Crusaders off to strong start

The Crusaders kicked off their Vodacom Super Rugby title defence with a bonus-point 43-25 win against the Waratahs in Nelson on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Highlights: Sharks make winning start

The Sharks opened their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign with a hard-fought 23-15 victory over the Vodacom Bulls on Friday night in Durban.

Sunwolves stun shoddy Rebels

Garth April scored 16 points to help the Sunwolves produce a surprise result and beat the Rebels 36-27 in Fukuoka on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Davids stars for Blitzboks

Angelo Davids recorded his first hat-trick in World Rugby Sevens as the Blitzboks claimed a resounding 52-14 win over Argentina at the Sydney Sevens.

Sharks break Bulls hoodoo

The Sharks ended a nine-match winless streak against the Vodacom Bulls as they clinched a 23-15 victory at Kings Park on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

LIVE: Sharks vs Vodacom Bulls

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Sharks host the Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park.

Munster sign Springbok duo

Munster have confirmed the signings of World Cup-winning Springboks Damian de Allende and RG Snyman for the 2020-21 Pro14 season.

Highlights: Chiefs’ comeback win

A strong second-half performance saw Warren Gatland get his reign as Chiefs coach off to a winning start after they overcame a 19-5 half-time deficit to beat the Blues 37-29 at Auckland Park on Friday.

England hand debut to Furbank

George Furbank will make his Test debut for England at fullback in their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Sunday.

Watch: Roberts primed for Stormers debut

Stormers coach John Dobson says centre Jamie Roberts has fitted in well with the rest of the team before his debut against the Hurricanes on Saturday.