Whiteley getting back to full fitness
Warren Whiteley will return to Johannesburg from Japan in time for the Lions’ warm-up match against the Bulls on 27 January.
Zono at 10 for Kings
Oliver Zono will start at flyhalf when the Kings face the Cheetahs in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Jones to wrap up South Africa tour
A visit to Newlands on Thursday will complete Eddie Jones’ cross-country fact-finding mission in South Africa.
Four Kiwi players suspended for doping
Former New Zealand U20 player Glen Robertson is one of four Kiwi players to be suspended for doping offences. Robertson, Zoe Berry and Rhys Pedersen have been banned from playing rugby for the possession and, in some cases, use or attempted use of Clenbuterol. Ben Qauqau-Dodds has been banned for the possession and use or attempted use of Metandienone. Clenbuterol and… Read more →
Stormers bolster flyhalf stocks
Griquas flyhalf George Whitehead has joined the Stormers on loan ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby season.
Sopoaga confirms New Zealand exit
All Blacks flyhalf Lima Sopoaga says the decision to take up a contract with Wasps in England was ‘one of the hardest decisions’ of his life.
Ex-All Blacks coach in cancer scare
Former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer last year. Smith ended a highly-successful 20-year association with the All Blacks in October, but his diagnosis apparently played no part in his decision to step down. However, Smith admitted that he kept the news largely to himself after an annual medical check-up saw the doctors pick… Read more →
Blitzboks, Steinhoff part ways
Steinhoff is no longer the Blitzboks’ sponsor after the global retail giant was hit by an accounting scandal. According to Netwerk24, the parties came to an agreement on the termination of the partnership in December, but it has not been made public yet. The #LoveRugby logo will appear on Blitzboks jersey until a new sponsor is found. When Steinhoff CEO Marcus Jooste… Read more →
Bulls player to face rape charge
Junior Blue Bulls player Khwezi Mafu will again appear in court on 8 January following his arrest on allegations of sexual assault. The Blue Bulls Company confirmed the allegation on Tuesday, while Mafu’s legal representative Philip Masiza told EWN Sport that Mafu has been charged with rape. The incident is said to have occurred in Port Elizabeth on 28 December, as Mafu allegedly… Read more →
Bulls player arrested
The Blue Bulls Company has confirmed that loose forward Khwezi Mafu was arrested on allegations of sexual assault. ‘We are not in a position to make any comments at this time, and will release a further statement once the legal system has run its course,’ read the statement. Mafu (19) attended Grey High in Port Elizabeth, and played for the… Read more →
