De Jongh named WP skipper

Juan de Jongh will captain Western Province in this year's Currie Cup with Pat Cilliers the vice-captain.

Potgieter ready for Bok call

Waratahs lock Jacques Potgieter believes his game has progressed in Australia and he's playing the best rugby of his life, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Polota-Nau to miss opener

Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau will miss his side's opening match of the Rugby Championship with a knee injury.

Nadolo hurt by N-word slur

Crusaders wing Nemani Nadolo claims he was racially abused in a Christchurch bar on Sunday night.

Messam wants to fulfil Olympic dream

Chiefs loose forward Liam Messam has set his sights on making the New Zealand Sevens team for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Reinach gets Bok reward

Cobus Reinach has been called up to the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship, while Coenie Oosthuizen, Siya Kolisi and Johan Goosen have been dropped.

Foley boots Tahs to first title

Bernard Foley kicked a last-gasp penalty to hand the Waratahs a 33-32 win against the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.