SA Rugby magazine
2016 Varsity Shield Results
Shimlas sink Ikeys
Shimlas scored two second-half tries to beat UCT 23-17 in the opening round of the Varsity Cup, while there were also wins for Pukke, UJ and Maties.
Lions lash Valke, Leopards
The Lions crushed the Valke 62-17 and the Leopards 103-0 in their warm-up matches on Saturday.
Racing edge Highlanders in try-fest
Racing 92 scored a pushover try with three minutes remaining to beat the Highlanders 45-38 in Hong Kong on Saturday.
Tahs’ late show stuns Brumbies
The Waratahs scored a 78th-minute try to beat the Brumbies 21-17 in Wagga Wagga on Saturday.
SWD make Kings sweat
The Kings scored three tries to beat the SWD Eagles 22-16 in their pre-season match in George on Friday night.
Saints sneak past Quins
Ben Foden scored a last-gasp try as Northampton beat Harlequins 27-23 in the English Premiership, while there were also wins for Gloucester, Wasps, Sale, Saracens and London Irish.
Ireland debut for Stander
Former Bulls loose forward CJ Stander has been named in Ireland’s starting lineup to face Wales in Dublin on Sunday.
Habana to lead Toulon
Springbok wing Bryan Habana will captain Toulon against the Sharks at the Stade Mayol on Friday night.
