Glasgow gale blows Lions away
Defending champions Glasgow scored six unanswered tries to thrash the Lions at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night in round 14 of the @Vodacom #URC.
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Van Graan ‘chuffed’ Bath are top
Bath boss Johann van Graan said he felt “chuffed” after his side cemented their position as English Premiership leaders by beating Harlequins on Saturday.
Ma’a Nonu sets Top 14 record
Veteran 42-year-old New Zealand centre Ma’a Nonu made history on Saturday when he became the oldest man to play in the French Top 14.
Ulster comeback quells Stormers
Ulster came back from a 17-point deficit to beat a Stormers team that lost captain Neethling Fouche to a red card in Belfast on Saturday night.
Leinster to swoop on Willemse?
Damian Willemse is reportedly the potential target of a bold move by Leinster to take the Springbok playmaker to Dublin.
Lions coach Farrell ‘open’ to picking son Owen
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is “open-minded” when it comes to selecting France-based players, including son Owen, for the upcoming tour of Australia.
FNB win race to become prime sponsors on Bok jersey
FNB has become SA Rugby’s principal partner and the bank’s logo will be featured on the front of all national team jerseys.
Super Suaalii back, JOC starts for Saders
Wallabies sensation Joseph Suaalii returns for the Waratahs, while veteran playmaker James O’Connor earns his first start of the season for the Crusaders.
Saffas Abroad: Try doubles for Kwagga, Steenkamp
Kwagga Smith and Walt Steenkamp each crossed twice in Japan League One, among a host of South African try-scorers on duty for foreign clubs at the weekend.
Seasoned Shakes aims to go long in Hong Kong
Sevens veteran Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi and a young Blitzboks squad have jetted off to Hong Kong for the iconic fifth leg in the World Rugby SVNS series.
