De Jongh to skipper Stormers

Duane Vermeulen will be rested for the Stormers' opening tour match against the Highlanders, with Juan de Jongh assuming the captaincy duties.

Matfield’s stock skyrockets

Pieter-Steph du Toit's injury throws the spotlight on Victor Matfield's critical importance to the Springboks in a World Cup context, writes RYAN VREDE.

Steyn will make Bok return

A fit Frans Steyn – despite another public declaration that he does not expect to ever play for the Springboks again – will go to the World Cup later this year, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Bet more on my bankers

THE MONEY MAN has made a return of 19.8% after five weeks of Vodacom Super Rugby betting.

Coetzee: Poor kicking cost us

Stormers coach Allister Coetzee lamented his side's kicking display during the second half of their defeat to the Chiefs.

Two play-off spots taken

Six play-off spots in this year’s Community Cup are still up for grabs going into the final weekend, after a penultimate round of pool action yet again characterised by late heroics.

Blue Bulls lash Leopards XV

The Blue Bulls beat the Leopards XV 46-25 in their second-round Vodacom Cup match in Pretoria on Friday, while there were also wins for the Pumas and Golden Lions.