Benetton star suspended for dangerous Mapimpi hit

Benetton will be without their first-choice flyhalf for Saturday’s final-round URC clash against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.

Jean: One thing holding Sacha back

Jean de Villiers believes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is at his most dangerous when he trusts his instincts and plays what’s in front of him.

Eddie suspended after tirade

Eddie Jones has been banned for four matches and docked pay for verbally abusing match officials during an U23 tour of Australia.

Rassie rewards Embrose, Mahashe with camp call-up

Rassie Erasmus has named a 40-man group featuring 10 uncapped players for next week’s Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town.

McKenzie: Boks’ culture their biggest weapon

Former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has lauded South Africa’s rugby culture, saying it forms a large part of the Springboks’ sustained success.

Ex-Bok: Great to see Lions roar again

Wikus van Heerden says the Lions’ stunning Vodacom URC campaign has rekindled the pride of the club.

Venter: No freebies from ‘desperate’ Stormers

André-Hugo Venter says the Stormers are every bit as desperate as Cardiff ahead of Friday night’s Vodacom URC showdown at the Arms Park.

Henry: All Blacks face biggest challenge

Graham Henry believes Dave Rennie has inherited the toughest assignment in All Blacks history.

Military pulls Cardiff star out of Stormers showdown

Cardiff have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Friday night’s final-round Vodacom URC clash against the Stormers.

Broken jaw sidelines All Black

The Blues could be without a key forward for the remainder of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign.