Wary of Super Rugby saturation

The new-look Super Rugby competition is set for an increasing battle to retain public interest for the duration of another saturated season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Roux in another conflict of interest?

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux's lawyer is alleged to have sold hundreds of thousands of rands worth of supplement products to the organisation without paying Springbok licensing fees.

Lions heed Stormers’ advice

Lions coach Johan Ackermann says he has received some insights from the Stormers ahead of Friday's pre-season game against the Jaguares at Wits, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Read to lead All Blacks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that Kieran Read will succeed Richie McCaw as captain.

Hurricanes blow Crusaders away

The Hurricanes scored 12 tries in a 74-7 thrashing of the Crusaders in a pre-season game in Blenheim on Friday.

‘Jackpot’ hails Aussie experience

New Sharks recruit Jacques Potgieter says his time spent playing for the Waratahs helped improve his game immeasurably.

Juan to bring ‘A game’

Juan de Jongh says his focus has completely shifted to his new role at the Stormers after a 'beneficial' spell with the Blitzboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

All Blacks to face Ireland in Chicago

The All Blacks are set to take on Ireland for the first time in the USA on 5 November.

Injury blows for Sharks

The Sharks have confirmed that Pat Lambie, Ruan Botha and Francois Kleinhans will all be out for 12 weeks as the result of various injuries.

Cronjé set for surgery

Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé has been ruled out for four weeks after fracturing his cheekbone and nose in last Saturday's warm-up match against the Bulls in Polokwane.