Double injury blow for Cheetahs

Prop Charles Marais and lock Walt Steenkamp have been ruled out of the Cheetahs’ first two Currie Cup games of the season due to injury.

Sharks duo set for central Bok role

André Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am are set to start their first Test as a midfield combination when the Springboks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Eben ready to front Pumas

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth is the favourite to start against Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.

Watch: Springbok press conference

What Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had to say ahead of their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina.

Lions find no racism in club incident

The Lions have confirmed that they found no evidence of racism in an incident between the Roodepoort and Wanderers rugby clubs.

Jantjies, Mapoe extend Lions stay

Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe have both signed one-year contract extensions with the Lions.

Ralepelle to lead Sharks

Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle will captain the side during the 2018 Currie Cup season.

Alberts back to lead SA Schools

SA Schools captain Adrian Alberts has recovered from an injury niggle to start in their second match against France in Stellenberg on Tuesday.

Five Springboks to watch

CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who could have key roles to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

‘All Blacks ready for Folau’

All Blacks fullback Ben Smith says they have plans to deal with an expected aerial assault from the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.