Brits out of Commonwealth Games

Schalk Brits will play no part in South Africa's bid for gold at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland later this month.

Burger will bully Bulls

Schalk Burger will lead the physical charge when the Stormers host the Bulls at Newlands this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Palu to wreck Highlanders’ hopes

The Waratahs will all but secure top spot on the combined log with victory over the Highlanders in Sydney on Sunday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Force call on spirit of the badger

The Force know that nothing short of a win against the Reds on Saturday will be enough to keep them in the play-off hunt, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Carter to put boot into Blues

Dan Carter's all-round brilliance will secure a win this Saturday and edge the Crusaders closer to the Kiwi conference title, writes JON CARDINELLI.

SBW could be back in black

Sonny Bill Williams needs to play just one NPC match to be able to be available for the All Blacks end-of-year tour.

Carter at 12 for Crusaders

Dan Carter, Kieran Read, Israel Dagg and Nemani Nadolo have all returned to the Crusaders' starting line-up for their match against the Blues in Christchurch.