The Lions will take on the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday with a few new combinations to kick off proceedings.

Eben Etzebeth failed the fifth stage of the concussion protocol but has still been named in the Stormers XV to face the Hurricanes.

Bruising lock Stephan Lewies will ply his trade in England after signing on for Harlequins from the 2019/20 season.

The Sunwolves are set to be axed with SANZAAR meeting in Dublin to discuss the future of Super Rugby at a series of World Rugby meetings.

Another of the Lions’ Spider-Men doesn’t ‘feel too good Mr Stark’ as Kwagga Smith is ruled out of Super Rugby action for six weeks.

The Sharks have been stung by a pair of derby defeats but hope to make amends in front of the Kings Park faithful this weekend.

The debate about the name of Super Rugby franchise the Crusaders can wait according to senior players.

The Lions beat the Rebels with the last kick in a ten-try Super Rugby thriller. Here’s how it played out.

The Six Nations is set for a thrilling finish on Saturday as Wales chase a Grand Slam in coach Warren Gatland’s last ever match in the tournament while England and Ireland hope to snatch the title from them.

The Reds came from behind to clinch their first win of the season in Tokyo as they just beat the Sunwolves.

SANZAAR’s plans for Super Rugby don’t appear to include the Sunwolves, which would be a shame.

The Stormers snaffled a bonus point win in their Super Rugby clash with the Jaguares. Here’s how it went down.

The Brumbies hung on to register a 19-10 win over the Waratahsin a Super Rugby fifth-round clash in Canberra on Friday.

The New Zealand Super Rugby derby saw plenty big hits and some thrilling running rugby but the Chiefs and Hurricanes played to a 23-all draw on Friday.

World Rugby are insistent that the Nations Championship will be a huge source of revenue for the sport.

Ireland have made three changes for their must-win Six Nations match against Wales this weekend.

All Blalcks coach Steve Hansen has been named as one of the candidates likely to lead the British and Irish Lions on their upcoming tour to South Africa.

Wales may be chasing Grand Slam and Six Nations glory but Ireland are still arguably the best side in the world.

The Sharks will have to do without Jeremy Ward for five matches after the centre was suspended by a disciplinary committee.

The Blitzboks turned on the style this weekend, and emerged as worthy winners of the Canada 7s, after beating France 21-12 in the final.

Selvyn Davids inspired some banter from the official World Rugby Sevens account after getting acquainted with the Welsh defence in Canada.

Forget the Spanish national football team, there are new sporting heroes in town.

After a disappointing weekend in Las Vegas, the Blitzboks turned up the skill level in Canada on the opening day.

Elton Jantjies became just the fifth ever player to score 1000 Super Rugby points as week four thrilled. Catch up with the results, log and highlights here.

Specman scores twice and Pollard collects another 22 points as the Bulls see off the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.