Saffas Abroad: Malcolm hits the mark with Spears
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx was on target for Kubota Spears in Japan League One as South Africa’s contingent of overseas-based players starred at the weekend.
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Cron thrilled as Force end 5060-day wait for win in Canberra
The Western Force overcame four yellow cards to end more than a decade of losing against the Brumbies in “fortress” Canberra, much to the delight of coach Simon Cron.
Itoje: We found a way to win
Captain Maro Itoje praised England’s resolve in ending a run of four straight defeats to Scotland with a dramatic 16-15 Six Nations win at Twickenham on Saturday.
Fin beats Finn in Calcutta Cup
Flyhalf Fin Smith led England to a comeback victory over Finn Russell’s Scotland in the Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday night. #GuinnessM6N ??????? #ENGvSCO ???????
Ireland rally to overtake resurgent Wales
Flyhalf Sam Prendergast kicked 17 points in Cardiff on Saturday as Ireland overcame an eight-point deficit to consign Wales to a 15th loss in a row. #GuinnessM6N ??????? #WALvIRE ☘️
Anscombe recalled as Cherry and Whites answer Wales SOS
Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt has recalled Gloucester duo Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn in a new-look team to host Ireland on Saturday.
Tale of the Tape: Jukskei derby edition
The eighth episode of the #URC’s Jukskei derby will play out at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when the @Vodacom Bulls host the Lions – history promises a cracking contest!
Stormers rookie gets Bok call up
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included a Stormers rookie in a group of 26 players invited to attend virtual alignment camps in March.
Cockerill: Georgia has earned Six Nations shot
Georgia have overtaken Wales in the World Rugby rankings and coach Richard Cockerill believes the achievement warrants a playoff for a place in the Six Nations championship.
‘Hurting’ Gatland says next Wales coach needs ‘thick skin’
Former Wales coach Warren Gatland is gutted with the results in his second stint at the helm and he cautioned potential successors to brace for unrelenting criticism.
