Top tries from European Champions Cup (Round 1)

The best five-pointers from the opening weekend of Europe's premier rugby competition.

‘Lions should’ve had penalty try’

Jonathan Kaplan says the Golden Lions weren't rewarded properly for their scrum dominance in the first semi-final at Ellis Park.

Treu in doping allegations

Paul Treu will face an anti-doping disciplinary hearing after an investigation has found steroids in supplements given to players on the Kenya Sevens team.

Boks dealt double blow

Springbok front rowers Schalk Brits and Marcel van der Merwe have both been ruled out of the end-of-year tour with a knee injury.

Top tries from New Zealand Cup (Semi-finals)

The best five-pointers from the past weekend's matches.

‘Lions are favourites’

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says the Golden Lions must be considered favourites to lift the Currie Cup after their semi-final victory over the Sharks. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

All Blacks extend lead

The All Blacks have improved their position at the top of the world rankings following their last-gasp 29-28 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Pollard should have played 10

Starting Handré Pollard at inside centre cost the Blue Bulls a chance of reaching the Currie Cup final, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Season over for Brits?

Springbok hooker Schalk Brits will likely miss the rest of the season, including the November Tests, after suffering a knee injury playing for Saracens.

Cheika offered Wallabies role

Michael Cheika looks set to become the new Wallabies coach after confirming he is in negotiations with the ARU to replace Ewen McKenzie.