Bulls shut out permutation talk

Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls are focused on performance, not calculators, as they prepare for Friday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Pau.

Ackers backs Marco to lead explosive Bulls bench

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has explained Marco van Staden’s selection at hooker in a 6-2 bench for Friday night’s must-win Investec Champions Cup clash against Pau.

Kurt-Lee back as Bulls chop and change

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has made 11 changes to his side for Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Pau at the Stade du Hameau.

Dupont’s Toulouse, Sharks in race for playoff spot

Antoine Dupont says six-time Investec Champions Cup winners Toulouse need a bonus-point win against Sale on Saturday to reach the last 16.

Razor axed as All Blacks coach

NZ Rugby fired All Blacks coach Scott Robertson on Thursday less than two years before the World Cup.

Japan to bid to host RWC again

Japan will bid to host the Rugby World Cup again in 2035, more than 15 years after becoming the first Asian country to stage the event.

England sweating on flyhalf’s fitness

England could be without a key flyhalf when they begin their Six Nations campaign against Wales next month.

Venter: Stormers embracing knockout pressure

Andre-Hugo Venter says the Stormers must feed off home support in Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup match against the Leicester Tigers.

Stormers get backline boost for Tiger fight

The Stormers are set to welcome back a key player for Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup clash against the Leicester Tigers in Cape Town.

Depleted Clermont travel to Durban

Winless Clermont have left several first-choice players in France for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Sharks at Kings Park.