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Watch: Lomu, the all-round icon

Jonah Lomu, rugby’s first genuine global superstar, absolutely bulldozed the Australia team when he was unleashed by New Zealand in this sevens clash.

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Highlights: Lions held, Cheetahs edge Pau

The Emirates Lions shared the spoils with the Dragons after an entertaining draw at Ellis Park on Saturday, while the Toyota Cheetahs made a winning return to international competition in southern France.

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Highlights: Sharks & Bulls win thrillers, Stormers slump

The Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls held on for tense home victories over Harlequins and Lyon respectively, while the DHL Stormers suffered a disappointing loss away to ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.

Watch: Blitzboks turn on their own

Christie Grobbelaar took a bit of a ribbing from his teammates, while Zain Davids explained why they call him ‘Putty’, as the Blitzboks kicked back before the Cape Town leg of 2022-23 Sevens Series.

Watch: Jonny be so good!

England icon and goal-kicking machine Jonny Wilkinson’s classic rugby trick shots compilation has gone viral yet again.

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Marler bemused by SA trip

With South African teams set to debut in the Champions and Challenge cups this week, England prop Joe Marler has raised an eyebrow at playing a European competition in the Republic.

Watch: Euro ain’t seen the best of SA

Lionel Mapoe dazzles in this compilation of big plays in the Vodacom URC, and Europe’s top clubs can expect more of the same when South African teams debut in the Champions and Challenge cups.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Try time for Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Cardiff Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on December 03, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Bulls crush Cardiff

The Vodacom Bulls scored six tries in a comprehensive victory over Cardiff Rugby in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.