Jono’s Stade sink La Rochelle
Jono Ross captained Stade Français in their exciting 31-26 victory over La Rochelle, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Clermont, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Brive and Toulon.
Cheetahs streak on
Niel Marais scored 17 points as the Free State Cheetahs romped to a 63-26 win over Griquas in the last round-robin game of the 2016 Currie Cup campaign.
Lions surge into semis
The Golden Lions overturned a 13-point deficit to overcome the Sharks 28-16 at Ellis Park on Friday and secure a semi-final berth. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Woeful WP limp into playoffs
Robert du Preez kicked a 78th-minute penalty goal to steer WP to a 30-28 win over Boland and into the semi-finals. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Sarries bounce back
Saracens, bolstered by Schalk Burger, beat Bristol 39-0, while there were also wins for Northampton, Bath and the Sale Sharks.
Du Preez inspires Boks
Fourie du Preez has provided the Springboks with some direction and inspiration on the eve of their must-win match against the Wallabies, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Eight Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies at Loftus.
Boks seek backline boost
The selection of Pat Lambie and Morné Steyn in the Springboks’ starting lineup highlights a desperate need for experience and leadership in the backline, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Morné key to Bok backlash
Morné Steyn’s kicking game should be the difference when the desperate Springboks tackle the Wallabies on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
McCaw now wing commander
As the post-Richie McCaw World Cup-winning All Blacks aim for a fifth successive 2016 Rugby Championship win against the Pumas in Buenos Aires, there is no keeping New Zealand's greatest ever player off the front pages.
