Blues thrash hapless Lions

Rieko Ioane bagged a brace of tries as the Blues registered a commanding 43-10 bonus-point win over the Lions at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Defensive spacing woes bogging Lions down

Lions assistant coach Sean Erasmus has lamented their players’ lack of defensive spacial awareness, which has directly led to the concession of 10 tries in two games on tour so far. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

‘Specmagic’ lifts Bulls to maiden win

Rosko Specman scored a hat-trick as the Vodacom Bulls beat the Highlanders 38-13 to claim their first victory of the 2020 season in emphatic style. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Blues end drought against Hurricanes

The Blues claimed a stunning 24-15 upset win over the 12-man Hurricanes side in Wellington on Saturday to end a nine-game losing streak in this fixture.

Jaguares bully Bulls into submission

Emiliano Boffelli scored two tries as the Jaguares secured a 39-24 bonus-point win over the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Waratahs slay erratic Lions

The Waratahs scored five tries to beat the Lions 29-17 in Sydney on Friday to register their first win of the 2020 season.

Franks calls time on his career

Former All Blacks prop Ben Franks has announced his retirement from all rugby action at the end of the current European season.

Ntamack steers impressive France past Wales

Romain Ntamack contributed 17 points as France upset defending champions Wales 27-23 in Cardiff on Saturday.

Mag teaser: Pretorius’ ‘miraculous’ family story

In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week, JC Pretorius lifts the lid on how a life-and-death situation inspired his journey to become a Springbok Sevens player.

Boks still loving life in Japan

Three World Cup-winning Springboks scored and several others also starred in round five of the Japanese Top League this past weekend.