Braid back for Blues

The Blues have made four changes to their starting line-up for their crunch clash with the Sharks in North Harbour on Friday.

Deysel gets three-week ban

Sharks flank Jean Deysel has been suspended for three weeks after being sent off for stamping on the head of Crusaders flank Jordan Taufua.

Scots short on experience

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has named an inexperienced squad of 25 for the match against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on 28 June.

Brumbies take Jake to court

The Brumbies are seeking A$25,000 (R240,000) from former head coach Jake White for walking out on them halfway through his four-year contract.

Flip back for Bulls

Flip van der Merwe will captain the Vodacom Bulls against the Brumbies at Loftus on Friday, with Jacques-Louis Potgieter at 10.

De Villiers set for return

The Stormers have been given a massive injury boost ahead of their clash with the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday.

Mapoe heading home

The Lions touring party was dealt another blow on Monday with news that three players will be sent home through injury.

‘Deysel not a dirty guy’

Sharks director of rugby Jake White has refused to defend Jean Deysel's moment of madness in Christchurch, but maintains he is not a dirty player.