‘SA not leaving Super Rugby’

Sanzaar says a report claiming that three more South African teams are set to withdraw from Super Rugby to play in Europe is ‘simply wrong’.

SA Team of the Week (Round 12)

CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in round 12 of Super Rugby.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 12)

JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after 12 rounds.

‘Ross is a Test player’

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond has backed flank Jono Ross to make England’s squad for their June Test series against the Springboks.

Lappies leaves Sunwolves

The Sunwolves have confirmed the immediate departure of Lappies Labuschagne.

Stander spares WP blushes

Western Province needed a late penalty to beat the Boland Cavaliers 23-21, while there were also wins for the Blue Bulls, Sharks XV, Golden Lions XV, SWD Eagles and Free State XV in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.

Wasps, Saracens on collision course

Wasps beat the Newcastle Falcons 39-22, while there were also wins for Saracens, Exeter, Bath, Leicester and Northampton in the English Premiership.

Racing grab automatic semi-final berth

Racing 92 crushed Agen 42-13, while there were also Top 14 wins for Lyon, Castres, La Rochelle, Pau, Clermont and Brive.

Sharks rise, Lions stutter

The Sharks have leapfrogged the Stormers and Bulls in the South African conference standings following their big win over the Highlanders, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Ruthless Scarlets school Cheetahs

Steff Evans bagged a brace of tries as the Scarlets claimed a 43-8 win against the Cheetahs in Llanelli to book a place in the Pro14 semi-finals. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.