Lions take a ‘hard look’ at themselves

Morne van den Berg says the Lions accept their loss in Glasgow was “unacceptable”, as Jaque Fourie stresses the need to improve for Friday’s must-win EPCR Challenge Cup clash.

Cheetahs to make shock URC return

The Cheetahs will replace the last-placed South African team on the URC log for next season’s tournament.

Duhan in doubt for Lions duel

Duhan van der Merwe is questionable for Friday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash in Edinburgh against the “dangerous” Lions.

State of the Euro cups: Trio lead SA’s challenge

The travelling Vodacom Bulls, Lions and Sharks contest the EPCR Challenge Cup round-of-16 playoffs this weekend.

Plum: Siya went for the win

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks paid the price for poor execution against Leinster on Saturday, and not skipper Siya Kolisi opting to chase victory over a possible draw.

Leinster hook sloppy Sharks

A second-half fightback from the Sharks wasn’t enough to deny @Vodacom #URC front-runners Leinster victory in Durban on Saturday.

Bulls tour a ‘playoffs dress rehearsal’

Director of rugby Jake White wants the @Vodacom Bulls to play knockout rugby on their upcoming two-match #URC tour.

Nine-try Bulls overpower Zebre

The Bulls powered to a bonus-point win against Zebre at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in a URC match littered with miscues and turnovers.

Dobson: We were our own worst enemy

John Dobson rues the Stormers’ ill-discipline on Friday in Belfast, although it’s “mission accomplished” as they return home for a crucial run to the Vodacom URC playoffs.

Blitzboks’ Hong Kong curse continues

The Blitzboks failed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Sevens after losing their final pool match to New Zealand on Saturday.