Lions lose Marx to injury

Malcolm Marx will return to South Africa on Monday after suffering a groin injury in Wellington on Saturday.

Kiwis maintain stranglehold on Aussies

Flyhalf Stephen Perofeta kicked 14 points as the Blues beat the Waratahs 24-21 in Brookvale on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS.

Highlights: Rebels vs Crusaders

The Crusaders scored eight tries in their 55-10 win in Melbourne.

Saders surge to big win

The Crusaders strengthened their position at the top of the overall standings with a resounding 55-10 bonus-point win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Highlights: Chiefs vs Jaguares

The visitors scored two tries in their 23-19 win in Hamilton.

Folau stands by ‘anti-gay’ comments

Wallabies and Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has reiterated his stance on homosexuality on the eve of his return to the playing field. Folau fronted the Australian media in Sydney on Thursday ahead of the Waratahs’ clash against the Blues. The fullback has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for over a month, and will be looking to help his side… Read more →

Super Rugby predictions (Round 12)

Craig Lewis makes his predictions for this weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African teams.

Rhule returns for Stormers

Coach Robbie Fleck has made two changes to the Stormers side for Saturday’s match against the Bulls at Newlands.

Lions shake things up for Canes

Lions coach Swys de Bruin has made eight changes to his starting XV to face the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

Watch: Folau on rugby return

Israel Folau on recovering from a hamstring injury and starting at fullback for the Waratahs against the Blues on Saturday.