Blitzboks rout Scotland

The Blitzboks claimed a 29-0 victory over Scotland in their fifth-place semi-final at the Dubai Sevens on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. 

Drotské rugby-tackled armed intruders

Naka Drotské charged at four armed intruders and tackled them out of his brother’s house on Thursday night.

England send Blitzboks packing in Dubai

The Blitzboks suffered a 22-5 defeat to England in the Cup quarter-finals of the Dubai Sevens on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Du Preez boots Sharks past Saints

Rob du Preez kicked eight points as Sale upset Northampton 18-13, while there were also wins for Worcester, Newcastle, Exeter, Wasps and Saracens in the English Premiership.

Connacht outclass Kings

Connacht cruised to a 31-14 bonus-point win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

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Fantastic Fiji stun France

Fiji withstood a late France onslaught to clinch a thrilling 21-14 win in Paris on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Pro14 preview (Round 9)

MARIETTE ADAMS looks ahead to this weekend’s Pro14 matches in Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.

Preview: Italy vs All Blacks

Italy are set to be on the receiving end of an All Blacks backlash when they meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Pocock back for Wallabies

David Pocock has been included in the Wallabies starting XV for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham.