Lions lose Whiteley, tweak back row

Coach Swys de Bruin has been forced to reshuffle the Lions’ back row after Warren Whiteley was ruled out of Saturday’s match against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.

‘Pollard’s move highlights grim reality’

Two announcements on Tuesday summed up the crippling imbalance in the modern game between the rand in South Africa and overseas currencies, writes BEN COLES in The Telegraph.

White: Abolish team announcements

Jake White says it’s time to consider scrapping the rule that forces teams to announce their match-day squads at least 48 hours before kick-off.

Canon Eagles snap up Marais

The Canon Eagles have confirmed the signing of Stormers utility back SP Marais for the 2019-2020 Japanese Top League season.

Lions to wait on Whiteley

Lions skipper Warren Whiteley sat out training on Monday and Tuesday due to a bruised knee, with a call on his availability to be made later in the week.

Bulls lose Pollard, Steyn returns

Vodacom Bulls CEO Alfons Meyer has confirmed the departure of Handré Pollard to Montpellier, and the signing of Morné Steyn from Stade Français.

Springbok Women to host Spain

The Spanish women’s team will travel to South Africa in September for a three-game tour, including a Test match against the Bok Women.

Montpellier make a play for Pollard

Montpellier owner Mohad Altrad has suggested that Vodacom Bulls and Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard has ‘agreed in principle’ to join the French club after the World Cup.

Sale on the hunt for Saffas

English club Sale Sharks have playfully pointed out just how they are raiding South African shores with a slew of new signings.

Folau breaks silence over fallout

Israel Folau described his controversial fallout with Rugby Australia as ‘challenging’ in an address during a Sydney church service.