Nienaber: Boks will have to hit the ground running

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the talented group of youngsters who have been named in the 46-man squad to face the British & Irish Lions all deserve their opportunity.

RECAP: Springbok squad announcement

Look back at how things unfolded as Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber announced their 46-man Springbok squad ahead of the British & Irish Lions tour.

Mapimpi shines as Sharks keep Rainbow Cup hopes alive

Makazole Mapimpi made an immediate impact in his first start since returning from Japan to steer the Sharks to a vital 33-21 victory over the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

LIVE: Lions vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Lions take on the Sharks in a Rainbow Cup clash at Ellis Park.

SA Rugby, Hendricks trying to resolve ‘litigation incident’

Bulls head coach Jake White says Cornal Hendricks is busy resolving legal issues with SA Rugby that may have prevented his selection for the Springboks.

Watch: Akker, Du Preez dot down as Sale cruise

Springboks Akker van der Merwe and Jean-Luc du Preez both scored as the Sale Sharks claimed a bonus-point victory over fellow Premiership semi-finalists Harlequins on Friday.

Brumbies buck Hurricanes to claim first victory

The Brumbies withstood a late onslaught to claim a narrow 12-10 victory over the Hurricanes in Canberra, their first in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament.

Smit’s Sharks keep Super Rugby dreams alive

The John Smit-captained Sharks produced a monumental defensive effort to beat the 2011 Crusaders 25-20 in Game 9 of the interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

Highlights: Bulls vs Stormers

Watch the highlights of the Bulls claiming a thrilling 31-27 victory over the Stormers at Loftus.

Highlanders whack woeful Waratahs

The Highlanders ran in nine tries to claim a record-breaking 59-23 bonus-point win over the Waratahs in Dunedin on Saturday.