Lambie set for Sharks return

Pat Lambie has resumed training and could still be in line to feature for the Sharks in the Currie Cup.

New injury setbacks for Bulls

Duncan Matthews has been ruled out of action for up to a month with a knee injury sustained against the Lions last week.

Tietjens quits after 22 years

Gordon Tietjens has stepped down as coach of the New Zealand sevens team after 22 years in charge.

Lions suffer Skosan blow

Lions winger Courtnall Skosan has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a groin injury.

Saffas take Europe by storm

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.

Wallabies rally rookies

Henry Speight and Rory Arnold are among six new players called up to the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Tests against the Boks and Argentina in September.

2016-17 English Premiership log

2016-17 English Premiership results

Montpellier snap losing run

Demetri Catrakilis kicked 17 points to guide Montpellier to a 32-15 victory over Bordeaux in the French Top 14, while there were also wins for Lyon, La Rochelle, Pau and Brive.

Schalk scores on Sarries debut

Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 35-3 win over the Worcester Warriors, while there were also victories for Bath, Harlequins, Newcastle and Leicester.