Lessons from gridiron

Rugby needs to follow American football's lead and ensure refereeing subjectivity is kept to a minimum, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Another Super snooze awaits

Vodacom Super Rugby in its current format offers nothing to be excited about and the expanded version in 2016 will do nothing to invigorate a waning brand, writes RYAN VREDE.

Pienaar puts Youngs in his place

Ruan Pienaar showed just why he is so highly regarded in Europe with another composed showing for Ulster, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Rugby imports can add great value

You can't blame Wales for selecting New Zealand-born flyhalf Gareth Anscombe, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Coleman at 10 for Stormers

Kurt Coleman will start at flyhalf for the Stormers' opening warm-up match against the SWD Eagles in George on Saturday.

Top tries from European Champions Cup (Round 5)

The best five-pointers from the past weekend, including one from Bath captain Francois Louw.

Who will win the Duel of the Week?

Pienaar vs Youngs

Both scrumhalves will be looking to regain their best form after a tough 2014 when the two sides meet at Ravenhill on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Duane to captain Stormers

Duane Vermeulen has been appointed Stormers skipper for the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Carr in virus scare

Nizaam Carr could miss the Stormers' opening Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up game after a mystery virus resulted in a visit to hospital this week.