‘American alliance’ closer to EP buyout
New York-based financier Douglas Schoninger attended a classified meeting with SA Rugby bosses in Cape Town last week over the possible buyout of a majority stake in EP Rugby.
Super Rugby tweak
Sanzaar has announced that the 2017 Super Rugby semi-final draw will be 'pre-determined' in a change from last year.
New Top League format to aid Wolves
The Japanese Top League will be restructured for the next two seasons in order to aid the Sunwolves' Super Rugby preparation in future.
Samoa to get Super Rugby action
The Blues and Reds will play a Super Rugby match in Apia on 2 June later this year.
Stormers not resting on laurels
Coach Robbie Fleck believes there is still more work to be done for the Stormers despite their 43-7 pre-season win over the Cheetahs in Harare on Saturday.
Pollard new Bulls leader
Flyhalf Handré Pollard has been appointed as Bulls captain ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby tournament.
Stormers too good for Cheetahs
The Stormers scored seven tries as they recorded an emphatic 43-7 win over the Cheetahs in a Super Rugby warm-up game in Harare on Saturday.
Bulls tame young Lions
The Bulls secured a comfortable 38-17 win over the Lions in their first Super Rugby warm-up game in Harare on Saturday.
Verity-Amm rescues Force
South African-born fullback James Verity-Amm scored a hat-trick as the Western Force fought back from 14 points down to beat the Perth Spirit 24-14 in Busselton on Saturday.
Brumbies whack feeble Barbarians
The Brumbies opened their pre-season campaign with a comprehensive 59-0 victory over the Australian Barbarians in Canberra on Saturday.
