Yamaha shock Kobe

Andries Bekker's Kobe Kobelco Steelers crashed out of the Japanese Top League with a 43-12 semi-final defeat to Yamaha Júbilo on Saturday.

Can Pierre Spies regain the Bok No 8 jersey in 2015?

Super Rugby preview: Stormers

The Stormers are under pressure to perform in 2015 after two disappointing seasons.

Super Rugby preview: Sharks

The Sharks want to play more attacking rugby during the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Super Rugby preview: Lions

The Lions will go into the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season brimming with confidence.

Super Rugby preview: Cheetahs

The Cheetahs could struggle again in this year's tournament after a mass exodus of players.

Super Rugby preview: Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls will still be in a transition phase in 2015 but should improve on last year's campaign.

Spies up for the challenge

Pierre Spies says having to compete with Duane Vermeulen for the Springbok No 8 jersey will bring the best out of him.

SA prop to make Highlanders debut

Ross Geldenhuys will start at tighthead prop for the Highlanders in their pre-season match against the Crusaders in Timaru.

Crusaders keen to get going

Matt Todd will captain the Crusaders in their first pre-season match against the Highlanders in Timaru on Friday.