Sunwolves finalise squad

The Sunwolves have named a final 39-man squad ahead of their Super Rugby debut this weekend.

Varsity Cup preview (Round 3)

Log-leaders Maties host bottom-of-the-log Tuks on Monday, while UJ meet CUT, Pukke travel to Cape Town and NMMU face Shimlas in Bloemfontein.

SA Rugby is rotten

South African rugby’s national leadership stinks, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Hougaard eyeing Bok return

Francois Hougaard is determined to regain his place in the Springbok team.

No Japanese stints for Boks?

Springbok players will need to be rested in October according to a clause in their contracts.

Sarries win with 14 men

Saracens beat Gloucester 25-12 in London, while there were also Premiership wins for Harlequins, Worcester, Wasps, Exeter and Newcastle.

Waratahs sweat on Foley

Bernard Foley is in doubt for the Waratahs' opening Super Rugby match against the Reds after sustaining a shoulder injury in Friday's pre-season fixture.

Sunwolves coach heads home

Mark Hammett has returned to New Zealand following the death of his mother.

Highlanders pip Tahs in try fest

The Highlanders beat the Waratahs 40-35 in their pre-season match in Queenstown on Friday.

Rampant Rebels smash Samoa

The Rebels beat Samoa 85-0 in their pre-season match in Melbourne on Thursday.