U18 Craven Week (Day 5)
Fixtures and results from day five of Craven Week and Academy Week at Paarl Boys’ High’s Brug Street field.
Kwagga set for Japanese stint
Lions flank Kwagga Smith has signed a short-term deal with Yamaha Júbilo in Japan and will return to Johannesburg for next year’s Super Rugby.
Lance, Reds bow out on a high
The Reds concluded their season with a convincing 48-27 victory against a 14-man Sunwolves in Brisbane on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Chiefs stun Hurricanes
The Chiefs scored an impressive 28-24 win in Hamilton on Friday, but could not prevent the Hurricanes from securing a home quarter-final. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Craven Week Hero of the Day (Day 4)
Flyhalf Lionel April was named the U18 Craven Week Hero of the Day after scoring a try in Boland’s 19-17 win against the Blue Bulls.
Sharks set to face WP in main game
The Sharks, in all likelihood, booked a place in Saturday’s final game of the U18 Craven Week when they beat Free State 29-20 in Paarl on Thursday. THEO GARRUN reports.
Boland stun Blue Bulls at Craven Week
Boland produced one of the performances of the U18 Craven Week to beat the Blue Bulls 19-17 in Paarl on Thursday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Rugby Championship referees confirmed
Welshman Nigel Owens will referee the Springboks’ match against the All Blacks in Wellington on 15 September.
Super Rugby preview (Round 19, Part 2)
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches of round 19, including the crucial clashes involving the Bulls, Lions and Sharks.
Weakened Jaguares to face Sharks
Jaguares coach Mario Ledesma has opted to rest several first-choice players for Saturday’s match against the Sharks at Kings Park.
