Dobson: Players split over SA rugby future
Stormers coach John Dobson says South African rugby would miss testing their style against New Zealand teams if they join a northern-hemisphere tournament, writes DYLAN JACK.
Test centres start for Force, Rebels lose captain
The selection of Kyle Godwin and Richard Kahui in midfield are two of four changes to the Western Force’s starting XV for their match against the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.
Whitelock hits 150 for Crusaders
Sam Whitelock will make his 150th appearance for the Crusaders in their showdown against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday.
Cruden brings up Chiefs century
Aaron Cruden will start in his 100th appearance for the Chiefs in their clash with the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday.
In pictures: Sharks return to training
Check out some of the pictures from yesterday’s Sharks training session with several squad members having resumed restricted non-contact training in Durban.
Watch: Beaumont backs New Zealand’s Super Rugby plans
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont joined Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Mils Muliaina on Sky Sports New Zealand’s ‘The Breakdown’, to discuss plans around Test rugby being played later this year before also supporting New Zealand Rugby’s plans to involve the Pacific Islands in a refreshed Super Rugby competition.
Why ‘control’ is key for WPRFU investment
Prospective WP Rugby investor Marco Masotti says there are clear reasons why a controlling share would be an integral condition of any potential acquisition, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA rugby prospects: All you need to know
With various permutations to consider and competitions undergoing review, we wrap up the latest ‘need-to-know’ information about the Boks’ prospects and future plans for SA Rugby.
In pictures: Bulls return to training
Check out some of the pictures from today’s Vodacom Bulls training session with several of the squad’s senior players – including Gio Aplon and Duane Vermeulen – having resumed restricted non-contact training in Pretoria.
Struggling Chiefs dealt another blow
The Chiefs have been handed a further blow from their loss to the Blues after it was confirmed that wing Solomon Alaimano will miss the rest of the season through injury.
