Habana, Kanko get sevens nod

Springboks Bryan Habana and Ryan Kankowski have been included in the Blitzboks' 13-man squad for the next two rounds of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Talks over new Bok coach

The delay in the appointment of the new Springbok coach will be on the agenda when 12 of the 14 provincial union presidents meet in Johannesburg on Thursday.

New lock for England

Maro Itoje will make his first start for England after being named in the side to face Ireland on Saturday.

Sykes to lead Kings against Sharks

Steven Sykes will captain the Kings in their Super Rugby opener against the Sharks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Varsity Cup incident under review

An urgent investigation has been launched into the altercation between student protesters and fans during the Varsity Cup match in Bloemfontein on Monday.

Calls for action on Roux saga

KZN and WP presidents Graham McKenzie and Thelo Wakefield have called for decisive leadership from SA Rugby to address the damage being done to the image of the game.

No clarity on Pollard pay

The Bulls and SA Rugby have opted not to comment on the contractual saga of flyhalf Handré Pollard.

Habana boost for Blitzboks

Bryan Habana is set to join the Springbok Sevens squad in Stellenbosch on Tuesday and will be available for the next two rounds of the World Rugby Sevens Series in the USA and Canada.

Lions leave Boshoff behind

Marnitz Boshoff has been left out of the Lions' 27-man squad for their Super Rugby tour to Japan and New Zealand.

Plight of EP players revealed

The struggles of embattled EP Kings players have been highlighted in court papers related to the liquidation proceedings that are set to be heard in the Port Elizabeth High Court on 10 March.