
Blitzbokke without Delport for Las Vegas defence
Paul Delport injured his cheekbone in Wellington last Saturday and is set to miss out the Springbok Sevens’ defence of their Las Vegas title over the weekend.

SANZAR announces referee appointments
SANZAR today announced the referee appointments for the first six rounds of the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby season, kicking off on Friday February 24th.

IRB opens up HSBC Sevens World Series to all
The International Rugby Board has announced details of a new qualification pathway for the HSBC Sevens World Series as the sport continues to build towards its Olympic Games re-inclusion in 2016.

Heyneke Meyer appointed new Springbok coach
Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday.

IRB launches Concussion Management Education Website
The International Rugby Board has stepped up its policy of providing the best possible concussion education with the launch of a new interactive website.

Cellphone scam targets rugby supporters
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has asked media to assist in alerting people to a cellphone scam aimed at rugby supporters.

SANZAR to trial new disciplinary rules during Vodacom Super Rugby
SANZAR is to trial new disciplinary rules during the 2012 Super Rugby competition, CEO Greg Peters announced on Thursday.

NWU-Pukke win with Van Wyk double
A brace of tries by winger Andrew van Wyk helped NWU-Pukke to a 26-16 victory over FNB NMMU in their Varsity Cup Round One clash in Port Elizabeth on Monday.

Tuks open their account
FNB UP-Tuks outplayed visitors FNB UJ 23-8 on the opening night of the 2012 Varsity Cup at Tuks Rugby Stadium in Monday night, scoring three tries to the visitors' one in an ideal start to their new season.