‘Ross is a Test player’
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond has backed flank Jono Ross to make England’s squad for their June Test series against the Springboks.
Lappies leaves Sunwolves
The Sunwolves have confirmed the immediate departure of Lappies Labuschagne.
Big wins for Grey College, Paul Roos
The busy past weekend shed some light on just who the top dogs are in South African schools rugby this year, writes THEO GARRUN.
Mitchell: Stormers won forward battle
Bulls coach John Mitchell conceded that his pack came off second best in their 29-17 defeat to the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
Fleck: We showed great character
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck praised his side for their defensive improvement after they overcame the Bulls 29-17 at Newlands on Saturday.
Stander spares WP blushes
Western Province needed a late penalty to beat the Boland Cavaliers 23-21, while there were also wins for the Blue Bulls, Sharks XV, Golden Lions XV, SWD Eagles and Free State XV in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.
Wasps, Saracens on collision course
Wasps beat the Newcastle Falcons 39-22, while there were also wins for Saracens, Exeter, Bath, Leicester and Northampton in the English Premiership.
Racing grab automatic semi-final berth
Racing 92 crushed Agen 42-13, while there were also Top 14 wins for Lyon, Castres, La Rochelle, Pau, Clermont and Brive.
Sharks rise, Lions stutter
The Sharks have leapfrogged the Stormers and Bulls in the South African conference standings following their big win over the Highlanders, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Stormers outlast Bulls
The Stormers beat the Bulls 29-17 at Newlands on Saturday to claim their fifth successive win at home. JON CARDINELLI reports.
