Bulls prop to miss season opener
Marcel van der Merwe has been ruled out of the Vodacom Bulls' match against the Stormers at Loftus on 14 February.
Etzebeth out for a month
Eben Etzebeth will miss the first three rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby because of a chest injury.
Hodgson to miss start of season
Force captain Matt Hodgson has been ruled out of the first two months of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.
Lions dominate in Potch
The Lions ran out comprehensive victors in their two warm-up matches in Potchefstroom on Saturday.
Bulls smash Sarries
The Vodacom Bulls scored six tries in a convincing 39-26 win against Saracens in London on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Stormers hold off Cheetahs
The Stormers fended off a second-half fightback from the Cheetahs to claim a 39-31 victory at Newlands on Friday evening, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Coetzee focused on Stormers
Allister Coetzee says his focus remains with the Stormers despite seemingly headed for Japan after the Vodacom Super Rugby season.
Force slay Dragons
The Force picked up their second consecutive pre-season win as they defeated the Asia Pacific Dragons 38-19 at the McGillivray Oval on Saturday.
Rebels suffocate Reds
The Rebels scored four converted tries to beat the Reds 28-13 in Cairns on Saturday.
Highlanders edge Brumbies
The Highlanders produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat the Brumbies 24-19 in Wagga Wagga on Saturday.
