Fresh start for rejuvenated Blitzboks, says Powell
What happened in Vancouver, should stay in Vancouver. That is, sort of, how Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell feels on the eve of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

Gans taking to Hong Kong like a duck to water
There is a general view amongst spectators, pundits, players or coaches that if you make it there, you can make it anywhere, and that those who excel at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will be seen again on other international rugby fields of the world.

Injury-hit DHL Stormers looking for redemption in Brisbane
A combination of injuries and squad rotation have resulted in seven changes to the DHL Stormers team for their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Reds in Brisbane, which kicks off at 11h00 SA time on Friday.

Mtawarira to claim SA record in Johannesburg derby
Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira will set a new record for the most Vodacom Super Rugby matches by a South African player when the Cell C Sharks travel to Johannesburg to face the Emirates Lions on Friday evening.

Vermeulen handed captaincy for Loftus clash
Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human made several tweaks to his line-up for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby encounter against the Jaguares at Loftus Versfeld, where the kick-off is 15h05.

Ashleigh Murray takes the whistle in Hong Kong
Promising South African women’s referee Ashleigh Murray will experience the excitement of Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens first hand on Friday where she will hold the whistle at the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong.

Nhleko excited as Junior Boks' warm-up games approach
Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko is excited about the SA Under-20s’ warm-up matches in the next month as their preparation continues to take shape for the World Rugby U20 Championship in June.

Magical milestone for Jaco Peyper in Vodacom Super Rugby
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will on Saturday become only the fourth referee in history to officiate his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby match when he takes charge of the Trans-Tasman clash between the Crusaders and Brumbies in Christchurch. The match starts at 06h15 SA time.

Ospreys’ Guinness PRO14 fate in Toyota Cheetahs hands
The Toyota Cheetahs can expect a fierce challenge from Ospreys, who are fighting for survival in the Guinness PRO14 Conference A playoff race, when they meet in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Can the Isuzu Southern Kings tame the Dragons?
The Isuzu Southern Kings will be determined to remain above the Dragons on the Conference B log, as they hunt their third victory of the season when the sides cross paths in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.