URC leaders send ‘B’ side to SA

Leinster have seemingly written off the challenge of the Sharks and Stormers and left the bulk of their Ireland internationals at home for their two-match tour of South Africa.

SA-born Glasgow stars homeward bound

Kyle Steyn and Oli Kebble are set to return to an “old stomping ground” with Glasgow Warriors for Friday’s clash against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Powell gets tough on lukewarm Blitzboks

The Blitzboks still lead the World Sevens Series after finishing fifth at the Canada Sevens, but coach Neil Powell says the overall performances were below par and can’t be sugar-coated.

Shimlas, Ikeys to make a run for Varsity Cup final

The Varsity Cup final contenders will be decided in Cape Town and Bloemfontein on Monday when the UCT Ikeys and UFS Shimlas host Maties and Tuks respectively.

State of the URC: SA sides push on to playoffs

The Stormers and Sharks will look to firm up their prospects of reaching the playoffs when the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes this week.

Blitzboks finish strong to stay top

The Blitzboks claimed fifth place in the Canada Sevens on Sunday to remain at the summit of the World Sevens Series after six rounds with 111 points.

Blitzboks fall short once again

The Blitzboks suffered a second Cup quarter-final defeat in two weeks, a second-half fightback not enough to trump Samoa at the Canada Sevens on Sunday.

Blitzbok coach on Samoa: Let’s get physical

Assistant coach Renfred Dazel says the Blitzboks are ready to get up close and personal with Samoa in Sunday’s Cup quarter-finals at the Canada Sevens.

Watch: Bok star left dummy-struck

Andre Esterhuizen was sold one of the best dummies ever seen in the lead-up to an incredible try for Harlequins on Saturday.

Unbeaten Blitzboks set up Samoa showdown

The Blitzboks will face old rivals Samoa in the Cup quarter-finals of the Canada Sevens on Sunday night after a clean sweep of Pool C at BC Place on Saturday.