Lions claw Cardiff to restore some pride

The Lions ended a five-game losing streak in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a well-earned victory over the Cardiff Blues at Ellis Park.

White: I don’t think Bismarck’s tackle was dirty

Jake White has downplayed the severity of Bismarck du Plessis’ tip tackle in the Vodacom Bulls’ narrow win against Munster.

Whitelock: I want to play SA teams in Super Rugby

Crusaders’ Sam Whitelock says he misses the physicality of South African teams in Super Rugby, and is desperate for another opportunity to lock horns with them in SA. 

Bismarck sees red as Bulls survive Munster fightback

The Vodacom Bulls did just enough to avoid an embarrassing Vodacom United Rugby Championship defeat against Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Watch: Cheika, the fiery character

Michael Cheika is a character, with a reputation for flying off the handle. So, here is just a taste of what the SA media, coaches, players and fans could come to expect when the fiery Aussie plots Argentina’s Rugby Championship 2022 campaign.

Globetrotting Cheika lands Los Pumas gig

Australian globe-trotter Michael Cheika was Friday named as the new coach of Argentina on a contract which will take him through to the 2023 World Cup.

Galthie, Dupont share Grand Slam ‘dream’

France coach Fabien Galthie hailed his side’s heroic defensive effort after a gutsy 13-9 victory over Wales that kept alive dreams of a first Six Nations Grand Slam in 12 years.

Kolisi: We can’t play rugby in our own half

Siya Kolisi says the Sharks’ win against Scarlets raised a red flag regarding their territorial game management and exit strategies.

France trump Wales in tense Cardiff Test

France kept their bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2010 on track after edging Wales 13-9 in a thoroughly absorbing Test in Cardiff on Friday.

Fassi on fire as Sharks sink Scarlets in the Tank

All-action Aphelele Fassi rescued the misfiring Sharks as the Durbanites beat Scarlets at Kings Park on Friday night.