Jake rejigs Bulls for Zebre hunt

Ruan Nortje returns but Cameron Hanekom is among the notable absentees as Jake White switches up the Vodacom Bulls lineup to face Zebre Parma at Loftus on Saturday. #URC

Future Star: Zekhethelo Siyaya

SA Rugby magazine identifies young talent with big potential.

English rugby chief survives no-confidence vote

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney survived a vote of confidence in his leadership at a special general meeting on Thursday.

Sharks expect aerial assault

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks must be better in the air against Leinster at Kings Park on Saturday than they were last weekend. @Vodacom #URC

Andre the giant lines up Jordie

Springbok thumper Andre Esterhuizen is set to go head-to-head with All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett when the Sharks take on Leinster at Kings Park on Saturday.

Snyman stays with Leinster

Springbok lock RG Snyman has signed a contract extension with Leinster.

Convicted prop keeps playing

Mohamed Haouas’ three-month sentence for drunk-driving requires him to follows a strict schedule when training and playing matches for Montpellier.

NZ Rugby caught with pants down

NZ Rugby was left embarrassed when the logo of a major sponsor it was suing appeared on All Blacks Sevens kit.

Hong Kong Sevens settles into new home

The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens take place from Friday in a big test for the shiny new stadium.

Blitzboks desperate to break Hong Kong curse

Captain Selvyn Davids says the Blitzboks are “going to have a real go” at winning the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time in 30 attempts.