Jake: This is the why we needed

Jake White believes the Vodacom Bulls’ emotional response to Cornal Hendricks’ death fuelled their big win against Dragons at Loftus, and tees them up for the URC playoffs.

Baa Baas can’t pick Roos?

Resting protocols may block South African players such as Stormers No 8 Evan Roos from representing the Barbarians against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium in June.

Boks ticket drama at Loftus

Loftus Versfeld suite holders are reportedly furious over the new Springbok Test ticketing arrangement.

Kiss to coach combined XV in Lions tour

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss will lead a combined Australia-New Zealand XV against the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide.

Savea: I’ll run through brick walls

Ardie Savea says he won’t stop giving it his all for Moana Pasifika after leading the historical Super Rugby strugglers to the verge of their first playoffs appearance.

Dobson: Damian’s red is a disaster

John Dobson says the Stormers face a challenge in the Vodacom URC playoffs following a red card for star playmaker Damian Willemse in Friday night’s win against Cardiff.

Crusaders back O’Connor to hunt Lions

The Crusaders say playmaker James O’Connor still boasts international quality and would be a potential Australian match-winner if named to face the British & Irish Lions.

White: It’s tough on a guy like Willie

Jake White says an emotional Vodacom Bulls team could play “on a whole different level” against Dragons on Saturday, as they grapple with the loss of Cornal Hendricks.

Jake tweaks Bulls for Dragons duel

Keagan Johannes starts at flyhalf, while Sergeal Petersen and Nama Xaba have been recalled as part of a formidable Vodacom Bulls 23 to face Dragons in Pretoria on Saturday.

Dupont rolls the dice on American team

France superstar Antoine Dupont has become a shareholder in Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA), the team announced on Friday.