Boks hit rankings low
The Springboks have dropped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following Wales' 22-9 win over Ireland on Friday.
The Springboks have dropped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following Wales' 22-9 win over Ireland on Friday.
UJ thumped UCT 40-12 in Cape Town, while there were also wins for Tuks, Wits and Pukke in round seven of the Varsity Cup.
Mzwandile Stick looks set to be appointed as head coach of the EP Kings in the Currie Cup.
Bok flank Marcell Coetzee suffered yet another knee injury during Ulster's 68-21 win against Zebre on Saturday.
Top French clubs Racing 92 and Stade Français will merge to form a new club next season.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
England erased an early deficit to defeat the Blitzboks 19-7 in the Cup final of the Vancouver Sevens. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Werner Kok made a try-saving tackle in the in-goal area in stoppage-time as the Blitzboks ground out a 14-10 win over the USA in the semi-finals of the Vancouver Sevens.
Siviwe Soyizwapi scored a hat-trick as the Springbok Sevens team progressed to the semi-finals of the Vancouver Sevens after beating Canada 36-7.
The Cheetahs are one of three teams who could lose their Super Rugby status if the competition is reduced from 18 to 15 teams next year.