Top SA refs on Olympic panel
Five South African referees have been named on World Rugby's match officials panel for the Olympic Games in Rio.
Five South African referees have been named on World Rugby's match officials panel for the Olympic Games in Rio.
Freddie Burns scored 16 points as the Leicester Tigers beat Stade Français 41-13 in their European Champions Cup quarter-final at Welford Road on Sunday.
The Blitzboks thrashed Russia 50-0 and Scotland 31-0 on day two of the Hong Kong Sevens.
Jordan Taufua scored a 79th-minute try as the Crusaders ground out a 20-19 win over the Force in Perth on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
England beat South Africa 21-14 in their Pool B clash on the opening day of the Hong Kong Sevens.
Western Province beat the Blue Bulls 30-16 at Newlands in the opening round of the Currie Cup qualifiers, while there were also wins for Border, Griquas, Boland, the Valke, Free State and SWD.
The Highlanders should record their first win in Brisbane since 2005 when they face the Reds on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Ross Cronjé will start at scrumhalf as one of two changes to the Lions starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Sharks in Durban.
Former Springbok squad member Thando Manana has explained the reasoning behind his willingness to take up a leadership role at the embattled EP Rugby Union. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has been found guilty of misconduct and fined a total of A$15,000 (R170,000).