 Oregan Hoskins has publicly declared that he is up for re-election as president of SARU next year.
 WP utility forward Gerrie Britz (shoulder) and flank Pieter Louw (knee) have been ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury.
 The Blue Bulls await results from a fourth test on Pierre Spies before deciding whether he will play for them in the Currie Cup. If he is declared fit, he could line up against Griquas on 1st September.
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The Bok dirt-trackers managed to eke out a win in a woeful display of rugby against Irish club side Connacht. The South Africans led 3-0 at half time. (more…)
 In Schools Rugby action, SACS blew away an outclassed Rondebosch Boys High School. SACS led 36-0 at the interval before running out eventual 48-19 winners.
 Nick Mallett has “agreed in principle” to become the next Italian national coach. “I am seriously considering it. I find the idea of coaching them very attractive,” said the former Springbok coach.
New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has been cited and banned for one match for his blatant spear tackle on Springbok captain John Smit in Saturday’s opening game of the 2008 Tri Nations. (more…)
 Tana Umaga oversaw his first training session as General Manager at French Second Division side Toulon on Tuesday. The players had already resumed training in July with the aim of making it back to Division One.