Van den Heever, Gates set to face Lions
Backline players Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in Japan’s 36-man squad for their match against the British & Irish Lions.
CUT, NWU set up ‘playoff’ for Varsity Cup top four
CUT and the NWU Eagles will face off for the final place in the Varsity Cup top four on Tuesday after both claimed wins in round nine of the tournament this past Sunday.
Boks stepping onto surer footing
The form of key overseas Boks such as Cheslin Kolbe and Damian de Allende will give rise to increasing optimism before the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Stormers rejoice in Pieter-Steph’s try vs Sharks
Check out the special reaction from Pieter-Steph du Toit’s teammates after the Stormers flank showed great pace to finish off a well-worked try against the Sharks.
Highlights: Lions upset Bulls
The Bulls suffered their first defeat of the Rainbow Cup SA after being beaten by the previously winless Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Highlights: Stormers edge Sharks in coastal derby
Replacement flyhalf Tim Swiel was the hero for the second week running as the Stormers beat the Sharks in tough conditions in Durban.
Du Toit ‘is a remarkable machine’
Stormers coach John Dobson has hailed Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit after his man-of-the-match performance in their victory over the Sharks in Durban.
Toulouse and Kolbe crowned European champions
Toulouse broke down a defensively stubborn 14-man La Rochelle side to claim a 22-17 victory in the European Challenge Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.
Watch: Dupont, Kolbe almost combine for superb try
Cheslin Kolbe was denied what what would have been a stunning try in Saturday’s Champions Cup final against La Rochelle, after a typically excellent break and assist from Toulouse teammate and European Player of the Year, Antoine Dupont.
Watch: Kolbe, Elstadt & Toulouse celebrate record Champions Cup win
Check out the celebrations following Toulouse’s victory at Twickenham, with the French club becoming the first team in history to win five European Champions Cup titles.
