Nortje back to lead much-changed Bulls

Coach Johan Ackermann has made nine changes to the Bulls line-up for Friday night’s URC match against Glasgow in Scotland.

Weekend teams

Check out the South African match-day squads for this weekend’s URC matches!

Eben captains embattled Sharks, Lucky starts

Eben Etzebeth will lead the Sharks against the Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday.

Rassie on massive Bok ban: Loop kak!

Rassie Erasmus says “it just got tougher” for the Springboks after front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels was reportedly banned for nine weeks.

Rassie: Roos a world-class player

Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to omit in-form Stormers No 8 Evan Roos from the Springboks’ 36-man end-of-year tour squad.

Bok heavy hit with nine-week ban

Jan-Hendrik Wessels has reportedly been handed a nine-week suspension for an act of foul play despite a lack of video evidence.

‘Sharks must play like superstar team’

André Esterhuizen says the Sharks need to stick together to turn their URC season around against the Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday.

Banned Mapimpi out of Bok tour

Makazole Mapimpi has received a heavy suspension that rules him out of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour.

SA Rugby president condemns bullying

Mark Alexander has expressed his deep concern and unequivocal condemnation following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media in which a schoolboy is assaulted by a group of fellow pupils.

Richardson relishing double life

Former Sharks forward Dylan Richardson is happy to play a hybrid role for Edinburgh amid his Scotland selection.