Watch: Edwill the Eagle lifts off at Loftus

Speedster Edwill van der Merwe took flight before he touched down for the opening try in a Jukskei derby win for the Lions against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

State of the URC: Stormers, Lions break on a high

After another weekend of thrilling SA derbies in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, the DHL Stormers and Lions laid down a marker before a two-week hiatus in the competition.

‘Steyn belongs among rugby’s elite’

Bok and Vodacom Bulls star Morne Steyn will retire as a “master of the game” who deserves to be hailed as one of the world’s greatest flyhalves, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Nervy Stormers survive Sharks attack

The Stormers staved off a Sharks comeback at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to extend their unbeaten streak at home and fortify second place in the Vodacom United Rugby championship.

Shakes hails ‘back to basics’ Blitzboks

Skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi was impressed with the Blitzboks’ upward curve on day one of the Vancouver Sevens, despite the loss of injured playmaker Ronald Brown.

Watch: Chiefs score fastest Super Rugby try

Inside centre Rameka Poihipi dotted down after a record-breaking nine seconds in the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Chiefs and Moana Pasifika on Saturday.

By the numbers: Bulls vs Lions

The Vodacom Bulls and Lions renew hostilities when the SA rivals lock horns in a Vodacom URC Jukskei derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

By the numbers: Stormers vs Sharks

The rivalry between the DHL Stormers and Sharks resumes when the teams do battle in a Vodacom URC clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

Ardie says sorry for throat slit

Ardie Savea has apologised for making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent during a Super Rugby Pacific match on Friday, conceding he needs “to be better”.

Watch: Roaring ovation for RG

Much to the delight of Munster fans in Cork on Friday night, Springbok lock RG Snyman made his long-awaited return off the bench in a thrilling win against Scarlets.