Super Rugby referees (Round 5)

South African referee Jaco Peyper will take charge of the Stormers’ clash with the Blues at Newlands on Saturday.

Blitzboks banking on momentum in LA

The Springbok Sevens team will have an extra day of preparation as they gear up for the fifth leg of the World Sevens Series in Los Angeles this weekend.

Watch: ‘We want to make Newlands proud’

Check out what Pieter-Steph du Toit and Herschel Jantjies had to say at the Stormers’ media conference in Cape Town on Monday.

Coronavirus halts PRO14 action in Italy

The two PRO14 matches scheduled to take place in Italy this coming weekend have been postponed because of the threat posed by the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak.

France break into top five in rankings

France climbed to fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their 27-23 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Watch: Ruck law analysis with Mallett, Swys

Nick Mallett and Swys de Bruin provide insight into how the ruck law should be applied, while providing examples of how the breakdown is being incorrectly officiated during Vodacom Super Rugby.

Scarlets surge past Kings

The Kings suffered an 11th loss of the season as a late flourish from the Scarlets helped them cruise to a 36-17 bonus-point win in Llanelli on Sunday.

Paper Talk: PRO14 players to get Bok chance

A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a look at whether Cheetahs and Kings players could play for the Springboks.

Kwagga eyes Olympic return

World Cup-winning flank Kwagga Smith will rejoin the Springbok Sevens team in a bid to be in contention for selection for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Coaches fume at yellow cards

Vodacom Bulls coach Pote Human and Stormers coach John Dobson both expressed their disappointment at having players sent to the sin bin in their respective matches on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.