Lions’ Boks sign new deals

Springbok trio Marnitz Boshoff, Julian Redelinghuys and captain Warren Whiteley have all extended their contracts with the Lions until 2016.

Rebels welcome fresh faces

The Rebels have named a 28-man travelling squad for the pre-season match against the Reds in Cairns on Saturday.

Saracens through despite loss

Saracens qualified for the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup despite going down 18-6 against Clermont at Stade Marcel-Michelin on Sunday.

Wild Knights book place in final

Defending champions Panasonic Wild Knights defeated Frans Steyn's Toshiba Brave Lupus 50-15 in the second Top League semi-final.

Pienaar puts Youngs in his place

Ruan Pienaar showed just why he is so highly regarded in Europe with another composed showing for Ulster, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Bulls’ second-half blitz stuns Cheetahs

Piet van Zyl grabbed a brace as the Vodacom Bulls defeated the Cheetahs 30-13 in their first pre-season match in Polokwane on Saturday.

Force spoil Pocock’s party

The Western Force defeated the Brumbies 31-21 in their first pre-season fixture at the McGillivray Oval on Friday.

Cooper fractures collarbone

Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will be sidelined for up to three months after suffering a fractured collar bone during training.

Honey Badger undergoes surgery

Force wing Nick Cummins will miss the early part of the Vodacom Super Rugby season after having minor surgery on his ankle.

Folau eyes centre switch

Wallabies back Israel Folau is hoping to make a shift to outside centre during the Vodacom Super Rugby season.