Craig Lewis

SA Rugby draws short straw

The decision to reduce the number of Super Rugby participants is a welcome move, but to cut two from South Africa is a bitter pill to swallow, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks edge Jaguares

The Sharks held off a late surge from the Jaguares to clinch a hard-fought 18-13 win in Durban on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rademan replaces Cheeky

André Rademan has been voted in as the new president of EP Rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Blitzboks surge past Canada

The Blitzboks beat Canada 26-7 on Saturday to maintain their unbeaten start to the Hong Kong Sevens.

Willemse at 10 for Junior Boks

DHL Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Junior Springboks in their final warm-up match against the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday.

Canes battle past Tahs

Ngani Laumape scored a brace of tries as the Hurricanes clinched an unconvincing 38-28 win over the Waratahs in Wellington on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bulls without three Boks

The Bulls will take on the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday without Springboks Handré Pollard, Jesse Kriel and Lood de Jager.