Preview: Blues vs Crusaders

The Blues and Crusaders go toe-to-toe at Eden Park on Friday following defeats which have led to a few heads rolling.

Cronjé on Brumbies bench

Former Lions and Stormers flyhalf Lionel Cronjé has been named among the reserves for the Super Rugby match against the Force on Saturday in Perth.

Rebels to start All Blacks centre

Tamati Ellison will make his debut for the Rebels against the Cheetahs in Melbourne on Friday.

Bulls chase Bok duo

Springbok flankers Juan Smith and Dewald Potgieter are being hunted by the Bulls following their loose forward injury toll, according to reports.

Big Vic to start for Bulls

Victor Matfield will wear No 5 jersey when the Bulls host the Lions at Loftus on Saturday.

‘South African wings under-utilised’

Hurricanes and All Blacks winger Cory Jane believes that SA wings are often not used to full effect, writes JEREMY PROOME. 

Franks to hit century against Stormers

Hurricanes prop Ben Franks will get his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby cap when he starts against the Stormers at Newlands.

Saders drop Dagg, Blues boot Noakes

Colin Slade will start at fullback for the Crusaders in Auckland on Friday, while the Blues have opted for Simon Hickey at flyhalf.

Tahs turn to Potgieter

Jacques Potgieter will start at No 4 lock for the Waratahs against the Reds in Sydney on Saturday.

The Shortball (Week 2)

Fox Sports Australia's Sean Maloney brings you the latest from Vodacom Super Rugby inside three minutes.