Simon Borchardt

Watch: Michaelhouse upset Affies

Michaelhouse repelled a late Affies onslaught to claim a famous win at the Pretoria Boys’ High 125th Anniversary Easter Rugby Festival.

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JP rues Sharks’ second-half lapse

Coach JP Pietersen bemoaned a lack of concentration and ill-discipline after the Sharks’ 29-12 EPCR Challenge Cup last-16 defeat to Connacht.

Connacht Sharks Shamus Hurley-Langton 3 April 2026 Brian Lawless PA Images via Getty Images

Connacht end Sharks’ European campaign

Connacht booked their place in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals with an ultimately comfortable victory over the Sharks in Galway on Friday night.

Codie Taylor try Crusaders 3 Apr 2026 Kai Schwoerer Getty Images

Crusaders give stadium fitting farewell

The Crusaders farewelled their Christchurch home venue with a crushing win over the Fijian Drua, featuring four tries to hooker Codie Taylor.

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Saffa leads Toulon into Stormers showdown

Former Western Province lock David Ribbans will captain Toulon against the Stormers in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash. Ribbans played junior and senior rugby for WP, before joining the Northampton Saints. He signed for Toulon in 2023. England prop Kyle Sinckler will start at the Stade Mayol with 43-year-old former All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu on the bench. HABANA:… Read more →

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‘Franco’s got Glasgow absolutely flying’

Franco Smith’s record at the Glasgow Warriors has boosted his credentials amid rumours he could be in line for the Scotland head coach job. On Saturday, the former Springbok flyhalf will lead Glasgow in the Investec Champions Cup last 16 against his former outfit the Bulls. Smith arrived at the Scottish club in 2022 and has led them to a… Read more →