Bonus or bust for Sharks

The Sharks need to win well in Bloemfontein this Saturday to keep their dream of topping the combined Vodacom Super Rugby table alive, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks cut Scots to shreds

The Springboks scored eight tries in their 55-6 demolition of Scotland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Coetzee cooks in PE

Marcell Coetzee was outstanding at the collisions and breakdowns in Saturday's Test in Port Elizabeth, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Waratahs power into pole position

The Waratahs beat the Brumbies 39-8 in Sydney on Saturday to move into first place on the combined Vodacom Super Rugby log, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pollard needs pack to fire

A dominant showing by the Springbok forwards will allow Handré Pollard to mark his Test debut with a win against Scotland, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coetzee vs Fusaro

The outcome of Saturday's intense breakdown battle will be influenced by the respective openside flankers, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Barrett could sink Crusaders

Beauden Barrett's all-round brilliance could be what earns the Hurricanes yet another win over the Crusaders in Wellington this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pollard to debut for Boks

Heyneke Meyer has selected Handré Pollard to start at flyhalf against Scotland in PE on Saturday, with six players of colour – including three black Africans – in the match-day squad.

WP sign Bulls kicking coach

Vlok Cilliers will join Western Province as the union's new kicking coach from 1 July.

Crusaders lose McCaw

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will miss the Crusaders' remaining league matches due to a rib injury sustained in the recent Test series against England.