Lions satisfied with hit-out

Coach Swys de Bruin says the Lions achieved a ‘pass mark’ in Sunday’s pre-season win over the Sharks in Cape Town, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Kings

Highlights of the Cheetahs’ 40-36 win against the Kings in Bloemfontein.

Stormers buzzing after ‘important’ win

Chris van Zyl says the performance and result against the Vodacom Bulls on Sunday showed that the Stormers are in a positive mental space. JON CARDINELLI reports.

‘Expansive Bulls on right path’

Pote Human says the Vodacom Bulls showed some encouraging attacking signs in their 33-28 loss to the Stormers in Cape Town on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers outlast Bulls

The Stormers put five tries past the Vodacom Bulls in their 33-28 win at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions scrap past Sharks

The Lions scored two second-half tries as they battled their way to a 19-14 victory over the Sharks in a pre-season clash at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Highlights: Sydney Sevens (Day 2)

Highlights of day two of the Sydney Sevens, which saw New Zealand take gold and the Blitzboks finish fifth.

Blitzboks fifth, NZ take gold

Kyle Brown scored a late try as the Blitzboks edged Australia 12-10 to finish fifth at the Sydney Sevens, while New Zealand beat the USA 21-5 in the final.

Treu saga sparks WP power struggle

The WPRFU’s executive committee overruled the WP Rugby board’s decision to implement an exit strategy for Paul Treu.

Blitzboks smash hapless Spain

The Blitzboks thrashed Spain 33-0 in their fifth-place semi-final at the Sydney Sevens on Sunday to set up a rematch with Australia.