Cronje to lead extended Junior Boks
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko on Saturday named George Cronje to lead the team in the forthcoming U20 international series, while also calling up two more players to his squad.
Preview: Bulls, Sharks set for brutal battle
The Bulls head into Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Sharks knowing they would most likely qualify for the final if they can get a single bonus point from the encounter.
Wainui scores five as Chiefs rout Waratahs
Chiefs wing Sean Wainui scored five tries as his side delivered a dominant second-half performance to put the Waratahs to the sword in Sydney.
Blues down Force to seal home final
No 8 Hoskins Sotutu scored two tries as the Blues beat the Force on Saturday to secure a Trans-Tasman home final against the Highlanders next week.
Crusaders overpower plucky Rebels
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece scored a hat-trick of tries as the Crusaders gave themselves a chance of progressing to the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final with a bonus-point win over the Rebels on Saturday.
Racing 92 down Stade to set up Top 14 semi-final
Racing 92 powered to a 38-21 derby victory over Stade Francais in Paris on Friday to set up a French Top 14 semi-final against La Rochelle.
Mapimpi withdrawn from Sharks side to face Bulls
Makazole Mapimpi, who has picked up a calf strain, will not feature for the Sharks against the Bulls this Saturday as a precaution.
Kriel lauds longevity of Steyn duo: They set the standards
Jesse Kriel has praised the impact of veterans Morne and Frans Steyn in the current Springbok squad.
Aaron Smith double tames Brumbies
The second of scrumhalf Aaron Smith’s two tries sparked a second-half surge as the Highlanders secured a bonus-point win against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday.
Watch: The most bizarre finish to a rugby match?
Look back at the chaotic scenes that ultimately led to Leicester captain Tom Youngs being stood down for the final Premiership match of the season after he was charged with disrespecting referee Ian Tempest following the controversial loss to Bristol Bears.
