Shock results spark Super Rugby

First-round upsets are just what the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament needed, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Lions won’t box players in

Johan Ackermann says he'll continue to give his players the freedom to make decisions despite the Lions' 22-8 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday.

Pocock suffers setback

Brumbies flank David Pocock will miss his side's Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday due to an ankle injury.

Bok duo face lengthy lay-off

Tendai Mtawarira and Lood de Jager are facing a number of months on the sidelines after suffering injuries during the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Force stun terrible Tahs

The Western Force completed a weekend of shocks with a 25-13 win over the Waratahs in Sydney on Sunday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Engelbrecht issued warning

Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht has been issued with a citing commissioner warning following his side's 29-17 loss to the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday.

Blitzboks battle into Cup semis

The Blitzboks topped their group before defeating England 21-14 in the Cup quarter-finals on day two of the Las Vegas Sevens.

Hargreaves shines as skipper

Skipper Alistair Hargreaves led Saracens to a gritty 34-24 victory over Bath at the Copthall Stadium

De Allende dominant at Loftus

Damian de Allende got the better of Jan Serfontein in their personal battle on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs sneak past Sharks

The Cheetahs claimed a four-try bonus point as they defeated the Sharks 35-29 at Kings Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.