Aussies bounce Blitzboks

Australia claimed their first points of the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens with a convincing win against the Blitzboks on Friday.

50 up for Venter as Cash keeps the faith

Ruan Venter will celebrate his 50th appearance for the Lions as coach Cash van Rooyen has retained an unchanged starting XV for the clash with Warriors in Glasgow on Saturday night. @Vodacom #URC

Pick ’em: Stormers shock Ulster, Bulls bulldoze Zebre

The Stormers get a crucial away victory at Ulster, while the Bulls brutally dispatch Zebre at Loftus, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team @Vodacom #URC

Stormers discard joins Bulls staff

Formers Stormers flanker and Junior Boks captain Junior Pokomela has returned to the game as a member of the Vodacom Bulls management team.

Cheetahs plant Blomme at 10

The Cheetahs have reinforced the backline with Stormers import Clayton Blommetjies for the SA Cup clash against Eastern Province on Saturday.

Lions brace for Scotland challenge

Scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys and fetcher JC Pretorius expect a reinforced Warriors team in Glasgow on Saturday night when the Lions attempt to bounce back to winning ways. @Vodacom #URC

Jenkins: No secret to stopping RG Snyman

Lock Jason Jenkins says the Sharks will look to a resurgent set piece to nullify the threat posed by RG Snyman when Leinster jog out in Durban on Saturday.

Varsity Cup: Tuks maul Maties, Ikeys sink Shimlas

Dominant Tuks ended Maties’ unbeaten streak, while the Ikeys beat defending Varsity Cup champs Shimlas on the Green Mile on Monday night.

Plum: Leinster won’t let Sharks off the hook

Sharks coach John Plumtree has laid down the gauntlet for his team in the aftermath of a lacklustre effort against Zebre, with a looming clash against Leinster. @Vodacom #URC

Siya stars as sloppy Sharks survive Zebre scare

Captain Siya Kolisi scored two tries to lead the Sharks to victory in a nail-biting URC clash against Zebre at Kings Park on Saturday.