Saffas Abroad: Coetzee scores as Ulster continue imperious form

Marcell Coetzee got on the scoresheet as Ulster continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 40-15 victory over the Glasgow Warriors on Monday.

Super Rugby Aotearoa fixtures announced

The Crusaders will begin the defence of their Super Rugby Aotearoa title in the tournament opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin on 26 February.

Smit on 2007 SR final: I shed a tear

Former Sharks captain John Smit admits he spent 15 minutes locked in a toilet in order to regain his composure after the Vodacom Bulls clinched the 2007 Super Rugby final at Kings Park.

Cheetahs sweat over Steyn’s fitness

The Cheetahs are hopeful that centre Frans Steyn will be fit and available for their crucial Super Rugby Unlocked match against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Snyman opens up on ACL injury

Springbok lock RG Snyman says he is making good progress on the ACL injury he suffered while making his debut for Munster in August.

Lowe to make Ireland debut

New Zealand-born Leinster wing James Lowe will make his Ireland debut in the Autumn Nations Cup Test against Wales in Dublin on Friday.

NRL star to get Wallabies chance

Reports from Australia suggest that Melbourne Storm star Suliasi Vunivalu has been called up to the Wallabies squad for their remaining Tri-Nations fixtures.

On the lighter side: Barnes and Owens on a rollercoaster

Check out this hilarious clip of experienced Test referees Wayne Barnes and Nigel Owens on a rollercoaster prior to last year’s World Cup in Japan.

Watch: Try of the Week – Simelane special

Wandisile Simelane beat four defenders on his way to scoring a great, counter-attacking try for the Lions this past weekend.

Graphic: Unlocked stat leaders

Following round five of Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked, check out the top-performing players in terms of statistics.