Simon Borchardt

Simon Borchardt

No EP club rugby after ref abuse

The harassment of referees has forced the Eastern Province Rugby Union to cancel all club matches this weekend.

Lambie on Sharks bench

Frans Steyn has retained the Sharks No 10 jersey for their play-off qualifier against the Highlanders in Durban on Saturday with Pat Lambie among the substitutes.

Toomua to trouble Chiefs

Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua will pose the greatest threat to the Chiefs in the first play-off qualifier in Canberra on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Brumbies change two, Chiefs one

Robbie Coleman will start on the left wing for the Brumbies in their play-off qualifier against the Chiefs in Canberra on Saturday.

Blitzboks lose another star

Cheslin Kolbe has been withdrawn by Western Province from the SA Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow because of a knee injury.

Sharks won’t make same mistakes

The Sharks' kicking game and defence will determine whether they beat the Highlanders in Saturday's qualifier play-off, according to scrumhalf Charl McLeod.

Nonu heads back to Hurricanes

Ma'a Nonu will play for the Hurricanes next year after activating the out-clause in his Blues contract.

No room for pity

Joost van der Westhuizen knows his days are numbered, but he is remaining positive in the face of the inevitable, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG.