Injuries haunt Bulls
Blue Bulls duo Jason Jenkins and Jade Stighling have both been ruled out for up to six weeks through injury.
‘Boks will cope without Duane’
The injury to star loose forward Duane Vermeulen won’t compromise the Springboks’ approach against Argentina, says Allister Coetzee. JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit reports.
Julian ready for Bok start
Julian Redelinghuys is set to start his first Test when the Springboks come up against Argentina in this Saturday’s encounter at the Mbombela Stadium. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Nelspruit.
Hougaard worry for Boks
Scrumhalf Francois Hougaard is battling a knee injury and may not be available for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Van Niekerk inspires Boks
Allister Coetzee says the Springboks will draw inspiration from the gold-medal performance of Wayde van Niekerk at the Olympics, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
Mackenzie quits Sharks
Graham Mackenzie resigned as KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president at a council meeting on Friday. He will be replaced by current vice-president Francois Louis.
Sevens players caught after Rio binge
The Australian men's sevens team may be sanctioned after a drunken night out in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro.
Boland down spirited EP Kings
The Boland Cavaliers ground out a 28-10 bonus-point win over a dogged EP Kings side in Port Elizabeth on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Lambie on road to recovery
Pat Lambie is finally concussion-free, but will still need to go through post-concussion syndrome protocols before he can return to play.
Powell rues missed chances
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell lamented his side’s inability to finish off during their 7-5 semi-final loss to Great Britain at the Olympics. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
