Classy England shock Ireland

England produced a physical and clinical performance to claim a stunning 32-20 win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Kinghorn stars as Scots thump Italy

Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick in Scotland’s 33-20 bonus-point win against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Cheetahs hold off ill-disciplined Kings

The Cheetahs secured an important 40-36 bonus-point win against the Kings in Bloemfontein on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Jantjies, Marx win big at Lions awards

Elton Jantjies has been named the Lions’ Most Valuable Player for 2018, while Malcolm Marx won the Players’ Player of the Year award.

Blitzboks falter against Australia

The Blitzboks finished top of their pool and qualified for the Cup quarter-finals of the Sydney Sevens despite losing 29-21 to Australia on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Crusaders beat Hurricanes in warm-up

The Crusaders warmed up for their Vodacom Super Rugby title defence with a 34-19 victory over the Hurricanes in Levin on Saturday.

Preview: Cheetahs vs Kings

The Cheetahs and Kings will be vying for local Pro14 bragging rights when they go head to head in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

‘Stormers frustrated, but focused’

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says the players have made a conscious decision to put off-field matters aside and focus solely on the rugby. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Kings call on Fijian flyer

Meli Rokoua will start at outside centre for the Kings against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Lions’ big guns to front Sharks

Warren Whiteley will lead the 26-man Lions squad in their pre-season warm-up match against the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.