Preview: Crusaders vs Chiefs

The Chiefs start the defence of their Super Rugby title against their biggest rival for the New Zealand conference, the Crusaders, on Friday in Christchurch.

Preview: England vs Ireland

With their first two hurdles successfully cleared, Ireland travel to Twickenham on Saturday sniffing the scent of a second Grand Slam in five years.

Preview: Wales vs France

Wales' defence of their Six Nations crown hangs in the balance as an in-form French side travels to the Millennium Stadium for a rare Friday night fixture.

‘Everyone wants to beat Grey’

SARugbymag.co.za chats to Grey College 1st XV coach Wessel du Plessis about the upcoming season.

What do you think of Argentina getting a Super Rugby team from 2016?

Put money on Bulls, Highlanders

This is the first full round of Super Rugby fixtures and there are always a few upsets, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Spencer named Kings coach

Former All Blacks flyhalf Carlos Spencer will coach the EP Kings in their 2014 Currie Cup campaign.

Lions change two for Stormers

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has changed his midfield for the clash against the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Brache likely for Super Rugby debut

Marcel Brache looks set to earn his first Super Rugby cap after being bracketed in the wing position for the Force’s clash against the Waratahs on Sunday.

Hammett banks on Marty

Marty Banks will make his Super Rugby debut for the Hurricanes against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.