Varsity Cup: Players that rocked (Week 1)

DYLAN JACK looks at the players who stole the headlines in the opening three rounds of the Varsity Cup throughout last week.

Watch: Saffas abroad light up foreign leagues

Check out this video compilation featuring tries scored by South Africans playing in foreign leagues this past weekend.

Lions facing coaching crisis

The British & Irish Lions are facing a coaching conundrum after three of Warren Gatland’s first-choice management team members withdrew from the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Wiese: Bok dream very much on my mind

Unheralded former Cheetahs loose forward Jasper Wiese has found the form of his life in England, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Wrap: Maties survive Wits scare, CUT march on

UCT, CUT and UP-Tuks all made it three wins from three in the 2021 Varsity Cup, while UWC and Maties also emerged victorious in the third round this past Sunday.

Former Italy captain dies aged 54

Tributes have poured in for former Italy captain Massimo Cuttitta, who passed away from Covid-19 complications.

Toulouse book place in Champions Cup semi-final

Toulouse proved too strong for a spirited Clermont side as they came out 21-12 winners in a tightly-contested Champions Cup quarter-final.

Montpellier confirm Du Plessis exit

Montpellier have confirmed that an agreement has been reached to release Vodacom Bulls-bound loose forward Jacques du Plessis at the end of the season.

Jalibert boots Bordeaux through to Champions Cup semi-final

Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert scored all of Bordeaux’s points as they beat favourites Racing 92, 24-21 in the Champions Cup quarter-final.

Rainbow Cup under threat

The planned PRO14 Rainbow Cup, due to commence in two weeks’ time, is in jeopardy.