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Van der Merwe off to France

The Bulls have confirmed that prop Marcel van der Merwe will join Top 14 club Toulon after the 2016 Super Rugby tournament.

‘I couldn’t turn my back on Lions’

Warren Whiteley says ruling himself out of contention for the Blitzboks’ Olympic squad was one of the toughest decisions he’s had to make in his career, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Stellenbosch.

Gelant blow for Blitzboks, Bulls

Bulls fullback and Blitzboks hopeful Warrick Gelant is set for an extended period on the sidelines as the result of a knee injury. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

UKZN accept Varsity Rugby outcome

UKZN rugby chairman Nic Haswell has no issue with the ruling that cleared Pukke for allegedly fielding an ineligible player, but is disappointed by the manner in which the whole process was handled. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

EP Rugby waiting game continues

The Eastern Province Rugby Union has again avoided the possibility of a liquidation application becoming final after court proceedings were postponed to 4 August. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Kriel set for Japanese stint

Lions flank Jaco Kriel will play for the Kubota Spears during the 2016-17 Top League season.

First woman joins SA Rugby exco

Ilhaam Groenewald has been appointed as SA Rugby's first female executive council member.

‘Boks have right personnel’

Springbok attack coach Johann van Graan says the new squad has the skills to switch between an expansive and pragmatic approach, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.