Leinster beat ill-disciplined Kings

Leinster survived a late comeback from the Kings to win 38-31 in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Toulouse close in on leaders Clermont

Toulouse claimed a resounding 40-0 victory over Bordeaux, while there were also wins for La Rochelle, Castres, Toulon, Lyon and Racing 92 in the French Top 14.

Edinburgh stay in Pro14 playoff hunt

Edinburgh beat the Scarlets 31-21, while there were also Pro14 wins for the Glasgow Warriors, Leinster, Munster, Cardiff Blues, Ulster and Connacht.

New format, time slot for Currie Cup

Next year’s Currie Cup is set to have a new format and be brought forward in the rugby calendar.

Watch: USA respond to NZ Maori haka

The Maori All Blacks laid down the challenge on Chicago’s Soldier Field, with the USA Rugby responding in unity.

Jones has ‘no idea’ about Farrell tackle

England coach Eddie Jones says he doesn’t know if Owen Farrell will be cited and suspended for his controversial tackle on André Esterhuizen at Twickenham.

Highlights: England vs Springboks

Highlights of England’s 12-11 win against the Springboks at Twickenham.

Ratings: Du Toit dominates, Marx misfires

SARugbymag.co.za editor SIMON BORCHARDT rates the Springboks after their 12-11 defeat to England at Twickenham.

Bok lineouts frustrate Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus says wasted opportunities and ill-discipline cost the Springboks the match at Twickenham on Saturday.

Twitter reaction to Farrell tackle

How Twitter reacted to referee Angus Gardner’s decision not to penalise England’s Owen Farrell for a dangerous tackle.