SA Rugby magazine

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 26: Dan du Plessis of the Stormers scores a try and celebrate with teammates during the SuperFan Saturday match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Lions vs Stormers

A dominant first-half display from the Stormers’ forward pack provided the platform for a solid victory over a spirited Lions side at SuperFan Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 26: David Kriel of the Bulls on the offensive during the SuperFan Saturday match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Bulls vs Sharks

Jake White’s tenure as Vodacom Bulls coach began with a comprehensive victory over the Sharks on Saturday, with several of the squad’s new recruits impressing at Loftus.

Watch: Strong pack part of the Bulls’ DNA

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White praised the efforts of his forwards, while also hailing the impact of the sevens players, following their victory over the Sharks.

Watch: Arendse’s brilliant solo effort

Blitzboks star and Vodacom Bulls wing Kurt-Lee Arendse showcased his incredible turn of pace to score an outstanding try from inside his own 22 against the Sharks on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs eliminate high-flying Toulouse

Flyhalf Joe Simmonds contributed 13 points to guide Exeter Chiefs to a 28-18 victory over Toulouse in their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Watch: Kings plea for financial assistance

In the wake of the liquidation of the Southern Kings, assistant coach Braam van Straaten and wing Yaw Penxe have pleaded with the greater rugby community to support their fund-raising campaign with donations to assist players and staff.

White hails Bulls general Steyn

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says veteran flyhalf Morne Steyn still has a ‘massive role to play’ for the team during the upcoming domestic season.

Wallabies back on full pay in new deal

Wallabies squad members have returned to full remuneration, while remaining Australian professionals will remain on 70% of their normal wage for the rest of 2020.

Rugby industry could die – Sale boss

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond believes professional rugby in England could be on the brink of collapse if the coronavirus pandemic rages on.