Sharks hooker banned for bite, Nonu suspended

Sale Sharks hooker Nathan Jibulu has been banned for six weeks after biting an opponent during their Investec Champions Cup last-16 defeat to Harlequins. Jibulu admitted to the offence, which carries a minimum sanction of 12 weeks under World Rugby regulations. The...

SA coaches engineering European success

Three of the eight Investec Champions Cup quarter-finalists are headed by South African coaches, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Johann van Graan (Bath head coach), Franco Smith (Glasgow Warriors head coach) and Jacques Nienaber (Leinster senior coach, under head coach Leo...

Bulls hail impact of departing star

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the departure of a key backline player to France. After six highly successful seasons with the Bulls, utility back David Kriel has signed a deal with Top 14 giants La Rochelle that begins in July. Kriel, a two-time Currie Cup champion,...