Watch: No catching Carter as Chiefs go top

Leroy Carter’s solo try headlined in a Chiefs comeback in Christchurch on Saturday, transforming a 16-point deficit into a commanding win against the Crusaders.

Dobson: We’d be lost without Damian

John Dobson and Salmaan Moerat hail the impact of Damian Willemse for the Stormers, who earns his 100th cap on Saturday when he could easily be playing elsewhere.

Curry out, Farrell in for Lions?

A leg injury for Tom Curry could open the door for Owen Farrell to get a call-up from his father Andy for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia.

Libbok ‘requests’ Stormers release

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is reportedly seeking a full release from his Stormers contract.

Waratahs allay fears over Wallaby star

Utility back Joseph Suaalii did not suffer any fractures against the Reds on Friday and remains in contention for the British & Irish Lions in Australia.

Latest twist in Arendse’s Far East tale

Following Jake White’s statement on Kurt-Lee Arendse’s unavailability for the Vodacom Bulls, the Mitsubishi Dynaboars announced the winger won’t return to the Japanese club next season.

O’Gara cops ban for ref abuse – again

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been suspended for five weeks for “actions against a match official”, the French Rugby Federation said on Friday.

150 up for Lydiate in Stormers clash

Veteran flanker Dan Lydiate marks his 150th appearance in the Vodacom URC when Dragons face the Stormers for the first time at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Dobbo: This team’s not ‘dishwater’

Stormers chief John Dobson is excited about the selection of the likes of Wandi Simelane for duty on Saturday, as part of building squad depth for the Vodacom URC playoffs.

Watch: Reds stun hurting Tahs, Blues down Drua

The Reds snatched a late win in Sydney, where Waratahs star Joseph Suaalii departed on a medical cart, while the Blues surged into the top five in Friday’s Super Rugby action.