‘Kings must improve game awareness’

Coach Deon Davids says the Kings’ decision-making and execution need to be better against the Dragons on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

White targets Le Roux

Wasps and Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is reportedly a sought-after recruit by Jake White’s Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.

Clermont crush Racing, Toulon lose

Clermont hammered Racing 40-17, while there were also wins for Pau, Montpellier, Castres, Stade Français, Toulouse and Agen in the French Top 14.

Cooney boots Ulster past Scarlets

Ulster clinched a dramatic 15-13 victory over the Scarlets, while there were also wins for Leinster, the Ospreys, Glasgow and Treviso in the Pro14.

Munster blank Cheetahs

Munster began their Pro14 title challenge with a 38-0 bonus-point win against the Cheetahs in Limerick on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Pro14 preview (Round 1)

The Cheetahs and Kings will face contrasting challenges in their opening games of the new Pro14 season, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

‘Northern hemisphere better for SA’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says South African players will be better off playing in the northern hemisphere.

De Allende returns for WP

Damian de Allende will start at inside centre as one of four changes to the Western Province team ahead of Friday’s match against the Pumas in Nelspruit.

Boks drop, Pumas rise in rankings

The Springboks have dropped to No 7 in the World Rugby rankings after their 32-19 loss to Argentina in Mendoza.

Pumas wary of WP attack

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has challenged his players to improve defensively ahead of their clash against Western Province in Nelspruit on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.