Vermeulen helps Chiefs into Champions Cup playoffs

Jacques Vermeulen scored as the Exeter Chiefs went through to the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the Glasgow Warriors.

Elton to mentor young Lions

Following the Springboks’ World Cup success, Elton Jantjies has shifted his focus to Vodacom Super Rugby and mentoring the young flyhalves at the Lions.

Top Test referee hangs up whistle

New Zealand referee Glen Jackson has announced his retirement after a 25-year involvement in the game.

Watch: Inside the Barbarians

Schalk Brits and several Springboks feature in this fascinating documentary from RugbyPass, who gained behind-the-scenes access to the Barbarians ahead of their match against Wales last November.

Smith, Le Roux dot down in Top League thriller

Kwagga Smith scored a crucial second-half try to help Yamaha Jubilo get their Top League campaign off to a successful start by beating Toyota Verblitz in the first round this weekend.

Record attendance for Top League

The Japanese Top League season kicked off over the weekend with record attendance numbers for the opening round of action.

Watch: Willie finishes off stunning try

Check out this outstanding try in the Japan Top League, with Willie le Roux both starting and finishing off a superb try for Toyota Verblitz.

Paper Talk: Zacks set to leave WP Rugby

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a big update for the future of Western Province Rugby.

Watch: Bulls warm-up highlights

Check out the array of tries that the Vodacom Bulls scored in their two comprehensive wins over Tuks in Saturday’s friendlies.

Don’t read too much into opening friendlies

Fans should take the results from the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby friendlies with a pinch of salt, writes DYLAN JACK.