Clinical Cardiff upset Munster
The Cardiff Blues stunned Munster 37-13, while there were also wins for the Dragons, Connacht, Leinster and Ospreys in the Pro14.
Owens: Rugby has not gone soft
Referee Nigel Owens says rugby has ‘become more physical and more hard in terms of the ferocity of tackles’.
Cheetahs cruelly denied by Ulster
Billy Burns kicked an 82nd-minute conversion to snatch a dramatic 39-39 draw for Ulster against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Velleman returns for Kings
Flank CJ Velleman will play off the Kings bench in their Pro14 match against the Glasgow Warriors in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Goodwood player passes away
Goodwood Rugby Club wing Kyle Barnes has died after suffering a freak neck and head injury while playing for the club’s 1st XV on the weekend.
Springbok Women to tour Europe
The Springbok Women will play three away Tests against Wales, Spain and Italy in November.
Willemse at fullback for WP
The inclusion of Damian Willemse is one of seven changes to the Western Province team ahead of their game against Griquas at Newlands on Saturday.
Two Saffas invited to England camp
Michael Rhodes and Nick Schonert have been included in England’s 36-man training squad in preparation for their four home Tests in November.
Analysis: Player safety at breakdown
CRAIG LEWIS looks at why there needs to be stricter policing enforced for dangerous cleanouts at the ruck.
Erasmus takes charge of Baa-Baas
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus will coach the Barbarians against Argentina at Twickenham in December.
