Jantjies, Marx win big at Lions awards

Elton Jantjies has been named the Lions’ Most Valuable Player for 2018, while Malcolm Marx won the Players’ Player of the Year award.

Blitzboks falter against Australia

The Blitzboks finished top of their pool and qualified for the Cup quarter-finals of the Sydney Sevens despite losing 29-21 to Australia on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Crusaders beat Hurricanes in warm-up

The Crusaders warmed up for their Vodacom Super Rugby title defence with a 34-19 victory over the Hurricanes in Levin on Saturday.

Watch: Magic Blitzboks try against Tonga

Werner Kok’s big bump and Justin Geduld’s precision cross-kick resulted in a try for Siviwe Soyizwapi in Sydney.

Highlights: France vs Wales

Highlights of Wales’ 24-19 comeback win against France in Paris.

Wales fightback floors France

George North scored two tries as Wales overturned a 16-0 half-time deficit to beat France 24-19 in Paris on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

LIVE: Sydney Sevens (Day 1)

Fixtures, results and videos from the Sydney Sevens on Saturday. 

Preview: Cheetahs vs Kings

The Cheetahs and Kings will be vying for local Pro14 bragging rights when they go head to head in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

‘Stormers frustrated, but focused’

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says the players have made a conscious decision to put off-field matters aside and focus solely on the rugby. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Watch: Fleck on Treu saga, Bulls clash

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck on dealing with off-field issues and Sunday’s pre-season match against the Vodacom Bulls.