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Unbeaten Blitzboks power into quarters

The Blitzboks topped Pool C of the Hong Kong Sevens with a commanding victory against Samoa on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins charges upfield during the Investec Champions Cup Round Of 16 match between Harlequins and Glasgow Warriors at The Stoop on April 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bok stars as Quins clinch historic cup win

Andre Esterhuizen scored as Harlequins beat Glasgow in a Champions Cup last-16 tie in London on Friday – their first knockout victory in the top European club competition.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Kurtley Beale of Randwick in action during the Club Rugby Championship match between Brothers and Randwick at Crosby Park on March 16, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Beale secures Super Rugby contract

Kurtley Beale has joined the Force, the Australian team announced on Saturday, as the Wallabies playmaker resumes his career after being cleared of sexual assault.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Willem Alberts of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on October 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions to take a bite out of Benetton

Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys has emphasised building fresh momentum in Italy on Saturday, as veteran forward Willem Alberts looks to sign off with a flourish.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Dillyn Leyds of Stade Rochelais during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Stormers wary of Leyds factor

Damian Willemse and Norman Laker have acknowledged the threat of one of their own, Dillyn Leyds, when the DHL Stormers and La Rochelle clash on Saturday.

Marnus van der Merwe of the Toyota Cheetahs during the 2023 Currie Cup Final between the Cheetahs and the Pumas at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State on 24 June 2023 © Charle Lombard/BackpagePix

Showcase of youth versus experience in SA Cup

Two of the highlights of the third round of the SA Cup involve repeats of last year’s Currie Cup Premier and First Division finals.

Siya Kolisi sings the national anthem at the Millennium Stadium

Siya accepts he will lose Bok armband

Two-time World Cup-winning skipper Siya Kolisi said he fully expects to relinquish the Springbok captaincy as he is based abroad.

BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa 25/11/2023 Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Dragons Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks celebrates after scoring Mandatory Credit

Rejuvenated Fassi faces his Bok reality

Aphelele Fassi was “bummed” not to make the Springbok World Cup squad in 2023, but the fit-again fullback is seizing every opportunity with the Sharks this season.

Katlego Letebele in action for Blitzboks

Blitzbok rookies unfazed by Hong Kong bogey

Promising youngsters Katlego Letebele and Quewin Nortje are fired up to make their mark for the Blitzboks at the prestigious Hong Kong leg of the World Sevens Series.

Bulls braced for French scrum battle

Tighthead prop Wilco Louw expects a bruising contest between two formidable front rows when the Vodacom Bulls and Lyon clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.