Erasmus: Late pressure won it for Wales

Rassie Erasmus offered no excuses for the Springboks’ disappointing 22-20 loss against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.

Williams boosts Sharks past Griffons

The Sharks XV beat the Griffons 45-43, while there were also wins for Western Province, the SWD Eagles, Free State XV, Blue Bulls and Pumas in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.

Brumbies battle past Sunwolves

The Brumbies scored seven tries in their 41-31 victory over the Sunwolves in Canberra on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Second-string Boks disappoint

Wales replacement Ryan Elias scored a late opportunistic try to condemn the Springboks to a 22-20 defeat in their season-opening Test in Washington. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Samoa upset listless Blitzboks

The Blitzboks finished top of Pool D despite slumping to a 21-12 defeat against Samoa on day one of the London Sevens. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Injuries force Junior Boks’ hand

Junior Boks coach Chean Roux has made four changes to his team for their second World Rugby U20 Championship match against Ireland in Narbonne on Sunday.

St Andrew’s too hot for Grey to handle

St Andrew’s produced a strong second-half performance to defeat Grey High 24-21 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Boishaai bounce back against Bishops

Paarl Boys’ High got their season back on track with a 14-13 win against Bishops in Paarl on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

KES maul St John’s

KES produced a powerful forward display to beat Johannesburg rivals St John’s 35-6 in Houghton on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Blitzboks tame resilient Canada

The Blitzboks defeated Canada 17-7 in their second game at the London Sevens on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.