Sharks hold off Blues

The Sharks kept the Blues scoreless in the first half as they claimed a 26-7 win at Kings Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

SA contracting model gets green light

SA Rugby has announced that dozens of home-based players will be taken into Springbok succession planning in 2020 as part of a ‘radical’ new contracting strategy.

Brilliant Brumbies batter Chiefs

The Brumbies scored eight tries to claim a 54-17 victory over the Chiefs in Canberra on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Waratahs survive Sunwolves scare

Israel Folau scored a brace as the Waratahs claimed a thrilling 31-30 win against the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Leinster punish Kings defence

Leinster scored nine tries in an emphatic 59-19 win against the Kings in Dublin on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Six Nations preview (Round 3)

England can take a major step towards the Six Nations title with a victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.

Pro14 preview (Round 16)

MARIETTE ADAMS looks ahead to the Pro14 matches involving the Kings and Cheetahs this weekend.

Cheetahs tweak lineup for Scarlets clash

The return of outside centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is one of three changes to the Cheetahs’ starting XV for Sunday’s match against the Scarlets in Llanelli. 

Lions bracing for Stormers rally

Lions coach Swys de Bruin is anticipating a big response from the Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby match at Newlands on Saturday.

Strong Ireland to front Italy

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has resisted calls to experiment, with just four changes to his starting lineup to face Italy in Rome on Sunday.