SA Rugby magazine

De Jager out of action

The Cheetahs will be without Springbok lock Lood de Jager for between six and eight weeks due to an elbow injury.

Beast injury not long-term

Sharks loosehead prop Tendai Mtawarira will miss a few weeks, rather than months, after it was revealed that his injury is not as severe as first feared.

Waratahs stick to their guns

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged side for the match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Lions receive Bok boost

Lions prop Julian Redelinghuys will be available for selection ahead of Saturday's clash with the Sharks in Durban.

Shock results spark Super Rugby

First-round upsets are just what the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament needed, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Lions won’t box players in

Johan Ackermann says he'll continue to give his players the freedom to make decisions despite the Lions' 22-8 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday.

Pocock suffers setback

Brumbies flank David Pocock will miss his side's Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday due to an ankle injury.

Bok duo face lengthy lay-off

Tendai Mtawarira and Lood de Jager are facing a number of months on the sidelines after suffering injuries during the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby.