Lions lose two backs

Lions scrumhalf Michael Bondesio and centre Lionel Mapoe have both been ruled out for six weeks.

Should Francois Hougaard play scrumhalf or wing?

Union poaches another league star

Highly rated South Sydney forward Sam Burgess will join Bath at the end of the 2014 NRL season.

Cole blow for England

Dan Cole will miss the rest of the Six Nations and have a period of rest from rugby to relieve a bulging disc in his neck.

Preview: Varsity Cup (Round 3)

The three unbeaten teams in the Varsity Cup will all be on home turf on Monday.

Super Rugby teams (Round 2)

Take a look who's playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.

Sharks made early statement

GAVIN RICH, writing for SuperSport.com, says the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby reinforced the pre-season view that the Sharks will be the South African team to beat.

Marshall could struggle for Blues

Former All Blacks captain TAINE RANDELL, writing on stuff.co.nz, says the Blues are under the most pressure in this year's New Zealand Super Rugby conference.

Highlights: Sharks vs Bulls (2014)

The hosts scored four tries to one at Kings Park in Durban.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Lions (2014)

A flawless kicking display from Marnitz Boshoff gave the visitors a narrow win.