Bulls coach wields axe
Boks Lood de Jager and Jan Serfontein will start as two of eight changes to the Bulls run-on XV for Friday's match against the Sunwolves in Pretoria.
Watch: 60m goal kick from off the field
Former Maritzburg College flyhalf Ruben van Blerk slotted this kick at the University of the Free State.
Players to boycott games over merger
Stade Français players, led in protest by Pascal Papé, have vowed to fight against the impending merger of their club with bitter-rivals Racing.
Jones: Hansen’s praise deceiving
England coach Eddie Jones has dismissed compliments from Steve Hansen, by comparing the All Blacks boss to the wolf in the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale.
Injury setback for Milner-Skudder
Hurricanes utility back Nehe Milner-Skudder has been ruled out of action for at least six weeks with a foot injury.
Boks hit rankings low
The Springboks have dropped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following Wales' 22-9 win over Ireland on Friday.
UJ batter feeble UCT
UJ thumped UCT 40-12 in Cape Town, while there were also wins for Tuks, Wits and Pukke in round seven of the Varsity Cup.
Stick set for new role?
Mzwandile Stick looks set to be appointed as head coach of the EP Kings in the Currie Cup.
Marcell under injury cloud
Bok flank Marcell Coetzee suffered yet another knee injury during Ulster's 68-21 win against Zebre on Saturday.
French club giants to merge
Top French clubs Racing 92 and Stade Français will merge to form a new club next season.
