Don’t read too much into opening friendlies

Fans should take the results from the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby friendlies with a pinch of salt, writes DYLAN JACK.

Hall ready to make Top 14 impact

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall says he is focused on sealing a place as the starting scrumhalf at Stade Francais. DYLAN JACK reports.

Sharks thrash Russia, lose to NWU

The Sharks experienced mixed results in their first day of warm-ups as they lost to NWU before thrashing Russia in Durban on Friday.

‘Lobberts had not earned enough out of rugby’

Stormers coach John Dobson says former Springbok lock Hilton Lobberts is a ‘case point’ in how the SA Rugby system does not work for every player.

Notshe’s career at a crossroads

Sikhumbuzo Notshe will need to find his identity in the loose trio as he prepares to reignite his career in 2020 at the Sharks, writes DYLAN JACK.

Comment: Can a local No 8 stand up?

While overseas stars Marcell Coetzee and Dan du Preez are both thriving at their respective clubs, DYLAN JACK looks at locally based players who could come through at eighthman.

Cassiem stars as Scarlets win Welsh derby

Uzair Cassiem put in a solid performance as the Scarlets boosted their PRO14 hopes with a 16-14 win over the Cardiff Blues in round 10 of the competition.

Pollard kicks Montpellier to victory

Handre Pollard continued his fine start to life in the Top 14 by scoring 19 points with the boot to help Montpellier beat Brive 29-26 in round 13 of the tournament this weekend.

Reinach endures rollercoaster match for Saints

Cobus Reinach scored a brace of tries to help the Northampton Saints claim a thrilling 35-31 win over Wasps in round eight of the Premiership this weekend.

Zebre crush sloppy Cheetahs

The Cheetahs suffered a setback in their hunt for the Pro14 playoffs after being handed a 41-13 defeat by Zebre in Parma on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.