Potgieter fined for homophobic slur

The Australian Rugby Union fined Jacques Potgieter A$20,000 following an incident during Sunday's Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Brumbies.

Bismarck gets four-week ban

Sharks captain Bismarck du Plessis will sit out the next month of Vodacom Super Rugby after pleading guilty to kicking Chiefs No 8 Michael Leitch in the head.

Du Plessis is no captain

Bismarck du Plessis, with an act of petulance against the Chiefs, showed once again that he isn't captaincy material, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Varsity Cup preview (Round 7)

Four teams will fight it out for the two remaining play-off spots in the final round of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

Lambie’s boot punishes Chiefs

It was a night of disgrace and delight for the Sharks as they edged the Chiefs 12-11 in an ugly representation of southern hemisphere rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Pollard spares Bulls’ blushes

A 79th-minute penalty from Handré Pollard saved the Vodacom Bulls from a surprise home defeat as they edged the struggling Force 25-24 at Loftus on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

England win but Ireland take title

Ireland won the Six Nations on points difference for the second consecutive season after England were only able to beat France 55-35 in a thrilling match at Twickenham. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.