Bulls mix and match for Ospreys clash

Chris Smith starts at flyhalf as Jannes Kirsten makes a long-awaited return in a rejigged Vodacom Bulls lineup to face Ospreys in Pretoria on Saturday.

Bok lock to front Stormers for Leinster

Jason Jenkins starts at No 5 as head coach Leo Cullen tweaks the Leinster lineup to face the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

Farrell to make international return

Former England captain Owen Farrell will line up for a World XV when it takes on France in Bilbao in June, the match organisers have announced.

Barrett inspires super Crusaders riposte

Powered by the return of All Blacks lock Scott Barrett, the Crusaders rediscovered winning form with a Super Rugby victory over the Rebels on Friday.

Krige reveals Stormers backlash

Former Springbok skipper Corne Krige has been giving his thoughts on the upcoming Vodacom URC battle between two wounded beasts as the DHL Stormers prepare to host Leinster.

Plum tips Phepsi as the next Kolisi

John Plumtree believes Phepsi Buthelezi could develop into a No 6 in the mould of Siya Kolisi, after selecting the versatile Sharks forward at openside flanker against Scarlets.

‘Battle of the Blues’ ignites URC rivalry

The DHL Stormers have rallied their World Cup-winning Springboks to stand tall and get the home team’s drive for a Vodacom URC playoff back on track against Leinster in Cape Town.

Big guns back for Sharks

Two-time World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am will lead a Springbok-laden Sharks lineup against Scarlets in Wales on Friday night.

Bulls playmaker cops ban

Johan Goosen has been slapped with a heavy suspension for his dangerous tackle in the clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster.

Star centre extends Stormers stay

Dan du Plessis has re-committed his future to the DHL Stormers after the versatile midfielder put pen to paper on a contract extension.