Pro14

Sharks await Mapimpi’s arrival

Sharks await Mapimpi’s arrival

The Pro14 derby between the Cheetahs and Kings on 20 January is set to be Makazole Mapimpi’s final match in Bloemfontein before joining the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. A report out of Bloemfontein in December suggested Mapimpi might be remaining with the Cheetahs despite the Sharks having announced his signing in early November. However, the Sharks confirmed to SARugbymag.co.za that Mapimpi has… Read more →

Andisa Ntsila

Depleted Kings to face Edinburgh

The Kings will head into Friday’s clash against Edinburgh without the services of key forwards Andisa Ntsila and Luvuyo Papama. After a break from competition, Kings coach Deon Davids has named the strongest squad available, but both Ntsila and Papama are unavailable. ‘Luvuyo unfortunately tore a hamstring muscle during training and he is likely to be out for three to… Read more →

Russell boots Glasgow past Edinburgh

Russell boots Glasgow past Edinburgh

Finn Russell kicked 12 points to guide the Glasgow Warriors to a 17-0 win over Edinburgh, while there were also Pro14 wins for Treviso, the Scarlets and Ospreys. In a substandard first half, Russell landed a penalty as the Warriors took a 3-0 lead. But the first half came to an abrupt end when Scotstoun Stadium had to be evacuated… Read more →

Superbru: Glasgow to beat Edinburgh

Superbru: Glasgow to beat Edinburgh

Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Pro14 games, take a look at the SA Rugbymagazine team’s predictions. ZEBRE vs TREVISO Jon Cardinelli: Treviso by 6 Gary Lemke: TBC Craig Lewis: Treviso by 10 Simon Borchardt: Zebre by 5 Mariette Adams: Treviso by 7 Juandre Joubert: Zebre by 11 If you think you’ve made the right picks, why… Read more →

Edinburgh snap Glasgow’s winning run

Edinburgh snap Glasgow’s winning run

Edinburgh clinched a dramatic 18-17 win to end the Glasgow Warriors’ perfect run in the Pro14, while Connacht downed Ulster and Treviso beat Zebre. The heated Scottish derby, which doubled up as the first of three 1872 Cup fixtures between the sides, made for enthralling viewing from start to finish. The Glasgow Warriors came into this encounter with a perfect… Read more →