Simon Borchardt

Bulls start new recruits

Trevor Nyakane and Lappies Labuschagne will start for the Bulls in Polokwane on Saturday, with Joe Pietersen at flyhalf for the Cheetahs.

Carr, Kolisi to miss first warm-up

Loose forwards Nizaam Carr and Siya Kolisi will not be available for the Stormers' pre-season friendly against the SWD Eagles in George on Saturday.

EP prop to get Kiwi coaching

Former EP Craven Week and SA Schools prop Lupumlo Mguca has been given the chance to finish his studies at Burnside High School in Christchurch.

Montpellier deny deal

Montpellier president Mohed Altrad has 'categorically denied' reports linking Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis to the French club.

Pre-season fixtures

All the warm-up matches leading up to the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

All Blacks must make Olympic call

New Zealand's 15-a-side stars will need to decide by May whether to pursue Olympic sevens gold in 2016.

Toulon cruise into quarters

Bryan Habana scored a try as Toulon thrashed Ulster 55-20 in their European Champions Cup match at the Stade Mayol.