Smith: Cheetahs benefited from break

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith says their four-week break in December came at the right time ahead of Sunday’s clash against Zebre in Parma. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Premiership hits and skills

Watch all of the best hits and skills from round 11 of the English Premiership.

Pretorius set for Kings debut

Sarel Pretorius could make his long-awaited Kings debut against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Watch: Vodacom Super Rugby promo

Vodacom Super Rugby returns in 2019 with Real. Live. Super Heroes coming to your screens.

Faf to stay at Sale until 2023

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has re-signed with the Sale Sharks until 2023.

Bok scrumhalves light up Europe

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Pro14, English Premiership and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.

Watch: Kolbe scores in big Toulouse win

Cheslin Kolbe scored one of Toulouse’s five tries in their 39-0 win against Toulon in the French Top 14.

Watch: Liebenberg’s try for La Rochelle

Flank Wiaan Liebenberg scored one of La Rochelle’s seven tries against Castres in the French Top 14.

Watch: Ebersohn scores try for Castres

Robert Ebersohn went over for one of Castres’ two tries in their French Top 14 match against Castres.

Du Plessis double downs Pau

Jacques du Plessis scored twice to help Montpellier beat Pau 41-13, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Lyon, Stade Français, La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Toulouse.