 points as Munster beat Gloucester 41-15 at Kingsholm to all but qualify for the European Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Lood: I must lead by example

Bulls lock Lood de Jager says his captaincy will be inspired by his experience under leaders who ‘stood up when the chips were down’.

Watch: In Conversation with Jean de Villiers

Ali Bacher chats to former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers about his rugby career.