Varsity Cup preview (Round 1)
Maties will begin their Varsity Cup title defence with a tough encounter against Wits in Stellenbosch on Monday, while UJ kick off the competition against Pukke, UCT host the newly-promoted UWC and Tuks take on CUT.
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Blitzboks falter against Australia
The Blitzboks finished top of their pool and qualified for the Cup quarter-finals of the Sydney Sevens despite losing 29-21 to Australia on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dweba ecstatic about breakthrough
Cheetahs hooker Joseph Dweba says he is excited to finally have a chance to make the No 2 jersey his own this season. DYLAN JACK reports.
Ikeys targeting Varsity Cup playoffs
UCT coach Christiaan Esterhuizen wants his team to be smarter on attack in this year’s Varsity Cup. DYLAN JACK reports.
Nadolo announces Test retirement
Fiji wing Nemani Nadolo will not form part of their squad for the World Cup after announcing his retirement from international rugby on Thursday.
Wits coach not getting carried away
Wits coach Hugo van As wants his side and supporters to have realistic expectations this year after an excellent 2018 Varsity Cup campaign. DYLAN JACK reports.
Maties plan to deal with title pressure
Maties coach Hawies Fourie says they are focused on winning the Varsity Cup title again, rather than defending it, ahead of their opener against Wits in Stellenbosch next Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Bok duo impresses for Saints
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Pro14, Top 14, Premiership Cup and Major League Rugby matches involving South African players.
Blitzboks overcome tough Samoa
A three-try second-half blitz saw the Blitzboks claim a 28-19 win over Samoa in their Cup quarter-final in Hamilton on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Ulster salvage draw against Benetton
A last-gasp penalty try gave Ulster a 17-17 draw against Benetton Treviso, while there were Pro14 wins for the Cheetahs, Kings, Munster, Glasgow Warriors, Leinster and Cardiff Blues.
