Boks must make end-of-year statement

The Springboks should be quietly confident of enjoying a positive return on the November tour to the northern hemisphere, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Van Zyl: Province have to fix lineouts

Western Province captain Chris van Zyl says their lineouts are an area of concern ahead of the Currie Cup final against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday.

‘Sharks need All Blacks’ discipline’

Sharks coach Robert du Preez says discipline will be a decisive factor during Saturday’s Currie Cup final at Newlands.

R350 for prime Currie Cup final seat

Tickets for Saturday’s Currie Cup final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands will go on sale on Tuesday.

Hodge to miss Bledisloe Cup Test

The Wallabies have been handed a fresh blow as centre Reece Hodge has been ruled out for the rest of the year with an ankle injury.

Watch: All Blacks explore Tokyo

Catch up with a couple of All Blacks as they go for a tour of Tokyo and explore the great Japanese culture.

Highlights: WP vs Blue Bulls

Highlights of Western Province’s 35-32 extra-time semi-final win against the Blue Bulls at Newlands.

Highlights: Sharks vs Golden Lions

Highlights of the Sharks’ 33-24 semi-final win against the Golden Lions at Kings Park.

Boks breaking the shackles

The new issue of SA Rugby magazine looks at the Springboks’ attacking ambition this season.

Newcastle claim another French scalp

The Newcastle Falcons scored an 89th-minute try to beat Montpellier 23-20, while there were European Champions Cup wins for the Glasgow Warriors and Toulouse on Sunday.